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Chapter 8 - The Complete Student Quiz



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Breathing can reduce stress.
 

 2. 

Stop practicing the relaxation response technique if you don’t feel immediate results.
 

 3. 

Laughter can counteract stress.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

Which of the following life events is the number one stressor on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?
a.
divorce
b.
jail term
c.
fired from a job
d.
death of a spouse
 

 5. 

What counteracts the fight-or-flight response?
a.
the motivation response
b.
the relaxation response
c.
the friendship response
d.
the adrenaline response
 

 6. 

The fight-or-flight response floods your body with all of the following except:
a.
adrenaline
b.
noradrenaline
c.
serotonin
d.
cortisol
 

 7. 

Cumulative stress can bring on disorders of the hormonal and immune system, leading to:
a.
autoimmune diseases
b.
chronic fatigue
c.
depression
d.
all of the above
 

 8. 

Having a very conscious focus on what is beautiful and relevant in the here and now describes:
a.
positive self-talk
b.
stop thought
c.
mindfulness
d.
visualization
 

 9. 

One lifestyle habit that could help reduce stress is:
a.
eating a healthy, balanced diet
b.
increasing caffeine intake
c.
holding your breath
d.
all of the above
 

 10. 

Which of the following is an important question to ask a potential therapist?
a.
Are you a licensed psychotherapist?
b.
How many years experience do you have?
c.
What are your fees?
d.
all of the above
 



 
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