Question 1

In Beck's cognitive therapy approach the focus is on

Accepted Answer

A)  changing maladaptive thought patterns. 
B)  helping clients see that they are not responsible for all the problems they encounter. 
C)  treating erroneous beliefs as though they are hypotheses to be tested. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  changing maladaptive thought patterns. 
B)  helping clients see that they are not responsible for all the problems they encounter. 
C)  treating erroneous beliefs as though they are hypotheses to be tested. 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following are true regarding beta-blockers? They

Accepted Answer

A) cause extreme drowsiness and thus are rarely used. 
B) are used less frequently than benzodiazepines. 
C) block the actions of epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D) block the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
A) cause extreme drowsiness and thus are rarely used. 
B) are used less frequently than benzodiazepines. 
C) block the actions of epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
D) block the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 3

Cognitive therapy might be best characterized as a type of modeling or observational learning technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You require surgery sometime in the near future.Using what you've learned in this chapter, how will you prepare for this stressful event?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You require surgery sometime in the near...

Question 5

Systematic desensitization is based upon the view that fears are learned through the process known as

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  modeling. 
C)  behavioural control. 
D)  classical conditioning. 
A)  operant conditioning. 
B)  modeling. 
C)  behavioural control. 
D)  classical conditioning.

Question 6

Findings regarding children and biofeedback include the observations that

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A)  their shorter attention span may create a problem in sessions. 
B)  a small percentage of young children are frightened of the equipment. 
C)  children are more likely than adults to practice their training at home. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  their shorter attention span may create a problem in sessions. 
B)  a small percentage of young children are frightened of the equipment. 
C)  children are more likely than adults to practice their training at home. 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Benzodiazepines are to ____ nervous system as beta-blockers are to _____ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
B)  central; peripheral 
C)  peripheral; central 
D)  parasympathetic; sympathetic 
A)  sympathetic; parasympathetic 
B)  central; peripheral 
C)  peripheral; central 
D)  parasympathetic; sympathetic

Question 8

According to Lazarus, coping serves to

Accepted Answer

A) alter the problem. 
B) regulate our emotional response to the problem. 
C) prevent stress completely. 
D) both a and b 
A) alter the problem. 
B) regulate our emotional response to the problem. 
C) prevent stress completely. 
D) both a and b

Question 9

In systematic desensitization, the next higher step in a stimulus hierarchy is presented when the

Accepted Answer

A)  person's fear is greatest. 
B)  person is calm during the previous step. 
C)  person has gone to sleep. 
D)  fee for the previous step is paid. 
A)  person's fear is greatest. 
B)  person is calm during the previous step. 
C)  person has gone to sleep. 
D)  fee for the previous step is paid.

Question 10

According to Richard Lazarus, emotion?focused coping is aimed at controlling stress by
either reducing demands of the situation or expanding resources to deal with it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the methods of coping listed with their description in numbers
-Involves tensing specific muscle groups.

Accepted Answer

A) progressive relaxation 
B) denial 
C) cognitive restructuring 
D) time management 
E) informational control 
A) progressive relaxation 
B) denial 
C) cognitive restructuring 
D) time management 
E) informational control

Question 12

Mr. Goodwin is a well?known accountant in town who makes a large salary and is CEO of a
large bank. We might expect his social network to contain many non?kin members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the effectiveness of the 3 methods of stress management reviewed in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

The three methods of stress management r

Question 14

Match the following techniques with their descriptions
-Based on the belief that our incorrect or maladaptive attitudes need to be disputed.

Accepted Answer

A) systematic desensitization 
B) biofeedback 
C) modeling 
D) cognitive therapy 
E) stress?inoculation training 
A) systematic desensitization 
B) biofeedback 
C) modeling 
D) cognitive therapy 
E) stress?inoculation training

Question 15

Benzodiazepines and beta?blockers are

Accepted Answer

A)  pharmacological methods of stress management. 
B)  highly recommended for long term use. 
C)  informational?control methods. 
D)  forms of psychosocial stress interventions. 
A)  pharmacological methods of stress management. 
B)  highly recommended for long term use. 
C)  informational?control methods. 
D)  forms of psychosocial stress interventions.

Question 16

Compared to middle-aged adults, older adults tend to see stressors as

Accepted Answer

A) easy to change. 
B)  nothing to worry about. 
C)  difficult to change. 
D)  easily addressed by problem-focused coping strategies. 
A) easy to change. 
B)  nothing to worry about. 
C)  difficult to change. 
D)  easily addressed by problem-focused coping strategies.

