Question 1

Jackie was recently in a serious car accident.Even though she is recovering,she is showing PTSD.How common is PTSD following a serious car accident?

Accepted Answer

A)  found in about 5% of cases 
B)  found in about 20% of cases 
C)  found in about 50% of cases 
D)  PTSD cannot be diagnosed as a result of a car accident 
A)  found in about 5% of cases 
B)  found in about 20% of cases 
C)  found in about 50% of cases 
D)  PTSD cannot be diagnosed as a result of a car accident B

Question 2

"I know that if I work hard and follow through on my duties,I can control what happens to me." Another person says,"It doesn't matter; whatever I do has no effect." These two individuals differ in regard to their:

Accepted Answer

A)  locus of control 
B)  affect 
C)  coping strategies 
D)  secondary appraisal 
A)  locus of control 
B)  affect 
C)  coping strategies 
D)  secondary appraisal A

Question 3

A psychology professor is considered an expert in positive psychology.She is always being asked to give speeches and interviews,and has written articles for the local newspaper.Why is there such interest in her research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research in this area is heavily funded by the federal government. 
B)  Health insurance companies are more likely to pay for our attempts to remain healthy than to treat illness. 
C)  Psychology generally focuses on problems and weaknesses, so positive psychology represents a significant change. 
D)  It provides insight into how we react to stressors that may cause depression and anxiety. 
A)  Research in this area is heavily funded by the federal government. 
B)  Health insurance companies are more likely to pay for our attempts to remain healthy than to treat illness. 
C)  Psychology generally focuses on problems and weaknesses, so positive psychology represents a significant change. 
D)  It provides insight into how we react to stressors that may cause depression and anxiety. C

Question 4

Jerome has a large circle of acquaintances,but no close friends.Mary,his wife,has a few very close friends.Everything else being equal,if Jerome and Mary experience marital difficulties,who would have less trouble dealing with the stressful situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jerome would, because he has many people to tell his troubles to. 
B)  Mary would, because the social support of close friends aids in coping with stressful situations. 
C)  It is impossible to tell, because friends do not affect one's ability to cope with stress. 
D)  They should experience about the same level of stress, because friends of any degree of intimacy provide social support. 
A)  Jerome would, because he has many people to tell his troubles to. 
B)  Mary would, because the social support of close friends aids in coping with stressful situations. 
C)  It is impossible to tell, because friends do not affect one's ability to cope with stress. 
D)  They should experience about the same level of stress, because friends of any degree of intimacy provide social support.

Question 5

"I just can't decide.Do I want to vacation in the Caribbean or Hawaii? Both are great places." This person is experiencing an:

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach conflict 
B)  active-active conflict 
C)  affect-effect conflict 
D)  approach-avoidance conflict 
A)  approach-approach conflict 
B)  active-active conflict 
C)  affect-effect conflict 
D)  approach-avoidance conflict

Question 6

In the resistance stage,the body is saving large amounts of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A man who is on a diet loves desserts.When offered a dessert,the man will probably experience an ____ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach 
B)  approach-avoidance 
C)  avoidance-avoidance 
D)  ambivalent-frustration 
A)  approach-approach 
B)  approach-avoidance 
C)  avoidance-avoidance 
D)  ambivalent-frustration

Question 8

What is stress? Present a real-life example of a situation and describe it using the three interpretations of harm/loss,threat,and challenge.

Accepted Answer

Stress is a natural response to a percei

Question 9

Describe the alarm,resistance,and exhaustion stages of the general adaptation syndrome.Use an example of a factory worker losing employment.

Accepted Answer

The general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is

Question 10

What part of the body releases glycogen (blood sugar)to provide a source of energy during stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  pituitary 
D)  adrenal medulla 
A)  liver 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  pituitary 
D)  adrenal medulla

Question 11

Sympathetic is to ____ as parasympathetic is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal; relaxation 
B)  relaxation; arousal 
C)  intellectual; emotional 
D)  mind; body 
A)  arousal; relaxation 
B)  relaxation; arousal 
C)  intellectual; emotional 
D)  mind; body

Question 12

Students who make challenge appraisals are more likely to use emotion-focused coping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cal flunked his final exam.You cannot understand why he just doesn't care about it.It is evident that Cal has made a(n)____ primary appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A)  irrelevant 
B)  negative 
C)  zero-sum 
D)  inconsequential 
A)  irrelevant 
B)  negative 
C)  zero-sum 
D)  inconsequential

Question 14

The body's defense and surveillance network of cells and chemicals that fight off bacteria,foreign toxins,and viruses is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal system 
B)  parasympathetic division 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  immune system 
A)  adrenal system 
B)  parasympathetic division 
C)  hypothalamus 
D)  immune system

Question 15

What is responsible for calming the body down and returning it to a more relaxed state?

