Question 1

Major life events cause stress because they are always negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The idea that individuals respond in certain ways based on the setting is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  the social loafing effect. 
B)  person x situation interactionism. 
C)  the just world phenomenon. 
D)  the contextual situational effect. 
A)  the social loafing effect. 
B)  person x situation interactionism. 
C)  the just world phenomenon. 
D)  the contextual situational effect.

Question 3

The presence of two or more powerful motives,both having highly attractive goals,but only one of which can be attained,are the ingredients for

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibition. 
B)  frustration. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  coping. 
A)  inhibition. 
B)  frustration. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  coping.

Question 4

Safety equipment that could prevent injury and death in the workplace is often not worn.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers often believe it is not effective. 
B)  Employers do not want to operate safely. 
C)  Employees don't like to wear gear that would protect them. 
D)  Employers erroneously believe that safe work procedures cause less production. 
A)  Employers often believe it is not effective. 
B)  Employers do not want to operate safely. 
C)  Employees don't like to wear gear that would protect them. 
D)  Employers erroneously believe that safe work procedures cause less production.

Question 5

Steve dislikes the thought of staying in school but does not want to work either.Which type of conflict is at work here?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A situation,circumstance,or event that threatens the individual and requires some form of coping mechanism best defines

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

In terms of increasing worker use of safety gear and safe work procedures,research indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  safety may cost production more than it saves. 
B)  it is possible to make work so safe that jobs can't be done productively. 
C)  it is not possible to improve quality and safety as well. 
D)  safety is more a matter of selecting safe employees,not in training in safety after hiring. 
A)  safety may cost production more than it saves. 
B)  it is possible to make work so safe that jobs can't be done productively. 
C)  it is not possible to improve quality and safety as well. 
D)  safety is more a matter of selecting safe employees,not in training in safety after hiring.

Question 8

If you are in a situation where no choice can be made and the only option involves both positive and negative aspects,this is an _______ conflict.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Jack has had a nervous breakdown after spending the last three years trying to prevent his business from collapsing.From the point of view of the general adaptation syndrome,Jack is in which stage of response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  the alarm-reaction phase 
B)  the acceptance phase 
C)  the repressor stage 
D)  the exhaustion stage 
A)  the alarm-reaction phase 
B)  the acceptance phase 
C)  the repressor stage 
D)  the exhaustion stage

Question 10

Reappraisal allows individuals to change they way they think or interpret life's stressful events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

After being promoted to department head,Bill found the job to be uncomfortable and highly stressful.Ultimately,Bill resigned from the position and returned to his former job,where he reported being much happier.Which method of coping with stress did Bill use?

Accepted Answer

A)  managing stress reactions,an effective coping method 
B)  withdrawal,an ineffective coping method 
C)  removing stress,an effective coping method 
D)  excessive use of defense mechanisms,an ineffective coping method 
A)  managing stress reactions,an effective coping method 
B)  withdrawal,an ineffective coping method 
C)  removing stress,an effective coping method 
D)  excessive use of defense mechanisms,an ineffective coping method

Question 12

Compared to others,people with a Type A personality tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  experience greater physiological arousal in competitive situations. 
B)  experience less physiological arousal in situations where they must do nothing but sit. 
C)  have extremely effective coping styles in competitive situations. 
D)  have depressed nervous activity in response to frustrating failure experiences. 
A)  experience greater physiological arousal in competitive situations. 
B)  experience less physiological arousal in situations where they must do nothing but sit. 
C)  have extremely effective coping styles in competitive situations. 
D)  have depressed nervous activity in response to frustrating failure experiences.

Question 13

Stress produces either a psychological or physiological reaction,depending on the person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Withdrawal has been shown with research to be an effective coping mechanism for dealing with stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following,when consumed in excess,can lead to high levels of cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

A)  fresh vegetables 
B)  fatty red meats 
C)  low-fat dairy products 
D)  lean white meats 
A)  fresh vegetables 
B)  fatty red meats 
C)  low-fat dairy products 
D)  lean white meats

Question 16

Sustained exercise that stimulates heart and lung activity is called _______ exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexic 
B)  aerobic 
C)  anaerobic 
D)  assimilative 
A)  anorexic 
B)  aerobic 
C)  anaerobic 
D)  assimilative

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Type A personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely healthy 
B)  perfectionistic 
C)  effective coping 
D)  prone to cancer 
A)  extremely healthy 
B)  perfectionistic 
C)  effective coping 
D)  prone to cancer

Question 18

A person with a Type A personality tends to be hostile,aggressive,and angry with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The first step in responding to stress is often the production of hormones and the mobilization of bodily resources.This first stage is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance reaction stage. 
B)  resistance stage. 
C)  alarm reaction stage. 
D)  adjustment phase. 
A)  avoidance reaction stage. 
B)  resistance stage. 
C)  alarm reaction stage. 
D)  adjustment phase.

