Psychology of Stress and Happiness

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According to research, what is a possible reason why women are becoming less interested in marriage?

  • They are happier and healthier when they leave relationships (correct)
  • They have a smaller share of benefits in married relationships
  • They are more likely to have children
  • They are more satisfied with their married relationships

What is a significant difference between the time spent by men and women on childcare and domestic activities?

  • Women spend 8.5 more hours per week on childcare and domestic activities (correct)
  • Men spend 8.5 more hours per week on childcare and domestic activities
  • Men spend 10 more hours per week on childcare and domestic activities
  • Women spend 10 more hours per week on childcare and domestic activities

What is a characteristic of women's social networks that provides them with emotional support?

  • They are extended and provide physical affection (correct)
  • They are only available to married women
  • They are limited to family members
  • They are limited to fellow workers

What is the percentage of women who report being satisfied with their single life in a survey of 3,500 Australians?

<p>76% of women (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of adults who report exercising daily?

<p>17% of adults (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of adults who say they exercise to manage stress but have skipped exercise in the past month when feeling stressed?

<p>39% of adults (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of happiness according to the text?

<p>The ability to deal with problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ranking of 'Death of a spouse' in the top 20 stressful events?

<p>1st (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parasympathetic nervous system?

<p>To return systems to normal after danger passes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important glucocorticoid released by the adrenal cortex?

<p>Cortisol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of prolonged cortisol secretion on the immune system?

<p>It has immunosuppressive effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults report going online to help manage stress?

<p>42% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cortisol on abdominal fat?

<p>It increases abdominal fat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups reports exercising less frequently?

<p>Women (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of adrenaline on cellular immune function?

<p>It suppresses cellular immune function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women say exercise gives them more energy?

<p>38% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of mindfulness meditation?

<p>To develop mindfulness skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is similar between exercise and stress?

<p>Both cause the release of the same epinephrine and hormones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might exercise have different effects than stress, despite both releasing epinephrine and hormones?

<p>Exercise may engage different neurobiological and emotional systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of stress according to the text?

<p>A combination of physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people who exercise to manage stress report that it is very or extremely effective?

<p>43% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal pathway responsible for?

<p>Releasing corticosteroids in the bloodstream (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 6 tasks in the study on the link between affection and recovery from stress?

<p>To induce stress in the participants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the Expression and Cognition groups in the study on the link between affection and recovery from stress?

<p>The Expression group wrote a letter to their closest person, while the Cognition group only thought about theirs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the correlation between psychological stress and wound healing found in the meta-analytic study?

<p>A negative correlation of -.42 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oxytocin in wound healing, according to the study?

<p>Oxytocin administration attenuates stress impairment in wound healing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of expressed affection on stress levels, according to the study?

<p>Expressed affection is negatively associated with stress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in wound healing rate between high-hostile and low-hostile couples, according to the study?

<p>High-hostile couples heal at 60% of the rate of low-hostile couples (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between marital conflict and wound healing, according to the study?

<p>Marital conflict is associated with slower wound healing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'four-horsemen of the apocalypse' in relationships, according to the study?

<p>Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in men's and women's satisfaction in marriage, according to the study?

<p>Men's satisfaction increases, while women's satisfaction decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the study's findings on the relationship between social support and wound healing?

<p>Social support is associated with faster wound healing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of the body's physiological systems communicating closely during exercise?

<p>Improved efficiency in dealing with stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between procrastination and laziness?

<p>Amount of anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trait among people who procrastinate?

<p>Perfectionism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of having unrealistic goals and expectations?

<p>Overwhelm and procrastination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a motivation for procrastination according to the text?

<p>Fear of success (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of procrastination due to perfectionism?

<p>Continued cycle of procrastination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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