Question 1

Learned helplessness results when humans are subjected to aversive events that

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A) are unavoidable. 
B) negatively reinforce aggressiveness. 
C) positively reinforce aggressiveness. 
D) are high in control but low in predictability. 
A) are unavoidable. 
B) negatively reinforce aggressiveness. 
C) positively reinforce aggressiveness. 
D) are high in control but low in predictability.

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely to hinder people's efforts to clarify their problems?

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A) Describing problems in vague generalities 
B) Focusing too much on positive feelings 
C) Emphasizing the humorous aspects of the problem 
D) Generating alternative courses of action 
A) Describing problems in vague generalities 
B) Focusing too much on positive feelings 
C) Emphasizing the humorous aspects of the problem 
D) Generating alternative courses of action

Question 3

When things are going poorly in one area of life,one may compensate by pursuing substitute forms of satisfaction. This coping strategy is referred to as

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A) a defense mechanism. 
B) developing alternative rewards. 
C) addiction. 
D) catharsis. 
A) a defense mechanism. 
B) developing alternative rewards. 
C) addiction. 
D) catharsis.

Question 4

Herbert Benson's relaxation response requires

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A) elaborate religious rituals. 
B) adopting a nihilistic attitude. 
C) practicing in a classroom or gym with a trainer. 
D) breathing in through your nose and out with a word through your mouth. 
A) elaborate religious rituals. 
B) adopting a nihilistic attitude. 
C) practicing in a classroom or gym with a trainer. 
D) breathing in through your nose and out with a word through your mouth.

Question 5

Students writing three essays about difficulties adjusting to college were __________ than students who wrote about other topics with less emotional connection.

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A) healthier 
B) less healthy 
C) poorer students 
D) the same as 
A) healthier 
B) less healthy 
C) poorer students 
D) the same as

Question 6

Coping processes range from the helpful to the counterproductive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Whether someone develops learned helplessness under conditions of unavoidable aversive events most likely depends on

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A) the intensity of the aversive events. 
B) prior experience in similar circumstances. 
C) conditioning experiences in childhood. 
D) cognitive interpretation. 
A) the intensity of the aversive events. 
B) prior experience in similar circumstances. 
C) conditioning experiences in childhood. 
D) cognitive interpretation.

Question 8

Ramon recently lost his job.He has been searching online for job openings and has an appointment with a placement agency.Which constructive coping tactic is Ramon using?

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A) Appraisal-focused 
B) Emotion-focused 
C) Problem-focused 
D) Cognition-focused 
A) Appraisal-focused 
B) Emotion-focused 
C) Problem-focused 
D) Cognition-focused

Question 9

Susan was wiped out from her third chemotherapy treatment,yet when asked about how she was doing through all of this,she replied,"Now I am able to have a lot more compassion for my grandmother who went through this,too,and it has brought us closer together." Susan illustrates the use of ___________  as a coping strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinterpretation 
B) reaction formation 
C) learned helplessness 
D) catharsis 
A) positive reinterpretation 
B) reaction formation 
C) learned helplessness 
D) catharsis

Question 10

Describe the value of seeking help as a coping strategy.

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Seeking help as a coping strategy can be

Question 11

Constructive coping involves all of the following EXCEPT

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A) confronting problems directly. 
B) being less realistic in your appraisal of your coping resources. 
C) acquiring self-control. 
D) an active planning process. 
A) confronting problems directly. 
B) being less realistic in your appraisal of your coping resources. 
C) acquiring self-control. 
D) an active planning process.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of the coping strategy known as behavioral disengagement?

Accepted Answer

A) Arguing with one's best friend because of anger toward one's boss 
B) Dropping a class because it is evident that one needs to take one of the recommended prerequisites 
C) Using drugs following a significant loss 
D) Blaming one's parents for one's character flaws 
A) Arguing with one's best friend because of anger toward one's boss 
B) Dropping a class because it is evident that one needs to take one of the recommended prerequisites 
C) Using drugs following a significant loss 
D) Blaming one's parents for one's character flaws

Question 13

Research suggests that Internet addiction is primarily limited to shy,male computer whizzes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe an example of how emotional intelligence provides resilience in the face of stress.

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One example of how emotional intelligenc

Question 15

Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of the research findings regarding catharsis?

