Question 1

_____ is a passive behavior produced by exposure to unavoidable aversive events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Learned helplessness 
B)  Aggression 
C)  Pessimistic explanatory style 
D)  Coping 
A)  Learned helplessness 
B)  Aggression 
C)  Pessimistic explanatory style 
D)  Coping

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT related to procrastination?

Accepted Answer

A)  High achievement motivation 
B)  Low self-efficacy 
C)  Lack of self-control 
D)  High distractibility 
A)  High achievement motivation 
B)  Low self-efficacy 
C)  Lack of self-control 
D)  High distractibility

Question 3

Time-management experts recommend increasing efficiency by

Accepted Answer

A)  handling paper once. 
B)  multi-tasking. 
C)  avoiding down time. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  handling paper once. 
B)  multi-tasking. 
C)  avoiding down time. 
D)  all of these.

Question 4

Research with college students indicates that writing essays on any topic is as effective as writing about personal problems to improve physical and mental health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe three strategies for managing time effectively.

Accepted Answer

1. Prioritize tasks: One effective strat

Question 6

People from both collectivistic and individualistic cultures view receiving comfort as an effective coping strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Valerie is insecure.She joins a celebrity fan club because she says it makes her feel good about herself.She is most likely using the defense mechanism of

Accepted Answer

A)  regression. 
B)  displacement. 
C)  reaction formation. 
D)  identification. 
A)  regression. 
B)  displacement. 
C)  reaction formation. 
D)  identification.

Question 8

Nicolas was given an assignment to write about his concerns and stresses in college.Which of the following statements is likely about his experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  His mood may improve. 
B)  He will have better health. 
C)  He is focusing on emotional expression. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  His mood may improve. 
B)  He will have better health. 
C)  He is focusing on emotional expression. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 9

Brittany practices mediation because she read research that it lowers her blood pressure and improves her mood and well-being.Her friend who is taking psychology suggests Brittany should consider

Accepted Answer

A)  that research proves the benefits of meditation. 
B)  sampling bias and placebo effects might be affecting the research results. 
C)  the danger of increasing depression when meditating. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  that research proves the benefits of meditation. 
B)  sampling bias and placebo effects might be affecting the research results. 
C)  the danger of increasing depression when meditating. 
D)  all of these.

Question 10

When Cathy blamed herself for her boyfriend's unfaithfulness,she was engaged in what Ellis calls

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression 
B)  self-indulgence 
C)  defensive coping 
D)  catastrophic thinking 
A)  aggression 
B)  self-indulgence 
C)  defensive coping 
D)  catastrophic thinking

Question 11

A healthy reaction to a situation in which someone feels wronged or that another person has been acting immorally or unjustly is to

Accepted Answer

A)  leave the person alone. 
B)  forgive the other person. 
C)  seek help from others to remove the other person from power. 
D)  seek revenge. 
A)  leave the person alone. 
B)  forgive the other person. 
C)  seek help from others to remove the other person from power. 
D)  seek revenge.

Question 12

Give an example of positive reinterpretation as it relates to constructive coping.

Accepted Answer

Positive reinterpretation is a coping st

Question 13

Summarize three examples of different emotion-focused constructive coping strategies.

Accepted Answer

1. Emotional expression: This coping str

Question 14

Wasted time is time in which no activity was conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first step in any systematic problem-solving effort is to

Accepted Answer

A)  clarify the problem. 
B)  generate alternative courses of action. 
C)  evaluate your alternatives and select a course of action. 
D)  remain flexible. 
A)  clarify the problem. 
B)  generate alternative courses of action. 
C)  evaluate your alternatives and select a course of action. 
D)  remain flexible.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rationalization 
B)  Displacement 
C)  Catharsis 
D)  Reaction formation 
A)  Rationalization 
B)  Displacement 
C)  Catharsis 
D)  Reaction formation

Question 17

Catharsis is Freud's term for

Accepted Answer

A)  release of emotional tension. 
B)  behaving in an aggressive manner. 
C)  behavior intended to hurt someone emotionally. 
D)  increased feelings of hostility. 
A)  release of emotional tension. 
B)  behaving in an aggressive manner. 
C)  behavior intended to hurt someone emotionally. 
D)  increased feelings of hostility.

