Question 1

A response to frustration that often involves more vigorous,more varied,and repeated efforts of responding is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive coping. 
B)  stress inoculation. 
C)  persistence. 
D)  assertive discipline. 
A)  cognitive coping. 
B)  stress inoculation. 
C)  persistence. 
D)  assertive discipline.

Question 2

You've won a contest and have to decide between a cruise to the Bahamas or a vacation in Europe.This is an example of a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach 
B)  approach-avoidance 
C)  avoidance-avoidance 
D)  double appraisal 
A)  approach-approach 
B)  approach-avoidance 
C)  avoidance-avoidance 
D)  double appraisal

Question 3

Mastery training is to a daily schedule as

Accepted Answer

A)  repression is to regression. 
B)  projection is to reaction formation. 
C)  learned helplessness is to depression. 
D)  primary appraisal is to secondary appraisal. 
A)  repression is to regression. 
B)  projection is to reaction formation. 
C)  learned helplessness is to depression. 
D)  primary appraisal is to secondary appraisal.

Question 4

Kristen has been romantically involved with two young men,Scott and Bryan.She wants to date one of them exclusively; however,she cannot decide between them.Scott has a wonderful sense of humor and makes her laugh,but he is always switching jobs.Bryan is loyal and supportive of Kristen,and he is financially stable.However,Bryan takes everything so seriously that he is just not any fun to be around sometimes.In making her choice,Kristen is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  double approach-avoidance 
B)  approach-approach 
C)  avoidance-avoidance 
D)  approach-avoidance 
A)  double approach-avoidance 
B)  approach-approach 
C)  avoidance-avoidance 
D)  approach-avoidance

Question 5

In the learned helplessness experiments,dogs learned to passively submit to shocks through a procedure in which the experimenters

Accepted Answer

A)  flashed a signal light before each shock so the dog freezes with fear. 
B)  forcibly dragged the dog to the shock department. 
C)  administered several shocks while preventing escape. 
D)  placed a barrier so the dog must leap to escape the shocks. 
A)  flashed a signal light before each shock so the dog freezes with fear. 
B)  forcibly dragged the dog to the shock department. 
C)  administered several shocks while preventing escape. 
D)  placed a barrier so the dog must leap to escape the shocks.

Question 6

Regarding defense mechanisms,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of defense mechanisms creates large blind spots in awareness. 
B)  Everyone has at one time or another used defense mechanisms. 
C)  Most of the defense mechanisms were first identified by Carl Rogers. 
D)  Defense mechanisms reduce anxiety by distorting or denying sources of threat. 
A)  The use of defense mechanisms creates large blind spots in awareness. 
B)  Everyone has at one time or another used defense mechanisms. 
C)  Most of the defense mechanisms were first identified by Carl Rogers. 
D)  Defense mechanisms reduce anxiety by distorting or denying sources of threat.

Question 7

People often "freeze" and find it impossible to take action in an __________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach 
B)  avoidance-avoidance 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  ambivalence 
A)  approach-approach 
B)  avoidance-avoidance 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  ambivalence

Question 8

Ron's parents want him to either go to college or go to work in his father's business.Ron does not want to do either.He becomes so stressed by this conflict that he joins the army.Ron's joining the army is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  partial approach. 
B)  ambivalence. 
C)  freezing. 
D)  leaving the field. 
A)  partial approach. 
B)  ambivalence. 
C)  freezing. 
D)  leaving the field.

Question 9

One thing that can be done to help combat depression is to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce cognitive dissonance. 
B)  increase the use of self-criticism. 
C)  make a daily schedule. 
D)  try to sleep it off. 
A)  reduce cognitive dissonance. 
B)  increase the use of self-criticism. 
C)  make a daily schedule. 
D)  try to sleep it off.

Question 10

Maggie has been frustrated in her attempts to make an A on her psychology quizzes.She has been reading the chapter three times before each of the quizzes.She made a D on the first four quizzes.If she continues using this strategy,psychologists would say that she is exhibiting a

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction formation. 
B)  displaced response. 
C)  stereotyped behavior. 
D)  double approach-avoidance conflict. 
A)  reaction formation. 
B)  displaced response. 
C)  stereotyped behavior. 
D)  double approach-avoidance conflict.

Question 11

Gabe continues to apply for a position at the same company every six months even though he still lacks the minimum requirements for the position.Gabe will most likely continue to be frustrated because

Accepted Answer

A)  he is using reaction formation. 
B)  he is using compensation. 
C)  this is a real barrier. 
D)  this is an imagined barrier. 
A)  he is using reaction formation. 
B)  he is using compensation. 
C)  this is a real barrier. 
D)  this is an imagined barrier.

Question 12

In frustrating circumstances,real barriers are those which

Accepted Answer

A)  are substantial enough to discourage further effort. 
B)  require a great deal of stereotyped responding to overcome. 
C)  can be overcome by reasonable effort and persistence. 
D)  usually result in either displaced aggression or psychological escape. 
A)  are substantial enough to discourage further effort. 
B)  require a great deal of stereotyped responding to overcome. 
C)  can be overcome by reasonable effort and persistence. 
D)  usually result in either displaced aggression or psychological escape.