Accepted Answer

A) Behaving in an aggressive manner is a good way to "blow off steam." 
B) Behaving in a passive-aggressive manner is an effective way to discharge pent-up emotions. 
C) Behaving in an aggressive manner tends to fuel more anger and aggression. 
D) Aggressive behavior is likely to alleviate frustration only if directed toward an irrelevant someone. 
A) Behaving in an aggressive manner is a good way to "blow off steam." 
B) Behaving in a passive-aggressive manner is an effective way to discharge pent-up emotions. 
C) Behaving in an aggressive manner tends to fuel more anger and aggression. 
D) Aggressive behavior is likely to alleviate frustration only if directed toward an irrelevant someone.

Question 16

Defense mechanisms work primarily through

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A) distorting reality so it does not seem so unpleasant and threatening. 
B) reducing a person's impulse control. 
C) allowing a person to release pent-up emotions. 
D) promoting adaptive coping whenever they are employed. 
A) distorting reality so it does not seem so unpleasant and threatening. 
B) reducing a person's impulse control. 
C) allowing a person to release pent-up emotions. 
D) promoting adaptive coping whenever they are employed.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of emotional intelligence?

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A) The ability to perceive emotion 
B) Separating emotion from thought 
C) Reasoning with emotion 
D) Regulating emotion 
A) The ability to perceive emotion 
B) Separating emotion from thought 
C) Reasoning with emotion 
D) Regulating emotion

Question 18

If you enter a 10K race without training adequately, ________________ might be the most adaptive coping strategy.

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A) catharsis 
B) denial 
C) behavioral disengagement 
D) displacement 
A) catharsis 
B) denial 
C) behavioral disengagement 
D) displacement

Question 19

The beneficial relaxation often seen in meditation

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A) is unique to religion-based techniques. 
B) is best considered a type of catharsis. 
C) often results in elevated levels of arousal. 
D) can also be seen with other relaxation training procedures. 
A) is unique to religion-based techniques. 
B) is best considered a type of catharsis. 
C) often results in elevated levels of arousal. 
D) can also be seen with other relaxation training procedures.

Question 20

Evidence indicates that meditation can lead to

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A) a beneficial physiological state. 
B) decreases in skin resistance. 
C) activation of arousal. 
D) all of the above. 
A) a beneficial physiological state. 
B) decreases in skin resistance. 
C) activation of arousal. 
D) all of the above.

Learned helplessness results when humans are subjected to aversive events that

Which of the following is most likely to hinder people's efforts to clarify their problems?

When things are going poorly in one area of life,one may compensate by pursuing substitute forms of satisfaction. This coping strategy is referred to as

Herbert Benson's relaxation response requires

Students writing three essays about difficulties adjusting to college were __________ than students who wrote about other topics with less emotional connection.

Coping processes range from the helpful to the counterproductive.

Whether someone develops learned helplessness under conditions of unavoidable aversive events most likely depends on

Ramon recently lost his job.He has been searching online for job openings and has an appointment with a placement agency.Which constructive coping tactic is Ramon using?

Describe the value of seeking help as a coping strategy.

Constructive coping involves all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is an example of the coping strategy known as behavioral disengagement?

Research suggests that Internet addiction is primarily limited to shy,male computer whizzes.

Describe an example of how emotional intelligence provides resilience in the face of stress.

Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of the research findings regarding catharsis?

Defense mechanisms work primarily through

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of emotional intelligence?

If you enter a 10K race without training adequately, ________________ might be the most adaptive coping strategy.

The beneficial relaxation often seen in meditation

Evidence indicates that meditation can lead to

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Exam 4: Coping Processes

Learned helplessness results when humans are subjected to aversive events that

Which of the following is most likely to hinder people's efforts to clarify their problems?

When things are going poorly in one area of life,one may compensate by pursuing substitute forms of satisfaction. This coping strategy is referred to as

Herbert Benson's relaxation response requires

Students writing three essays about difficulties adjusting to college were __________ than students who wrote about other topics with less emotional connection.

Coping processes range from the helpful to the counterproductive.

Whether someone develops learned helplessness under conditions of unavoidable aversive events most likely depends on

Ramon recently lost his job.He has been searching online for job openings and has an appointment with a placement agency.Which constructive coping tactic is Ramon using?

Describe the value of seeking help as a coping strategy.

Constructive coping involves all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is an example of the coping strategy known as behavioral disengagement?

Research suggests that Internet addiction is primarily limited to shy,male computer whizzes.

Describe an example of how emotional intelligence provides resilience in the face of stress.

Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of the research findings regarding catharsis?

Defense mechanisms work primarily through

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of emotional intelligence?

If you enter a 10K race without training adequately, ________________ might be the most adaptive coping strategy.

The beneficial relaxation often seen in meditation

Evidence indicates that meditation can lead to

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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