Question 20

Changing the way we think about the stressful events in our lives in an attempt to reduce stress is called

Accepted Answer

A)  reaffirmation. 
B)  refocusing. 
C)  reframing. 
D)  reappraisal. 
A)  reaffirmation. 
B)  refocusing. 
C)  reframing. 
D)  reappraisal.

Major life events cause stress because they are always negative.

The idea that individuals respond in certain ways based on the setting is known as

The presence of two or more powerful motives,both having highly attractive goals,but only one of which can be attained,are the ingredients for

Safety equipment that could prevent injury and death in the workplace is often not worn.Why?

Steve dislikes the thought of staying in school but does not want to work either.Which type of conflict is at work here?

A situation,circumstance,or event that threatens the individual and requires some form of coping mechanism best defines

In terms of increasing worker use of safety gear and safe work procedures,research indicates

If you are in a situation where no choice can be made and the only option involves both positive and negative aspects,this is an _______ conflict.

Jack has had a nervous breakdown after spending the last three years trying to prevent his business from collapsing.From the point of view of the general adaptation syndrome,Jack is in which stage of response to stress?

Reappraisal allows individuals to change they way they think or interpret life's stressful events.

After being promoted to department head,Bill found the job to be uncomfortable and highly stressful.Ultimately,Bill resigned from the position and returned to his former job,where he reported being much happier.Which method of coping with stress did Bill use?

Compared to others,people with a Type A personality tend to

Stress produces either a psychological or physiological reaction,depending on the person.

Withdrawal has been shown with research to be an effective coping mechanism for dealing with stress.

Which of the following,when consumed in excess,can lead to high levels of cholesterol?

Sustained exercise that stimulates heart and lung activity is called _______ exercise.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Type A personality?

A person with a Type A personality tends to be hostile,aggressive,and angry with others.

The first step in responding to stress is often the production of hormones and the mobilization of bodily resources.This first stage is referred to as the

Changing the way we think about the stressful events in our lives in an attempt to reduce stress is called

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Exam 13: Stress and Health

Major life events cause stress because they are always negative.

The idea that individuals respond in certain ways based on the setting is known as

The presence of two or more powerful motives,both having highly attractive goals,but only one of which can be attained,are the ingredients for

Safety equipment that could prevent injury and death in the workplace is often not worn.Why?

Steve dislikes the thought of staying in school but does not want to work either.Which type of conflict is at work here?

A situation,circumstance,or event that threatens the individual and requires some form of coping mechanism best defines

In terms of increasing worker use of safety gear and safe work procedures,research indicates

If you are in a situation where no choice can be made and the only option involves both positive and negative aspects,this is an _______ conflict.

Jack has had a nervous breakdown after spending the last three years trying to prevent his business from collapsing.From the point of view of the general adaptation syndrome,Jack is in which stage of response to stress?

Reappraisal allows individuals to change they way they think or interpret life's stressful events.

After being promoted to department head,Bill found the job to be uncomfortable and highly stressful.Ultimately,Bill resigned from the position and returned to his former job,where he reported being much happier.Which method of coping with stress did Bill use?

Compared to others,people with a Type A personality tend to

Stress produces either a psychological or physiological reaction,depending on the person.

Withdrawal has been shown with research to be an effective coping mechanism for dealing with stress.

Which of the following,when consumed in excess,can lead to high levels of cholesterol?

Sustained exercise that stimulates heart and lung activity is called _______ exercise.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Type A personality?

A person with a Type A personality tends to be hostile,aggressive,and angry with others.

The first step in responding to stress is often the production of hormones and the mobilization of bodily resources.This first stage is referred to as the

Changing the way we think about the stressful events in our lives in an attempt to reduce stress is called

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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