Question 13

A defense mechanism in which impulses are not only repressed,but are also held in check by through the exaggeration of opposite behavior,is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  projection. 
B)  rationalization. 
C)  regression. 
D)  reaction formation. 
A)  projection. 
B)  rationalization. 
C)  regression. 
D)  reaction formation.

Question 14

George was facing a very unhappy marriage,and he was about to be indicted for fraud at his place of business.He bought a ticket to Rio and left on the midnight flight.His behavior would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  displaced aggression. 
B)  a double approach conflict. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  escape or withdrawal. 
A)  displaced aggression. 
B)  a double approach conflict. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  escape or withdrawal.

Question 15

All through high school,other students have treated Archie as if he was stupid.He rarely answers any questions and feels "knocked down" everywhere he turned.Archie is most likely showing symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility and aggression. 
B)  a dissociative disorder. 
C)  learned helplessness and depression. 
D)  pressure and burnout. 
A)  hostility and aggression. 
B)  a dissociative disorder. 
C)  learned helplessness and depression. 
D)  pressure and burnout.

Question 16

Gordon wants to become an administrator but after ten years he is still working as a staff member.Gordon is dealing with this frustration by pretending not to care about getting a promotion.His reaction to this frustration would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  displaced aggression. 
B)  circumvention. 
C)  regression. 
D)  escape. 
A)  displaced aggression. 
B)  circumvention. 
C)  regression. 
D)  escape.

Question 17

Approach-approach,avoidance-avoidance,and approach-avoidance are three types of

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure. 
B)  burnout. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  frustration. 
A)  pressure. 
B)  burnout. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  frustration.

Question 18

After a minor irritation,you lash out at a friend or relative who was not the real cause of this annoyance.This illustrates __________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  repressed 
B)  projected 
C)  sublimated 
D)  displaced 
A)  repressed 
B)  projected 
C)  sublimated 
D)  displaced

Question 19

You must study for two tests within the next eight hours.Both tests should require six hours of study time,which is four hours more than you have.You need to make a good grade on both tests.So,you being studying for one test and then start thinking about the need to study for the other,so you switch to the other subject.You are experiencing vacillation due to a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance-avoidance 
B)  double approach-avoidance 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  approach-approach 
A)  avoidance-avoidance 
B)  double approach-avoidance 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  approach-approach

Question 20

Andrea was not invited to any holiday parties,but she said that she would not have gone if asked because holidays are a time to spend with your family.Andrea is using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement 
B)  rationalization 
C)  compensation 
D)  sublimation 
A)  displacement 
B)  rationalization 
C)  compensation 
D)  sublimation

Exam 13: B: Health,stress,and Coping

A response to frustration that often involves more vigorous,more varied,and repeated efforts of responding is known as

You've won a contest and have to decide between a cruise to the Bahamas or a vacation in Europe.This is an example of a(n)__________ conflict.

Mastery training is to a daily schedule as

In the learned helplessness experiments,dogs learned to passively submit to shocks through a procedure in which the experimenters

Regarding defense mechanisms,which of the following statements is FALSE?

People often "freeze" and find it impossible to take action in an __________ conflict.

Ron's parents want him to either go to college or go to work in his father's business.Ron does not want to do either.He becomes so stressed by this conflict that he joins the army.Ron's joining the army is an example of

One thing that can be done to help combat depression is to

Maggie has been frustrated in her attempts to make an A on her psychology quizzes.She has been reading the chapter three times before each of the quizzes.She made a D on the first four quizzes.If she continues using this strategy,psychologists would say that she is exhibiting a

Gabe continues to apply for a position at the same company every six months even though he still lacks the minimum requirements for the position.Gabe will most likely continue to be frustrated because

In frustrating circumstances,real barriers are those which

A defense mechanism in which impulses are not only repressed,but are also held in check by through the exaggeration of opposite behavior,is known as

George was facing a very unhappy marriage,and he was about to be indicted for fraud at his place of business.He bought a ticket to Rio and left on the midnight flight.His behavior would be an example of

All through high school,other students have treated Archie as if he was stupid.He rarely answers any questions and feels "knocked down" everywhere he turned.Archie is most likely showing symptoms of

Gordon wants to become an administrator but after ten years he is still working as a staff member.Gordon is dealing with this frustration by pretending not to care about getting a promotion.His reaction to this frustration would be considered

Approach-approach,avoidance-avoidance,and approach-avoidance are three types of

After a minor irritation,you lash out at a friend or relative who was not the real cause of this annoyance.This illustrates __________ aggression.

Andrea was not invited to any holiday parties,but she said that she would not have gone if asked because holidays are a time to spend with your family.Andrea is using which defense mechanism?

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