Question 1

Most individuals are consciously aware of the defence mechanisms they employ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During secondary appraisal,___.

Accepted Answer

A)  we decide how threatening a stressor is 
B)  we evaluate our ability to cope with a threat 
C)  we prepare to face the challenge by either fighting or fleeing 
D)  we activate our ANS and HPA pathways 
A)  we decide how threatening a stressor is 
B)  we evaluate our ability to cope with a threat 
C)  we prepare to face the challenge by either fighting or fleeing 
D)  we activate our ANS and HPA pathways

Question 3

Which of the following events would create the highest level of stress for seven-year-old Julia?

Accepted Answer

A)  breaking her leg 
B)  having her best friend tell her she "hates" her 
C)  getting caught lying to her father 
D)  not being allowed to go to a slumber party as punishment 
A)  breaking her leg 
B)  having her best friend tell her she "hates" her 
C)  getting caught lying to her father 
D)  not being allowed to go to a slumber party as punishment

Question 4

Describe Selye's theory of how humans respond to stress.

Accepted Answer

Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS

Question 5

Iker and Thomas are getting ready to write a final exam.After they receive the exam,Thomas begins immediately,but Iker is unable to start because his heart is beating rapidly,and he can hardly breathe.Iker is probably experiencing ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower levels of autonomic reactivity than Thomas 
B)  higher levels of autonomic reactivity than Thomas 
C)  a parasympathetic response 
D)  a frustration-fear response 
A)  lower levels of autonomic reactivity than Thomas 
B)  higher levels of autonomic reactivity than Thomas 
C)  a parasympathetic response 
D)  a frustration-fear response

Question 6

People who respond to stressors with optimism are better prepared to fight off illness because their immune systems are often stronger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the role of social support is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may buffer stress by increasing people's self-esteem. 
B)  It may buffer stress by providing people with a greater sense of control. 
C)  It may buffer stress by distracting people from the stressful event. 
D)  It may buffer stress by reducing physiological arousal. 
A)  It may buffer stress by increasing people's self-esteem. 
B)  It may buffer stress by providing people with a greater sense of control. 
C)  It may buffer stress by distracting people from the stressful event. 
D)  It may buffer stress by reducing physiological arousal.

Question 8

A repressive coping style most closely resembles Freud's defence mechanism called ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  regression 
B)  repression 
C)  reaction formation 
D)  rationalization 
A)  regression 
B)  repression 
C)  reaction formation 
D)  rationalization

Question 9

What is the difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem-focused coping involves dealing directly with the stressor, whereas emotion-focused coping involves changing how we feel about the stressor. 
B)  Problem-focused coping involves avoiding the stressor, whereas emotion-focused coping involves lying to ourselves about the stressor. 
C)  Problem-focused coping involves getting rid of the source of the stressor, whereas emotion-focused coping involves lashing out. 
D)  Problem-focused coping involves self-defensive procedures, whereas emotion-focused coping involves self-indulgent procedures. 
A)  Problem-focused coping involves dealing directly with the stressor, whereas emotion-focused coping involves changing how we feel about the stressor. 
B)  Problem-focused coping involves avoiding the stressor, whereas emotion-focused coping involves lying to ourselves about the stressor. 
C)  Problem-focused coping involves getting rid of the source of the stressor, whereas emotion-focused coping involves lashing out. 
D)  Problem-focused coping involves self-defensive procedures, whereas emotion-focused coping involves self-indulgent procedures.

Question 10

Kooru is about to be a contestant on the popular TV show 'Survivor',and in preparation for the conditions she will have to endure,she spends long hours in a hot sauna and drinks little water.She also eats very little to get her body used to holding on to all the calories it gets.What is Kooru doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling her Type A personality 
B)  inoculation 
C)  eustressing 
D)  trying to activate her immune system 
A)  controlling her Type A personality 
B)  inoculation 
C)  eustressing 
D)  trying to activate her immune system

Question 11

Claudette has invited several friends to dinner tonight.As she is preparing the meal,she is worried about what her friends will think if everything is NOT perfect.Claudette is experiencing ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure imposed by her friends 
B)  self-imposed pressure 
C)  frustration that her friends might expect perfection 
D)  frustration because she doubts she can achieve perfection 
A)  pressure imposed by her friends 
B)  self-imposed pressure 
C)  frustration that her friends might expect perfection 
D)  frustration because she doubts she can achieve perfection

Question 12

Filip got kicked out of school.Although he was upset about it at first,he is now looking at it as an opportunity to start something new.What kind of coping strategy is Filip using?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-focused coping 
B)  self-indulgent 
C)  emotion-focused coping 
D)  self-defence 
A)  problem-focused coping 
B)  self-indulgent 
C)  emotion-focused coping 
D)  self-defence

Question 13

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)differs from regular stress in several ways.Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  PTSD is only present in adults, whereas stress is experienced by children and adults. 
B)  PTSD is much more intense than regular stress. 
C)  PTSD is caused by something considered much more traumatic than regular stress. 
D)  PTSD is longer-lasting than regular stress. 
A)  PTSD is only present in adults, whereas stress is experienced by children and adults. 
B)  PTSD is much more intense than regular stress. 
C)  PTSD is caused by something considered much more traumatic than regular stress. 
D)  PTSD is longer-lasting than regular stress.

Question 14

Which of the following events would create the highest level of stress for 14-year-old Anson?

