Question 1

Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive,but lead to unrealistic depression. 
B)  maladaptive,but small illusions may often be beneficial. 
C)  adaptive,but only when used frequently. 
D)  maladaptive,but cannot really do any harm. 
A)  adaptive,but lead to unrealistic depression. 
B)  maladaptive,but small illusions may often be beneficial. 
C)  adaptive,but only when used frequently. 
D)  maladaptive,but cannot really do any harm.

Question 2

Chen and Martin found that _____ humor is related to better mental health and _____ humor is related to poorer mental health.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive;affiliative 
B)  self-defeating;self-enhancing 
C)  self-confident;self-defeating 
D)  affiliative;aggressive 
A)  aggressive;affiliative 
B)  self-defeating;self-enhancing 
C)  self-confident;self-defeating 
D)  affiliative;aggressive

Question 3

Jonathon was supposed to meet Tinesha for a date.She has not shown up and it is one hour past their meeting time.If Jonathon reacts by feeling worthless and that he will never find someone to love,he is engaged in

Accepted Answer

A)  catastrophic thinking. 
B)  a realistic appraisal of stress. 
C)  a rational assumption. 
D)  anger toward Tinesha for standing him up. 
A)  catastrophic thinking. 
B)  a realistic appraisal of stress. 
C)  a rational assumption. 
D)  anger toward Tinesha for standing him up.

Question 4

The most obvious way to deal with life's problems through systematic problem solving is also

Accepted Answer

A)  a cause for more health complaints 
B)  often the most effective. 
C)  not possible to increase with training. 
D)  a cause for depression. 
A)  a cause for more health complaints 
B)  often the most effective. 
C)  not possible to increase with training. 
D)  a cause for depression.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

Which of the following is NOT a reason people waste time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inability to focus on minor problems 
B)  Inability to set or stick to priorities 
C)  Inability to throw things away 
D)  Inability to delegate responsibility 
A)  Inability to focus on minor problems 
B)  Inability to set or stick to priorities 
C)  Inability to throw things away 
D)  Inability to delegate responsibility

Question 7

David often finds himself imagining the worst possible outcome of a stressful situation.His constructive coping tactic is to detect and dispute his negative self-talk.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a problem-focused strategy. 
B)  an emotion-focused strategy. 
C)  a healthy-focused strategy. 
D)  an appraisal-focused strategy. 
A)  a problem-focused strategy. 
B)  an emotion-focused strategy. 
C)  a healthy-focused strategy. 
D)  an appraisal-focused strategy.

Question 8

Positive reinterpretation

Accepted Answer

A)  can only work when the stress is humorous. 
B)  is connected with better psychological and physical health even when the stress is a natural disaster or major illness. 
C)  is primarily effective in hindsight. 
D)  only works for people who have not experienced the worst outcome possible. 
A)  can only work when the stress is humorous. 
B)  is connected with better psychological and physical health even when the stress is a natural disaster or major illness. 
C)  is primarily effective in hindsight. 
D)  only works for people who have not experienced the worst outcome possible.

Question 9

Attempting to remedy or fix the stress-producing concern itself 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 10

Which of the following is a potential negative aspect of forgiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing the chance of heart problems due to not expressing anger 
B)  Forgiving someone who will feel so relieved of guilt that they do the act again 
C)  Feeling depressed that the other person is getting away with bad behavior 
D)  Lower self-esteem due to the inability to affect change in the other person 
A)  Increasing the chance of heart problems due to not expressing anger 
B)  Forgiving someone who will feel so relieved of guilt that they do the act again 
C)  Feeling depressed that the other person is getting away with bad behavior 
D)  Lower self-esteem due to the inability to affect change in the other person

Question 11

One controlled experiment comparing mediation and relaxation found

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxation is more effective coping with stress. 
B)  meditation is more effective during stress. 
C)  meditation decreases distress,but relaxation is better at increasing positive moods. 
D)  that they decrease distress and increase positive moods equally well. 
A)  relaxation is more effective coping with stress. 
B)  meditation is more effective during stress. 
C)  meditation decreases distress,but relaxation is better at increasing positive moods. 
D)  that they decrease distress and increase positive moods equally well.

Question 12

Which of the following has NOT been linked to mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced anxiety and drug abuse 
B)  Loss of one's sense of control 
C)  Improved physical health and well-being 
D)  Increased self-esteem 
A)  Reduced anxiety and drug abuse 
B)  Loss of one's sense of control 
C)  Improved physical health and well-being 
D)  Increased self-esteem

Question 13

_____ refers to dealing with stressful events that are judged to be relatively healthy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Appraisal coping 
B)  Constructive coping 
C)  Problem coping 
D)  Defensive coping 
A)  Appraisal coping 
B)  Constructive coping 
C)  Problem coping 
D)  Defensive coping

Question 14

No coping strategy can guarantee a successful outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Belle was unsure of how to cope with her car breaking down.She decided she would have a mechanic determine how much it would cost to have it repaired.Belle is using constructive coping through

Accepted Answer

A)  exerting control over a harmful habitual behavior. 
B)  confronting a problem directly. 
C)  determining her coping resources. 
D)  managing her disruptive emotional reaction. 
A)  exerting control over a harmful habitual behavior. 
B)  confronting a problem directly. 
C)  determining her coping resources. 
D)  managing her disruptive emotional reaction.

