Question 1

Which of the following appears to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stress caused by positive events can be as long-lasting as the stress caused by negative events. 
B)  People can experience positive and negative emotions simultaneously. 
C)  A positive major life event usually offsets the stress that is caused by several negative microstressors. 
D)  Negative events produce more antibodies than do positive events. 
A)  The stress caused by positive events can be as long-lasting as the stress caused by negative events. 
B)  People can experience positive and negative emotions simultaneously. 
C)  A positive major life event usually offsets the stress that is caused by several negative microstressors. 
D)  Negative events produce more antibodies than do positive events.

Question 2

A person's belief that he or she is capable of the specific behavior required to produce a desired outcome in a given situation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  control. 
C)  hardiness. 
D)  internal explanatory style. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  control. 
C)  hardiness. 
D)  internal explanatory style.

Question 3

If Maurice has a depressive explanatory style, then he is likely to attribute his failures to

Accepted Answer

A)  stable, global, and internal factors. 
B)  stable, global, and external factors. 
C)  unstable, situational, and internal factors 
D)  unstable, situational, and external factors. 
A)  stable, global, and internal factors. 
B)  stable, global, and external factors. 
C)  unstable, situational, and internal factors 
D)  unstable, situational, and external factors.

Question 4

When uncontrollable life events are especially traumatic, it tends to be healthier to

Accepted Answer

A)  make global attributions than specific attributions. 
B)  raise perceptions of control to an extremely high level than to simply acknowledge a total lack of controllability. 
C)  engage in problem-focused coping than in emotion-focused coping. 
D)  open up to trusted others than to keep things to oneself. 
A)  make global attributions than specific attributions. 
B)  raise perceptions of control to an extremely high level than to simply acknowledge a total lack of controllability. 
C)  engage in problem-focused coping than in emotion-focused coping. 
D)  open up to trusted others than to keep things to oneself.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a reason that socioeconomic status is negatively associated with the experience of daily hassles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low-income neighborhoods are more crowded than high-income neighborhoods. 
B)  People from low SES backgrounds have fewer medical resources. 
C)  Low-income families are more likely to have a poor diet. 
D)  Children in low-income neighborhoods have greater access to charter and magnet schools. 
A)  Low-income neighborhoods are more crowded than high-income neighborhoods. 
B)  People from low SES backgrounds have fewer medical resources. 
C)  Low-income families are more likely to have a poor diet. 
D)  Children in low-income neighborhoods have greater access to charter and magnet schools.

Question 6

Janoff-Bulman's research indicates that self-blame is adaptive in the long term when it is directed at ______ as opposed to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  one's behavior; oneself as a person 
B)  one's past behavior; one's present behavior 
C)  emotion; behavior 
D)  one's character; one's behavior 
A)  one's behavior; oneself as a person 
B)  one's past behavior; one's present behavior 
C)  emotion; behavior 
D)  one's character; one's behavior

Question 7

Caleb has a Type A personality.The aspect of his behavior that is likely to place Caleb at greatest risk for coronary heart disease is his

Accepted Answer

A)  mistrust of other people. 
B)  competitive orientation. 
C)  impatience. 
D)  workaholism. 
A)  mistrust of other people. 
B)  competitive orientation. 
C)  impatience. 
D)  workaholism.

Question 8

Regarding confession, research reveals that it is

Accepted Answer

A)  universally helpful to open up. 
B)  helpful to open up so long as the source you confess to is validating. 
C)  helpful to open up so long as the source you reveal to is honest. 
D)  not helpful to open up; it is better to move on. 
A)  universally helpful to open up. 
B)  helpful to open up so long as the source you confess to is validating. 
C)  helpful to open up so long as the source you reveal to is honest. 
D)  not helpful to open up; it is better to move on.

Question 9

Define social support, and discuss the four models that have been proposed to measure it.

Accepted Answer

Social support refers to the coping reso

Question 10

Proactive coping

Accepted Answer

A)  is an up-front effort to modify the onset of a stressful event. 
B)  is much more effective than social support. 
C)  only works for less traumatic events. 
D)  cannot prevent a stressor from occurring. 
A)  is an up-front effort to modify the onset of a stressful event. 
B)  is much more effective than social support. 
C)  only works for less traumatic events. 
D)  cannot prevent a stressor from occurring.

