Question 1

Studies of GROW and Alcoholics Anonymous demonstrate that those who attend these groups consistently are:

Accepted Answer

A) likely to drop out of professional treatment. 
B) unlikely to use other resources for recovery. 
C) less likely to relapse. 
D) all of the above 
A) likely to drop out of professional treatment. 
B) unlikely to use other resources for recovery. 
C) less likely to relapse. 
D) all of the above

Question 2

Define and distinguish between these concepts,giving your own examples of each: generalized and specific support,natural mentor,reciprocity of support,and multidimensional relationships.

Accepted Answer

Generalized support refers to the overal

Question 3

Studies of criticism of young mothers,negative interactions with ill persons,and pressure-cooker effects,indicate that relationships can be ____ as well as sources of social support.

Accepted Answer

A) stressors 
B) reappraisals 
C) psychosocial 
D) balanced 
A) stressors 
B) reappraisals 
C) psychosocial 
D) balanced

Question 4

James needs to find a job.He looks for employment advertisements,asks friends for leads,and writes a resume.Which type of coping is this?

Accepted Answer

A) problem-focused 
B) emotion-focused 
C) reappraisal 
D) meaning-focused 
A) problem-focused 
B) emotion-focused 
C) reappraisal 
D) meaning-focused

Question 5

Social support,money,social-emotional competencies,and spirituality represent potential:

Accepted Answer

A) distal personal factors for coping. 
B) distal protective factors for coping. 
C) resources for coping. 
D) coping processes. 
A) distal personal factors for coping. 
B) distal protective factors for coping. 
C) resources for coping. 
D) coping processes.

Question 6

Measures of perceived support (as perceived by the recipient),not tied to coping with particular stressors,are most likely to measure which type of social support?

Accepted Answer

A) generalized 
B) specific 
C) enacted 
D) both 'a' and 'c' 
A) generalized 
B) specific 
C) enacted 
D) both 'a' and 'c'

Question 7

The ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8 begins with an emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

A) coping processes. 
B) proximal stressors. 
C) distal contextual and personal factors. 
D) coping resources. 
A) coping processes. 
B) proximal stressors. 
C) distal contextual and personal factors. 
D) coping resources.

Question 8

Janelle finds that members of her mutual help group know more about practical daily coping with her depression than the psychiatrist she also sees regularly.This difference illustrates what distinctive feature of mutual help?

Accepted Answer

A) helper therapy principle 
B) experiential knowledge 
C) reciprocity of helping 
D) a focal concern 
A) helper therapy principle 
B) experiential knowledge 
C) reciprocity of helping 
D) a focal concern

Question 9

Nicole faces a challenging project at work,and isn't sure she can accomplish the task she was assigned.Her co-workers sincerely assure her that she can,pointing out how she has always met past challenges and she has the skills for this task.This illustrates which type of social support?

Accepted Answer

A) generalized 
B) specific 
C) enacted 
D) both 'b' and 'c' 
A) generalized 
B) specific 
C) enacted 
D) both 'b' and 'c'

Question 10

Pargament's review of religious-spiritual coping found it important:

Accepted Answer

A) especially in largely uncontrollable circumstances. 
B) after nonspiritual coping methods were statistically controlled. 
C) especially for women,low-income persons,and the elderly. 
D) all of the above 
A) especially in largely uncontrollable circumstances. 
B) after nonspiritual coping methods were statistically controlled. 
C) especially for women,low-income persons,and the elderly. 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Diana shares strongly caring relationships with her mother,sister,and a few close friends.These relationships are ongoing,not just when she faces intense stressors.This illustrates which type of social support?

Accepted Answer

A) specific 
B) generalized 
C) enacted 
D) both 'b' and 'c' 
A) specific 
B) generalized 
C) enacted 
D) both 'b' and 'c'

Question 12

Material,social and personal factors that promote health and well-being are ____ for coping.

Accepted Answer

A) stressors 
B) resources 
C) responses 
D) outcomes 
A) stressors 
B) resources 
C) responses 
D) outcomes

Question 13

As defined by Pargament,spiritual coping includes specific coping methods,such as prayer or religious rituals,when used by:

Accepted Answer

A) religious persons. 
B) nonreligious persons. 
C) both 'a' and 'b' 
D) only religious persons in distress. 
A) religious persons. 
B) nonreligious persons. 
C) both 'a' and 'b' 
D) only religious persons in distress.

Question 14

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,becoming a parent,entering college,and losing your job are termed:

Accepted Answer

A) distal personal factors. 
B) distal contextual factors. 
C) stress reactions. 
D) proximal stressors. 
A) distal personal factors. 
B) distal contextual factors. 
C) stress reactions. 
D) proximal stressors.

