Question 1

An important external factor in how we cope with threatening events is the degree of:

Accepted Answer

A)  social support we receive. 
B)  psychological control we exhibit. 
C)  regulatory control we exercise. 
D)  resilience we have. 
A)  social support we receive. 
B)  psychological control we exhibit. 
C)  regulatory control we exercise. 
D)  resilience we have. A

Question 2

Psychologically distancing oneself from a stressor is an example of _____ coping.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-focused 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  emotional-approach 
D)  repressive 
A)  emotion-focused 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  emotional-approach 
D)  repressive A

Question 3

Which example does NOT demonstrate emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking to a close friend about your feelings 
B)  using alcohol to avoid thinking about a problem 
C)  keeping busy to avoid thinking about a problem 
D)  joining an anger-management support group 
A)  speaking to a close friend about your feelings 
B)  using alcohol to avoid thinking about a problem 
C)  keeping busy to avoid thinking about a problem 
D)  joining an anger-management support group D

Question 4

Kenny believes he has the ability to make decisions to impact his surroundings,and he does so by getting angry and behaving aggressively when he doesn't get his way.Kenny demonstrates poor:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  psychological control. 
C)  regulatory control. 
D)  resilience. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  psychological control. 
C)  regulatory control. 
D)  resilience.

Question 5

James,who can't stop thinking about his poor exam score,sometimes gets so caught up in a vicious cycle of rumination that he resorts to self-medicating with alcohol.This destructive pattern is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  rumination-compulsion cycle. 
B)  emotional roller coaster. 
C)  lose-lose scenario. 
D)  emotional cascade. 
A)  rumination-compulsion cycle. 
B)  emotional roller coaster. 
C)  lose-lose scenario. 
D)  emotional cascade.

Question 6

Describe the two pathways through which social support provides benefits to coping and health.Compare and contrast the different mechanisms of each pathway,and give specific examples of each.

Accepted Answer

A good answer to this question will: - D

Question 7

_____ is a multimodal intervention that combines relaxation training,visualization,cognitive restructuring,reinforcement,and other techniques to help people cope with a range of stressors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  Cognitive-behavioral stress management 
C)  Stress inoculation training 
D)  Emotional disclosure 
A)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  Cognitive-behavioral stress management 
C)  Stress inoculation training 
D)  Emotional disclosure

Question 8

_____ coping strategies are more often linked with better health outcomes when used for school- or work-related stressors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem-focused 
B)  Emotion-focused 
C)  Rumination-based 
D)  Avoidance 
A)  Problem-focused 
B)  Emotion-focused 
C)  Rumination-based 
D)  Avoidance

Question 9

Regarding etiology,positive affect is influenced more by ______,and negative affect is influenced more by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity; emotions 
B)  coping skills; situational experiences 
C)  situational experiences; heredity 
D)  dispositional affect; coping skills 
A)  heredity; emotions 
B)  coping skills; situational experiences 
C)  situational experiences; heredity 
D)  dispositional affect; coping skills

Question 10

Information from others that one is loved and cared for and is a part of a network of communication is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  coping. 
B)  internal resources. 
C)  social support. 
D)  external resources. 
A)  coping. 
B)  internal resources. 
C)  social support. 
D)  external resources.

Question 11

The belief that one can determine one's own internal states and behavior,influence one's environment,and/or bring about desired outcomes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  optimism. 
B)  psychological control. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  hardiness. 
A)  optimism. 
B)  psychological control. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  hardiness.

Question 12

Is social support always helpful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes,the recipient of social support may not perceive it as helpful,but social support always produces health benefits. 
B)  No,social support can be psychologically damaging,but it is generally always physically helpful. 
C)  No,social support is not helpful when it isn't asked for. 
D)  No,social support isn't helpful when too much support is offered. 
A)  Yes,the recipient of social support may not perceive it as helpful,but social support always produces health benefits. 
B)  No,social support can be psychologically damaging,but it is generally always physically helpful. 
C)  No,social support is not helpful when it isn't asked for. 
D)  No,social support isn't helpful when too much support is offered.

Question 13

Self-efficacy refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the belief that one will be able to deal with potentially stressful situations. 
B)  a person's overall sense of self-worth. 
C)  the unrealistic belief that everything will always turn out for the best. 
D)  strong control over one's moods and behaviors. 
A)  the belief that one will be able to deal with potentially stressful situations. 
B)  a person's overall sense of self-worth. 
C)  the unrealistic belief that everything will always turn out for the best. 
D)  strong control over one's moods and behaviors.

Question 14

Students with high vagal tone or regulatory control:

Accepted Answer

A)  are less likely to use constructive coping strategies. 
B)  are more likely to use constructive coping strategies. 
C)  tend to rely on emotion-focused coping. 
D)  have weaker immune systems. 
A)  are less likely to use constructive coping strategies. 
B)  are more likely to use constructive coping strategies. 
C)  tend to rely on emotion-focused coping. 
D)  have weaker immune systems.

Question 15

After getting a bad grade on an exam,Brandon can't stop thinking about his failure as a student.Brandon's thought process is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-focused coping. 
B)  rumination. 
C)  repressive coping. 
D)  avoidance coping. 
A)  problem-focused coping. 
B)  rumination. 
C)  repressive coping. 
D)  avoidance coping.

Question 16

Explain the importance of social support in coping with stressful events.When is social support not helpful?

