Question 1

According to Seligman,the response of "giving up" and not attempting to control the environment is called _________.

Accepted Answer

A) Type A behavior 
B) Type B behavior 
C) vacillating in a conflict situation 
D) learned helplessness 
A) Type A behavior 
B) Type B behavior 
C) vacillating in a conflict situation 
D) learned helplessness

Question 2

Joey put a quarter in the gumball machine only to find that the machine was not working.He continued to turn the dial on the machine in the hope that he would retrieve a gumball.Joey's behavior is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) persistence 
B) increasing efforts 
C) varying efforts 
D) aggression 
A) persistence 
B) increasing efforts 
C) varying efforts 
D) aggression

Question 3

Tad seems to thrive when faced with difficult challenges and usually feels in control of his life.He would probably be labeled a ________ personality.

Accepted Answer

A) stressed 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) hardy 
A) stressed 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) hardy

Question 4

One of the most startling implications of Selye's theory is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological stress may cause diseases such as ulcers and high blood pressure 
B) most people are able to effectively cope with long-term stress 
C) sensitivity to stress is genetically programmed 
D) self-actualization tendencies lead to severe stress 
A) psychological stress may cause diseases such as ulcers and high blood pressure 
B) most people are able to effectively cope with long-term stress 
C) sensitivity to stress is genetically programmed 
D) self-actualization tendencies lead to severe stress

Question 5

You are a psychologist working with a new client,an immigrant from China,who is experiencing adjustment problems due to stress.Which of the following are you first going to consider when assessing your client's ability to cope?

Accepted Answer

A) meditative strategies 
B) psychological defense mechanisms 
C) ability to use biofeedback equipment 
D) cultural background 
A) meditative strategies 
B) psychological defense mechanisms 
C) ability to use biofeedback equipment 
D) cultural background

Question 6

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A) a defense mechanism 
B) problem-focused coping 
C) self-focused coping 
D) emotion-focused coping 
A) a defense mechanism 
B) problem-focused coping 
C) self-focused coping 
D) emotion-focused coping

Question 7

Optimists tend to use alternative thinking to__________.

Accepted Answer

A) come up with explanations that do not reflect badly on them personally for why undesirable events occur 
B) make themselves feel better by comparing their performance to that of less competent others 
C) find a scapegoat 
D) improve their cognitive abilities 
A) come up with explanations that do not reflect badly on them personally for why undesirable events occur 
B) make themselves feel better by comparing their performance to that of less competent others 
C) find a scapegoat 
D) improve their cognitive abilities

Question 8

If there is a history of obesity in a family,each family member has _________ of becoming obese compared to people without such a family history.

Accepted Answer

A) the same risk 
B) double or triple the risk 
C) five times the risk 
D) less risk 
A) the same risk 
B) double or triple the risk 
C) five times the risk 
D) less risk

Question 9

Which part of the nervous system reacts when the human body is subjected to stress?

Accepted Answer

A) parasympathetic 
B) somatic 
C) sympathetic 
D) central 
A) parasympathetic 
B) somatic 
C) sympathetic 
D) central

Question 10

Which of the following activities is specifically mentioned by your authors as "counting" as a form of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) cleaning the house 
B) dancing 
C) packing for a vacation 
D) joyous laughter 
A) cleaning the house 
B) dancing 
C) packing for a vacation 
D) joyous laughter

Question 11

Since Melinda is attempting to make a difficult choice as whether or not to file for divorce,she is probably experiencing ________.

Accepted Answer

A) learned helplessness 
B) conflict 
C) burnout 
D) little perceived control 
A) learned helplessness 
B) conflict 
C) burnout 
D) little perceived control

Question 12

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)measures stress related to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) positive and negative life events 
B) only negative life events 
C) only positive life events 
D) internal stressors 
A) positive and negative life events 
B) only negative life events 
C) only positive life events 
D) internal stressors

Question 13

Type B personality is characterized by competitiveness,high ambition,hostility,and irritability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Burning your toast,having trouble opening an e-mail attachment,breaking a glass,and running late for an appointment are all examples of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) uplifts 
B) hassles 
C) downturns 
D) distress 
A) uplifts 
B) hassles 
C) downturns 
D) distress

Question 15

Fabiana is beginning to realize that so-called "surprise quizzes" in her math class really are not too much of a surprise at all since they tend to occur every week.Accordingly,she accepts that fact and regularly reviews the course material.This example best illustrates that________.

Accepted Answer

A) there can be a mismatch between perceived control and the preferred level of control 
B) coping is a whimsical process 
C) perceiving a lack of control typically produces stress 
D) events beyond our control can still be predictable 
A) there can be a mismatch between perceived control and the preferred level of control 
B) coping is a whimsical process 
C) perceiving a lack of control typically produces stress 
D) events beyond our control can still be predictable

Question 16

Kim is Vietnamese.Currently she is experiencing stress due to juggling many roles,such as taking care of her children,working full time,coping with financial difficulties,and attending night school.Kim's culture suggests which of the following to help cope with these many stressors?

Accepted Answer

A) consulting a fortune-teller 
B) using biofeedback 
C) exercising 
D) engaging in a hobby 
A) consulting a fortune-teller 
B) using biofeedback 
C) exercising 
D) engaging in a hobby

Question 17

Appraising a stressor as a challenge results in __________ than if the stressor is appraised as a threat.