Question 11

Research on burnout suggests it is more likely when workers lack

Accepted Answer

A)  support from their supervisors. 
B)  cordial relationships with their coworkers. 
C)  adequate resources at work. 
D)  All of these 
A)  support from their supervisors. 
B)  cordial relationships with their coworkers. 
C)  adequate resources at work. 
D)  All of these

Question 12

Research on religion and coping reveals that

Accepted Answer

A)  religion causes improvements in coping skills by increasing optimism. 
B)  religion causes improvements in coping skills by influencing healthier life choices. 
C)  religion is associated with improvements in coping, but the causal relation is not established. 
D)  people who make healthy choices and are optimistic are drawn to religious experiences. 
A)  religion causes improvements in coping skills by increasing optimism. 
B)  religion causes improvements in coping skills by influencing healthier life choices. 
C)  religion is associated with improvements in coping, but the causal relation is not established. 
D)  people who make healthy choices and are optimistic are drawn to religious experiences.

Question 13

Walter and Helen are both recently divorced and trying to cope with the stress of their failed relationships.Compared to Walter, Helen is more likely to cope by

Accepted Answer

A)  ruminating about her negative feelings. 
B)  using physical activity as a distraction. 
C)  engaging in antisocial behavior. 
D)  using alcohol or drugs to escape her feelings. 
A)  ruminating about her negative feelings. 
B)  using physical activity as a distraction. 
C)  engaging in antisocial behavior. 
D)  using alcohol or drugs to escape her feelings.

Question 14

After September 11, 2001, Frederickson and colleagues (2003)contacted students who had previously taken part in a study on stress and coping.She found that the most resilient of the students were the ones who felt

Accepted Answer

A)  interest in unfolding world events. 
B)  scorn for the attackers of September 11th. 
C)  fearful. 
D)  angry. 
A)  interest in unfolding world events. 
B)  scorn for the attackers of September 11th. 
C)  fearful. 
D)  angry.

Question 15

Penelope tends to be hostile and angry much of the time.She recently had an argument with her best friend, Daisy.Daisy, who is more easygoing, is wary about bringing up the debated subject again, even after a significant period of time has elapsed.Daisy probably recognizes that

Accepted Answer

A)  Penelope has a strong fight-or-flight response. 
B)  Penelope, because of her hostile nature, will exhibit intense reactions long after the argument by just being reminded of it. 
C)  people who are high in hostility are also likely to remember events in ways that minimize their feelings of anger. 
D)  Penelope has the three most important risk factors for coronary heart disease. 
A)  Penelope has a strong fight-or-flight response. 
B)  Penelope, because of her hostile nature, will exhibit intense reactions long after the argument by just being reminded of it. 
C)  people who are high in hostility are also likely to remember events in ways that minimize their feelings of anger. 
D)  Penelope has the three most important risk factors for coronary heart disease.

Question 16

Which of the following concerning the link between stress and illness is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress can increase vulnerability to short-term illnesses, like colds, but does not affect the course of more serious long-term diseases, like cancer. 
B)  Stress can influence whether or not a person contracts a particular illness, but not the time course or outcome of that illness. 
C)  Stress increases susceptibility to coronary heart disease, but not colds or cancer. 
D)  Stress can influence both short-term and long-term illnesses, including colds, coronary heart disease, and cancer. 
A)  Stress can increase vulnerability to short-term illnesses, like colds, but does not affect the course of more serious long-term diseases, like cancer. 
B)  Stress can influence whether or not a person contracts a particular illness, but not the time course or outcome of that illness. 
C)  Stress increases susceptibility to coronary heart disease, but not colds or cancer. 
D)  Stress can influence both short-term and long-term illnesses, including colds, coronary heart disease, and cancer.

Question 17

Gurjit is easily angered when threatened and hates it when his coworkers are not prepared.In addition, he is always in a rush and feels that he has to be the best employee in the company.Gurjit's personality is most consistent with

Accepted Answer

A)  optimism. 
B)  hardiness. 
C)  self-focused depression. 
D)  the Type A behavior pattern. 
A)  optimism. 
B)  hardiness. 
C)  self-focused depression. 
D)  the Type A behavior pattern.

Question 18

Compared to European Americans, Asians are

Accepted Answer

A)  less likely to seek out social support in times of stress. 
B)  more likely to cope with stress by turning to others for social support. 
C)  more likely to experience microstressors. 
D)  more likely to experience major life stressors. 
A)  less likely to seek out social support in times of stress. 
B)  more likely to cope with stress by turning to others for social support. 
C)  more likely to experience microstressors. 
D)  more likely to experience major life stressors.

