Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following was developed by Holmes and Rahe and was the first rating scale to estimate the health hazards we face when stresses add up?

Accepted Answer

A)  SRRS 
B)  MMPI-2 
C)  16 PF 
D)  Apgar scale 
A)  SRRS 
B)  MMPI-2 
C)  16 PF 
D)  Apgar scale

Question 3

Jason has been persistently sad and anxious for much of the semester.He has difficulty concentrating and making decisions and has lost interest in many activities and hobbies that he once found pleasurable.Jason is experiencing symptoms of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jason has been persistently sad and anxious...

Question 4

Regarding traumatic stresses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twenty percent of the people who lived close to Ground Zero in New York suffered serious stress disorders. 
B)  Forty-four percent of U.S.adults who only saw the September 11th terrorist attacks on television had at least some stress symptoms. 
C)  Since victims realize that disaster could strike again without warning, many victims feel that they are losing control of their lives. 
D)  Persons who develop the most severe anxiety exhibit schizophrenic-like symptoms that require antipsychotic medication. 
A)  Twenty percent of the people who lived close to Ground Zero in New York suffered serious stress disorders. 
B)  Forty-four percent of U.S.adults who only saw the September 11th terrorist attacks on television had at least some stress symptoms. 
C)  Since victims realize that disaster could strike again without warning, many victims feel that they are losing control of their lives. 
D)  Persons who develop the most severe anxiety exhibit schizophrenic-like symptoms that require antipsychotic medication.

Question 5

Pessimists meet problems head-on, actively cope with adversity, take better care of themselves, and are less stressed and anxious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The mild depression experienced by many college students is often referred to as​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​emerging adulthood. 
B)  ​the fear of success. 
C)  ​school helplessness. 
D)  ​the "college blues." 
A)  ​emerging adulthood. 
B)  ​the fear of success. 
C)  ​school helplessness. 
D)  ​the "college blues."

Question 7

The single word that best describes the function of defense mechanisms is

Accepted Answer

A)  projection. 
B)  protection. 
C)  integration. 
D)  compensation. 
A)  projection. 
B)  protection. 
C)  integration. 
D)  compensation.

Question 8

Which of the following is a common reaction to repeated failure and to unpredictable or unavoidable punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction formation 
B)  learned helplessness 
C)  passive aggressiveness 
D)  avoidance-avoidance conflict 
A)  reaction formation 
B)  learned helplessness 
C)  passive aggressiveness 
D)  avoidance-avoidance conflict

Question 9

After coming to the U.S., Juan learned English and became involved with American life, while still maintaining ties and friendships with his friends and relatives, who had also immigrated from Mexico.Thus, Juan's pattern of acculturation would be classified as assimilation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

After coming to the U.S., Asma learned English quickly and wanted to completely immerse herself in the American culture; however, her classmates tend to reject her because of her accent and their prejudice toward her country of origin.She feels trapped between her two cultures.Asma's pattern of acculturation would be classified as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

An attempt to deal with a threat by managing one's feelings and anxiety regarding the situation is known as problem-focused coping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)was designed to measure

Accepted Answer

A)  stresses affecting nutrition and appetite. 
B)  the impact of negative or unhappy life events. 
C)  life changes and susceptibility to illness or accident. 
D)  economic and occupational stresses. 
A)  stresses affecting nutrition and appetite. 
B)  the impact of negative or unhappy life events. 
C)  life changes and susceptibility to illness or accident. 
D)  economic and occupational stresses.

Question 13

Ben is described as highly competitive and achievement-oriented but often angry and hostile when things do not go his way.Ben would be described as having a(n)__________ personality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ben is described as highly competitive and...

Question 14

Deidre refused to believe that she has a drinking problem even though she has had two DUIs.Deidre is using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction formation 
B)  sublimation 
C)  displacement 
D)  denial 
A)  reaction formation 
B)  sublimation 
C)  displacement 
D)  denial

Question 15

The correct order of the stages in the general adaptation syndrome (G.A.S.)are the

Accepted Answer

A)  activation phase, maintenance reaction, and the stage of resolution. 
B)  activation phase, stage of resistance, and stage of resolution. 
C)  alarm reaction, the stage of resistance, and the stage of exhaustion. 
D)  alarm reaction, the stage of exhaustion, and the maintenance phase. 
A)  activation phase, maintenance reaction, and the stage of resolution. 
B)  activation phase, stage of resistance, and stage of resolution. 
C)  alarm reaction, the stage of resistance, and the stage of exhaustion. 
D)  alarm reaction, the stage of exhaustion, and the maintenance phase.

Question 16

Primary and secondary appraisal are the steps that occur when a person is

Accepted Answer

A)  managing threatening situations. 
B)  developing a romantic situation. 
C)  trying to defeat a polygraph examination. 
D)  studying body language and other aspects of kinesics. 
A)  managing threatening situations. 
B)  developing a romantic situation. 
C)  trying to defeat a polygraph examination. 
D)  studying body language and other aspects of kinesics.

