Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a step in systematic problem-solving?

Accepted Answer

A) Clarify the problem 
B) Think of alternative courses of action 
C) Try several different alternatives simultaneously 
D) Act,while remaining flexible 
A) Clarify the problem 
B) Think of alternative courses of action 
C) Try several different alternatives simultaneously 
D) Act,while remaining flexible

Question 2

Defense mechanisms are unconscious reactions that protect a person from

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal deception. 
B) unpleasant emotions. 
C) catastrophic thinking. 
D) potential failure in social relationships. 
A) interpersonal deception. 
B) unpleasant emotions. 
C) catastrophic thinking. 
D) potential failure in social relationships.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a cause of wasted time?

Accepted Answer

A) Inability to delegate responsibility 
B) Inability to say no 
C) Inability to hold onto things you might need sometime 
D) Inability to accept anything less than perfection 
A) Inability to delegate responsibility 
B) Inability to say no 
C) Inability to hold onto things you might need sometime 
D) Inability to accept anything less than perfection

Question 4

Briefly explain how coping strategies can be helpful or destructive.

Accepted Answer

Coping strategies are methods that indiv

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of positive reinterpretation?

Accepted Answer

A) Cutting your losses 
B) Learning the hard way 
C) Comparing yourself to those who are better off 
D) Looking for something good in a bad experience 
A) Cutting your losses 
B) Learning the hard way 
C) Comparing yourself to those who are better off 
D) Looking for something good in a bad experience

Question 6

Finding humor in the situation 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 7

Identify three causes of procrastination and describe their consequences.

Accepted Answer

Three causes of procrastination are fear

Question 8

Brian believes he works best under pressure.Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) His procrastination will have a positive impact on the quality of his work. 
B) He is likely to underestimate the amount of time needed to complete a task. 
C) He is likely to experience more stress. 
D) He is likely to have increased health problems. 
A) His procrastination will have a positive impact on the quality of his work. 
B) He is likely to underestimate the amount of time needed to complete a task. 
C) He is likely to experience more stress. 
D) He is likely to have increased health problems.

Question 9

Explain cultural differences in the use of seeking help to alleviate stress.

Accepted Answer

Cultural differences play a significant

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) our activation level at the time. 
B) our appraisals of the events. 
C) the consequences of the events. 
D) congruence between events and expectations. 
A) our activation level at the time. 
B) our appraisals of the events. 
C) the consequences of the events. 
D) congruence between events and expectations.

Question 11

Reactions to stress are ________ across cultures,and actively seeking help __________ across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) similar;has similarities 
B) similar;differs 
C) different;differs 
D) different;has similarities 
A) similar;has similarities 
B) similar;differs 
C) different;differs 
D) different;has similarities

Question 12

Albert Ellis believed 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.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true of giving up as a response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A) It is sometimes adaptive. 
B) It is sometimes called behavioral disengagement. 
C) It urges people on to be more competitive. 
D) It can increase distress. 
A) It is sometimes adaptive. 
B) It is sometimes called behavioral disengagement. 
C) It urges people on to be more competitive. 
D) It can increase distress.

Question 14

One strategy for using time more effectively is to tackle larger,more difficult tasks as one component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An inability to set or stick to priorities is likely to cause someone to waste time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT involved in constructive coping?

Accepted Answer

A) Confronting problems directly 
B) Applying basic principles of classical conditioning 
C) Exerting some control over potentially harmful behaviors 
D) Recognizing potentially disruptive emotional reactions to stress 
A) Confronting problems directly 
B) Applying basic principles of classical conditioning 
C) Exerting some control over potentially harmful behaviors 
D) Recognizing potentially disruptive emotional reactions to stress

Question 17

Defense mechanisms are most often _________ and entirely ___________ .

Accepted Answer

A) unconscious;normal 
B) unconscious;abnormal 
C) conscious;normal 
D) conscious;abnormal 
A) unconscious;normal 
B) unconscious;abnormal 
C) conscious;normal 
D) conscious;abnormal

Question 18

In order to get the full benefit from the relaxation response,it only needs to be practiced when you are under stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ted wishes to follow Benson's relaxation response guidelines.He should do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) play soothing music. 
B) focus on a constant stimulus. 
C) redirect attention to a mental device when distracted. 
D) be in a comfortable sitting position. 
A) play soothing music. 
B) focus on a constant stimulus. 
C) redirect attention to a mental device when distracted. 
D) be in a comfortable sitting position.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is NOT an indicator that time pressure is a major stress?

Accepted Answer

A) You feel overwhelmed with responsibilities. 
B) You feel like you have an impossible work schedule. 
C) You feel time is under your control. 
D) You feel you have too much to do. 
A) You feel overwhelmed with responsibilities. 
B) You feel like you have an impossible work schedule. 
C) You feel time is under your control. 
D) You feel you have too much to do.

Which of the following is NOT a step in systematic problem-solving?

Defense mechanisms are unconscious reactions that protect a person from

Which of the following is NOT a cause of wasted time?

Briefly explain how coping strategies can be helpful or destructive.

Which of the following is an example of positive reinterpretation?

Finding humor in the situation is considered a(n) ___________ focused strategy of constructive coping.

Identify three causes of procrastination and describe their consequences.

Brian believes he works best under pressure.Which of the following is NOT true?

Explain cultural differences in the use of seeking help to alleviate stress.

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

Reactions to stress are across cultures,and actively seeking help __ across cultures.

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

Which of the following is NOT true of giving up as a response to stress?

One strategy for using time more effectively is to tackle larger,more difficult tasks as one component.

An inability to set or stick to priorities is likely to cause someone to waste time.

Which of the following is NOT involved in constructive coping?

Defense mechanisms are most often _ and entirely ___ .

In order to get the full benefit from the relaxation response,it only needs to be practiced when you are under stress.

Ted wishes to follow Benson's relaxation response guidelines.He should do all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is NOT an indicator that time pressure is a major stress?

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Exam 4: Coping Processes

Which of the following is NOT a step in systematic problem-solving?

Defense mechanisms are unconscious reactions that protect a person from

Which of the following is NOT a cause of wasted time?

Briefly explain how coping strategies can be helpful or destructive.

Which of the following is an example of positive reinterpretation?

Finding humor in the situation is considered a(n) ___________ focused strategy of constructive coping.

Identify three causes of procrastination and describe their consequences.

Brian believes he works best under pressure.Which of the following is NOT true?

Explain cultural differences in the use of seeking help to alleviate stress.

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

Reactions to stress are ________ across cultures,and actively seeking help __________ across cultures.

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

Which of the following is NOT true of giving up as a response to stress?

One strategy for using time more effectively is to tackle larger,more difficult tasks as one component.

An inability to set or stick to priorities is likely to cause someone to waste time.

Which of the following is NOT involved in constructive coping?

Defense mechanisms are most often _________ and entirely ___________ .

In order to get the full benefit from the relaxation response,it only needs to be practiced when you are under stress.

Ted wishes to follow Benson's relaxation response guidelines.He should do all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is NOT an indicator that time pressure is a major stress?

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

Filters

Reactions to stress are across cultures,and actively seeking help __ across cultures.

Defense mechanisms are most often _ and entirely ___ .