Question 1

Many successful people who overcame some type of personal tragedy or impoverishment and achieved outstanding success should pay tribute to the defense mechanism of

Accepted Answer

A)  compensation. 
B)  intellectualization. 
C)  projection. 
D)  rationalization.

Question 2

As little as 30 minutes of total exercise per day, even if it occurs in short 10- to 20-minute sessions, can improve mood and energy and relieve stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Although Larry never went out for any sport at his high school, he could be seen in the stands of every game wearing the school's colors and cheering wildly for his team.When they won, he felt exhilarated and would tell people, "We won! I knew we could do it," as if he had played the whole game himself.Larry is exhibiting which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  identification 
B)  rationalization 
C)  intellectualization 
D)  sublimation

Question 4

Which characteristic of a hardy personality involves finding fulfillment in continual growth and seeking to learn from your experiences, even negative ones? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​taking control of your life 
B)  ​seeing life as a series of challenges 
C)  personal ​commitment 
D)  ​being power-oriented

Question 5

Which of the following is a response to frustration that involves either physically leaving the source of one's frustration, such as quitting a job, or psychologically withdrawing through feigned apathy or the use of drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  escape 
B)  displaced aggression 
C)  scapegoating 
D)  circumvention

Question 6

The mental and physical condition that occurs when a person must adjust or adapt to the environment is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mental and physical condition that occurs...

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT related to optimism?

Accepted Answer

A)  dealing with problems head-on 
B)  less stress and better health 
C)  effective use of defense mechanisms 
D)  hardiness and happiness

Question 8

Amy's mother-in-law is always critical of Amy when she comes to visit.Amy realizes that nothing she can say will change her mother-in-law's opinion of her.So, Amy has learned to not let her mother-in-law's comments sadden or anger her by taking a deep breath, smiling, saying "okay" and then forgetting the comment.Amy is using which coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  learned helplessness 
B)  emotion-focused coping 
C)  problem-focused coping 
D)  passive aggression

Question 9

Compare the characteristics of a Type A personality and a Type B personality.Then describe what characteristics separate a hardy personality from a Type A, and who is more likely to have a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare the characteristics of a Type A...

Question 10

An increased risk of stroke, cirrhosis of the liver, cancer, high blood pressure, and heart disorders has been found from

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming one alcoholic drink per day. 
B)  consuming two alcoholic drinks per day. 
C)  consuming three or more alcoholic drinks per day. 
D)  none of these, since a person would have to consume at least six alcoholic drinks per day for at least five years to increase his or her risk of these conditions.

Question 11

Men and women engaging in health-promoting behaviors, such as getting adequate sleep, maintaining an ideal weight, and limiting use of alcohol, can expect to

Accepted Answer

A)  psychologically crave a more exciting life. 
B)  increase their life expectancy. 
C)  be envious of friends who are risk-takers. 
D)  have happiness and harmony in their relationships with others.

Question 12

Although Tara has bought several of her research papers on-line and preprogrammed formulas into her calculator rather than memorizing them as required by her instructor, Tara still sees herself as a "good" student because she attends class regularly and makes A's and B's.By keeping her unethical side separated from her "good" student side, Tara does not experience any anxiety from this contradiction in behavior.Tara's behavior illustrates which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  isolation 
B)  fantasy 
C)  intellectualization 
D)  identification

Question 13

Tony likes to mountain climb, surf, and skateboard.He finds these activities challenging, rewarding, and energizing.According to Hans Selye, Tony is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  eustress. 
B)  microstressors. 
C)  hardy stress reactions. 
D)  behavioral risk factors.

Question 14

You are very hungry, but both snack machines in your building are out of order.You are experiencing a nonsocial, __________ frustration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are very hungry, but both snack...

Question 15

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome, the body mobilizes its resources to cope with added stress by the pituitary gland signaling the adrenal glands to produce more adrenaline, noradrenaline, and

Accepted Answer

A)  acetylcholine. 
B)  serotonin. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  dopamine.

Question 16

Glenn has become the bully of the third grade.Every time he gets physically punished by his father, he teases and hits the smaller "victims" on the playground the next day.Glenn's reaction to his frustrations would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  circumvention. 
B)  an escape. 
C)  direct aggression. 
D)  displaced aggression.

Question 17

Compensation and sublimation are

Accepted Answer

A)  the two types of rationalization. 
B)  generally considered to be positive defense mechanisms. 
C)  part of a natural tendency to justify one's behavior. 
D)  maladaptive because they serve to maintain an unrealistic self-image.

Question 18

The best way to deal with smoking involves campaigns to

Accepted Answer

A)  help people reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke each day. 
B)  prevent cigarette smoking before it begins. 
C)  help people change to smokeless tobacco products. 
D)  reduce the nicotine levels in cigarettes.

Question 19

Both your body's stress reaction and your body's emotional reaction begin with

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive assessments of person, situation, and behavior. 
B)  autonomic nervous system arousal. 
C)  large increases in alpha waves. 
D)  a specific condition or event in the environment that challenges or threatens a person.

Question 20

An attempt to deal with threat by managing or altering the distressing situation itself is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  management coping. 
B)  problem-focused coping. 
C)  focused threat assessment. 
D)  primary appraisal.

Exam 13: Health, Stress, and Coping.