Question 1

There is evidence that stress is related to

Accepted Answer

A) overeating. 
B) increased smoking. 
C) consumption of alcohol. 
D) all of the above. 
A) overeating. 
B) increased smoking. 
C) consumption of alcohol. 
D) all of the above. D

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) emotion 
B) problem 
C) solution 
D) interpersonal 
A) emotion 
B) problem 
C) solution 
D) interpersonal A

Question 3

Albert Ellis believes that problematic emotional reactions to stress are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) unpleasant events. 
B) catastrophic thinking. 
C) excessively logical thinking. 
D) the over-reliance on defense mechanisms. 
A) unpleasant events. 
B) catastrophic thinking. 
C) excessively logical thinking. 
D) the over-reliance on defense mechanisms. B

Question 4

According to Albert Ellis,which of these statements is NOT a way to reduce catastrophic thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) Sport unrealistic pessimism 
B) Examine self-talk 
C) Look for key words,such as must and always 
D) Keep your concerns to yourself 
A) Sport unrealistic pessimism 
B) Examine self-talk 
C) Look for key words,such as must and always 
D) Keep your concerns to yourself

Question 5

The right coping strategy

Accepted Answer

A) guarantees a successful outcome. 
B) will be good in any situation. 
C) is associated with poorer psychological adjustment. 
D) is adaptive if it is related to enhanced well-being. 
A) guarantees a successful outcome. 
B) will be good in any situation. 
C) is associated with poorer psychological adjustment. 
D) is adaptive if it is related to enhanced well-being.

Question 6

Positive reinterpretation uses

Accepted Answer

A) a commonsense strategy. 
B) a positive comparison strategy. 
C) imagining yourself in a similar situation with a worse outcome. 
D) all of the above. 
A) a commonsense strategy. 
B) a positive comparison strategy. 
C) imagining yourself in a similar situation with a worse outcome. 
D) all of the above.

Question 7

The first step in systematic problem-solving is

Accepted Answer

A) taking action. 
B) clarifying the problem. 
C) selecting a course of action. 
D) generating alternative courses of action. 
A) taking action. 
B) clarifying the problem. 
C) selecting a course of action. 
D) generating alternative courses of action.

Question 8

Comparing your own problems with others' can help put your problems in perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Albert Ellis developed _________ therapy,a system of psychotherapy based on altering clients' appraisals of events in order to reduce maladaptive emotions and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) client-centered 
B) psychodynamic 
C) rational-emotive behavior 
D) social learning 
A) client-centered 
B) psychodynamic 
C) rational-emotive behavior 
D) social learning

Question 10

Explain how expressing emotions affects stress management.

Accepted Answer

Expressing emotions can have a significa

Question 11

Compare future-oriented and present-oriented time perspectives and their impact on time management.

Accepted Answer

Future-oriented and present-oriented tim

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of Ellis's model of catastrophic thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) Consequence 
B) Unconditioned response 
C) Belief system 
D) Activating event 
A) Consequence 
B) Unconditioned response 
C) Belief system 
D) Activating event

Question 13

Phil has found that he can do the work better than others in the committee.As a result Phil may also find

Accepted Answer

A) he needs to delegate responsibility or he may find himself wasting time. 
B) letting others do some of the work will waste his time. 
C) giving responsibility to other people will just cause interruptions and waste his time. 
D) that he is a perfectionist,so his time is not going to be wasted. 
A) he needs to delegate responsibility or he may find himself wasting time. 
B) letting others do some of the work will waste his time. 
C) giving responsibility to other people will just cause interruptions and waste his time. 
D) that he is a perfectionist,so his time is not going to be wasted.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) appraisal 
B) emotion 
C) problem 
D) cognition 
A) appraisal 
B) emotion 
C) problem 
D) cognition

Question 15

Joe has been arrested more than once for driving under the influence of alcohol.When you ask him about how he is managing his drinking problem,he says "I don't have a drinking problem;I have a getting caught problem!" He is most likely using ________ to manage his difficulties.

Accepted Answer

A) overcompensation 
B) undoing 
C) projection 
D) denial 
A) overcompensation 
B) undoing 
C) projection 
D) denial

Question 16

Problem-solving has been linked to

Accepted Answer

A) better psychological adjustment. 
B) lower levels of depression. 
C) fewer health complaints. 
D) all of the above. 
A) better psychological adjustment. 
B) lower levels of depression. 
C) fewer health complaints. 
D) all of the above.

