Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Stress is caused by a. | behavioral stressors. | c. | thinking stressors. | b. | life change
stressors. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is a(n) a. | environmental
stressor. | c. | anxiety
disorder. | b. | stress-related disorder. | d. | form of cancer. | | | | |
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3.
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Which
body change is not triggered by epinephrine? a. | slowing of
breathing | c. | tensing of
muscles | b. | widening of pupils | d. | stopping of digestion | | | | |
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Freezing up before speaking in front of an audience is a response to a. | eustress. | c. | adrenaline. | b. | distress. | d. | epinephrine. | | | | |
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An
example of both a biological stressor and a life change stressor is a. | beginning to
date. | b. | being excluded from a social circle. | c. | having a serious
illness. | d. | experiencing the serious illness of a
parent. | | |
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Paul
just had an argument with his friend. Paul is angry and feels a lot of stress. His muscles are tense.
The best thing Paul can do immediately to relieve his stress is a. | self-talk. | c. | breathing
exercises. | b. | talk to a friend. | d. | eliminate the stessor. | | | | |
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The
best way to defend yourself from stress-related illness is to a. | exercise
regularly. | c. | eat
right. | b. | get enough sleep. | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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8.
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Which
of the following is not a correct statement about stress? a. | Everyone usually
reacts to stressors in the same way. | b. | A headache may be a sign of stress. | c. | Going on a date
can cause stress. | d. | Several different types of stressors cause
stress. | | |
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Saying positive things to yourself in order to develop a more positive attitude is
called a. | building
resiliency. | c. | “fight-or-flight.” | b. | prioritizing. | d. | self-talk. | | | | |
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Elana
has learned that her grandfather has advanced cancer and has about three months to live. Her first
reaction to this news will most likely be a. | depression. | c. | denial. | b. | anger. | d. | acceptance. | | | | |
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A
good friend of yours has been diagnosed with AIDS. He tells you that he made a pact with God. He
tells you that God is going to help the doctors make his AIDS go into remission because he promised
God that he is going to go to church and help needy people. Your friend is in the stage of grief
known as a. | depression. | c. | bargaining. | b. | denial. | d. | acceptance. | | | | |
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Memorial services a. | always have the body of the deceased person
present. | b. | are formal religious services. | c. | help people
grieve. | d. | all of the above | | |
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Aaron
was very close to his father. Aaron’s father was killed in a car accident. Aaron’s loss of
his father may cause him to a. | experience a range of emotions. | c. | develop tension headaches. | b. | doubt his
stability. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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A
behavior that does not indicate that a person may be thinking about committing suicide
is a. | taking more
risks than usual. | c. | giving away
their personal things. | b. | taking care of their
appearance. | d. | using
drugs. | | | | |
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Many
people who attempt suicide a. | do so because they have suicidal
parents. | b. | do so for trivial reasons. | c. | do not really
want to die, but are crying out for help. | d. | have examined all other options and found there is no
alternative. | | |
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Some
situations that might lead to suicidal thoughts and/or behavior include a. | the loss of a
relationship. | c. | an unplanned
pregnancy. | b. | drug use. | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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If a
friend tells you she is considering suicide, but makes you promise not to tell anyone, you
should a. | tell a trusted
adult about your friend’s problem. | b. | tell only her other close friends. | c. | keep your
promise and not tell anyone. | d. | not worry about it because she always lies
anyway. | | |
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Adults who are now living happy lives a. | never had
problems as teenagers. | b. | may have considered suicide as
teenagers. | c. | can’t understand how difficult life is for
teenagers. | d. | must have had happy childhoods. | | |
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Which
of the following is not a correct statement about suicide? a. | To a depressed
person, suicide may appear to be the only way out of extreme emotional
pain. | b. | Serious depression combined with low self-esteem creates the
emotional climate for suicide. | c. | It is impossible to help someone who is contemplating
suicide. | d. | There are ways to solve even the most serious
problems. | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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Time
management includes being able to ____________________ your goals, or arrange them in order of
importance.
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21.
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Regular exercise not only keeps a person physically fit, but also relieves
____________________ in muscles.
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22.
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Deep
breathing to help slow down heart rate and decrease blood pressure is one type of
____________________ technique.
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23.
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Positive stress, or ____________________, energizes people and helps them reach their
goals.
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24.
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Having a ____________________ attitude about the outcome of a potentially stressful
event can eliminate a lot of stress.
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25.
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You
can respond to a stress ____________________ and behaviorally.
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26.
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Backaches, migraine headaches, and high blood pressure are often ____________________
disorders.
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27.
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People who are ____________________ have many assets that help them feel strong,
capable, and healthy.
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28.
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Taking on more responsibilities than one can handle could be an indication of not
knowing one’s ____________________.
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29.
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The
body of the deceased is not present at a _________________________.
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30.
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If a
terminally ill person believes that he or she will get well because a cure will be found for the
disease, that person is in the ____________________ stage.
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31.
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Suicide is the ____________________ leading cause of death for people between the ages
of 15 and 24 years.
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32.
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Allowing yourself to ____________________ helps you heal from the pain of a
loss.
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33.
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Blaming yourself or others for a loss is part of the ____________________ stage of the
grieving process.
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34.
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A
____________________ provides family and friends an opportunity to view the deceased before the
funeral.
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35.
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Suicide usually does not happen without a ____________________ of some
kind.
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36.
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People who have suicidal thoughts need help understanding that suicide is
____________________ and not a solution to temporary problems.
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37.
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Giving away possessions, neglecting his or her appearance, and withdrawal from friends
and family might be warning signs of ____________________.
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement. a. | the body’s
reaction to a stressor | b. | a service for the deceased person in which the body is not
present | c. | the complete reduction of the body to ashes by intense
heat | d. | a ceremony after
which a deceased person is buried or cremated | e. | a physical
effect of stress marked by straining of muscles | f. | the act of
intentionally taking one’s own life | | |
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38.
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stress response
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39.
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cremation
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40.
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funeral
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41.
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memorial service
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42.
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suicide
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43.
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tension
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