Test 3 Review

1. The MOST frequent and important stressors affecting humans are
a. environmental.
b. intellectual.
c. physiological.
D. emotional.

Corbin - 012 Concept... 2. Traffic hassles are considered ____________ stressors.
A. minor
b. positive
c. insignificant
d. major

Corbin - 012 Concept... 3. Physical symptoms of stress include
a. a faster heart rate.
b. neither a faster heart rate nor increased muscle tension.
C. both a faster heart rate and increased muscle tension.
d. increased muscle tension.

Corbin - 012 Concept... 4. Excessive stress can cause which of the following?
a. An altered immune system
B. An altered immune system and insomnia
c. Increased circulation
d. Insomnia

Corbin - 012 Concept... 5. An individual with high levels of stress with positive health outcomes is said to be
A. resilient.
b. salient.
c. non-responsive.
d. predisposed.

Corbin - 012 Concept... 6. Which of the following is considered a "major" stressor?
a. Family disagreements
B. Financial problems
c. Time pressures
d. Work relationships

Corbin - 012 Concept... 7. What is another name for an optimal amount of stress?
a. Adaptation
B. Homeostatic
c. Resistance
d. Distress

Corbin - 012 Concept... 8. Which of the following is an example of an environmental stressor?
a. Caffeine
B. Noise
c. Injury
d. Drugs

Corbin - 012 Concept... 9. "Pharmacotherapies" are used only
a. without lifestyle modifications.
B. with obese patients or overweight individuals with comorbidities.
c. by patients who have undergone gastric surgery.
d. by the lay public who have tried many different diets.

Corbin - 013 Concept... 10. When setting goals for weight/fat loss or gain, it is best to set
a. a specific outcome goal for desired weight.
b. moderate goals that challenge you under pressure.
c. lofty goals so that you will always strive for your best.
D. small goals that seem realistic