Question 1

An unconscious function of the ego that protects it from anxiety-evoking material by preventing accurate recognition of the material is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a defense mechanism 
B)  an abreaction 
C)  compensation 
D)  the libido 
A)  a defense mechanism 
B)  an abreaction 
C)  compensation 
D)  the libido

Question 2

Hot temperatures make us hot under the collar-that is, they prompt aggression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Optimism is unrelated to resilience against the effects of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People normally experience psychological distress in the face of trauma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Irregularly occurring major changes in life circumstances, such as losing a job or a loved one, are called ______

Accepted Answer

A)  life-changes 
B)  daily hassles 
C)  acculturative stressors 
D)  pressures 
A)  life-changes 
B)  daily hassles 
C)  acculturative stressors 
D)  pressures

Question 6

Research on humor and stress indicates that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  attempts at humor, when people are already under stress, seem to increase the stress 
B)  humor has little or no effect on people's stress levels 
C)  people who are under stress are less able to effectively generate or appreciate humor 
D)  humor serves to get our minds off the sources of stress, at least for a time 
A)  attempts at humor, when people are already under stress, seem to increase the stress 
B)  humor has little or no effect on people's stress levels 
C)  people who are under stress are less able to effectively generate or appreciate humor 
D)  humor serves to get our minds off the sources of stress, at least for a time

Question 7

Commuting on the freeways elevates our blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Too much of a good thing can make you ill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Byron is feeling very stressed about repeated problems with his college roommates about keeping their apartment clean as well as fears about all of the crime in his neighborhood. The sources of his stress would be best classified as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  daily hassles 
B)  life changes 
C)  uplifts 
D)  defense mechanisms 
A)  daily hassles 
B)  life changes 
C)  uplifts 
D)  defense mechanisms

Question 10

About ______ of Americans say they face extreme levels of stress in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-eighth 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
A)  one-eighth 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half

Question 11

Each of the following is true of people with a Type A behavior pattern EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  they are often reluctant to delegate power 
B)  they do not hold any irrational beliefs 
C)  they become restless when others work slowly 
D)  they eat, walk, and talk rapidly 
A)  they are often reluctant to delegate power 
B)  they do not hold any irrational beliefs 
C)  they become restless when others work slowly 
D)  they eat, walk, and talk rapidly

Question 12

Each of the following has been linked to high levels of psychological hardiness EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment 
B)  novelty 
C)  challenge 
D)  control 
A)  commitment 
B)  novelty 
C)  challenge 
D)  control

Question 13

The opposite of daily hassles are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  life changes 
B)  stressors 
C)  uplifts 
D)  distractors 
A)  life changes 
B)  stressors 
C)  uplifts 
D)  distractors

Question 14

Younger adults tend to report ______ older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly lower levels of stress than 
B)  slightly lower levels of stress than 
C)  levels of stress identical to those reported by 
D)  higher levels of stress than 
A)  significantly lower levels of stress than 
B)  slightly lower levels of stress than 
C)  levels of stress identical to those reported by 
D)  higher levels of stress than

Question 15

Explain how control, predictability, humor, and social support can help people cope with stress.

Accepted Answer

Control, predictability, humor, and soci

Question 16

The suicide rate ______ after natural disasters.

Accepted Answer

A)  declines 
B)  remains stable 
C)  fluctuates randomly 
D)  increases 
A)  declines 
B)  remains stable 
C)  fluctuates randomly 
D)  increases

Question 17

Research has shown that racism and discrimination are connected with each of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  diminished self-esteem 
B)  physical health problems 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  role confusion 
A)  diminished self-esteem 
B)  physical health problems 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  role confusion

Question 18

According to your text, the ability to delay gratification or to maintain self-control when a motive is thwarted is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  frustration 
B)  response delay 
C)  tolerance for frustration 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  frustration 
B)  response delay 
C)  tolerance for frustration 
D)  self-actualization

Question 19

A conflict that involves two positive but mutually exclusive goals, each of which is within reach, is called a(n) ______ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach 
B)  approach-avoidance 
C)  multiple approach-avoidance 
D)  avoidance-avoidance 
A)  approach-approach 
B)  approach-avoidance 
C)  multiple approach-avoidance 
D)  avoidance-avoidance

