Question 1

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for initiating the body's 'fight-or-flight' response to a stressor?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic branch

Question 2

According to the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), which phase is characterized by the body's initial awareness and mobilization of resources in response to a stressor?

Accepted Answer

Alarm phase

Question 3

A student feels nervous before an exam but performs well because the stress motivates her to study. According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what type of stress is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Optimum stress

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a secondary appraisal in the transactional model of stress and coping?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating available resources and options to cope with the stressor

Question 5

If a person encounters a stressor and their heart rate increases, pupils dilate, and digestion slows, which physiological response is occurring?

Accepted Answer

Fight-or-flight response

Question 6

Which equation best represents the relationship between stress level and performance according to the Yerkes-Dodson Law?

Accepted Answer

$$Performance = -a(StressLevel - b)^2$ + c$$

Question 7

During which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome does the body attempt to adapt to the stressor and maintain homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

Resistance phase

Question 8

A person is able to calmly evaluate their options after a stressful event and decides to seek social support. Which stage of the transactional model of stress and coping does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Coping

Question 9

Which of the following is a factor that can influence an individual's appraisal of a stressor?

Accepted Answer

Available resources

Question 10

A person who has been under chronic stress for several months begins to experience fatigue, weakened immune function, and difficulty concentrating. According to the General Adaptation Syndrome, which phase is this person likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Exhaustion phase

Question 11

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'primary appraisal' in the transactional model of stress and coping?

Accepted Answer

Deciding whether a barking dog is dangerous or not

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a typical physiological change associated with the sympathetic branch activation?

Accepted Answer

Decreased blood pressure

Question 13

A student is faced with multiple deadlines and feels overwhelmed, leading to decreased performance. According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, what is the likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Too much stress

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the process of 'reappraisal' in the transactional model of stress and coping?

Accepted Answer

Reflecting on and modifying your response to a stressor for better outcomes in the future

Question 15

If $$C$$ represents coping resources and $$S$$ represents stressor severity, which formula best describes the likelihood of effective stress management?

Accepted Answer

$$Likelihood = \frac{C}{S}$$

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive response during the exhaustion phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged exposure to stress leading to illness

Question 17

A person is able to relax and return to normal bodily functions after a stressful event. Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for this response?

Accepted Answer

Parasympathetic branch

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why moderate stress can enhance performance, but excessive stress impairs it?

Accepted Answer

Performance follows an inverted U-shaped curve with respect to stress level

Question 19

In the context of stress physiology, which hormone is primarily released during the fight-or-flight response?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Question 20

A person is faced with a stressor and immediately evaluates whether it is a threat, challenge, or harmless. Which stage of the transactional model of stress and coping does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal

Managing Stress and Coping with Life's Challenges: Stress Response and Physiology

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