Exam 3: Stress, Coping, and Health Psychology

Which of the following people is most likely to experience PTSD?

Mae recently learned that there will be layoffs at her company, so she decides to take classes and to learn skills that will enable her to move to other positions in her company. Which of the following best describes Mae's approach to dealing with this stressor?

Which of the following best describes Maya, who is tense and anxious as a result of being told by her supervisor that she cannot proceed with developing an internship program in her department?

A person who has experienced a traumatic experience can help themselves by ________.

________ immune system helps defend against disease, while ________ immune system leaves the body susceptible to a number of diseases.

The essential feature of PTSD is ________.

When she arrives at the dentist for her six-month checkup, Jess feels sure that she is going to get a good report from the hygienist. She has been brushing twice a day, and flosses her teeth every night before bed. Jess's expectation of positive outcomes demonstrates ________.

According to your text, which of the following helps to reduce the muscle tension associated with stress?

Primary appraisal refers to the idea of deciding ________.

Maricella gets very anxious about the fact that all of her friends have Facebook accounts, regularly post on Instagram, and are experts at using their smartphones. She does not like these things, and prefers not to use them. Maricella's response to these different items is an example of ________.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using defense mechanisms as a means of emotion-focused coping.

Imagine you are a health psychologist speaking to parents of elementary school children about cigarette smoking. Describe to them the social and biological factors that lead to smoking. Then provide them with a list of things they can do to prevent their children from smoking.

A stressful occurrence that happens suddenly and generally affects many people simultaneously is called a ________.

When stressors are perceived, which part of the endocrine system is responsible for activating the adrenal cortex, which in turn releases glucocorticoids?

________ stress is a short-term state of arousal that is a response to a perceived threat or challenge that has a defined endpoint.

Strategies used by the ego to distort reality and relieve anxiety and guilt are called ________.

Exercise can help to alleviate which unpleasant psychological symptoms?

People with which of the following feel powerless to change their circumstances, are less likely to make effective and positive changes, and are more likely to experience high levels of stress?

Health psychologists help people cope with conditions such as ________.

Which of the following is a coping resource listed in your text?