CWP Stress Management and Resilience

Question 1

Which physiological response is activated during acute stress and is commonly referred to as the 'fight-or-flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic nervous system

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Parasympathetic nervous system

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Enteric nervous system

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Somatic nervous system

Question 2

In the context of stress management, what does the term 'allostatic load' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The cumulative wear and tear on the body from chronic stress exposure

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The body's immediate alarm response to a stressor

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A technique for measuring perceived stress levels

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The capacity for an individual to recover quickly from stressors

Question 3

Which stress management technique involves deliberately tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Progressive muscle relaxation

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Mindfulness meditation

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Autogenic training

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Guided imagery

Question 4

According to Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model of Stress, what is 'primary appraisal'?

Accepted Answer

Determining whether a situation is irrelevant, benign, or stressful

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Evaluating one's available coping resources

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Reassessing the stressor after initial coping attempts

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Identifying the physiological symptoms of stress

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Practicing deep breathing to manage anxiety about an exam

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Creating a detailed plan to resolve a work conflict

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Seeking out information to better understand a diagnosis

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Delegating tasks to reduce workload

Question 6

Which hormone, often called the 'stress hormone,' is secreted by the adrenal cortex and plays a central role in the stress response?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

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Serotonin

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Dopamine

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Melatonin

Question 7

What is the primary goal of resilience-building interventions in a wellness program?

Accepted Answer

Enhancing an individual's capacity to adapt positively to adversity

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Eliminating all sources of stress from a client's life

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Teaching clients to avoid stressful situations entirely

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Reducing cortisol levels through pharmacological means