Question 17

Learning to fight fear and anxiety with an internal monologue of positive coping statements is called

Accepted Answer

A)  stress inoculation. 
B)  progressive relaxation. 
C)  guided imagery. 
D)  K.I.S.S. 
A)  stress inoculation. 
B)  progressive relaxation. 
C)  guided imagery. 
D)  K.I.S.S.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features of a hardy personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  seeing life as a series of challenges 
B)  having a sense of commitment to self, work and family 
C)  feeling that one has control over one's life and work 
D)  effective use of defense mechanisms 
A)  seeing life as a series of challenges 
B)  having a sense of commitment to self, work and family 
C)  feeling that one has control over one's life and work 
D)  effective use of defense mechanisms

Question 19

Only 68 percent of patients diagnosed with hypertension are treated; and of those, what percent comply with their treatment regimens​?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​15 percent 
B)  ​38 percent 
C)  ​50 percent 
D)  ​65 percent 
A)  ​15 percent 
B)  ​38 percent 
C)  ​50 percent 
D)  ​65 percent

Question 20

Which of the following characteristics of a hardy personality involvesbelieving that more often than not you can influence the course of events around them?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ambivalence 
B)  ​commitment 
C)  ​control 
D)  ​power-orientation 
A)  ambivalence 
B)  ​commitment 
C)  ​control 
D)  ​power-orientation

Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict?

Which of the following was developed by Holmes and Rahe and was the first rating scale to estimate the health hazards we face when stresses add up?

Jason has been persistently sad and anxious for much of the semester.He has difficulty concentrating and making decisions and has lost interest in many activities and hobbies that he once found pleasurable.Jason is experiencing symptoms of __________.

Regarding traumatic stresses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Pessimists meet problems head-on, actively cope with adversity, take better care of themselves, and are less stressed and anxious.

The mild depression experienced by many college students is often referred to as

The single word that best describes the function of defense mechanisms is

Which of the following is a common reaction to repeated failure and to unpredictable or unavoidable punishment?

After coming to the U.S., Juan learned English and became involved with American life, while still maintaining ties and friendships with his friends and relatives, who had also immigrated from Mexico.Thus, Juan's pattern of acculturation would be classified as assimilation.

An attempt to deal with a threat by managing one's feelings and anxiety regarding the situation is known as problem-focused coping.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)was designed to measure

Ben is described as highly competitive and achievement-oriented but often angry and hostile when things do not go his way.Ben would be described as having a(n)__________ personality.

Deidre refused to believe that she has a drinking problem even though she has had two DUIs.Deidre is using which defense mechanism?

The correct order of the stages in the general adaptation syndrome (G.A.S.)are the

Primary and secondary appraisal are the steps that occur when a person is

Learning to fight fear and anxiety with an internal monologue of positive coping statements is called

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features of a hardy personality?

Only 68 percent of patients diagnosed with hypertension are treated; and of those, what percent comply with their treatment regimens?

Which of the following characteristics of a hardy personality involvesbelieving that more often than not you can influence the course of events around them?

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Exam 13: Health, Stress, and Coping.

Which of the following is NOT a type of conflict?

Which of the following was developed by Holmes and Rahe and was the first rating scale to estimate the health hazards we face when stresses add up?

Jason has been persistently sad and anxious for much of the semester.He has difficulty concentrating and making decisions and has lost interest in many activities and hobbies that he once found pleasurable.Jason is experiencing symptoms of __________.

Regarding traumatic stresses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Pessimists meet problems head-on, actively cope with adversity, take better care of themselves, and are less stressed and anxious.

The mild depression experienced by many college students is often referred to as​

The single word that best describes the function of defense mechanisms is

Which of the following is a common reaction to repeated failure and to unpredictable or unavoidable punishment?

After coming to the U.S., Juan learned English and became involved with American life, while still maintaining ties and friendships with his friends and relatives, who had also immigrated from Mexico.Thus, Juan's pattern of acculturation would be classified as assimilation.

An attempt to deal with a threat by managing one's feelings and anxiety regarding the situation is known as problem-focused coping.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)was designed to measure

Ben is described as highly competitive and achievement-oriented but often angry and hostile when things do not go his way.Ben would be described as having a(n)__________ personality.

Deidre refused to believe that she has a drinking problem even though she has had two DUIs.Deidre is using which defense mechanism?

The correct order of the stages in the general adaptation syndrome (G.A.S.)are the

Primary and secondary appraisal are the steps that occur when a person is

Learning to fight fear and anxiety with an internal monologue of positive coping statements is called

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features of a hardy personality?

Only 68 percent of patients diagnosed with hypertension are treated; and of those, what percent comply with their treatment regimens​?

Which of the following characteristics of a hardy personality involvesbelieving that more often than not you can influence the course of events around them?​

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Sensation and Perception.

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Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

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Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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The mild depression experienced by many college students is often referred to as

Only 68 percent of patients diagnosed with hypertension are treated; and of those, what percent comply with their treatment regimens?

Which of the following characteristics of a hardy personality involvesbelieving that more often than not you can influence the course of events around them?