Question 1

Which of the following is a clear benefit of the dynamical systems theory (DST)  applied to stress management and prevention?

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A)  It shows that stress results from the interaction between
B)  internal and external factors.
C)  It proves that stress results from what damage one's thoughts can do to one's health.
D)  It illustrates the power of physical exercise in improving health.
E)  It shows how interpersonal relationships can be improved.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Which change is not evident during the fight-or-flight response?

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A)  activation of the digestive system
B)  pupil dilation
C)  increased heart rate
D)  muscle tension
E)  adrenaline surgeF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

To improve her health, Janes started to take a walk in her neighborhood, which encouraged her to change her diet and then improved her relationship with her husband and children. Today she is a much healthier person than before. This example illustrates which concept of the dynamical systems theory?

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A)  Nonlinearity
B)  Sensitivity to initial conditions
C)  Mutual causality
D)  All of the above
E)  None of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Stress can be classified in many different ways. What are they? Provide an example to support each classification.

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Stress can be classified in many differe...

Question 5

What does the evolution of stress concepts suggest about the nature of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress involves isolated areas in your body.
B)  Stress involves only changes in the endocrine systems.
C)  Stress involves only the nervous system.
D)  Stress involves the whole body.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Someone having a phobia of snakes may be gradually exposed to snakes by viewing a cartoon drawing of a snake, followed by a photograph of a snake, then a movie of a snake, then seeing a snake in a cage, and finally petting a snake as someone else holds it. This behavior modification technique is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency management.
B)  biofeedback.
C)  systematic desensitization.
D)  transference.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not a principle of stress prevention and management espoused in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no magic bullet for solving all your stress problems.
B)  Prevention is more effective than management.
C)  Follow the current exercise fad.
D)  Small changes can lead to big effects.
E)  Develop a comprehensive plan for stress prevention and management.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Allostasis is a term used to describe the physiological and psychological adaptation to the experience of threats or adversities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe four different types of stress based on their sources.

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1. Environmental stress: This type of st...

Question 10

Describe the dynamical systems theory and its key concepts. Explain how these concepts can help shed light on the process of stress coping.

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The dynamical systems theory is a framew...

Question 11

The first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the alarm reaction stage.
B)  produces the fight-or-flight response.
C)  is a response learned over time.
D)  a and b.
E)  a and c.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following responses will not occur during the fight-or-flight response?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased blood pressure
B)  increased gastric movement
C)  increased heart rate
D)  blood coagulation
E)  sweatingF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

According to your text and lecture notes, define stress.

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As an AI language model, I don't have ac...

Question 14

Who coined the term fight-or-flight to describe what occurs initially during the response to a real or perceived threat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walter Cannon
B)  Hans Selye
C)  Edmond Jacobson
D)  Johannes Schultz
E)  none of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

The fight-or-flight response is a term used to describe chronicstress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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