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121. Hans Selye, an endocrinologist, defined stress as
A. a chemical reaction to changes in serotonin and adrenalin
B. any factor (demand) that has the potential to cause stress
C. the measurable increment of tension impressed on a body at rest
*D. the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it
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122. Hans Selye, an endocrinologist, defined stress as “the nonspecific response of the body to any demand made upon it”. The demand in Selye’s definition is commonly called
*A. a stressor
B. a psychic injury
C. forensic interference
D. a key reaction
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123. Hans Selye, an endocrinologist, concluded that the body’s reaction to stress was the same whether the source was good or bad. He labeled the stress experienced from positive factors as
*A. eustress
B. distress
C. happiness
D. extraordinary stress
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124. Hans Selye, an endocrinologist, concluded that the body’s reaction to stress was the same regardless of whether the source was good or bad. He labeled the stress experienced from negative factors as
A. eustress
*B. distress
C. happiness
D. extraordinary stress
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125. Hans Selye found that there are two types of stress: positive stress (eustress) and negative stress (distress). What type of stress results from losing, failing, overworking, or not coping effectively?
A. eustress
*B. distress
C. happiness
D. extraordinary stress
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126. Hans Selye found that there are two types of stress: positive stress (eustress) and negative stress (distress). What type of stress results from exhilarating experiences such as winning and achieving?
A. distress
B. happiness
*C. eustress
D. mistress
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127. We are in daily contact with many types of stressors. For the most part, we can categorize them into two major areas:
A. emotional and logical or fact-driven
B. static stressors and dynamic or volatile factors
C. personal or self-inflicted and community or peer-based
*D. organizational stressors and extra-organizational stressors
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128. In general, we can categorize the stressors we encounter every day into two major areas: organizational stressors and extra-organizational stressors. Organizational stressors are
A. stressors occurring in one's personal life or family
B. family issues, marital issues, and financial issues
*C. the type of factors experienced in the work environment
D. the type of factors experienced outside the work environment
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129. In general, we can categorize the stressors we encounter every day into two major areas: organizational stressors and extra-organizational stressors. Extra-organizational stressors are
A. stressors occurring in one's personal life or family
B. family issues, marital issues, and financial issues
C. the type of factors experienced outside the work environment
*D. all of these answers
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130. How do you know if you're stressed? The key to recognizing stress is
A. to know it; to be familiar with its nature and rhythms
B. to closely monitor blood pressure and get regular checkups
*C. to understand what is normal for you so you can recognize when something changes
D. to categorize it into one of three categories and then determine which type you have
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131. How do you know if you are stressed? Stress reactions appear in three different categories:
A. normal, heightened, and dangerous
*B. emotional, behavioral, and physical
C. background noise, interference, and conflict
D. subliminal, conscious, and extra-organizational
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132. Stress management programs and methods vary, but they all have common goals. Individual stress management methods aim at strengthening your ability to manage stressors and the stress response. Organizational stress management methods aim more at
A. resisting the urge to choke someone
B. coping with peer-to-peer relationships
*C. altering potential stressors themselves
D. learning to co-exist with toxic personalities
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133. There are many individual stress management methods. Which one consists of identifying potential stressors before they cause problems and developing strategies to avoid their effects?
*A. Planning
B. Relaxation
C. Time Management
D. Overload Avoidance
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134. There are many individual stress management methods. Which one consists of using effective time management skills and tools, like developing a task list and prioritizing tasks?
A. Planning
B. Relaxation
*C. Time Management
D. Overload Avoidance
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135. There are many individual stress management methods. Which one relieves stress by identifying and avoiding busy work, delegating or empowering others when possible, learning to say no, and attempting to negotiate unreasonable deadlines?
A. Planning
B. Relaxation
C. Time Management
*D. Overload Avoidance
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136. Organizational stress management methods focus on identifying and removing stressors in the workplace. Which organizational stress management method examines the job itself to determine if there is a need for the task and if the task is feasible?
