Question 1

Gratifying frustrated desires by thinking about imaginary achievements and satisfactions refers to the defense mechanism called

Accepted Answer

A)  overcompensation. 
B)  fantasy. 
C)  regression. 
D)  identification. 
A)  overcompensation. 
B)  fantasy. 
C)  regression. 
D)  identification.

Question 2

Systematic problem-solving involves

Accepted Answer

A)  generating alternative courses of action. 
B)  listing only plausible resolutions. 
C)  focusing on guaranteed solutions. 
D)  focusing on emotional outcomes. 
A)  generating alternative courses of action. 
B)  listing only plausible resolutions. 
C)  focusing on guaranteed solutions. 
D)  focusing on emotional outcomes.

Question 3

Experimental research indicates that aggressive behavior

Accepted Answer

A)  is basically uncontrollable. 
B)  does not reliably lead to catharsis. 
C)  is often adaptive in interpersonal relationships. 
D)  is an instinctual approach for dealing with frustration. 
A)  is basically uncontrollable. 
B)  does not reliably lead to catharsis. 
C)  is often adaptive in interpersonal relationships. 
D)  is an instinctual approach for dealing with frustration.

Question 4

The defense mechanism that involves suppressing unpleasant emotions or circumstances and refusing to acknowledge that they exist is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement. 
B)  reaction formation. 
C)  intellectualization. 
D)  denial. 
A)  displacement. 
B)  reaction formation. 
C)  intellectualization. 
D)  denial.

Question 5

The first step in attempting to use your time more effectively is to

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A)  protect your prime time. 
B)  plan activities using a schedule. 
C)  clarify your goals. 
D)  monitor your use of time. 
A)  protect your prime time. 
B)  plan activities using a schedule. 
C)  clarify your goals. 
D)  monitor your use of time.

Question 6

Diversion of anger toward a substitute target was noted by Sigmund Freud, who called it

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement. 
B)  projection. 
C)  rationalization. 
D)  reaction formation. 
A)  displacement. 
B)  projection. 
C)  rationalization. 
D)  reaction formation.

Question 7

Helena often used humor to point out faults in others and shortcomings. It is most likely that her use of humor

Accepted Answer

A)  will increase her depression. 
B)  will create a social support system for her. 
C)  is highly adaptive. 
D)  is related to her better mental health. 
A)  will increase her depression. 
B)  will create a social support system for her. 
C)  is highly adaptive. 
D)  is related to her better mental health.

Question 8

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 9

Herbert Benson's relaxation response requires

Accepted Answer

A)  participating in 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)  participating in 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 10

Constructive coping involves

Accepted Answer

A)  confronting problems directly. 
B)  realistically appraising stress. 
C)  learning to manage some emotional reactions to stress. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  confronting problems directly. 
B)  realistically appraising stress. 
C)  learning to manage some emotional reactions to stress. 
D)  all of these.

Question 11

Which of the following has NOT been proposed as an explanation for how humor helps to reduce the effects of stress and promote wellness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humor increases the experience of positive emotions. 
B)  Humor facilitates rewarding social interactions. 
C)  Humor facilitates the release of stress-relieving neurotransmitters. 
D)  Humor affects appraisals of stressful events. 
A)  Humor increases the experience of positive emotions. 
B)  Humor facilitates rewarding social interactions. 
C)  Humor facilitates the release of stress-relieving neurotransmitters. 
D)  Humor affects appraisals of stressful events.

Question 12

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 13

If you enroll in a Research Methods course without taking the prerequisites,__________  might be the most adaptive coping strategy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Albert Ellis's rational-emotive behavior therapy involves emphasizing the magnitude of one's problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Freud coined the term_____  to refer to the release of emotional tension.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression 
B)  implosion 
C)  frustration 
D)  catharsis 
A)  aggression 
B)  implosion 
C)  frustration 
D)  catharsis

Question 16

Research suggests that efforts to actively suppress emotions result in

Accepted Answer

A)  increased autonomic arousal. 
B)  more efficient time management. 
C)  inevitable outbursts of physical aggression. 
D)  deficiencies in one's ability to deal with others. 
A)  increased autonomic arousal. 
B)  more efficient time management. 
C)  inevitable outbursts of physical aggression. 
D)  deficiencies in one's ability to deal with others.

Question 17

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 18

Comparing your own problems with others' can help put your problems in perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mark is future oriented; he is able to foresee the impact of not taking direct action now.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A person who has__________ can monitor, identify, express and regulate emotions, and comprehend the emotions of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive coping 
B)  good self-esteem 
C)  appropriate catharsis 
D)  emotional intelligence 
A)  adaptive coping 
B)  good self-esteem 
C)  appropriate catharsis 
D)  emotional intelligence

Gratifying frustrated desires by thinking about imaginary achievements and satisfactions refers to the defense mechanism called

Systematic problem-solving involves

Experimental research indicates that aggressive behavior

The defense mechanism that involves suppressing unpleasant emotions or circumstances and refusing to acknowledge that they exist is referred to as

The first step in attempting to use your time more effectively is to

Diversion of anger toward a substitute target was noted by Sigmund Freud, who called it

Helena often used humor to point out faults in others and shortcomings. It is most likely that her use of humor

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

Herbert Benson's relaxation response requires

Constructive coping involves

Which of the following has NOT been proposed as an explanation for how humor helps to reduce the effects of stress and promote wellness?

Which of the following is an example of positive reinterpretation?

If you enroll in a Research Methods course without taking the prerequisites,__________ might be the most adaptive coping strategy.

Albert Ellis's rational-emotive behavior therapy involves emphasizing the magnitude of one's problems.

Freud coined the term_____ to refer to the release of emotional tension.

Research suggests that efforts to actively suppress emotions result in

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

Comparing your own problems with others' can help put your problems in perspective.

Mark is future oriented; he is able to foresee the impact of not taking direct action now.

A person who has__________ can monitor, identify, express and regulate emotions, and comprehend the emotions of others.

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Gratifying frustrated desires by thinking about imaginary achievements and satisfactions refers to the defense mechanism called

Systematic problem-solving involves

Experimental research indicates that aggressive behavior

The defense mechanism that involves suppressing unpleasant emotions or circumstances and refusing to acknowledge that they exist is referred to as

The first step in attempting to use your time more effectively is to

Diversion of anger toward a substitute target was noted by Sigmund Freud, who called it

Helena often used humor to point out faults in others and shortcomings. It is most likely that her use of humor

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

Herbert Benson's relaxation response requires

Constructive coping involves

Which of the following has NOT been proposed as an explanation for how humor helps to reduce the effects of stress and promote wellness?

Which of the following is an example of positive reinterpretation?

If you enroll in a Research Methods course without taking the prerequisites,__________ might be the most adaptive coping strategy.

Albert Ellis's rational-emotive behavior therapy involves emphasizing the magnitude of one's problems.

Freud coined the term_____ to refer to the release of emotional tension.

Research suggests that efforts to actively suppress emotions result in

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

Comparing your own problems with others' can help put your problems in perspective.

Mark is future oriented; he is able to foresee the impact of not taking direct action now.

A person who has__________ can monitor, identify, express and regulate emotions, and comprehend the emotions of others.

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 the Family

Gender and Behavior

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Positive Psychology

Filters