Question 17

The most clearly effective methods in preparing people for the stress of surgery

Accepted Answer

A)  involve hypnosis. 
B)  are psychotherapies. 
C)  involve drug treatment. 
D)  enhance feelings of control. 
A)  involve hypnosis. 
B)  are psychotherapies. 
C)  involve drug treatment. 
D)  enhance feelings of control.

Question 18

Match the following techniques with their descriptions
-Questioned due to the cost and complications of the equipment necessary as compared to benefits received.

Accepted Answer

A) systematic desensitization 
B) biofeedback 
C) modeling 
D) cognitive therapy 
E) stress?inoculation training 
A) systematic desensitization 
B) biofeedback 
C) modeling 
D) cognitive therapy 
E) stress?inoculation training

Question 19

Problem?focused coping is LEAST likely to be used under which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  job loss 
B)  final exams 
C)  interpersonal conflicts 
D)  death in the family 
A)  job loss 
B)  final exams 
C)  interpersonal conflicts 
D)  death in the family

Question 20

When a person copes with stress by actively processing and expressing their feelings, they are engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  denial. 
B)  emotional approach. 
C)  problem-focused coping. 
D) stress inoculation. 
A)  denial. 
B)  emotional approach. 
C)  problem-focused coping. 
D) stress inoculation.

In Beck's cognitive therapy approach the focus is on

Which of the following are true regarding beta-blockers? They

Cognitive therapy might be best characterized as a type of modeling or observational learning technique.

You require surgery sometime in the near future.Using what you've learned in this chapter, how will you prepare for this stressful event?

Systematic desensitization is based upon the view that fears are learned through the process known as

Findings regarding children and biofeedback include the observations that

Benzodiazepines are to nervous system as beta-blockers are to _ nervous system.

According to Lazarus, coping serves to

In systematic desensitization, the next higher step in a stimulus hierarchy is presented when the

According to Richard Lazarus, emotion?focused coping is aimed at controlling stress by either reducing demands of the situation or expanding resources to deal with it.

Match the methods of coping listed with their description in numbers -Involves tensing specific muscle groups.

Mr. Goodwin is a well?known accountant in town who makes a large salary and is CEO of a large bank. We might expect his social network to contain many non?kin members.

Discuss the effectiveness of the 3 methods of stress management reviewed in the chapter.

Match the following techniques with their descriptions -Based on the belief that our incorrect or maladaptive attitudes need to be disputed.

Benzodiazepines and beta?blockers are

Compared to middle-aged adults, older adults tend to see stressors as

The most clearly effective methods in preparing people for the stress of surgery

Match the following techniques with their descriptions -Questioned due to the cost and complications of the equipment necessary as compared to benefits received.

Problem?focused coping is LEAST likely to be used under which of the following situations?

When a person copes with stress by actively processing and expressing their feelings, they are engaging in

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Exam 5: Coping With and Reducing Stress

In Beck's cognitive therapy approach the focus is on

Which of the following are true regarding beta-blockers? They

Cognitive therapy might be best characterized as a type of modeling or observational learning technique.

You require surgery sometime in the near future.Using what you've learned in this chapter, how will you prepare for this stressful event?

Systematic desensitization is based upon the view that fears are learned through the process known as

Findings regarding children and biofeedback include the observations that

Benzodiazepines are to ____ nervous system as beta-blockers are to _____ nervous system.

According to Lazarus, coping serves to

In systematic desensitization, the next higher step in a stimulus hierarchy is presented when the

According to Richard Lazarus, emotion?focused coping is aimed at controlling stress by either reducing demands of the situation or expanding resources to deal with it.

Match the methods of coping listed with their description in numbers -Involves tensing specific muscle groups.

Mr. Goodwin is a well?known accountant in town who makes a large salary and is CEO of a large bank. We might expect his social network to contain many non?kin members.

Discuss the effectiveness of the 3 methods of stress management reviewed in the chapter.

Match the following techniques with their descriptions -Based on the belief that our incorrect or maladaptive attitudes need to be disputed.

Benzodiazepines and beta?blockers are

Compared to middle-aged adults, older adults tend to see stressors as

The most clearly effective methods in preparing people for the stress of surgery

Match the following techniques with their descriptions -Questioned due to the cost and complications of the equipment necessary as compared to benefits received.

Problem?focused coping is LEAST likely to be used under which of the following situations?

When a person copes with stress by actively processing and expressing their feelings, they are engaging in

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Reducing Substance and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Aids:

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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Benzodiazepines are to nervous system as beta-blockers are to _ nervous system.