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Question 31

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In times of stress, stimulation of the pituitary gland results in the adrenal gland secreting hormones that tend to

A) decrease emotional arousal
B) mobilize the body for action
C) conserve energy
D) increase energy and inhibit tissue inflammation

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Question 32

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In the Featured Study on "Is depression a Risk Factor for Heart Disease," participants were between ____ years of age at the beginning of the study which continued for ____.

A) 55-85; 20 years
B) 55-85; 4 years
C) 40-55; 20 years
D) 40-55; 4 years

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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A physiological reaction to threat involving the autonomic nervous system is the

The pursuit of a goal that has both attractive and unattractive features defines

When we say that stress "lies in the mind of the beholder" we mean that

The component of Type A personality associated with coronary heart disease appears to be

In dealing with stress, coping responses

Which of the following is NOT a consequence associated with the release of catecholamines in the body?

Bryce is an army field surgeon who has been operating on wounded soldiers for the past 24 hours, without a break. It seems as if he will never be able to deal with all the wounded soldiers that are already at the field hospital, and more wounded are arriving every hour. Meanwhile, the sound of heavy artillery is getting closer all the time. At this point, Bryce feels completely worn out. His overall energy reserves are totally depleted, and his body just wants to give up. According to Selye's general adaptation syndrome, Bryce is probably experiencing

The relationship between level of arousal and performance is described by the

Research has shown that the emotional responses to stress

Research suggests that pressure related to academic pursuits

James has an important job interview tomorrow morning and he obviously wants to do a good job of selling himself to the interviewer. James is MOST likely experiencing

Minor stresses may be more strongly related to mental health than major stressful events largely because

A person who is hard-driving, ambitious, competitive, and at risk for having a heart attack is said to have

Megan is looking at the ballot form for a citywide referendum and trying to decide whether or not to support the proposed change. If the referendum passes there will be better services available for all the city residents, but it will also mean that residents will pay increased property taxes. As Megan tries to decide whether to support the proposed referendum, she is facing

The hormones secreted into the bloodstream during times of stress are

Don is an executive in a large corporation. He puts in long hours at work, usually has a cell phone to his ear while driving, and eats lunch at his desk. He is a tough boss and frequently loses his temper with underperforming employees. When relaxing on the golf course, he has been observed throwing underperforming golf clubs into a lake. Don's behavior is typical of the ____ personality.

Virginia has wanted to be a physician for as long as she can remember, but she has been unable to gain entry to medical school Virginia is probably experiencing

The component of Type A personality which is most strongly linked to the risk of coronary heart disease is