Exam 6: Theories of Stress and Coping

Statement A: The first stage of the general adaptation syndrome is the stage of resistance. Statement B: General adaptation syndrome is an example of an event-based model of stress.

The extent to which one perceives that the stressors that confront one make cognitive sense, implying that there is some set structure, consistency, order, clarity, and predictability, is known as:

Event-based models of stress and coping fail to clarify and explain stress.

Statement A: The higher a person's commitment, the higher is his or her ability to cope with stress. Statement B: The lesser a sense of challenge a person has, the easier he or she is able to cope with stress.

When desired or anticipated events do not occur, that stressor is known as a:

All of the following are examples of defense mechanisms, except:

Statement A: The Social Readjustment Rating Scale lists 43 life events, each with a predetermined weight, and asks a person to identify events he or she has experienced in the past year. Statement B: The Social Readjustment Rating Scale is an example of a response-based model of stress.

Hans Selye first described the "fight or flight" syndrome.

A stressor that is a result of the responses of one social group to another is known as a:

Defense mechanisms precede coping and were first defined by Alfred Adler.

Coping is purposive and involves choices, whereas defense mechanisms are rigid and set.

Death of a family member is an example of which category of stressor?

The type of social support that entails providing information, guidance, and counsel is known as:

All of the following are examples of problem-focused coping, except:

The extent to which one feels that the resources under one's control are adequate to meet the demands posed by the stressors is known as:

Determining how much control one has over a stressor is known as:

General adaptation syndrome was first described by:

Statement A: Daily hassles include everyday problems such as getting stuck in traffic. Statement B: Not having anything to do is an example of chronic strain.

In the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome, the adrenal glands start secreting their hormones, corticosteroids, which help in supplying more energy to the body.

Long-term disability is an example of a life event.