PSYC 355 MIDTERM

What part of the nervous system is responsible for the "fight or flight" response?

• Parasympathetic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Central nervous system

According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, performance is best at what level of stress?

• Very low

• Moderate

• Very high

• No stress at all

The Diathesis-Stress Model explains the interaction between:

• Genetics and environment

• Hormones and neurotransmitters

• Acute and chronic stress

• The immune system and stress

What are the three stages of Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome?

• Alarm, adaptation, exhaustion

• Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

• Resistance, adaptation, relaxation

• Flight, fight, freeze

The SAM pathway primarily releases which hormone?

• Cortisol

• Dopamine

• Adrenaline

• Oxytocin

Which hormone is associated with long-term stress responses?

• Oxytocin

• Dopamine

• Cortisol

• Endorphins

Chronic stress has been linked to:

• Increased immune response

• Decreased inflammation

• Insulin resistance

• Lower heart rate

What part of the brain is heavily involved in memory and affected by chronic stress?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Hypothalamus

What is the primary function of oxytocin?

• Regulating digestion

• Increasing stress responses

• Bonding and social connection

• Raising blood pressure

Prolonged stress can lead to:

• Increased ability to multitask

• Improved cardiovascular health

• Heart disease and high blood pressure

• A stronger immune system