Exam 4: Coping Processes

In order to get the full benefit from the relaxation response, it only needs to be practiced 3-4 days per week.

Efforts to remedy or conquer the stress-producing problem itself are called ____-focused coping.

Epstein and Meier found that constructive coping is favorably related to

Defense mechanisms are largely ____ and entirely ____.

Research suggests that forgiving is an effective ____-focused coping strategy.

There is substantial evidence that ____ is related to increased risk for heart attacks and other ailments.

Which of the following is not a type of constructive coping described in your text?

According to Herbert Benson, the relaxation response is not aided by a(n)

A system providing for symbolic reinforcers is called a(n)

Which of the following statements is likely to be considered an irrational assumption?

Briefly explain how coping strategies can be helpful or destructive.

The first step in a self-modification program is

Freud believed that defense mechanisms operate at

According to Albert Ellis, our emotional reactions to life events result mainly from

Systematic problem solving involves

Seeking social support is considered a(n) ____-focused strategy of constructive coping.

Which of the following statements about defense mechanisms is not true?

Gratifying frustrated desires by thinking about imaginary achievements and satisfactions refers to the defense mechanism called

In order to achieve increased effectiveness, one must learn to ____ important tasks.

Having specified a target behavior, the next step in a behavior modification program is to