Accepted Answer

A) more stress 
B) less stress 
C) less successful coping 
D) more negative emotions 
A) more stress 
B) less stress 
C) less successful coping 
D) more negative emotions

Question 18

Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)to measure change due to_________.

Accepted Answer

A) natural disasters 
B) major life events 
C) social difficulties 
D) negative life events 
A) natural disasters 
B) major life events 
C) social difficulties 
D) negative life events

Question 19

Research shows that the more conservative and traditional married couples are,the less interest and pleasure they take in sexual activity and the more they experience guilt,shame,and sexual inhibitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

Accepted Answer

A) American men and women both eat to reduce depression whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger. 
B) American women eat when they are depressed whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands. 
C) There were no differences in the eating habits of American and Japanese men and women. 
D) Japanese men ate more than both American men and women. 
A) American men and women both eat to reduce depression whereas Japanese men and women eat to reduce anger. 
B) American women eat when they are depressed whereas Japanese women eat because of social demands. 
C) There were no differences in the eating habits of American and Japanese men and women. 
D) Japanese men ate more than both American men and women.

According to Seligman,the response of "giving up" and not attempting to control the environment is called _________.

Joey put a quarter in the gumball machine only to find that the machine was not working.He continued to turn the dial on the machine in the hope that he would retrieve a gumball.Joey's behavior is called ____________.

Tad seems to thrive when faced with difficult challenges and usually feels in control of his life.He would probably be labeled a ________ personality.

One of the most startling implications of Selye's theory is that ________.

You are a psychologist working with a new client,an immigrant from China,who is experiencing adjustment problems due to stress.Which of the following are you first going to consider when assessing your client's ability to cope?

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as _________.

Optimists tend to use alternative thinking to__________.

If there is a history of obesity in a family,each family member has _________ of becoming obese compared to people without such a family history.

Which part of the nervous system reacts when the human body is subjected to stress?

Which of the following activities is specifically mentioned by your authors as "counting" as a form of exercise?

Since Melinda is attempting to make a difficult choice as whether or not to file for divorce,she is probably experiencing ________.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)measures stress related to ____________.

Type B personality is characterized by competitiveness,high ambition,hostility,and irritability.

Burning your toast,having trouble opening an e-mail attachment,breaking a glass,and running late for an appointment are all examples of ___________.

Fabiana is beginning to realize that so-called "surprise quizzes" in her math class really are not too much of a surprise at all since they tend to occur every week.Accordingly,she accepts that fact and regularly reviews the course material.This example best illustrates that________.

Kim is Vietnamese.Currently she is experiencing stress due to juggling many roles,such as taking care of her children,working full time,coping with financial difficulties,and attending night school.Kim's culture suggests which of the following to help cope with these many stressors?

Appraising a stressor as a challenge results in __________ than if the stressor is appraised as a threat.

Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)to measure change due to_________.

Research shows that the more conservative and traditional married couples are,the less interest and pleasure they take in sexual activity and the more they experience guilt,shame,and sexual inhibitions.

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

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Exam 9: Stress and Health

According to Seligman,the response of "giving up" and not attempting to control the environment is called _________.

Joey put a quarter in the gumball machine only to find that the machine was not working.He continued to turn the dial on the machine in the hope that he would retrieve a gumball.Joey's behavior is called ____________.

Tad seems to thrive when faced with difficult challenges and usually feels in control of his life.He would probably be labeled a ________ personality.

One of the most startling implications of Selye's theory is that ________.

You are a psychologist working with a new client,an immigrant from China,who is experiencing adjustment problems due to stress.Which of the following are you first going to consider when assessing your client's ability to cope?

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as _________.

Optimists tend to use alternative thinking to__________.

If there is a history of obesity in a family,each family member has _________ of becoming obese compared to people without such a family history.

Which part of the nervous system reacts when the human body is subjected to stress?

Which of the following activities is specifically mentioned by your authors as "counting" as a form of exercise?

Since Melinda is attempting to make a difficult choice as whether or not to file for divorce,she is probably experiencing ________.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)measures stress related to ____________.

Type B personality is characterized by competitiveness,high ambition,hostility,and irritability.

Burning your toast,having trouble opening an e-mail attachment,breaking a glass,and running late for an appointment are all examples of ___________.

Fabiana is beginning to realize that so-called "surprise quizzes" in her math class really are not too much of a surprise at all since they tend to occur every week.Accordingly,she accepts that fact and regularly reviews the course material.This example best illustrates that________.

Kim is Vietnamese.Currently she is experiencing stress due to juggling many roles,such as taking care of her children,working full time,coping with financial difficulties,and attending night school.Kim's culture suggests which of the following to help cope with these many stressors?

Appraising a stressor as a challenge results in __________ than if the stressor is appraised as a threat.

Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)to measure change due to_________.

Research shows that the more conservative and traditional married couples are,the less interest and pleasure they take in sexual activity and the more they experience guilt,shame,and sexual inhibitions.

Which of the following is correct concerning the interaction of culture and food?

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Consciousness and Cognition

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality and Intelligence

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Filters