Accepted Answer

A)  breaking his leg 
B)  not having enough money to buy a new video game 
C)  not being invited to a party his friends are going to 
D)  his mother going away for a week-long conference 
A)  breaking his leg 
B)  not having enough money to buy a new video game 
C)  not being invited to a party his friends are going to 
D)  his mother going away for a week-long conference

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of social support?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing financial resources 
B)  providing problem-focused assistance 
C)  reducing the impact of threatening situations 
D)  reducing the number of threatening situations 
A)  providing financial resources 
B)  providing problem-focused assistance 
C)  reducing the impact of threatening situations 
D)  reducing the number of threatening situations

Question 16

Overeating,smoking cigarettes,and consuming drugs to feel better are examples of ___ coping strategies.

Accepted Answer

self-indul

Question 17

Jiang suffers from the sleep disorder narcolepsy which causes him to uncontrollably fall asleep.He finds that he has a very difficult time staying awake in the afternoon,which has proven to be very disruptive to his work.Which of the following would be an example of a problem-focused coping strategy for Jiang?

Accepted Answer

A)  using cognitive reappraisal to convince himself that he can stay awake until the end of the work day. 
B)  asking his boss if he can take a two-hour lunch so he can nap, but then stay later in the day. 
C)  tell himself that it would be better to work nights, so he could have his days free and then look for a job that would fit with that schedule. 
D)  None of the above describe a problem-focused coping strategy. 
A)  using cognitive reappraisal to convince himself that he can stay awake until the end of the work day. 
B)  asking his boss if he can take a two-hour lunch so he can nap, but then stay later in the day. 
C)  tell himself that it would be better to work nights, so he could have his days free and then look for a job that would fit with that schedule. 
D)  None of the above describe a problem-focused coping strategy.

Question 18

Problem-focused coping is used to deal directly with a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Todd always welcomed challenges in daily life and was willing to commit himself to taking control of his life.He saw stressors as opportunities for growth rather than crises.Which type of personality best describes Todd?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

People who welcome challenges and take control in their daily lives are known as ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A personalities 
B)  Type B personalities 
C)  Type C personalities 
D)  hardy personalities 
A)  Type A personalities 
B)  Type B personalities 
C)  Type C personalities 
D)  hardy personalities

Most individuals are consciously aware of the defence mechanisms they employ.

During secondary appraisal,___.

Which of the following events would create the highest level of stress for seven-year-old Julia?

Describe Selye's theory of how humans respond to stress.

Iker and Thomas are getting ready to write a final exam.After they receive the exam,Thomas begins immediately,but Iker is unable to start because his heart is beating rapidly,and he can hardly breathe.Iker is probably experiencing ___.

People who respond to stressors with optimism are better prepared to fight off illness because their immune systems are often stronger.

Which of the following statements about the role of social support is FALSE?

A repressive coping style most closely resembles Freud's defence mechanism called ___.

What is the difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping?

Kooru is about to be a contestant on the popular TV show 'Survivor',and in preparation for the conditions she will have to endure,she spends long hours in a hot sauna and drinks little water.She also eats very little to get her body used to holding on to all the calories it gets.What is Kooru doing?

Claudette has invited several friends to dinner tonight.As she is preparing the meal,she is worried about what her friends will think if everything is NOT perfect.Claudette is experiencing ___.

Filip got kicked out of school.Although he was upset about it at first,he is now looking at it as an opportunity to start something new.What kind of coping strategy is Filip using?

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)differs from regular stress in several ways.Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

Which of the following events would create the highest level of stress for 14-year-old Anson?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of social support?

Overeating,smoking cigarettes,and consuming drugs to feel better are examples of ___ coping strategies.

Problem-focused coping is used to deal directly with a stressor.

Todd always welcomed challenges in daily life and was willing to commit himself to taking control of his life.He saw stressors as opportunities for growth rather than crises.Which type of personality best describes Todd?

People who welcome challenges and take control in their daily lives are known as ___.

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Exam 14: Stress,coping,and Health

Most individuals are consciously aware of the defence mechanisms they employ.

During secondary appraisal,___.

Which of the following events would create the highest level of stress for seven-year-old Julia?

Describe Selye's theory of how humans respond to stress.

Iker and Thomas are getting ready to write a final exam.After they receive the exam,Thomas begins immediately,but Iker is unable to start because his heart is beating rapidly,and he can hardly breathe.Iker is probably experiencing ___.

People who respond to stressors with optimism are better prepared to fight off illness because their immune systems are often stronger.

Which of the following statements about the role of social support is FALSE?

A repressive coping style most closely resembles Freud's defence mechanism called ___.

What is the difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping?

Claudette has invited several friends to dinner tonight.As she is preparing the meal,she is worried about what her friends will think if everything is NOT perfect.Claudette is experiencing ___.

Filip got kicked out of school.Although he was upset about it at first,he is now looking at it as an opportunity to start something new.What kind of coping strategy is Filip using?

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)differs from regular stress in several ways.Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

Which of the following events would create the highest level of stress for 14-year-old Anson?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of social support?

Overeating,smoking cigarettes,and consuming drugs to feel better are examples of ___ coping strategies.

Problem-focused coping is used to deal directly with a stressor.

Todd always welcomed challenges in daily life and was willing to commit himself to taking control of his life.He saw stressors as opportunities for growth rather than crises.Which type of personality best describes Todd?

People who welcome challenges and take control in their daily lives are known as ___.

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