Question 1

For the past 6 months, Aiko's job has been extremely stressful, but she doesn't feel that she can quit because she needs the money for tuition. Aiko has been having chronic headaches and is behind in all of her classes. According to Hans Selye, Aiko is in the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  collapse 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  resistance

Question 2

Secondary appraisal involves classifying a stressor as a threat or challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Hassles are correlated with increased short-term illnesses such as colds, backaches, and headaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dropping out of school, engaging in fantasy, and using drugs are all examples of withdrawal from frustration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Emma is stuck in a major traffic jam, and she has gone nowhere in more than 45 minutes. Based on what you know about the psychological factors that contribute to stress (e.g., pressure, frustration, etc.), discuss the factors that are contributing to Emma's rising stress levels and note how she might respond to the stress if the traffic doesn't clear up soon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emma is stuck in a major traffic...

Question 6

Identify and describe three sources of stress in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and describe three sources of stress...

Question 7

Once seated at his favorite restaurant, Felipe is torn between ordering a turkey sandwich and ordering a plate of lasagna. He loves both equally, and is struggling to make a choice. Felipe is experiencing an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The primary concern of a health psychologist is focusing on how various factors, including physical activities, psychological traits, and social relationships, affect our overall health and rate of illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Huong has moved from China to the United States. While she dresses and acts like her American friends, she still has retained much of her cultural heritage and attends traditional Chinese dance classes on the weekends. This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  integration 
B)  assimilation 
C)  separation 
D)  marginalization

Question 10

Studies conducted on the relationship between stress and accidents in the workplace have shown that people under a lot of stress tend to be more distracted, less cautious, and therefore, place themselves at a greater risk for having an accident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Working a second job to pay off credit card debt is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-focused coping 
B)  emotion-focused coping 
C)  distraction 
D)  reappraisal

Question 13

Phoenix 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

Question 14

__________ people typically do not live as long as the average life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggressive 
B)  Easygoing 
C)  Cheerful 
D)  Active

Question 15

Unpredictable, large-scale events that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  catastrophes 
B)  major life events 
C)  hassles 
D)  major hassles

Question 16

According to a recent study, what is the biggest hassle reported by children between the ages of 11 and 15?

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling pressure to use drugs 
B)  not having the clothing styles they want 
C)  fear of new school situations 
D)  fear of getting into trouble at school or home

Question 17

Gary is having trouble with psychology and statistics. He goes to the school's academic help center for tutoring and spends extra time working on problems at home. Gary's method of coping is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  problem focused 
B)  emotion focused 
C)  defensive focused 
D)  internal

Question 18

Compare and contrast problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping. Is one necessarily better than the other? Can you give an example where either might be useful, stating the specific way in which each coping skill might be employed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast problem-focused coping and emotion-focused...

Question 19

A person in the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome may feel better, even though he or she continues to secrete hormones to help the body fight a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  termination

Question 20

Azriel seems to thrive on stress and feels very much in control of his life. He would probably be labeled a __________ personality.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: Stress and Health

Secondary appraisal involves classifying a stressor as a threat or challenge.

Hassles are correlated with increased short-term illnesses such as colds, backaches, and headaches.

Dropping out of school, engaging in fantasy, and using drugs are all examples of withdrawal from frustration.

Identify and describe three sources of stress in the workplace.

Once seated at his favorite restaurant, Felipe is torn between ordering a turkey sandwich and ordering a plate of lasagna. He loves both equally, and is struggling to make a choice. Felipe is experiencing an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

The primary concern of a health psychologist is focusing on how various factors, including physical activities, psychological traits, and social relationships, affect our overall health and rate of illnesses.

Huong has moved from China to the United States. While she dresses and acts like her American friends, she still has retained much of her cultural heritage and attends traditional Chinese dance classes on the weekends. This is an example of __________.

Studies conducted on the relationship between stress and accidents in the workplace have shown that people under a lot of stress tend to be more distracted, less cautious, and therefore, place themselves at a greater risk for having an accident.

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

Working a second job to pay off credit card debt is an example of __________.

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

__________ people typically do not live as long as the average life expectancy.

Unpredictable, large-scale events that create a great deal of stress and feelings of threat are called __________.

According to a recent study, what is the biggest hassle reported by children between the ages of 11 and 15?

Gary is having trouble with psychology and statistics. He goes to the school's academic help center for tutoring and spends extra time working on problems at home. Gary's method of coping is __________.

Compare and contrast problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping. Is one necessarily better than the other? Can you give an example where either might be useful, stating the specific way in which each coping skill might be employed?

A person in the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome may feel better, even though he or she continues to secrete hormones to help the body fight a stressor.

Azriel seems to thrive on stress and feels very much in control of his life. He would probably be labeled a __________ personality.