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Understanding Stress and Its Sources Quiz

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Which hormone is commonly associated with the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress?

Cortisol

Explanation

Main hormone for stress response.

What is the term for stress that is experienced as a result of ongoing, everyday situations?

Routine stress

Explanation

Stress from daily occurrences.

What is the term for the process of adapting to a stressful situation over time, resulting in reduced sensitivity to the stressor?

Habituation

Explanation

Reduced reaction to stress over time.

Which of the following is a common effect of chronic stress on the immune system?

Suppression of immune function

Explanation

Weakening of the immune system due to stress.

Which stage of the 'general adaptation syndrome' involves the body's attempt to resist or adapt to the stressor?

Resistance

Explanation

Body's effort to cope with stress.

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system in the context of stress?

Involuntary bodily functions

Explanation

Controls involuntary functions during stress.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of chronic stress?

Increased energy levels

Explanation

Contrary to the typical symptoms of chronic stress.

Which of the following is a common behavioral response to stress?

Social withdrawal

Explanation

Common social reaction to stress.

In the context of stress management, what does the acronym 'COPE' typically stand for?

Cognitive Orientation to Problem-solving and Emotional support

Explanation

Approach to managing stress.

#10

Which of the following is a psychological symptom commonly associated with chronic stress?

Depression

Explanation

Frequent psychological effect of chronic stress.

#11

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience stress due to the demands of too many roles or responsibilities?

Burnout

Explanation

Stress from overwhelming responsibilities.

#12

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience stress due to positive life events or major life changes?

Eustress

Explanation

Stress from positive changes.

#13

Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'general adaptation syndrome' to explain the body's response to stress?

Hans Selye

Explanation

Originator of stress adaptation theory.

#14

Which brain region plays a crucial role in the regulation of the stress response and emotional reactions?

Amygdala

Explanation

Central to stress and emotions.

#15

According to the 'transactional model of stress and coping,' what is the primary determinant of whether an event is perceived as stressful?

Individual's appraisal of the event

Explanation

Perception shapes stress response.

#16

Which stress management technique involves focusing attention on the present moment without judgment?

Mindfulness

Explanation

Present-focused stress relief.

#17

In the context of stress research, what is the 'Trier Social Stress Test' commonly used for?

Measuring physiological responses to stress

Explanation

Assessing physiological stress reactions.

Understanding Stress and Its Sources Quiz

Which hormone is commonly associated with the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress?

What is the term for stress that is experienced as a result of ongoing, everyday situations?

What is the term for the process of adapting to a stressful situation over time, resulting in reduced sensitivity to the stressor?

Which of the following is a common effect of chronic stress on the immune system?

Which stage of the 'general adaptation syndrome' involves the body's attempt to resist or adapt to the stressor?

What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system in the context of stress?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of chronic stress?

Which of the following is a common behavioral response to stress?

In the context of stress management, what does the acronym 'COPE' typically stand for?

Which of the following is a psychological symptom commonly associated with chronic stress?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience stress due to the demands of too many roles or responsibilities?

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience stress due to positive life events or major life changes?

Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'general adaptation syndrome' to explain the body's response to stress?

Which brain region plays a crucial role in the regulation of the stress response and emotional reactions?

According to the 'transactional model of stress and coping,' what is the primary determinant of whether an event is perceived as stressful?

Which stress management technique involves focusing attention on the present moment without judgment?

In the context of stress research, what is the 'Trier Social Stress Test' commonly used for?

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