Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE about problem-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem-focused coping leads to changes in behavior or to the development of a plan of action to deal with stress. 
B)  People use problem-focused strategies more frequently when they perceive circumstances as being unchangeable. 
C)  Problem-focused coping includes strategies such as accepting sympathy from others and looking at the bright side of a situation. 
D)  In problem-focused coping,a person may use wishful thinking to reduce stress or use more direct escape routes. 
A)  Problem-focused coping leads to changes in behavior or to the development of a plan of action to deal with stress. 
B)  People use problem-focused strategies more frequently when they perceive circumstances as being unchangeable. 
C)  Problem-focused coping includes strategies such as accepting sympathy from others and looking at the bright side of a situation. 
D)  In problem-focused coping,a person may use wishful thinking to reduce stress or use more direct escape routes.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the mobilization stage,people use a variety of means to cope with the stressor- sometimes successfully but at a cost of some degree of physical or psychological well-being. 
B)  In the alarm stage,the sympathetic nervous system becomes weak due to the sudden onset of stress. 
C)  The first stage of the general adaptation syndrome is known as the alarm and mobilization stage. 
D)  If exhaustion is inadequate,people enter the resistance stage to cope with stress. 
A)  In the mobilization stage,people use a variety of means to cope with the stressor- sometimes successfully but at a cost of some degree of physical or psychological well-being. 
B)  In the alarm stage,the sympathetic nervous system becomes weak due to the sudden onset of stress. 
C)  The first stage of the general adaptation syndrome is known as the alarm and mobilization stage. 
D)  If exhaustion is inadequate,people enter the resistance stage to cope with stress.

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE of resilience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resilient people are not able to work with what they have and tend to complain about whatever situation they find themselves in. 
B)  Resilient people conclude that there is no link between the responses they make and the outcomes that occur. 
C)  Resilience occurs when people conclude that unpleasant or aversive stimuli cannot be controlled. 
D)  Resilience results in the release of the hormone cortisol which is helpful in responding to challenges although too much can produce damage. 
A)  Resilient people are not able to work with what they have and tend to complain about whatever situation they find themselves in. 
B)  Resilient people conclude that there is no link between the responses they make and the outcomes that occur. 
C)  Resilience occurs when people conclude that unpleasant or aversive stimuli cannot be controlled. 
D)  Resilience results in the release of the hormone cortisol which is helpful in responding to challenges although too much can produce damage.

Question 4

People enter the last stage of the general adaptation syndrome-exhaustion-when:

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance is inadequate. 
B)  they just become aware of the presence of a stressor. 
C)  their sympathetic nervous system starts to become energized. 
D)  they attempt to cope with the stressor. 
A)  resistance is inadequate. 
B)  they just become aware of the presence of a stressor. 
C)  their sympathetic nervous system starts to become energized. 
D)  they attempt to cope with the stressor.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE about happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men and women report being equally happy. 
B)  African Americans are much less happy than whites. 
C)  People in poor countries are much less happy than people are in the West. 
D)  Countries that are not economically prosperous do not have happy residents. 
A)  Men and women report being equally happy. 
B)  African Americans are much less happy than whites. 
C)  People in poor countries are much less happy than people are in the West. 
D)  Countries that are not economically prosperous do not have happy residents.

Question 6

Owen is a Type B personality.Owen would be characterized by _____ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  noncompetitive 
B)  stressful 
C)  hostile 
D)  panicky 
A)  noncompetitive 
B)  stressful 
C)  hostile 
D)  panicky

Question 7

The _____ behavior pattern is characterized by a patient and nonaggressive manner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Type C 
D)  Type D 
A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Type C 
D)  Type D

Question 8

Despite growing up in an environment characterized by unemployment,violence,drug abuse,and poverty,Geoff finished college and is successful and thriving today.Geoff is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile. 
B)  hardy. 
C)  resilient. 
D)  fortunate. 
A)  hostile. 
B)  hardy. 
C)  resilient. 
D)  fortunate.

Question 9

Medical problems influenced by an interaction of psychological,emotional,and physical difficulties are called disorders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medical problems influenced by an interaction of...

Question 10

Approximately _____% of high school students are active cigarette smokers by the time they graduate.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  35 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  35

Question 11

Based on the categories of stressors,one would consider Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to be a(n)for the residents of New Orleans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on the categories of stressors,one would...

Question 12

Neil,a team lead in an advertising firm,is a harmonious person who provides constant support to his teammates without any hassles,is cooperative,and patient.Neil is most likely a _____ personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type D 
B)  Type A 
C)  Type C 
D)  Type B 
A)  Type D 
B)  Type A 
C)  Type C 
D)  Type B

Question 13

Most people think that they are _____ famous people like Oprah Winfrey.

