Exam 15: Stress, Coping, and Health

In general, which coping strategy is associated with more positive outcomes following stress?

A student thinks if they don't do well on the history midterm, it means they will fail the course, fail out of university, and will probably never get a degree or get a good job. As a result of these beliefs, the student is very anxious, is having trouble studying, and sleeps poorly. The student's exaggeration of the consequences of the midterm is an example of

Which of the following is NOT one of the major symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

A person who says that he is experiencing a lot of stress in his life right now because his computer just crashed, he recently broke up with his girlfriend, and he still has to study for five finals next week is using the definition of stress as a response.

There is clear evidence to show that having strong social support is associated with enhanced immune system functioning.

Because Roger's employer has a deal with a local fitness club, he is able to join for a reduced rate. Roger is excited to be able to use such a modern facility and looks forward to improving his cardiovascular fitness and losing his "spare tire." If one of the following situations were to interfere with Roger's new fitness enthusiasm, which is the most likely to contribute to failure?

The final stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is

According to the transtheoretical model, women at risk for developing AIDS who are initially in the precontemplation stage will most likely benefit from interventions that focus on ________.

Lazarus has suggested that there are number of items we must appraise in dealing with any stressor. We appraise all of the following EXCEPT

What environmental factors make some children highly resistant to stressful environments?

Which of the following statements regarding the frequency of relapse is false?

In the four-step model of cognitive appraisal, Richard Lazarus's notion of primary appraisal is most analogous to the appraisal of ___________.

There is evidence to show that some women who have undergone rape experience rape trauma syndrome that can last years after the rape actually occurred.

Which of the following is a technique for getting people to become aware of their substance abuse problems on their own?

At 65, Terry is diagnosed with cancer. Because the idea of cancer terrifies him, he refuses to believe that he has a sickness and does not get any treatments. When his physician informs him that his case has become terminal because he did not act, Terry tells his friends that his doctor doesn't know what he's talking about. Terry is

According to Hans Selye, the first stage in his general adaptation syndrome is the primary appraisal stage.

A stress researcher familiar with the impact of personality variables on health would most likely say that people who ___________ are particularly vulnerable to coronary heart disease.

People who have a heightened tendency to experience negative emotions and to get themselves into stressful situations are high in the personality trait of ____________.

A child who recently immigrated to Canada from a war-torn country where they lived in several refugee camps. Before arriving in Canada, the child witnessed many atrocities and was frequently worried about safety and the safety of their family. After immigrating, the child was constantly anxious during school and suffered from frequent nightmares. A school psychologist would most likely conclude that the child has ________.

What stage of change is thought to require the most energy and effort?