#1
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
Adrenaline
ExplanationActivates body's rapid response to danger.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a common stress response?
Decreased blood pressure
ExplanationOpposite; stress typically elevates blood pressure.
#3
Which neurotransmitter is often referred to as the 'feel-good' chemical and is involved in stress regulation?
Serotonin
ExplanationRegulates mood and stress response.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of chronic stress?
Improved immune function
ExplanationChronic stress typically weakens the immune system.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of stressor according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale?
Biological stressors
ExplanationScale focuses on life events, not biological factors.
#6
The GAS model of stress response was proposed by?
Hans Selye
ExplanationDescribes body's general response to stress.
#7
What term describes a stress response where the individual perceives the stressor as a challenge rather than a threat?
Eustress
ExplanationPositive response to stress.
#8
The HPA axis is involved in the body's response to stress. What do the letters HPA stand for?
Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Adrenal
ExplanationRegulates body's reaction to stress.
#9
According to the diathesis-stress model, mental disorders result from the interaction between:
Genetic vulnerability and environmental stressors
ExplanationInteraction of genetics and external stressors.
#10
The term 'allostatic load' refers to:
The cumulative wear and tear on the body due to chronic stress
ExplanationLong-term effects of stress on the body.
#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?
Cognitive dissonance model
ExplanationIncongruity between perception and self-image.
#12
Which of the following brain structures is particularly associated with the regulation of stress and emotional responses?
Amygdala
ExplanationInvolved in processing emotions, including stress.
#13
The term 'psychoneuroimmunology' refers to the study of:
The interaction between psychological factors, the nervous system, and the immune system
ExplanationStudy of mind-body connection in health.
#14
Which psychological theory proposes that stress arises when individuals perceive a lack of control over their environment?
Learned Helplessness Theory
ExplanationPerceived lack of control leads to stress.
#15
According to the biopsychosocial model, health and illness are influenced by interactions between:
Biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors
ExplanationIntegrated approach to health.