Accepted Answer

A)  somewhat less happy than 
B)  just as happy as 
C)  happier than 
D)  much less happy than 
A)  somewhat less happy than 
B)  just as happy as 
C)  happier than 
D)  much less happy than

Question 14

Sally was irritated as her cell phone got switched off due to low battery.This is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal stressor 
B)  background stressor 
C)  cataclysmic event 
D)  catastrophic event 
A)  personal stressor 
B)  background stressor 
C)  cataclysmic event 
D)  catastrophic event

Question 15

Bruce prays for the strength to remain calm,even-tempered,and flexible no matter what stressors he may encounter.Bruce is engaged in coping.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bruce prays for the strength to remain...

Question 16

Martha has a Type B behavior pattern.Which of the following characteristics is likely to be observed in Martha?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hostility 
B)  Time urgency 
C)  Competitiveness 
D)  Cooperation 
A)  Hostility 
B)  Time urgency 
C)  Competitiveness 
D)  Cooperation

Question 17

Events representing a threat to our well-being-like that calculus midterm next week-are called .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Events representing a threat to our well-being-like...

Question 18

Preventive health behavior is best motivated by _____ framed messages;behavior leading to the detection of a disease is best motivated by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  negatively;positively framed messages 
B)  positively;negatively framed messages 
C)  negatively;negatively framed messages as well 
D)  positively;positively framed messages as well 
A)  negatively;positively framed messages 
B)  positively;negatively framed messages 
C)  negatively;negatively framed messages as well 
D)  positively;positively framed messages as well

Question 19

What proportion of patients cannot say how long they are supposed to continue a course of prescribed medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  35% 
D)  50% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  35% 
D)  50%

Question 20

During the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome,the body is actively fighting the stressor on a biological level.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhaustion 
B)  resistance 
C)  alarm 
D)  mobilization 
A)  exhaustion 
B)  resistance 
C)  alarm 
D)  mobilization

Which of the following statements is TRUE about problem-focused coping?

Which of the following is TRUE about the general adaptation syndrome?

Which of the following is TRUE of resilience?

People enter the last stage of the general adaptation syndrome-exhaustion-when:

Which of the following statements is TRUE about happiness?

Owen is a Type B personality.Owen would be characterized by _____ behavior.

The _____ behavior pattern is characterized by a patient and nonaggressive manner.

Despite growing up in an environment characterized by unemployment,violence,drug abuse,and poverty,Geoff finished college and is successful and thriving today.Geoff is:

Medical problems influenced by an interaction of psychological,emotional,and physical difficulties are called disorders.

Approximately _____% of high school students are active cigarette smokers by the time they graduate.

Based on the categories of stressors,one would consider Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to be a(n)for the residents of New Orleans.

Neil,a team lead in an advertising firm,is a harmonious person who provides constant support to his teammates without any hassles,is cooperative,and patient.Neil is most likely a _____ personality.

Most people think that they are _____ famous people like Oprah Winfrey.

Sally was irritated as her cell phone got switched off due to low battery.This is an example of a _____.

Bruce prays for the strength to remain calm,even-tempered,and flexible no matter what stressors he may encounter.Bruce is engaged in coping.

Martha has a Type B behavior pattern.Which of the following characteristics is likely to be observed in Martha?

Events representing a threat to our well-being-like that calculus midterm next week-are called .

Preventive health behavior is best motivated by _ framed messages;behavior leading to the detection of a disease is best motivated by _.

What proportion of patients cannot say how long they are supposed to continue a course of prescribed medication?

During the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome,the body is actively fighting the stressor on a biological level.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about problem-focused coping?

Which of the following is TRUE about the general adaptation syndrome?

Which of the following is TRUE of resilience?

People enter the last stage of the general adaptation syndrome-exhaustion-when:

Which of the following statements is TRUE about happiness?

Owen is a Type B personality.Owen would be characterized by _____ behavior.

The _____ behavior pattern is characterized by a patient and nonaggressive manner.

Despite growing up in an environment characterized by unemployment,violence,drug abuse,and poverty,Geoff finished college and is successful and thriving today.Geoff is:

Medical problems influenced by an interaction of psychological,emotional,and physical difficulties are called disorders.

Approximately _____% of high school students are active cigarette smokers by the time they graduate.

Based on the categories of stressors,one would consider Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to be a(n)for the residents of New Orleans.

Neil,a team lead in an advertising firm,is a harmonious person who provides constant support to his teammates without any hassles,is cooperative,and patient.Neil is most likely a _____ personality.

Most people think that they are _____ famous people like Oprah Winfrey.

Sally was irritated as her cell phone got switched off due to low battery.This is an example of a _____.

Bruce prays for the strength to remain calm,even-tempered,and flexible no matter what stressors he may encounter.Bruce is engaged in coping.

Martha has a Type B behavior pattern.Which of the following characteristics is likely to be observed in Martha?

Events representing a threat to our well-being-like that calculus midterm next week-are called .

Preventive health behavior is best motivated by _____ framed messages;behavior leading to the detection of a disease is best motivated by _____.

What proportion of patients cannot say how long they are supposed to continue a course of prescribed medication?

During the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome,the body is actively fighting the stressor on a biological level.

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Preventive health behavior is best motivated by _ framed messages;behavior leading to the detection of a disease is best motivated by _.