Question 17

If you yell at your little sister after having a fight with your girlfriend,you may be diverting your anger through the use of

Accepted Answer

A) repression. 
B) catharsis. 
C) displacement. 
D) denial. 
A) repression. 
B) catharsis. 
C) displacement. 
D) denial.

Question 18

Helena often used humor to point out faults in others and shortcomings.It is most likely that her use of humor

Accepted Answer

A) will increase her depression. 
B) will create a social support system for her. 
C) is highly adaptive. 
D) is related to her better mental health. 
A) will increase her depression. 
B) will create a social support system for her. 
C) is highly adaptive. 
D) is related to her better mental health.

Question 19

Time management experts agree that the key to better time management is increased

Accepted Answer

A) enjoyment. 
B) effectiveness. 
C) self-discipline. 
D) efficiency. 
A) enjoyment. 
B) effectiveness. 
C) self-discipline. 
D) efficiency.

Question 20

Which of the following was NOT found in frustration-aggression research?

Accepted Answer

A) Frustration does not necessarily lead to aggression. 
B) Many factors besides frustration affect the likelihood of aggression. 
C) Fighting a fictional character in a game can release pent-up anger and hostility. 
D) Frustration is more likely to produce aggression when alcohol is involved. 
A) Frustration does not necessarily lead to aggression. 
B) Many factors besides frustration affect the likelihood of aggression. 
C) Fighting a fictional character in a game can release pent-up anger and hostility. 
D) Frustration is more likely to produce aggression when alcohol is involved.

There is evidence that stress is related to

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

Albert Ellis believes that problematic emotional reactions to stress are caused by

According to Albert Ellis,which of these statements is NOT a way to reduce catastrophic thinking?

The right coping strategy

Positive reinterpretation uses

The first step in systematic problem-solving is

Comparing your own problems with others' can help put your problems in perspective.

Albert Ellis developed _________ therapy,a system of psychotherapy based on altering clients' appraisals of events in order to reduce maladaptive emotions and behaviors.

Explain how expressing emotions affects stress management.

Compare future-oriented and present-oriented time perspectives and their impact on time management.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of Ellis's model of catastrophic thinking?

Phil has found that he can do the work better than others in the committee.As a result Phil may also find

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

Joe has been arrested more than once for driving under the influence of alcohol.When you ask him about how he is managing his drinking problem,he says "I don't have a drinking problem;I have a getting caught problem!" He is most likely using ________ to manage his difficulties.

Problem-solving has been linked to

If you yell at your little sister after having a fight with your girlfriend,you may be diverting your anger through the use of

Helena often used humor to point out faults in others and shortcomings.It is most likely that her use of humor

Time management experts agree that the key to better time management is increased

Which of the following was NOT found in frustration-aggression research?

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Exam 4: Coping Processes

There is evidence that stress is related to

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

Albert Ellis believes that problematic emotional reactions to stress are caused by

According to Albert Ellis,which of these statements is NOT a way to reduce catastrophic thinking?

The right coping strategy

Positive reinterpretation uses

The first step in systematic problem-solving is

Comparing your own problems with others' can help put your problems in perspective.

Albert Ellis developed _________ therapy,a system of psychotherapy based on altering clients' appraisals of events in order to reduce maladaptive emotions and behaviors.

Explain how expressing emotions affects stress management.

Compare future-oriented and present-oriented time perspectives and their impact on time management.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of Ellis's model of catastrophic thinking?

Phil has found that he can do the work better than others in the committee.As a result Phil may also find

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

Joe has been arrested more than once for driving under the influence of alcohol.When you ask him about how he is managing his drinking problem,he says "I don't have a drinking problem;I have a getting caught problem!" He is most likely using ________ to manage his difficulties.

Problem-solving has been linked to

If you yell at your little sister after having a fight with your girlfriend,you may be diverting your anger through the use of

Helena often used humor to point out faults in others and shortcomings.It is most likely that her use of humor

Time management experts agree that the key to better time management is increased

Which of the following was NOT found in frustration-aggression research?

Adjusting to Modern Life

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Psychology and Physical Health

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

Friendship and Love

Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Positive Psychology

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