Accepted Answer

A)  the endocrine system 
B)  the exhaustion stage 
C)  the parasympathetic division 
D)  the general adaptation syndrome 
A)  the endocrine system 
B)  the exhaustion stage 
C)  the parasympathetic division 
D)  the general adaptation syndrome

Question 16

At what point do we balance the demands of a potentially stressful situation with our ability to meet those demands?

Accepted Answer

A)  challenge stage 
B)  perception stage 
C)  secondary appraisal 
D)  primary appraisal 
A)  challenge stage 
B)  perception stage 
C)  secondary appraisal 
D)  primary appraisal

Question 17

Amanda has just received some terrible news.Now there is a surge of stress hormones in her body,which is affecting the functioning of her heart.She has experienced what researchers call:

Accepted Answer

A)  Type D syndrome 
B)  alarm stage 
C)  broken heart syndrome 
D)  burnout 
A)  Type D syndrome 
B)  alarm stage 
C)  broken heart syndrome 
D)  burnout

Question 18

During stress our pupils are:

Accepted Answer

A)  constricted 
B)  dilated 
C)  bathed in ACTH 
D)  less aroused 
A)  constricted 
B)  dilated 
C)  bathed in ACTH 
D)  less aroused

Question 19

A stressful appraisal with a threat interpretation indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a psychosomatic symptom 
B)  there is potential for personal growth 
C)  you have experienced harm/loss 
D)  you are anticipating harm/loss 
A)  there is a psychosomatic symptom 
B)  there is potential for personal growth 
C)  you have experienced harm/loss 
D)  you are anticipating harm/loss

Question 20

The most common types of hassles are the death of a close friend,marriage,and trouble with a boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Health,stress and Coping

Jackie was recently in a serious car accident.Even though she is recovering,she is showing PTSD.How common is PTSD following a serious car accident?

"I know that if I work hard and follow through on my duties,I can control what happens to me." Another person says,"It doesn't matter; whatever I do has no effect." These two individuals differ in regard to their:

A psychology professor is considered an expert in positive psychology.She is always being asked to give speeches and interviews,and has written articles for the local newspaper.Why is there such interest in her research?

Jerome has a large circle of acquaintances,but no close friends.Mary,his wife,has a few very close friends.Everything else being equal,if Jerome and Mary experience marital difficulties,who would have less trouble dealing with the stressful situation?

"I just can't decide.Do I want to vacation in the Caribbean or Hawaii? Both are great places." This person is experiencing an:

In the resistance stage,the body is saving large amounts of energy.

A man who is on a diet loves desserts.When offered a dessert,the man will probably experience an ____ conflict.

What is stress? Present a real-life example of a situation and describe it using the three interpretations of harm/loss,threat,and challenge.

Describe the alarm,resistance,and exhaustion stages of the general adaptation syndrome.Use an example of a factory worker losing employment.

What part of the body releases glycogen (blood sugar)to provide a source of energy during stress?

Sympathetic is to ____ as parasympathetic is to ____.

Students who make challenge appraisals are more likely to use emotion-focused coping.

Cal flunked his final exam.You cannot understand why he just doesn't care about it.It is evident that Cal has made a(n)____ primary appraisal.

The body's defense and surveillance network of cells and chemicals that fight off bacteria,foreign toxins,and viruses is called the:

What is responsible for calming the body down and returning it to a more relaxed state?

At what point do we balance the demands of a potentially stressful situation with our ability to meet those demands?

Amanda has just received some terrible news.Now there is a surge of stress hormones in her body,which is affecting the functioning of her heart.She has experienced what researchers call:

During stress our pupils are:

A stressful appraisal with a threat interpretation indicates that:

The most common types of hassles are the death of a close friend,marriage,and trouble with a boss.

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