#1
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Insulin
Testosterone
#2
Which of the following is NOT a common stress response?
Increased heart rate
Decreased blood pressure
Muscle tension
Sweating
#3
Which neurotransmitter is often referred to as the 'feel-good' chemical and is involved in stress regulation?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Glutamate
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of chronic stress?
Weight gain
Improved immune function
Insomnia
Digestive issues
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of stressor according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale?
Social stressors
Biological stressors
Psychological stressors
Life events stressors
#6
The GAS model of stress response was proposed by?
Walter Cannon
Hans Selye
Richard Lazarus
Robert Sapolsky
#7
What term describes a stress response where the individual perceives the stressor as a challenge rather than a threat?
Eustress
Distress
Coping
Resilience
#8
The HPA axis is involved in the body's response to stress. What do the letters HPA stand for?
Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal
Hormone, Pancreas, Amygdala
Heart, Pancreas, Adrenal
Hippocampus, Pons, Amygdala
#9
According to the diathesis-stress model, mental disorders result from the interaction between:
Genetic vulnerability and environmental stressors
Biological predispositions and learned behaviors
Societal norms and cultural values
Cognitive distortions and maladaptive coping
#10
The term 'allostatic load' refers to:
The cumulative wear and tear on the body due to chronic stress
The rapid physiological response to acute stress
The genetic predisposition to stress-related disorders
The body's ability to maintain stability through change
#11
Which of the following is a psychological model that suggests stress arises from incongruence between a person's perceived reality and their self-concept?
Transactional model
Cognitive appraisal model
Biopsychosocial model
Cognitive dissonance model
#12
Which of the following brain structures is particularly associated with the regulation of stress and emotional responses?
Prefrontal cortex
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Amygdala
#13
The term 'psychoneuroimmunology' refers to the study of:
The interaction between psychological factors, the nervous system, and the immune system
The impact of stress on cardiovascular health
The relationship between personality traits and disease risk
The influence of genetics on mental health disorders
#14
Which psychological theory proposes that stress arises when individuals perceive a lack of control over their environment?
Social Cognitive Theory
Self-Efficacy Theory
Learned Helplessness Theory
Social Comparison Theory
#15
According to the biopsychosocial model, health and illness are influenced by interactions between:
Biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors
Genetic predispositions and environmental factors
Individual characteristics and societal norms
Stressful life events and coping strategies