Question 1

Habitual and often unconscious psychological strategies used to reduce anxiety are called

Accepted Answer

A)  stress management techniques. 
B)  biofeedback. 
C)  defense mechanisms. 
D)  depersonalization techniques. 
A)  stress management techniques. 
B)  biofeedback. 
C)  defense mechanisms. 
D)  depersonalization techniques.

Question 2

The study of the ways in which cognitive and behavioral principles can be used to prevent illness and promote health is called __________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of the ways in which...

Question 3

Morgan finds riding rollercoasters thrilling and fun, while her friend Abby finds this activity distressing and terrifying.Thus, to know if an activity causes a person eustress or distress depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the somatic or autonomic nervous system is involved. 
B)  what meaning the person places on events. 
C)  how each person's limbic system interprets the situation. 
D)  whether the person has a Type A or Type B personality. 
A)  whether the somatic or autonomic nervous system is involved. 
B)  what meaning the person places on events. 
C)  how each person's limbic system interprets the situation. 
D)  whether the person has a Type A or Type B personality.

Question 4

Elizabeth has a crush on Jason.When her friends tell her that they know she likes Jason, Elizabeth goes overboard telling her friends why she would never like Jason.Which defense mechanism explains Elizabeth's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  sublimation 
B)  reaction formation 
C)  rationalization 
D)  projection 
A)  sublimation 
B)  reaction formation 
C)  rationalization 
D)  projection

Question 5

LaTonya always seems to find ways of turning whatever job she is assigned into something interesting and important.No matter what events occur, LaTonya does not see herself as a victim of circumstances and tries to learn from her experiences rather than accepting easy comfort, security, and routine.LaTonya is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A personality that will be susceptible to burnout. 
B)  hardy personality. 
C)  Type C personality. 
D)  person who is keeps her anger "bottled up" and does not express it outwardly. 
A)  Type A personality that will be susceptible to burnout. 
B)  hardy personality. 
C)  Type C personality. 
D)  person who is keeps her anger "bottled up" and does not express it outwardly.

Question 6

Russell has found a really good buy on a late model used car that would make it easier for him to get to work, but he does not want to be "saddled" with monthly payments for the next three years.Russell is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

approach-a

Question 7

Which defense mechanism involves taking on some of the characteristics of an admired person or persons, usually as a way of compensating for perceived personal weaknesses or faults?

Accepted Answer

A)  identification 
B)  rationalization 
C)  intellectualization 
D)  fantasy 
A)  identification 
B)  rationalization 
C)  intellectualization 
D)  fantasy

Question 8

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous.Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Think about the ending of your speech and the relief you will feel. 
B)  Think about a supportive friend or a loving pet. 
C)  Visualize that you are floating on a cloud and breathe deeply. 
D)  Roll your shoulders, and bend your neck from side-to-side. 
A)  Think about the ending of your speech and the relief you will feel. 
B)  Think about a supportive friend or a loving pet. 
C)  Visualize that you are floating on a cloud and breathe deeply. 
D)  Roll your shoulders, and bend your neck from side-to-side.

Question 9

A serious problem that can lead to suicide or a major impairment of emotional functioning, and which requires professional help, is

Accepted Answer

A)  the college blues. 
B)  severe depression. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  reaction formation. 
A)  the college blues. 
B)  severe depression. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  reaction formation.

Question 10

When dealing with a stressful situation, statements, such as "I can do this," and "I'll just take it one task at a time" are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  overly unrealistic thinking. 
B)  coping statements. 
C)  the K.I.S.S.strategy. 
D)  accepting your limits. 
A)  overly unrealistic thinking. 
B)  coping statements. 
C)  the K.I.S.S.strategy. 
D)  accepting your limits.

Question 11

Progressive relaxation involves

Accepted Answer

A)  visualizing images that are calming and relaxing. 
B)  tightening all the muscles in a given area of the body then releasing them. 
C)  deliberating doing things at a slower pace. 
D)  an internal monologue of positive coping statements. 
A)  visualizing images that are calming and relaxing. 
B)  tightening all the muscles in a given area of the body then releasing them. 
C)  deliberating doing things at a slower pace. 
D)  an internal monologue of positive coping statements.

Question 12

Although Gary wants to become an administrator, he is still working as a staff member after 10 years and has dealt with this frustration by pretending not to care about getting a promotion, a reaction to frustration known as circumvention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In adapting to a new culture, the pattern that involves maintaining one's old cultural identity and avoiding contact with the new culture is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation. 
B)  marginalization. 
C)  integration. 
D)  separation. 
A)  assimilation. 
B)  marginalization. 
C)  integration. 
D)  separation.

