Stress Management for Life A Research-Based Experiential Approach, 3rd Edition by Michael Olpin – Test Bank

Stress Management for Life A Research-Based Experiential Approach, 3rd Edition by Michael Olpin – Test Bank

Chapter 8—Managing Emotions

TRUE/FALSE

1. Researchers have discovered that certain emotions can make you more susceptible to stress and disease.

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2. Negative emotions can activate the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in activation of the stress response.

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3. Stress emotions can affect cognitive ability.

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4. Most things we worry about are out of our control.

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5. Fear usually involves a focus on the past.

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6. Anger and hostility are synonymous terms.

ANS: F PTS: 1

7. Sometimes anger can be channeled into productive action.

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8. Anger and hostility have no effect on the immune system.

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9. Worry is inevitable when we care for someone.

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10. One of the most effective ways to remain free from guilt and worry is to practice mindfulness.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

11. Anger causes physiological and psychological arousal, including all of the following EXCEPT:

a.

increased cortisol and adrenaline.

b.

increased immune function.

c.

an increase in blood sugar.

d.

constriction of blood vessels.

ANS: B PTS: 1

12. Appropriate expression of a wide range of emotions is primarily related to which dimension of health?

a.

physical

b.

intellectual

c.

emotional

d.

spiritual

ANS: C PTS: 1

13. Chronic worriers spend an average of about ____ percent of their time worrying.

a.

5

b.

25

c.

40

d.

50

ANS: D PTS: 1

14. Which of the following would NOT be considered a useful thought to help manage worry?

a.

Most things are out of my control.

b.

If I worry, it means that I care.

c.

Most worries never happen anyway.

d.

Worry isn’t the same as planning.

ANS: B PTS: 1

15. Which of the following is true about fear?

a.

Events and people in our life are by their nature fearful.

b.

Genetically, we are programmed to fear most of the things we fear.

c.

Some fears can’t be overcome.

d.

Fear involves thoughts that a future event will include pain, danger, or discomfort.

ANS: D PTS: 1

16. Regarding fear, one natural law of behavior is that we tend to gravitate toward our ____.

a.

comfort zones

b.

discomfort zones

c.

habituated behaviors

d.

inner self

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17. Which of the following is NOT a physiological effect of anger?

a.

faster pulse

b.

decrease in blood pressure

c.

decreased immune function

d.

insomnia and fatigue

ANS: B PTS: 1

18. The only reason why you get angry is because:

a.

a rule that you’ve made up about something has been broken.

b.

you don’t have enough self-control.

c.

people do dumb things and need to be corrected.

d.

getting angry is a natural thing to do in many circumstances.

ANS: A PTS: 1

19. Which of the following would NOT be considered a characteristic of hostility?

a.

preoccupation about what others are thinking about them

b.

irritation or anger at the minor mistakes of others

c.

frequent use of obscenities

d.

inability to trust others

ANS: A PTS: 1

MATCHING

Match the correct answer with the appropriate term.

a.

A manifestation of fear where the mind is focused on future events.

b.

The conscious preoccupation with undesirable past thoughts and behaviors.

c.

A powerful emotion based on wanting something, not getting it, and feeling frustrated.

d.

The psychological and physiological response to worry.

e.

A state of escalated worry and apprehension that causes distinct physical and emotional reactions.

20. Fear

21. Anger

22. Worry

23. Guilt

24. Anxiety

20. ANS: E PTS: 1

21. ANS: C PTS: 1

22. ANS: A PTS: 1

23. ANS: B PTS: 1

24. ANS: D PTS: 1

SHORT ANSWER

25. Differentiate between guilt and worry.

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26. Explain why practicing mindfulness can help alleviate the mind of both guilt and worry.

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27. Explain what is meant by the statement: Fear is an internal experience.

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28. In relation to fear, explain why Shakespeare said, “A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero only one.”

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29. Conflict resolution expert Sybil Evans identified three primary factors contributing to our ever-increasing anger. List the three factors and give an example of how each relates to stress.

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30. Explain in your own words the relationship between growth, comfort zone, and fear.

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31. List five of the ten tips to reduce test-taking worry. Explain which of these is the most relevant to you and why.

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