Question 1

Of the following parts of one's personality, which is thought to be the most difficult to influence with regard to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Attitudes 
C)  Behaviors 
D)  Perceptions 
A)  Values 
B)  Attitudes 
C)  Behaviors 
D)  Perceptions A

Question 2

Cognitive restructuring is an important step in behavioral change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

How does the use of cell phones, smartphones, tablets, video games, and all types of screen devices speak to the aspect of healthy boundaries and behavior modification?

Accepted Answer

• Opening statement
• Explain the undesirable behavior (smartphone addiction)
• Describe why these can represent poor healthy boundaries
• Explain steps of behavior modification to change behavior
• Add a few lines about incivility (Chapter 2)
• Synthesis: connect the dots
• Concluding remarks: summary statement

Question 4

This behavioral theory speaks to the nature of "voluntary" behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Essential conditioning 
B)  Operant conditioning 
C)  Traditional conditioning 
D)  Classical conditioning 
A)  Essential conditioning 
B)  Operant conditioning 
C)  Traditional conditioning 
D)  Classical conditioning

Question 5

Assertiveness is being strong-willed and mildly aggressive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Operant conditioning is based on rewards and punishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

This behavior is an example of assertiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Responding to situations rather than reacting to them 
B)  Posturing yourself in conversation with weight unequally distributed 
C)  Manipulating factors in your environment to go in your favor 
D)  Telling someone to "get lost" who accosts you in public 
E)  Posturing yourself in conversation with weight unequally distributed and manipulating factors in your environment to go in your favor 
A)  Responding to situations rather than reacting to them 
B)  Posturing yourself in conversation with weight unequally distributed 
C)  Manipulating factors in your environment to go in your favor 
D)  Telling someone to "get lost" who accosts you in public 
E)  Posturing yourself in conversation with weight unequally distributed and manipulating factors in your environment to go in your favor

Question 8

Which of the following statements is/are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggressive behavior is based on intimidation and manipulation. 
B)  Passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization. 
C)  People who express themselves assertively typically get their way. 
D)  Aggressive behavior is based on intimidation and manipulation, and passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization. 
E)  Passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization, and people who express themselves assertively typically get their way.
F) All of these are correct. 
A)  Aggressive behavior is based on intimidation and manipulation. 
B)  Passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization. 
C)  People who express themselves assertively typically get their way. 
D)  Aggressive behavior is based on intimidation and manipulation, and passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization. 
E)  Passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization, and people who express themselves assertively typically get their way.
F) All of these are correct.

Question 9

This theory of behavior is based on rewards and punishments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional conditioning 
B)  Operant conditioning 
C)  Essential conditioning 
D)  Classical conditioning 
A)  Traditional conditioning 
B)  Operant conditioning 
C)  Essential conditioning 
D)  Classical conditioning

Question 10

Healthy boundaries are considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate behaviors. 
B)  responsible behaviors. 
C)  assertive behaviors. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  appropriate behaviors. 
B)  responsible behaviors. 
C)  assertive behaviors. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 11

Behavior modification is most effective if:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological rather than social factors are addressed. 
B)  an individual tries to favorably alter one behavior at a time. 
C)  several behaviors are targeted at once. 
D)  values are the target of change. 
A)  biological rather than social factors are addressed. 
B)  an individual tries to favorably alter one behavior at a time. 
C)  several behaviors are targeted at once. 
D)  values are the target of change.

Question 12

This behavioral theory is based on the admiration of mentors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Classical conditioning 
B)  Operant conditioning 
C)  Essential conditioning 
D)  Modeling conditioning 
A)  Classical conditioning 
B)  Operant conditioning 
C)  Essential conditioning 
D)  Modeling conditioning

Question 13

With regard to behavior modification, instrumental values are those that are core to the meaning of our life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compulsively answering your smartphone ring or text is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional conditioning. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  essential conditioning. 
D)  operant conditioning. 
A)  traditional conditioning. 
B)  classical conditioning. 
C)  essential conditioning. 
D)  operant conditioning.

Question 15

There is no one preferred method of behavioral change; rather, effective change occurs when many methods are combined together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

This theory of behavior was tested by training dogs with a ringing bell.

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional conditioning 
B)  Operant conditioning 
C)  Essential conditioning 
D)  Classical conditioning 
A)  Traditional conditioning 
B)  Operant conditioning 
C)  Essential conditioning 
D)  Classical conditioning

Question 17

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition.
A. Aggressive behavior style 
B. Assertiveness 
C. Assertive behavior style 
D. Attitudes 
E. Awareness 
F. Behaviors 
G. Behavior modification model 
H. Behavior substitution 
I. Behavior evaluation 
J. Classical conditioning 
K. Evaluation 
L. Modeling 
M. Operant conditioning 
N. Passive behavior style 
O. Values 
P. Adaptation (above the fray)

Accepted Answer

A. Aggressive behavior style: Aggressive

Question 18

This theory of behavior was made popular by B.F. Skinner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional conditioning 
B)  Classical conditioning 
C)  Essential conditioning 
D)  Operant conditioning 
A)  Traditional conditioning 
B)  Classical conditioning 
C)  Essential conditioning 
D)  Operant conditioning

Question 19

Assertiveness always involves a sense of diplomacy, particularly with the expression of feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Before a behavior can be changed, a person has to admit that indeed the behavior is undesirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Healthy Boundaries: Behavior Modification

Of the following parts of one's personality, which is thought to be the most difficult to influence with regard to stress?

Cognitive restructuring is an important step in behavioral change.

How does the use of cell phones, smartphones, tablets, video games, and all types of screen devices speak to the aspect of healthy boundaries and behavior modification?

This behavioral theory speaks to the nature of "voluntary" behaviors.

Assertiveness is being strong-willed and mildly aggressive.

Operant conditioning is based on rewards and punishments.

This behavior is an example of assertiveness.

Which of the following statements is/are true?

This theory of behavior is based on rewards and punishments.

Healthy boundaries are considered to be:

Behavior modification is most effective if:

This behavioral theory is based on the admiration of mentors.

With regard to behavior modification, instrumental values are those that are core to the meaning of our life.

Compulsively answering your smartphone ring or text is a form of:

There is no one preferred method of behavioral change; rather, effective change occurs when many methods are combined together.

This theory of behavior was tested by training dogs with a ringing bell.

This theory of behavior was made popular by B.F. Skinner.

Assertiveness always involves a sense of diplomacy, particularly with the expression of feelings.

Before a behavior can be changed, a person has to admit that indeed the behavior is undesirable.

The Nature of Stress

The Sociology of Stress

The Physiology of Stress

Stress and Disease

Toward a Psychology of Stress

The Stress Emotions: Anger, Fear, and Joy

Stress-Prone and Stress-Resistant Personality Traits

Stress and Human Spirituality

Cognitive Restructuring: Reframing

Journal Writing

Expressive Art Therapy

Humor Therapy Comic Relief

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills in the Information Age

Resource Management: Managing Time and Money

Additional Coping Techniques

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Meditation and Mindfulness

Hatha Yoga

Mental Imagery and Visualization

Music Therapy

Massage Therapy

Tai Chi Chuan

Progressive Muscular Relaxation

Autogenic Training and Clinical Biofeedback

Physical Exercise, Nutrition, and Stress

Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature

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