Question 19

Many social psychologists refer to the concept of happiness using the phrase

Accepted Answer

A)  "self-efficacy." 
B)  "subjective well-being." 
C)  "relative privation." 
D)  "temporary disposition." 
A)  "self-efficacy." 
B)  "subjective well-being." 
C)  "relative privation." 
D)  "temporary disposition."

Question 20

All of the following contribute to successful therapeutic treatment except

Accepted Answer

A)  the communication of positive expectations. 
B)  being able to make meaningful choices. 
C)  exerting effort. 
D)  having a few treatment options rather than many. 
A)  the communication of positive expectations. 
B)  being able to make meaningful choices. 
C)  exerting effort. 
D)  having a few treatment options rather than many.

Which of the following appears to be true?

A person's belief that he or she is capable of the specific behavior required to produce a desired outcome in a given situation is called

If Maurice has a depressive explanatory style, then he is likely to attribute his failures to

When uncontrollable life events are especially traumatic, it tends to be healthier to

Which of the following is not a reason that socioeconomic status is negatively associated with the experience of daily hassles?

Janoff-Bulman's research indicates that self-blame is adaptive in the long term when it is directed at as opposed to .

Caleb has a Type A personality.The aspect of his behavior that is likely to place Caleb at greatest risk for coronary heart disease is his

Regarding confession, research reveals that it is

Define social support, and discuss the four models that have been proposed to measure it.

Proactive coping

Research on burnout suggests it is more likely when workers lack

Research on religion and coping reveals that

Walter and Helen are both recently divorced and trying to cope with the stress of their failed relationships.Compared to Walter, Helen is more likely to cope by

After September 11, 2001, Frederickson and colleagues (2003)contacted students who had previously taken part in a study on stress and coping.She found that the most resilient of the students were the ones who felt

Penelope tends to be hostile and angry much of the time.She recently had an argument with her best friend, Daisy.Daisy, who is more easygoing, is wary about bringing up the debated subject again, even after a significant period of time has elapsed.Daisy probably recognizes that

Which of the following concerning the link between stress and illness is true?

Gurjit is easily angered when threatened and hates it when his coworkers are not prepared.In addition, he is always in a rush and feels that he has to be the best employee in the company.Gurjit's personality is most consistent with

Compared to European Americans, Asians are

Many social psychologists refer to the concept of happiness using the phrase

All of the following contribute to successful therapeutic treatment except

What is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Business

Filters

Exam 14: Health and Well being

Which of the following appears to be true?

A person's belief that he or she is capable of the specific behavior required to produce a desired outcome in a given situation is called

If Maurice has a depressive explanatory style, then he is likely to attribute his failures to

When uncontrollable life events are especially traumatic, it tends to be healthier to

Which of the following is not a reason that socioeconomic status is negatively associated with the experience of daily hassles?

Janoff-Bulman's research indicates that self-blame is adaptive in the long term when it is directed at ______ as opposed to ______.

Caleb has a Type A personality.The aspect of his behavior that is likely to place Caleb at greatest risk for coronary heart disease is his

Regarding confession, research reveals that it is

Define social support, and discuss the four models that have been proposed to measure it.

Proactive coping

Research on burnout suggests it is more likely when workers lack

Research on religion and coping reveals that

Walter and Helen are both recently divorced and trying to cope with the stress of their failed relationships.Compared to Walter, Helen is more likely to cope by

After September 11, 2001, Frederickson and colleagues (2003)contacted students who had previously taken part in a study on stress and coping.She found that the most resilient of the students were the ones who felt

Penelope tends to be hostile and angry much of the time.She recently had an argument with her best friend, Daisy.Daisy, who is more easygoing, is wary about bringing up the debated subject again, even after a significant period of time has elapsed.Daisy probably recognizes that

Which of the following concerning the link between stress and illness is true?

Gurjit is easily angered when threatened and hates it when his coworkers are not prepared.In addition, he is always in a rush and feels that he has to be the best employee in the company.Gurjit's personality is most consistent with

Compared to European Americans, Asians are

Many social psychologists refer to the concept of happiness using the phrase

All of the following contribute to successful therapeutic treatment except

What is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Business

Filters

Janoff-Bulman's research indicates that self-blame is adaptive in the long term when it is directed at as opposed to .