Chapter 3 Quiz (MEDA 100)

Who was the theorist who proposed the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) theory that adaptation to stress occurs in four stages?

Hans Selye

Which of the following best describes the order of occurrence in the GAS theory of adaptation?

Alarm, fight or flight, exhaustion, return to normal

Which of the following best describes the fight or flight stage of the GAS theory?

The sympathetic nervous system prepares the body

Which of the following best describes the return to the normal stage of the GAS theory?

The parasympathetic nervous system is activated

Which of the following best describes a positive way to help cope with stress in the workplace?

Instead of working through lunch to solve problems, take a break

The three categories that stressors can be divided into do not include which of the following?

Confrontation

Which of the following describes the end result of unrealistic expectations and a workaholic attitude?

Burnout

How many stages are associated with burnout?

Four

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of short-duration stress?

Accomplishing tasks within maximum time limits

Which of the following is NOT associated with the body’s psychological response to stress?

Immune system disorders

Which of the following best describes one of the illnesses associated with longer-duration stress?

Headache

Which of the following best describes a technique to prevent stress in the workplace?

Know your limits and be aware of your body’s needs

Which of the following goals are focused and have precise boundaries?

Specific goals

Which of the following is an example of episodic stress?

Needlessly worrying

Which of the following is NOT considered a change that should take place after you have entered the burnout stage?

Think of the glass as half empty, instead of half full

What is a danger of the honeymoon stage?

Unrealistic expectations

1/3 + 2/3=

13/15

2/3 - 1/4=

5/12

Setting several short-term goals is a good way to help alleviate stress when you are working towards a long-term goal (True or False)

True