Which statement best defines 'stress' as used in this deck?
A. A disruption in homeostasis
B. A constant, unchanging internal environment
C. An increase in energy levels
D. Only a psychological response to events
E. A disease state affecting the immune system
Select an answer
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Explanation
Stress is defined in the material as a disruption in homeostasis — a change that disturbs internal constancy.
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Which statement best defines 'stress' as used in this deck?
A
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Which best describes 'homeostasis' according to the deck?
B
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Why is it important to understand stress in health promotion?
C
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Which of the following is listed as a possible stress-induced health problem?
D
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a possible stress-induced health problem in the deck?
C
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According to the deck, which of these is a recognized 'kind of stress'?
A
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Which kind of stress is represented by concerns about the environment and surroundings?
B
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Which system(s) are activated during the stress response as described in the presentation?
C
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What term does the deck use for events or agents that initiate a stress response?
D
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What are the three stages of the stress response shown in the deck?
A
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Which stage of the stress response is characterized by depletion of physiologic resources and signs of systemic damage?
C
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Which statement about adaptation is true according to the deck?
B
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Which factor is NOT listed as affecting adaptation on the adaptation slide?
E
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Which of these is one of the factors depicted around 'Adaptive Capacity' in the diagram?
A
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What does 'hardiness' refer to in the context of factors affecting adaptation?
B
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According to the deck, what can prolonged activation of the stress response cause?
D
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Why are acute stress reaction and acute hyperglycemia particularly concerning in some individuals?
B
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Which of the following best defines PTSD in the deck?
A
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Which symptom category of PTSD includes flashbacks?
A
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Which PTSD symptom category is described as 'emotional numbing' in the deck?
B
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What does 'hyperarousal' in PTSD commonly include according to the slide?
C
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Which of the following statements about device-related stress from the 'Did You Know' slide is correct?
B
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According to the 2017 APA Stress in America Survey cited in the deck, what percentage reported the current political climate as a significant source of stress?
A
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What proportion of those surveyed reported at least one symptom of stress (e.g., headache, anxiety)?
C
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Which of the following is listed on page 5 as a stress-related problem affecting the digestive system?
B
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Which of the following is recommended in the deck as a nonpharmacologic treatment for stress?
B
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Which therapy listed in the deck involves using mental images to promote relaxation?
C
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a treatment option on the treatment slide?
E
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Which technique pictured on page 15 is specifically highlighted for relaxation practice?
A
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Which coping behavior does the deck advise avoiding when treating stress?
D
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Which of the following best reflects a positive role of mild, brief, controllable stress as noted in the deck?
B
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Which factor listed on page 9 refers to the speed at which adaptation must occur?
D
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Which body systems are highlighted as working to protect the body from intense demands during stress?
C
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Which of these is an example of a behavioral consequence stress may contribute to, as listed on page 4?
A
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The presentation warns that the stress response is designed to be what, unless prolonged?
B
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Which of the following health problems is listed in the deck as potentially stress-induced and related to metabolic control?
B
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Which symptom is specifically mentioned as associated with hyperarousal in PTSD?
E
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Which of the following is emphasized as part of a holistic, nonpharmacologic stress management approach on page 14?
C
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Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between stress and behavior change as described on page 4?
A
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Which of these would be considered a physiological kind of stress per the deck's classification?
A
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Which item in the stress stages corresponds to the body selecting its most effective defense?