*A. Job Design
B. Improving the Work Environment
C. Improving Organizational Communication
D. Personnel Selection and Job Placement
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137. Which organizational stress management method examines such environmental factors as temperature, noise, and light levels and makes necessary improvements?
A. Job Design
*B. Improving the Work Environment
C. Improving Organizational Communication
D. Personnel Selection and Job Placement
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138. Which organizational stress management method focuses on improving communication and keeping your subordinates informed?
A. Job Design
B. Improving the Work Environment
*C. Improving Organizational Communication
D. Personnel Selection and Job Placement
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139. Which organizational stress management method involves matching individuals to their assigned positions?
A. Job Design
B. Improving the Work Environment
C. Improving Organizational Communication
*D. Personnel Selection and Job Placement
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140. Which organizational stress management method involves monitoring the work environment and identifying substance abuse problems that have a negative effect on mission, morale, and readiness?
A. Job Design
*B. Substance Abuse Programs
C. Improving Organizational Communication
D. Personnel Selection and Job Placement
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141. The goal of the redeployment support process is to ensure personnel readiness by providing timely support for our military members and their families. Redeployment support is
A. a homecoming event
*B. an ongoing process
C. a one-time pre-deployment checklist item
D. focused on career advancement and progression
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142. The intent of the redeployment support process is to provide continuous, integrated support from the area of responsibility (AOR) to home station and to assist in the transition from the deployed environment to
A. another deployed location
*B. family life and work site
C. an honorable discharge and civilian life
D. physical rehabilitation and appropriate medical care
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143. After a long deployment, a recovery period provides time for returning Airmen to tend to personal needs. ________ is responsible for establishing personnel recovery (leave, passes, attribution, and retention) policies.
*A. each MAJCOM
B. the unit Commander
C. the base Commander
D. the immediate supervisor
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144. Although it's important to support returning forces as they transition back to their normal environment, they must be ready for further deployments. While there is no one correct rule for reconstitution planning, consideration must be given to
A. recovering lost training
B. aspects determined by the unit based on the situation
C. prioritizing and restoring levels of consumables expended during the crisis
*D. all of these answers
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145. While there is no one correct rule set for reconstitution planning, consideration must be given to prioritizing and restoring levels of consumables expended during the crisis, and recovering lost training. What AFI provides further guidance?
A. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program
B. AFPD 36-29, Military Standards
C. AFI 36-3802, Personnel Readiness Operations
*D. AFI 10-401, Air Force Operations Planning and Execution
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146. The Air Force redeployment support process applies to all personnel deployed to
A. an AOR
B. remote assignments
C. continental United States locations in support of contingencies
*D. all of these answers
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147. The Air Force redeployment support process applies to personnel deployed to an AOR, to CONUS locations in support of contingencies, and to remote assignments. Key determinants for participation are
A. grade, time on station, and TAFMSD
B. length and character of service and Senior Rater Endorsement
C. mental health evaluation results and medical condition (pregnancy or other condition)
*D. lengthy family separation and significant family-related stressors prior to redeployment
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148. The Personnel Readiness function will ensure procedures are established to account for members returning from deployments. These procedures will be incorporated into
A. the Recruiter Assistance Program (RAP)
B. the installation Manpower and Organization section OI
C. the returning Airman's AF Form 623 within 7 duty days
*D. installation reconstitution planning and the Installation Deployment Plan
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149. Returning units and individuals will in-process with the personnel readiness function within ___________ of redeployment day.
*A. two duty days
B. five duty days
C. 30 calendar days
D. 14 calendar days
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150. Chaplain service members support personnel, families, and base populations during contingencies in accordance with
A. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program
B. AFPD 36-29, Military Standards
*C. AFI 52-104, Chaplain Corps Readiness
D. AFI 36-3802, Personnel Readiness Operations
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151. These protocols help bases respond to increased childcare needs during contingencies and during the Air and Space Expeditionary Force cycle:
*A. Force Support Squadron and Family Member Program Protocols
B. Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Installation Deployment Plan
C. Integrated Delivery System (IDS) and Community Action Information Board (CAIB)
D. Installation Manpower and Organization Section and the MAJCOM Functional Manager
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