30 Questions
Which of the following best describes the typical components of stress?
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse rate; sweating, muscle tension, teeth clenching, shortness of breath
Which physiological basis underlies a stress reaction?
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system and release of stress hormones
According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, performance is optimized at:
Intermediate levels of arousal
Which disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior towards adult caregivers?
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
What distinguishes Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) from Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)?
Inhibited and withdrawn behavior vs. indiscriminate sociability with unfamiliar adults
What are the essential diagnostic criteria for Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?
Exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violation; intrusive symptoms; negative mood and feelings of detachment; alterations in arousal and reactivity
Which physiological center is activated by stressors, leading to the release of cortisol and adrenaline?
Amygdala
What is the goal of therapy in relation to vulnerable individuals?
To increase coping skills and resilience to stressors
Which of the following is NOT a treatment strategy for stress-related problems?
Exposure Therapy
What serves as a motivator and prepares an individual for an event, according to the information provided?
Stress
Which DSM diagnostic category is particularly related to stress resulting from traumatic events?
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
What do cortisol and adrenaline release contribute to during stress?
Increase in anxiety and emotional changes
What do low and high levels of stress lead to, according to the Yerkes-Dodson Law?
Medium performance levels
What type of dialogue does the patient learn in cognitive therapy for stress?
Productive internal dialogue
What can be used as a source of input and assurance in general strategies for the treatment of stress-related problems?
Social support
Which of the following actions are permitted for students and faculty enrolled in the course at St. George's University School of Medicine?
Make electronic or print copies of all downloadable files for personal and classroom use, without any alterations to the documents
What is explicitly excluded from download for students and other users?
Lecture recordings
According to the information provided, what is the author's request to users identifying potential copyright violations?
To bring their concerns to the attention of the author
What is the principal requirement for making electronic or print copies of downloadable files for personal and classroom use?
No alterations to the documents are made and the copyright statement is maintained in all copies
What would be considered strictly illegal regarding 'view only' files, according to the provided information?
Creating copies of these recordings by students and other users
What is the role of the cell membrane as described in the provided text?
Acting as a selective barrier
What are the three major types of protein filaments that form the cytoskeleton?
Microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules
What is the structure and function of the nuclear pore complex?
It is a channel that regulates the passage of molecules into and out of the nucleus
What distinguishes euchromatin from heterochromatin in a nucleus?
Euchromatin is transcriptionally active, while heterochromatin is transcriptionally inactive
What is the function of the mitotic spindle?
To organize and separate the chromosomes during cell division
Which statement best describes the structure and function of the plasma membrane?
It consists of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins and serves as a selective barrier for the cell
What are the two major types of vesicular transport?
Endocytosis and exocytosis
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins bound for secretion or insertion into the cell membrane?
Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
What are the basic principles of diffusion and osmosis?
Diffusion involves the movement of solute particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, while osmosis involves the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane
Describe the function of the nucleolus.
It synthesizes ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and assembles ribosomal subunits.
Learn about the typical psychological, behavioral and physiological changes associated with stress, the physiological basis underlying a stress reaction, treatment approaches for stress-related problems, and the Yerkes-Dodson law. Understand the essential diagnostic criteria for Trauma/Stressor-related Disorders including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder.
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