PSY 382 UNIT 2 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Stress - Correct answer-the process by which we perceive and respond to certain
events, called stressors, that we appraise as threatening or challenging
Physiological Stress Response - Correct answer-bodily symptoms; increased heart
rate, nausea, sweating, tense muscles, fatigue, headaches
Emotional Stress Response - Correct answer-Dread, Terror, Horror, Panic, Anger,
Irritability
Cognitive Stress Response - Correct answer-Anticipate harm, Exaggerated danger,
Trouble focusing, Memory problems, Apathy
Sympathetic Nervous System - Correct answer-the division of the autonomic
nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations
Neuroendocrine system - Correct answer-the hormonal systems involved in
emotions and stress
Central Nervous System - Correct answer-brain and spinal cord
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, Peripheral Nervous System - Correct answer-the sensory and motor neurons that
connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Parasympathetic Nervous System - Correct answer-the division of the autonomic
nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy ("rest and digest")
Sympathetic Nervous System - Correct answer-the division of the autonomic
nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations
("fight or flight")
Endocrine system - Correct answer-Glands secrete hormones that regulate
processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body
cells.
Cortisol - Correct answer-stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex that raises
blood sugar levels to provide energy to flight or flee
Epinephrine - Correct answer-Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla in
response to stress. Also known as adrenaline.
Norepinephrine - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter involved in arousal, as well as
in learning and mood regulation
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Graded A+
Stress - Correct answer-the process by which we perceive and respond to certain
events, called stressors, that we appraise as threatening or challenging
Physiological Stress Response - Correct answer-bodily symptoms; increased heart
rate, nausea, sweating, tense muscles, fatigue, headaches
Emotional Stress Response - Correct answer-Dread, Terror, Horror, Panic, Anger,
Irritability
Cognitive Stress Response - Correct answer-Anticipate harm, Exaggerated danger,
Trouble focusing, Memory problems, Apathy
Sympathetic Nervous System - Correct answer-the division of the autonomic
nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations
Neuroendocrine system - Correct answer-the hormonal systems involved in
emotions and stress
Central Nervous System - Correct answer-brain and spinal cord
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, Peripheral Nervous System - Correct answer-the sensory and motor neurons that
connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Parasympathetic Nervous System - Correct answer-the division of the autonomic
nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy ("rest and digest")
Sympathetic Nervous System - Correct answer-the division of the autonomic
nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations
("fight or flight")
Endocrine system - Correct answer-Glands secrete hormones that regulate
processes such as growth, reproduction, and nutrient use (metabolism) by body
cells.
Cortisol - Correct answer-stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex that raises
blood sugar levels to provide energy to flight or flee
Epinephrine - Correct answer-Neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla in
response to stress. Also known as adrenaline.
Norepinephrine - Correct answer-A neurotransmitter involved in arousal, as well as
in learning and mood regulation
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