Exam 3: Stress and Health Psychology

The body's immediate fight-or-flight response is facilitated by the _______ system(s).

Problem-focused forms of coping focus on _____.

In terms of Selye's general adaptation syndrome, coping occurs in the _____ stage.

An elevator got stuck between floors and kept its occupants trapped for hours. Which of the occupants was likely to experience the MOST frustration?

Samsara is an idealistic person who is exposed to chronic stress in her emotionally draining job as an air traffic controller. The BEST term to describe what Samsara is likely to experience as a result of this situation is _____.

Which of the following situations would be MORE effectively handled with emotion-focused rather than problem-focused coping?

Define Type-A and Type-B personality characteristics. State the characteristics that place Type-A personalities at risk for heart disease. Briefly explain the shotgun and target behavior treatment approaches and give an example of each.

This is a TRUE statement about SRRS scores.

After exposure to a severe and prolonged stressor, illness and death may occur in the _____ phase of the general adaptation syndrome.

Contrast emotion-focused and problem-focused coping strategies. Provide an effective and ineffective example of each coping strategy for taking this test.

A small plane just crashed in your neighborhood. You take a fire extinguisher and blankets to the scene, then stand back and silently gather with others on the scene when you realize there is nothing you can do to help. In this situation, gathering quietly with others out of reverence and respect is an example of _____ coping.

Which of the following is demonstrating a sense of pleasure in the environment, including feelings of happiness, joy, enthusiasm, and content?

What is the personality trait that describes people who believe that events are caused by chance or forces beyond their control?

The end result of a total absence of stress is _____.

Small problems of daily living that accumulate and sometimes become a major source of stress are called _____.

Dr. Friedman is treating a Type-A client by modifying only the cynical hostility that is associated with heart disease. Dr. Friedman is practicing _____.

An excessive amount of cortisol can lead to all EXCEPT which of the following:

In an avoidance-avoidance conflict, a person must choose between two or more goals that will both lead to _____.

When diagnosed with diabetes, Derek placed his fate in the hands of the universe.Derek's method of coping suggests that he has an _____ locus of control.

Distress is _____.