Kobasa and her colleagues theorized that if you perceive potentially stressful events as a challenge instead of a threat, less stress will result. This is known as the 

Which of the following is an example of “wholeness”? (Mark TWO that apply)

Which theory of emotions proposes that emotional arousal occurs as a response to physiological arousal? For example, if your heart rate and blood pressure are elevated, then you will experience anger or anxiety.

Stress may be related to more rapid tumor growth.  This may be MOST related to a reduced amount and function of which of the following cells?

Which of the following areas of the brain is responsible for maintaining stability/homeostasis in the body?

Which of the following are true regarding allostasis? (Mark TWO that apply)

The primary glucocorticoid that is involved in the stress response is

Both Mary’s and Jill’s moms were in serious car accidents on the same day.  Mary’s mom died while Jill’s mom has been in critical condition for the past six months. Based on this information alone and what we discussed in class, which situation is MORE likely to have a more negative impact on health?

What part of Billy Bob’s brain is responsible for consciously evaluating the situation?

Discuss how the following quote from “As a Man Thinketh” is related to locus of control and hardiness (specifically point out which part of the quote applies to each construct): (6 points) “A man only begins to be a man when he ceases to whine and revile, and commences to search for the hidden justice which regulates his life. And as he adapts his mind to that regulating factor, he ceases to accuse others as the cause of his condition, and builds himself up in strong and noble thoughts; ceases to kick against circumstances, but begins to use them as aids to his more rapid progress, and as a means of discovering the hidden powers and possibilities within himself.”