Exercise and Stress

What is a characteristic of anaerobic exercise?

Requires more oxygen than can be taken in

Which physical fitness component is NOT mentioned in the text?

Mental alertness

What is a potential impact of exercise on the stress response?

Reduces cortisol and catecholamine levels

How often is recommended to exercise to acquire the benefits of aerobic exercise?

Three times a week Signup and view all the answers

What effect does exercise have on the heart muscle?

Lowers resting pulse rate Signup and view all the answers

How do fit individuals' stress response differ from unfit individuals?

Fit individuals have a quicker recovery from stress than unfit individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of natural opioids during exercise according to the text?

Natural opioids reduce anxiety and depression levels after exercise. Signup and view all the answers

In terms of telomere length, how does perceived stress affect sedentary individuals?

Perceived stress results in shorter telomeres in sedentary individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates the heart rate response to stress between fit and unfit individuals?

Fit individuals experience less elevation in heart rate compared to unfit individuals. Signup and view all the answers

How do fit individuals respond to stress compared to unfit individuals based on the text?

Fit individuals show a diminished SNS response upon exposure to stress. Signup and view all the answers

Individuals with high physical activity were __ less likely to report high perceived stress compared to individuals low in physical activity.

49% Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary type of exercise listed by 62% of participants with a high level of exercise?

Walking Signup and view all the answers

In the study on PTSD, what percentage of participants exhibited a significant reduction in symptoms after the aerobic exercise program?

91% Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exercise was more popular among participants than anaerobic exercise?

Aerobic exercise Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method used to measure PTSD symptoms in the study conducted on 14-17 year old females?

Self-report questionnaires Signup and view all the answers

What was the main finding regarding the reduction of OCD symptoms after the 12-week exercise regime?

Symptoms decreased considerably Signup and view all the answers

Which group in the GAD study showed only a small improvement in depression scores?

Walking group Signup and view all the answers

What type of effect sizes were seen in the reduction of negative mood and anxiety after the aerobic exercise regime?

Medium to large Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of fitness levels on symptom relief in the GAD study?

Greater fitness improvements resulted in greater symptom relief Signup and view all the answers

What did the NIMH self-report scale measure in the OCD clinic population?

OCD symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Aerobic exercise has been shown to have a negative impact on physiological stress response mechanisms.

False Signup and view all the answers

The study by Merom et al. (2007) focused on comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) alone versus CBT combined with a walking program in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

True Signup and view all the answers

Patients who showed greater improvements in their fitness levels in the GAD study experienced less symptom relief.

False Signup and view all the answers

The exercise regime tailored to patients in the OCD clinic lasted for 6 weeks.

False Signup and view all the answers

The symptoms of obsessions and compulsions in OCD patients showed only small to medium effect sizes reduction after the exercise program.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the study with the population it focused on:

OCD clinic study = Patients in OCD clinic, 18-65 years old GAD study = Clinic outpatients Signup and view all the answers

Match the study with the primary outcome related to psychological disorders:

OCD clinic study = Reduction of obsessions and compulsions GAD study = Symptom relief Signup and view all the answers

Match the study with the type of therapy/exercise program used:

OCD clinic study = Moderate intensity 12 week aerobic exercise regime GAD study = Cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) versus CBT + a walking program Signup and view all the answers

Match the result with its corresponding finding:

Patients in 'walking' group showed only small improvement in depression scores = GAD study Symptoms decreased considerably after exercise program = OCD clinic study Signup and view all the answers

Match the effect size range with the symptom category in the OCD clinic study:

Large to medium effect sizes = Reduction of negative mood and anxiety Large to small effect sizes = Reduction of obsessions and compulsions Signup and view all the answers

Exercise and Stress

Questions and Answers

What is a characteristic of anaerobic exercise?

Which physical fitness component is NOT mentioned in the text?

What is a potential impact of exercise on the stress response?

How often is recommended to exercise to acquire the benefits of aerobic exercise?

What effect does exercise have on the heart muscle?

How do fit individuals' stress response differ from unfit individuals?

What is the role of natural opioids during exercise according to the text?

In terms of telomere length, how does perceived stress affect sedentary individuals?

What differentiates the heart rate response to stress between fit and unfit individuals?

How do fit individuals respond to stress compared to unfit individuals based on the text?

Individuals with high physical activity were __ less likely to report high perceived stress compared to individuals low in physical activity.

What was the primary type of exercise listed by 62% of participants with a high level of exercise?

In the study on PTSD, what percentage of participants exhibited a significant reduction in symptoms after the aerobic exercise program?

Which type of exercise was more popular among participants than anaerobic exercise?

What was the primary method used to measure PTSD symptoms in the study conducted on 14-17 year old females?

What was the main finding regarding the reduction of OCD symptoms after the 12-week exercise regime?

Which group in the GAD study showed only a small improvement in depression scores?

What type of effect sizes were seen in the reduction of negative mood and anxiety after the aerobic exercise regime?

What was the impact of fitness levels on symptom relief in the GAD study?

What did the NIMH self-report scale measure in the OCD clinic population?

Aerobic exercise has been shown to have a negative impact on physiological stress response mechanisms.

The study by Merom et al. (2007) focused on comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) alone versus CBT combined with a walking program in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Patients who showed greater improvements in their fitness levels in the GAD study experienced less symptom relief.

The exercise regime tailored to patients in the OCD clinic lasted for 6 weeks.

The symptoms of obsessions and compulsions in OCD patients showed only small to medium effect sizes reduction after the exercise program.

Match the study with the population it focused on:

Match the study with the primary outcome related to psychological disorders:

Match the study with the type of therapy/exercise program used:

Match the result with its corresponding finding:

Match the effect size range with the symptom category in the OCD clinic study:

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