Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of effective coping with stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Hardiness increases stress and makes it difficult for a person to cope with it. 
B) A sense of personal control is associated with ineffective coping with stress. 
C) Multiple strategies often work better than a single strategy to cope with stress. 
D) People who see problems as threats rather than challenges can cope with stress effectively. 
A) Hardiness increases stress and makes it difficult for a person to cope with it. 
B) A sense of personal control is associated with ineffective coping with stress. 
C) Multiple strategies often work better than a single strategy to cope with stress. 
D) People who see problems as threats rather than challenges can cope with stress effectively.

Question 2

The stages of change model describes the process by which individuals

Accepted Answer

A) evolve to think about others before themselves. 
B) develop physically and mentally in adolescence. 
C) give up bad habits and adopt healthier lifestyles. 
D) give up their inhibitions and behave against the norms of society. 
A) evolve to think about others before themselves. 
B) develop physically and mentally in adolescence. 
C) give up bad habits and adopt healthier lifestyles. 
D) give up their inhibitions and behave against the norms of society.

Question 3

What is the main difference between the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) The theory of reasoned action includes the stages of change model. 
B) The theory of planned behavior includes the stages of change model. 
C) The theory of reasoned action includes the idea that perceptions of control over the outcome are important. 
D) The theory of planned behavior includes the idea that perceptions of control over the outcome are important. 
A) The theory of reasoned action includes the stages of change model. 
B) The theory of planned behavior includes the stages of change model. 
C) The theory of reasoned action includes the idea that perceptions of control over the outcome are important. 
D) The theory of planned behavior includes the idea that perceptions of control over the outcome are important.

Question 4

According to Seligman, optimists explain the causes of bad events as _____, whereas pessimists explain them as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) internal, stable, and global/external, unstable, and specific 
B) external, unstable, and specific/internal, stable, and global 
C) internal, unstable, and global/external, stable, and specific 
D) external, stable, and global/internal, unstable, and specific 
A) internal, stable, and global/external, unstable, and specific 
B) external, unstable, and specific/internal, stable, and global 
C) internal, unstable, and global/external, stable, and specific 
D) external, stable, and global/internal, unstable, and specific

Question 5

Andrea was just fired from a job she really loved.You are her best friend so you try to offer her all the support that she needs.In the context of benefits of social support, giving Andrea a hug when she is down and telling her that you will "be there for her" is an example of _____, whereas loaning her money and telling her that she can stay with you until she finds another job is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) tangible assistance/emotional support 
B) emotional support/tangible assistance 
C) psychological support/physical support 
D) physical support/psychological support 
A) tangible assistance/emotional support 
B) emotional support/tangible assistance 
C) psychological support/physical support 
D) physical support/psychological support

Question 6

Rosemary is interested in studying the relationships among emotion, the nervous system, and the immune system.Given these interests, she will probably want to pursue future study in the field of

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive psychology. 
B) psychopharmacology. 
C) psychoneuroimmunology. 
D) anatomy and physiology. 
A) cognitive psychology. 
B) psychopharmacology. 
C) psychoneuroimmunology. 
D) anatomy and physiology.

Question 7

Maria's husband was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer.Instead of dealing with the threat of cancer, Maria decides to sign her and her husband up for a cruise.Maria is engaging in _____ coping.

Accepted Answer

A) problem-focused 
B) objective-focused 
C) task-focused 
D) emotion-focused 
A) problem-focused 
B) objective-focused 
C) task-focused 
D) emotion-focused

Question 8

Kirby just got divorced.He is currently thinking about how disruptive and significant this life change will be for him.According to Lazarus, Kirby's behavior is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) primary appraisal. 
B) secondary appraisal. 
C) daily hassles and uplifts. 
D) the general adaptation syndrome. 
A) primary appraisal. 
B) secondary appraisal. 
C) daily hassles and uplifts. 
D) the general adaptation syndrome.

Question 9

Which of the following is an effect of nicotine?

Accepted Answer

A) It slows down the brain's activities. 
B) It decreases the central nervous system activity. 
C) It leads to drowsiness and confusion. 
D) It leads to a pleasurable and reinforcing experience. 
A) It slows down the brain's activities. 
B) It decreases the central nervous system activity. 
C) It leads to drowsiness and confusion. 
D) It leads to a pleasurable and reinforcing experience.

Question 10

When Samantha's father passed away, Ronnie got food for Samantha's family.The giving of food after the death of a loved one is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) extrinsic motivation. 
B) emotional support. 
C) implementation intentions. 
D) tangible assistance. 
A) extrinsic motivation. 
B) emotional support. 
C) implementation intentions. 
D) tangible assistance.

Question 11

Clare climbs steps every day to stimulate her heart and lung functioning.She does this to remain fit and healthy.Claire's exercise is a type of

Accepted Answer

A) anaerobic exercise. 
B) muscle-strengthening exercise. 
C) aerobic exercise. 
D) flexibility exercise. 
A) anaerobic exercise. 
B) muscle-strengthening exercise. 
C) aerobic exercise. 
D) flexibility exercise.

Which of the following statements is true of effective coping with stress?

The stages of change model describes the process by which individuals

What is the main difference between the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behavior?

According to Seligman, optimists explain the causes of bad events as _, whereas pessimists explain them as _.

Rosemary is interested in studying the relationships among emotion, the nervous system, and the immune system.Given these interests, she will probably want to pursue future study in the field of

Maria's husband was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer.Instead of dealing with the threat of cancer, Maria decides to sign her and her husband up for a cruise.Maria is engaging in _____ coping.

Kirby just got divorced.He is currently thinking about how disruptive and significant this life change will be for him.According to Lazarus, Kirby's behavior is an example of

Which of the following is an effect of nicotine?

When Samantha's father passed away, Ronnie got food for Samantha's family.The giving of food after the death of a loved one is an example of

Clare climbs steps every day to stimulate her heart and lung functioning.She does this to remain fit and healthy.Claire's exercise is a type of

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Which of the following statements is true of effective coping with stress?

The stages of change model describes the process by which individuals

What is the main difference between the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behavior?

According to Seligman, optimists explain the causes of bad events as _____, whereas pessimists explain them as _____.

Rosemary is interested in studying the relationships among emotion, the nervous system, and the immune system.Given these interests, she will probably want to pursue future study in the field of

Maria's husband was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer.Instead of dealing with the threat of cancer, Maria decides to sign her and her husband up for a cruise.Maria is engaging in _____ coping.

Kirby just got divorced.He is currently thinking about how disruptive and significant this life change will be for him.According to Lazarus, Kirby's behavior is an example of

Which of the following is an effect of nicotine?

When Samantha's father passed away, Ronnie got food for Samantha's family.The giving of food after the death of a loved one is an example of

Clare climbs steps every day to stimulate her heart and lung functioning.She does this to remain fit and healthy.Claire's exercise is a type of

The Science of Psychology

The Brain and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

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According to Seligman, optimists explain the causes of bad events as _, whereas pessimists explain them as _.