Question 20

Which of the following is true of daily hassles and life changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both daily hassles and life changes occur on a daily basis. 
B)  Both daily hassles and life changes are relatively infrequent events. 
C)  Hassles are relatively infrequent events whereas, life changes occur on a daily basis. 
D)  Hassles occur on a daily basis whereas, life changes are relatively infrequent events. 
A)  Both daily hassles and life changes occur on a daily basis. 
B)  Both daily hassles and life changes are relatively infrequent events. 
C)  Hassles are relatively infrequent events whereas, life changes occur on a daily basis. 
D)  Hassles occur on a daily basis whereas, life changes are relatively infrequent events.

An unconscious function of the ego that protects it from anxiety-evoking material by preventing accurate recognition of the material is ______.

Hot temperatures make us hot under the collar-that is, they prompt aggression.

Optimism is unrelated to resilience against the effects of stress.

People normally experience psychological distress in the face of trauma.

Irregularly occurring major changes in life circumstances, such as losing a job or a loved one, are called ______

Research on humor and stress indicates that ______.

Commuting on the freeways elevates our blood pressure.

Too much of a good thing can make you ill.

Byron is feeling very stressed about repeated problems with his college roommates about keeping their apartment clean as well as fears about all of the crime in his neighborhood. The sources of his stress would be best classified as ______.

About ______ of Americans say they face extreme levels of stress in their lives.

Each of the following is true of people with a Type A behavior pattern EXCEPT ______.

Each of the following has been linked to high levels of psychological hardiness EXCEPT ______.

The opposite of daily hassles are ______.

Younger adults tend to report ______ older adults.

Explain how control, predictability, humor, and social support can help people cope with stress.

The suicide rate ______ after natural disasters.

Research has shown that racism and discrimination are connected with each of the following EXCEPT ______.

According to your text, the ability to delay gratification or to maintain self-control when a motive is thwarted is called ______.

A conflict that involves two positive but mutually exclusive goals, each of which is within reach, is called a(n) ______ conflict.

Which of the following is true of daily hassles and life changes?

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Exam 3: Stress and Stress Management

An unconscious function of the ego that protects it from anxiety-evoking material by preventing accurate recognition of the material is ______.

Hot temperatures make us hot under the collar-that is, they prompt aggression.

Optimism is unrelated to resilience against the effects of stress.

People normally experience psychological distress in the face of trauma.

Irregularly occurring major changes in life circumstances, such as losing a job or a loved one, are called ______

Research on humor and stress indicates that ______.

Commuting on the freeways elevates our blood pressure.

Too much of a good thing can make you ill.

Byron is feeling very stressed about repeated problems with his college roommates about keeping their apartment clean as well as fears about all of the crime in his neighborhood. The sources of his stress would be best classified as ______.

About ______ of Americans say they face extreme levels of stress in their lives.

Each of the following is true of people with a Type A behavior pattern EXCEPT ______.

Each of the following has been linked to high levels of psychological hardiness EXCEPT ______.

The opposite of daily hassles are ______.

Younger adults tend to report ______ older adults.

Explain how control, predictability, humor, and social support can help people cope with stress.

The suicide rate ______ after natural disasters.

Research has shown that racism and discrimination are connected with each of the following EXCEPT ______.

According to your text, the ability to delay gratification or to maintain self-control when a motive is thwarted is called ______.

A conflict that involves two positive but mutually exclusive goals, each of which is within reach, is called a(n) ______ conflict.

Which of the following is true of daily hassles and life changes?

Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Personality: What It Is, How Its Measured

Psychological Factors and Health

Developing More Healthful Behavior

The Self in the Social World

Social Influence: Being Influenced Byand Influencingothers

Adolescent and Adult Development: Going Through Changes

Gender Roles, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Relationships: Getting From Here to There

Sexual Behavior

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy: Ways of Helping

Time, Money, Studying, Tests: Meeting the Challenges of Daily Life

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