Question

question 15
5 pts
true or false: stress causes mainly psychological problems and not physiological (physical) problems
true
false
no answer text provided.
no answer text provided.

question 16
5 pts
which event would most likely be considered a catastrophe?
tornado
retirement
birth of a child
the expected death of a family member

Explanation:

Analyze physiological effects of stress

Stress triggers the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This physiological response leads to physical symptoms and long-term health issues, such as cardiovascular disease, weakened immune function, and gastrointestinal problems, making the statement false.

Classify types of stressors

Stressors are categorized based on their scale, predictability, and impact:

• Catastrophes: Unpredictable, large-scale disasters (e.g., tornadoes, earthquakes) that affect entire populations.
• Major life events: Significant life transitions (e.g., retirement, birth of a child, death of a loved one).

Therefore, a tornado is classified as a catastrophe.

Answer:

Question 15

• True
• False (Correct answer)
• No answer text provided
• No answer text provided

Question 16

• Tornado (Correct answer)
• Retirement
• Birth of a child
• The expected death of a family member