Question 14

Describe how a person's body responds during each stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the general ada

Question 15

Choosing among all the different makes, models, fuel-efficiencies, price ranges, and available options on the various automobiles would be an example of __________ conflicts.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following qualifies as an escape or withdrawal response from frustration?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug use 
B)  persistence 
C)  displacement 
D)  redintegration 
A)  drug use 
B)  persistence 
C)  displacement 
D)  redintegration

Question 17

A very aggressive person may find social acceptance as a professional soldier; a greedy person may channel this urge into becoming a successful businessperson, and a person who tends to lie may re-channel this unacceptable impulse into creative writing.All of these are examples of which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  sublimation 
B)  projection 
C)  reaction formation 
D)  compensation 
A)  sublimation 
B)  projection 
C)  reaction formation 
D)  compensation

Question 18

Life changes, both good and bad, can increase one's susceptibility to accidents or illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Susan, who is in college, is under a lot of stress.She cries and has a major temper tantrum when her roommate tries to help her.She decides to go home to her parents for comfort.This behavior is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  regression. 
B)  reaction formation. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  sublimation. 
A)  regression. 
B)  reaction formation. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  sublimation.

Question 20

Regarding stress, control, and competence, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct control over the stressor increases the stress reaction. 
B)  Perceived control over the stressor increases the stress reaction. 
C)  A perceived lack of control is just as threatening as an actual lack of control. 
D)  Feeling competent is unimportant regarding the stress reaction. 
A)  Direct control over the stressor increases the stress reaction. 
B)  Perceived control over the stressor increases the stress reaction. 
C)  A perceived lack of control is just as threatening as an actual lack of control. 
D)  Feeling competent is unimportant regarding the stress reaction.

Habitual and often unconscious psychological strategies used to reduce anxiety are called

The study of the ways in which cognitive and behavioral principles can be used to prevent illness and promote health is called __________ psychology.

Morgan finds riding rollercoasters thrilling and fun, while her friend Abby finds this activity distressing and terrifying.Thus, to know if an activity causes a person eustress or distress depends on

Elizabeth has a crush on Jason.When her friends tell her that they know she likes Jason, Elizabeth goes overboard telling her friends why she would never like Jason.Which defense mechanism explains Elizabeth's behavior?

Russell has found a really good buy on a late model used car that would make it easier for him to get to work, but he does not want to be "saddled" with monthly payments for the next three years.Russell is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Which defense mechanism involves taking on some of the characteristics of an admired person or persons, usually as a way of compensating for perceived personal weaknesses or faults?

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous.Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

A serious problem that can lead to suicide or a major impairment of emotional functioning, and which requires professional help, is

When dealing with a stressful situation, statements, such as "I can do this," and "I'll just take it one task at a time" are examples of

Progressive relaxation involves

Although Gary wants to become an administrator, he is still working as a staff member after 10 years and has dealt with this frustration by pretending not to care about getting a promotion, a reaction to frustration known as circumvention.

In adapting to a new culture, the pattern that involves maintaining one's old cultural identity and avoiding contact with the new culture is known as

Describe how a person's body responds during each stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Choosing among all the different makes, models, fuel-efficiencies, price ranges, and available options on the various automobiles would be an example of __________ conflicts.

Which of the following qualifies as an escape or withdrawal response from frustration?

Life changes, both good and bad, can increase one's susceptibility to accidents or illness.

Susan, who is in college, is under a lot of stress.She cries and has a major temper tantrum when her roommate tries to help her.She decides to go home to her parents for comfort.This behavior is an example of

Regarding stress, control, and competence, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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Exam 13: Health, Stress, and Coping.

Habitual and often unconscious psychological strategies used to reduce anxiety are called

The study of the ways in which cognitive and behavioral principles can be used to prevent illness and promote health is called __________ psychology.

Morgan finds riding rollercoasters thrilling and fun, while her friend Abby finds this activity distressing and terrifying.Thus, to know if an activity causes a person eustress or distress depends on

Elizabeth has a crush on Jason.When her friends tell her that they know she likes Jason, Elizabeth goes overboard telling her friends why she would never like Jason.Which defense mechanism explains Elizabeth's behavior?

Russell has found a really good buy on a late model used car that would make it easier for him to get to work, but he does not want to be "saddled" with monthly payments for the next three years.Russell is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Which defense mechanism involves taking on some of the characteristics of an admired person or persons, usually as a way of compensating for perceived personal weaknesses or faults?

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous.Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

A serious problem that can lead to suicide or a major impairment of emotional functioning, and which requires professional help, is

When dealing with a stressful situation, statements, such as "I can do this," and "I'll just take it one task at a time" are examples of

Progressive relaxation involves

Although Gary wants to become an administrator, he is still working as a staff member after 10 years and has dealt with this frustration by pretending not to care about getting a promotion, a reaction to frustration known as circumvention.

In adapting to a new culture, the pattern that involves maintaining one's old cultural identity and avoiding contact with the new culture is known as

Describe how a person's body responds during each stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Choosing among all the different makes, models, fuel-efficiencies, price ranges, and available options on the various automobiles would be an example of __________ conflicts.

Which of the following qualifies as an escape or withdrawal response from frustration?

Life changes, both good and bad, can increase one's susceptibility to accidents or illness.

Susan, who is in college, is under a lot of stress.She cries and has a major temper tantrum when her roommate tries to help her.She decides to go home to her parents for comfort.This behavior is an example of

Regarding stress, control, and competence, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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