Question 16

Marcus is going to write a paper for psychology.Before he begins,he likes to first clear his routine tasks and trivial tasks,such as checking Facebook,doing his laundry,and organizing his desk.Marcus

Accepted Answer

A)  is wasting time. 
B)  has an inability to set and stick to priorities. 
C)  is using easy tasks to rationalize avoiding the more important task. 
D)  is doing all of these. 
A)  is wasting time. 
B)  has an inability to set and stick to priorities. 
C)  is using easy tasks to rationalize avoiding the more important task. 
D)  is doing all of these.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of cultural factors in seeking help?

Accepted Answer

A)  The topic is fully researched. 
B)  Asians and Asian Americans are less likely to seek social support than European Americans. 
C)  Individuals from cultures high in collectivism don't want to risk disrupting group harmony in times of stress. 
D)  Individuals from both collectivistic and individualistic cultures view receiving comfort as an effective coping strategy. 
A)  The topic is fully researched. 
B)  Asians and Asian Americans are less likely to seek social support than European Americans. 
C)  Individuals from cultures high in collectivism don't want to risk disrupting group harmony in times of stress. 
D)  Individuals from both collectivistic and individualistic cultures view receiving comfort as an effective coping strategy.

Question 18

Which of the following are key words that often show up in catastrophic thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Who,what,where,why,and how 
B)  Should,ought,always,and must 
C)  Should,would,could,and can't 
D)  May,might,must,can,and could 
A)  Who,what,where,why,and how 
B)  Should,ought,always,and must 
C)  Should,would,could,and can't 
D)  May,might,must,can,and could

Question 19

A way to make life less stressful is by

Accepted Answer

A)  saving up time like any other renewable resource. 
B)  having more money to gain a different share of time. 
C)  learning sound time-management strategies. 
D)  doing all of these. 
A)  saving up time like any other renewable resource. 
B)  having more money to gain a different share of time. 
C)  learning sound time-management strategies. 
D)  doing all of these.

Question 20

Learned helplessness was originally viewed as a product of _____.Current theory proposes that it is _____ that determines helplessness.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive interpretation;conditioning 
B)  pessimistic explanatory style;behavior disengagement 
C)  conditioning;cognitive interpretation 
D)  behavior disengagement;pessimistic explanatory style 
A)  cognitive interpretation;conditioning 
B)  pessimistic explanatory style;behavior disengagement 
C)  conditioning;cognitive interpretation 
D)  behavior disengagement;pessimistic explanatory style

Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is

Chen and Martin found that _ humor is related to better mental health and _ humor is related to poorer mental health.

Jonathon was supposed to meet Tinesha for a date.She has not shown up and it is one hour past their meeting time.If Jonathon reacts by feeling worthless and that he will never find someone to love,he is engaged in

The most obvious way to deal with life's problems through systematic problem solving is also

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

Which of the following is NOT a reason people waste time?

David often finds himself imagining the worst possible outcome of a stressful situation.His constructive coping tactic is to detect and dispute his negative self-talk.This is an example of

Positive reinterpretation

Attempting to remedy or fix the stress-producing concern itself is considered a(n)______-focused strategy of constructive coping.

Which of the following is a potential negative aspect of forgiveness?

One controlled experiment comparing mediation and relaxation found

Which of the following has NOT been linked to mediation?

_____ refers to dealing with stressful events that are judged to be relatively healthy.

No coping strategy can guarantee a successful outcome.

Belle was unsure of how to cope with her car breaking down.She decided she would have a mechanic determine how much it would cost to have it repaired.Belle is using constructive coping through

Marcus is going to write a paper for psychology.Before he begins,he likes to first clear his routine tasks and trivial tasks,such as checking Facebook,doing his laundry,and organizing his desk.Marcus

Which of the following is NOT true of cultural factors in seeking help?

Which of the following are key words that often show up in catastrophic thinking?

A way to make life less stressful is by

Learned helplessness was originally viewed as a product of _.Current theory proposes that it is _ that determines helplessness.

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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Exam 4: Coping Processes

Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is

Chen and Martin found that _____ humor is related to better mental health and _____ humor is related to poorer mental health.

Jonathon was supposed to meet Tinesha for a date.She has not shown up and it is one hour past their meeting time.If Jonathon reacts by feeling worthless and that he will never find someone to love,he is engaged in

The most obvious way to deal with life's problems through systematic problem solving is also

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

Which of the following is NOT a reason people waste time?

David often finds himself imagining the worst possible outcome of a stressful situation.His constructive coping tactic is to detect and dispute his negative self-talk.This is an example of

Positive reinterpretation

Attempting to remedy or fix the stress-producing concern itself is considered a(n)______-focused strategy of constructive coping.

Which of the following is a potential negative aspect of forgiveness?

One controlled experiment comparing mediation and relaxation found

Which of the following has NOT been linked to mediation?

_____ refers to dealing with stressful events that are judged to be relatively healthy.

No coping strategy can guarantee a successful outcome.

Belle was unsure of how to cope with her car breaking down.She decided she would have a mechanic determine how much it would cost to have it repaired.Belle is using constructive coping through

Marcus is going to write a paper for psychology.Before he begins,he likes to first clear his routine tasks and trivial tasks,such as checking Facebook,doing his laundry,and organizing his desk.Marcus

Which of the following is NOT true of cultural factors in seeking help?

Which of the following are key words that often show up in catastrophic thinking?

A way to make life less stressful is by

Learned helplessness was originally viewed as a product of _____.Current theory proposes that it is _____ that determines helplessness.

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

Filters

Chen and Martin found that _ humor is related to better mental health and _ humor is related to poorer mental health.

Learned helplessness was originally viewed as a product of _.Current theory proposes that it is _ that determines helplessness.