Stress Physiology & Coping Flashcards
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is thought to reduce stress reactivity primarily by:
Answer: Training non-judgmental present-moment awareness that reduces rumination
MBSR cultivates present-moment awareness without judgment, which reduces the rumination and future-oriented worry that amplify the stress response.
Which endocrine gland produces both cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine) in response to stress?
Answer: Adrenal gland
The adrenal glands sit atop the kidneys; the adrenal cortex produces cortisol while the adrenal medulla releases epinephrine and norepinephrine during stress.
A client who effectively uses exercise to manage work stress is demonstrating which coping function?
Answer: Emotion-focused coping through physiological regulation
Exercise reduces emotional arousal through physiological mechanisms (lowering cortisol, releasing endorphins), classifying it as emotion-focused coping that regulates the stress response.
The concept of 'stress inoculation' in coaching refers to:
Answer: Administering controlled doses of stress to build resilience through graduated exposure
Stress inoculation involves exposing individuals to manageable stress challenges to build coping confidence and physiological resilience, similar to a vaccine building immunity.
Which sleep disruption pattern is most commonly reported as both a cause and consequence of chronic stress?
Answer: Difficulty falling asleep and frequent nighttime waking
Chronic stress elevates cortisol and arousal, making it hard to fall asleep and causing nighttime waking, which in turn worsens stress regulation capacity the next day.
Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is best described as:
Answer: Positive psychological transformation that can emerge from the struggle with highly challenging events
PTG describes meaningful positive change—such as new perspectives, deeper relationships, or personal strength—that can emerge through an individual's struggle with trauma.
A holistic coaching client who shifts from viewing a job loss as a catastrophe to seeing it as an opportunity for career reinvention is demonstrating:
Answer: Cognitive reappraisal leading to a changed stress response
Reinterpreting a threatening event as a challenge or opportunity is cognitive reappraisal, which genuinely reduces the stress response by altering meaning rather than avoiding reality.