Which is the correct order of the stages in Selye’s general adaptation syndrome? Choose one option.

A Alarm → resistance → exhaustion
B Resistance → alarm → exhaustion
C Exhaustion → resistance → alarm
D Alarm → exhaustion → resistance

[1 mark]

Which one of the following hormones is most closely associated with the long-term effects of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) system in the stress response? Choose one option.

A Adrenaline
B Cortisol
C Noradrenaline
D Dopamine

[1 mark]

Only two answers per question are allowed.

Which two of the following are examples of workplace stressors? Choose two options.

A High perceived control over tasks
B Role conflict
C Low workload
D Lack of social support from colleagues
E Regular relaxation breaks built into the day

[2 marks]

Which is the primary focus of the Social Readjustment Ratings Scale (SRRS)? Choose one option.

A Minor daily irritations
B Number of hours worked each week
C Major life events requiring adjustment
D Physiological arousal during stress

[1 mark]

Which one of the following is TRUE of the skin conductance response (SCR) as a measure of stress? Choose one option.

A Lower skin conductance indicates higher stress.
B It measures the amount of cortisol in sweat.
C It records changes in electrical activity on the skin.
D It can only be used during sleep.

[1 mark]

Which one of the following is a characteristic of Type A personality? Choose one option.

A Relaxed and patient
B Highly competitive and time-pressured
C Socially withdrawn
D Passive and unassertive

[1 mark]

Which is the best example of instrumental support? Choose one option.

A A friend tells you that they believe in you.
B A colleague offers to take over one of your tasks.
C A neighbour says they understand how you feel.
D A parent compliments you on your achievements.

[1 mark]

A doctor prescribes a beta-blocker to a patient who gets very anxious before public speaking.

Which statement best explains how beta-blockers help reduce the patient’s stress? Choose one option.

A They increase levels of serotonin in the brain.
B They block the action of adrenaline on the heart.
C They stimulate the release of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.
D They reduce the amount of ACTH released by the pituitary gland.

[1 mark]

Only two answers per question are allowed.

Which two of the following statements about gender differences in coping with stress are consistent with research evidence? Choose two options.

A Men are more likely than women to use problem-focused coping.
B Women never use problem-focused strategies.
C Women are more likely than men to seek social support.
D Men tend to ‘tend and befriend’ in response to stress.
E Women may make greater use of emotion-focused coping.

[2 marks]

Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of events in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) system? Choose one option.

A Pituitary gland → hypothalamus → adrenal cortex → release of adrenaline
B Hypothalamus → pituitary gland → adrenal cortex → release of cortisol
C Adrenal medulla → hypothalamus → pituitary gland → release of noradrenaline
D Hypothalamus → adrenal medulla → pituitary gland → release of cortisol