Question 18

Searching for something good in a bad experience is a way to engage in

Accepted Answer

A)  unrealistic appraisal. 
B)  positive reinterpretation. 
C)  catastrophic thinking. 
D)  use of a defense mechanism. 
A)  unrealistic appraisal. 
B)  positive reinterpretation. 
C)  catastrophic thinking. 
D)  use of a defense mechanism.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an example of time management problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Needing to be more efficient 
B)  Wasting time 
C)  Procrastinating 
D)  None of these 
A)  Needing to be more efficient 
B)  Wasting time 
C)  Procrastinating 
D)  None of these

Question 20

With regard to time perspectives,Bob dislikes procrastination and is very reliable in meeting his commitments.Bob is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding a success/failure dichotomy. 
B)  from a collectivistic culture. 
C)  future-oriented. 
D)  present-oriented. 
A)  avoiding a success/failure dichotomy. 
B)  from a collectivistic culture. 
C)  future-oriented. 
D)  present-oriented.

_____ is a passive behavior produced by exposure to unavoidable aversive events.

Which of the following is NOT related to procrastination?

Time-management experts recommend increasing efficiency by

Research with college students indicates that writing essays on any topic is as effective as writing about personal problems to improve physical and mental health.

Describe three strategies for managing time effectively.

People from both collectivistic and individualistic cultures view receiving comfort as an effective coping strategy.

Valerie is insecure.She joins a celebrity fan club because she says it makes her feel good about herself.She is most likely using the defense mechanism of

Nicolas was given an assignment to write about his concerns and stresses in college.Which of the following statements is likely about his experience?

Brittany practices mediation because she read research that it lowers her blood pressure and improves her mood and well-being.Her friend who is taking psychology suggests Brittany should consider

When Cathy blamed herself for her boyfriend's unfaithfulness,she was engaged in what Ellis calls

A healthy reaction to a situation in which someone feels wronged or that another person has been acting immorally or unjustly is to

Give an example of positive reinterpretation as it relates to constructive coping.

Summarize three examples of different emotion-focused constructive coping strategies.

Wasted time is time in which no activity was conducted.

The first step in any systematic problem-solving effort is to

Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism?

Catharsis is Freud's term for

Searching for something good in a bad experience is a way to engage in

Which of the following is NOT an example of time management problems?

With regard to time perspectives,Bob dislikes procrastination and is very reliable in meeting his commitments.Bob is most likely

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_____ is a passive behavior produced by exposure to unavoidable aversive events.

Which of the following is NOT related to procrastination?

Time-management experts recommend increasing efficiency by

Research with college students indicates that writing essays on any topic is as effective as writing about personal problems to improve physical and mental health.

Describe three strategies for managing time effectively.

People from both collectivistic and individualistic cultures view receiving comfort as an effective coping strategy.

Valerie is insecure.She joins a celebrity fan club because she says it makes her feel good about herself.She is most likely using the defense mechanism of

Nicolas was given an assignment to write about his concerns and stresses in college.Which of the following statements is likely about his experience?

Brittany practices mediation because she read research that it lowers her blood pressure and improves her mood and well-being.Her friend who is taking psychology suggests Brittany should consider

When Cathy blamed herself for her boyfriend's unfaithfulness,she was engaged in what Ellis calls

A healthy reaction to a situation in which someone feels wronged or that another person has been acting immorally or unjustly is to

Give an example of positive reinterpretation as it relates to constructive coping.

Summarize three examples of different emotion-focused constructive coping strategies.

Wasted time is time in which no activity was conducted.

The first step in any systematic problem-solving effort is to

Which of the following is NOT a defense mechanism?

Catharsis is Freud's term for

Searching for something good in a bad experience is a way to engage in

Which of the following is NOT an example of time management problems?

With regard to time perspectives,Bob dislikes procrastination and is very reliable in meeting his commitments.Bob is most likely

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

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