Accepted Answer

A good answer to this question will: - D

Question 17

Psychological control is the belief that we are capable of ______,whereas self-efficacy is the belief that we are capable of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dealing with psychological stressors; influencing the environment 
B)  mentally coping with stress; behaviorally coping with stress 
C)  controlling ourselves; controlling others 
D)  making impactful decisions; dealing with stressful situations 
A)  dealing with psychological stressors; influencing the environment 
B)  mentally coping with stress; behaviorally coping with stress 
C)  controlling ourselves; controlling others 
D)  making impactful decisions; dealing with stressful situations

Question 18

People who engage in fantasizing,wishful thinking,and passive behaviors in order to cope with stress are using which type of approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional-approach coping 
B)  minimizing coping 
C)  avoidance coping 
D)  problem-focused coping 
A)  emotional-approach coping 
B)  minimizing coping 
C)  avoidance coping 
D)  problem-focused coping

Question 19

Describe the specific characteristics of the resilient personality that are demonstrated by healthy individuals.What empirical evidence links this type of personality to positive physical and mental health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A good answer to this question will: - D

Question 20

All of these U.S.children are disproportionately likely to grow up in a low-SES family EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  African American children. 
B)  American Indian children. 
C)  Hispanic children. 
D)  Asian American children. 
A)  African American children. 
B)  American Indian children. 
C)  Hispanic children. 
D)  Asian American children.

An important external factor in how we cope with threatening events is the degree of:

Psychologically distancing oneself from a stressor is an example of _____ coping.

Which example does NOT demonstrate emotion-focused coping?

Kenny believes he has the ability to make decisions to impact his surroundings,and he does so by getting angry and behaving aggressively when he doesn't get his way.Kenny demonstrates poor:

James,who can't stop thinking about his poor exam score,sometimes gets so caught up in a vicious cycle of rumination that he resorts to self-medicating with alcohol.This destructive pattern is called a(n):

Describe the two pathways through which social support provides benefits to coping and health.Compare and contrast the different mechanisms of each pathway,and give specific examples of each.

_____ is a multimodal intervention that combines relaxation training,visualization,cognitive restructuring,reinforcement,and other techniques to help people cope with a range of stressors.

_____ coping strategies are more often linked with better health outcomes when used for school- or work-related stressors.

Regarding etiology,positive affect is influenced more by ,and negative affect is influenced more by .

Information from others that one is loved and cared for and is a part of a network of communication is called:

The belief that one can determine one's own internal states and behavior,influence one's environment,and/or bring about desired outcomes is:

Is social support always helpful?

Self-efficacy refers to:

Students with high vagal tone or regulatory control:

After getting a bad grade on an exam,Brandon can't stop thinking about his failure as a student.Brandon's thought process is an example of:

Explain the importance of social support in coping with stressful events.When is social support not helpful?

Psychological control is the belief that we are capable of ,whereas self-efficacy is the belief that we are capable of .

People who engage in fantasizing,wishful thinking,and passive behaviors in order to cope with stress are using which type of approach?

Describe the specific characteristics of the resilient personality that are demonstrated by healthy individuals.What empirical evidence links this type of personality to positive physical and mental health outcomes?

All of these U.S.children are disproportionately likely to grow up in a low-SES family EXCEPT:

Introducing Health Psychology

Research in Health Psychology

Biological Foundations of Health and Illness

Stress

Staying Healthy: Primary Prevention and Positive Psychology

Exercise, Sleep, and Injury Control

Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders

Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Cancer

Hivaids and Other Communicable Diseases

The Role of Health Psychology in Seeking and Obtaining Health Care

Managing Pain

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Epilogue

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Exam 5: Coping With Stress

An important external factor in how we cope with threatening events is the degree of:

Psychologically distancing oneself from a stressor is an example of _____ coping.

Which example does NOT demonstrate emotion-focused coping?

Kenny believes he has the ability to make decisions to impact his surroundings,and he does so by getting angry and behaving aggressively when he doesn't get his way.Kenny demonstrates poor:

James,who can't stop thinking about his poor exam score,sometimes gets so caught up in a vicious cycle of rumination that he resorts to self-medicating with alcohol.This destructive pattern is called a(n):

Describe the two pathways through which social support provides benefits to coping and health.Compare and contrast the different mechanisms of each pathway,and give specific examples of each.

_____ is a multimodal intervention that combines relaxation training,visualization,cognitive restructuring,reinforcement,and other techniques to help people cope with a range of stressors.

_____ coping strategies are more often linked with better health outcomes when used for school- or work-related stressors.

Regarding etiology,positive affect is influenced more by ______,and negative affect is influenced more by ______.

Information from others that one is loved and cared for and is a part of a network of communication is called:

The belief that one can determine one's own internal states and behavior,influence one's environment,and/or bring about desired outcomes is:

Is social support always helpful?

Self-efficacy refers to:

Students with high vagal tone or regulatory control:

After getting a bad grade on an exam,Brandon can't stop thinking about his failure as a student.Brandon's thought process is an example of:

Explain the importance of social support in coping with stressful events.When is social support not helpful?

Psychological control is the belief that we are capable of ______,whereas self-efficacy is the belief that we are capable of ______.

People who engage in fantasizing,wishful thinking,and passive behaviors in order to cope with stress are using which type of approach?

Describe the specific characteristics of the resilient personality that are demonstrated by healthy individuals.What empirical evidence links this type of personality to positive physical and mental health outcomes?

All of these U.S.children are disproportionately likely to grow up in a low-SES family EXCEPT:

Introducing Health Psychology

Research in Health Psychology

Biological Foundations of Health and Illness

Stress

Staying Healthy: Primary Prevention and Positive Psychology

Exercise, Sleep, and Injury Control

Nutrition, Obesity, and Eating Disorders

Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes

Cancer

Hivaids and Other Communicable Diseases

The Role of Health Psychology in Seeking and Obtaining Health Care

Managing Pain

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Epilogue

Filters

Regarding etiology,positive affect is influenced more by ,and negative affect is influenced more by .

Psychological control is the belief that we are capable of ,whereas self-efficacy is the belief that we are capable of .