Question 15

In Maton's studies of reciprocity of social support,well-being was associated with

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocity of support. 
B) a balance of giving and receiving support. 
C) strong specific support. 
D) both 'a' and 'b' 
A) reciprocity of support. 
B) a balance of giving and receiving support. 
C) strong specific support. 
D) both 'a' and 'b'

Question 16

Define three types of proximal stressors,and vicious spirals,giving your own examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Proximal stressors are immediate stresso

Question 17

According to the textbook,all of the following dimensions must be considered when planning an intervention EXCEPT…

Accepted Answer

A) Ecological levels 
B) Timing & point of intervention 
C) Content goals of intervention 
D) First order change 
A) Ecological levels 
B) Timing & point of intervention 
C) Content goals of intervention 
D) First order change

Question 18

In Maton's study of a predominantly European American university,European American first year students found ___ to be their main source of social support,while African American first year students were more likely to receive support from ____ .

Accepted Answer

A) staff and faculty;peers 
B) peers;family 
C) family;peers 
D) there were no racial differences in sources of support 
A) staff and faculty;peers 
B) peers;family 
C) family;peers 
D) there were no racial differences in sources of support

Question 19

Online mutual help groups provide all of the following benefits EXCEPT…

Accepted Answer

A) Similar interactions to face-to-face groups 
B) More appealing to those reluctant to attend face-to-face meetings 
C) Reduce public stigma 
D) More accessible 
A) Similar interactions to face-to-face groups 
B) More appealing to those reluctant to attend face-to-face meetings 
C) Reduce public stigma 
D) More accessible

Question 20

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,distal contextual and personal factors include:

Accepted Answer

A) coping processes. 
B) risk processes that make problems more likely. 
C) protective processes that make problems less likely. 
D) both 'b' and 'c' 
A) coping processes. 
B) risk processes that make problems more likely. 
C) protective processes that make problems less likely. 
D) both 'b' and 'c'

Studies of GROW and Alcoholics Anonymous demonstrate that those who attend these groups consistently are:

Define and distinguish between these concepts,giving your own examples of each: generalized and specific support,natural mentor,reciprocity of support,and multidimensional relationships.

Studies of criticism of young mothers,negative interactions with ill persons,and pressure-cooker effects,indicate that relationships can be ____ as well as sources of social support.

James needs to find a job.He looks for employment advertisements,asks friends for leads,and writes a resume.Which type of coping is this?

Social support,money,social-emotional competencies,and spirituality represent potential:

Measures of perceived support (as perceived by the recipient),not tied to coping with particular stressors,are most likely to measure which type of social support?

The ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8 begins with an emphasis on:

Janelle finds that members of her mutual help group know more about practical daily coping with her depression than the psychiatrist she also sees regularly.This difference illustrates what distinctive feature of mutual help?

Nicole faces a challenging project at work,and isn't sure she can accomplish the task she was assigned.Her co-workers sincerely assure her that she can,pointing out how she has always met past challenges and she has the skills for this task.This illustrates which type of social support?

Pargament's review of religious-spiritual coping found it important:

Diana shares strongly caring relationships with her mother,sister,and a few close friends.These relationships are ongoing,not just when she faces intense stressors.This illustrates which type of social support?

Material,social and personal factors that promote health and well-being are ____ for coping.

As defined by Pargament,spiritual coping includes specific coping methods,such as prayer or religious rituals,when used by:

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,becoming a parent,entering college,and losing your job are termed:

In Maton's studies of reciprocity of social support,well-being was associated with

Define three types of proximal stressors,and vicious spirals,giving your own examples of each.

According to the textbook,all of the following dimensions must be considered when planning an intervention EXCEPT…

In Maton's study of a predominantly European American university,European American first year students found _ to be their main source of social support,while African American first year students were more likely to receive support from __ .

Online mutual help groups provide all of the following benefits EXCEPT…

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,distal contextual and personal factors include:

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Studies of GROW and Alcoholics Anonymous demonstrate that those who attend these groups consistently are:

Define and distinguish between these concepts,giving your own examples of each: generalized and specific support,natural mentor,reciprocity of support,and multidimensional relationships.

Studies of criticism of young mothers,negative interactions with ill persons,and pressure-cooker effects,indicate that relationships can be ____ as well as sources of social support.

James needs to find a job.He looks for employment advertisements,asks friends for leads,and writes a resume.Which type of coping is this?

Social support,money,social-emotional competencies,and spirituality represent potential:

Measures of perceived support (as perceived by the recipient),not tied to coping with particular stressors,are most likely to measure which type of social support?

The ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8 begins with an emphasis on:

Janelle finds that members of her mutual help group know more about practical daily coping with her depression than the psychiatrist she also sees regularly.This difference illustrates what distinctive feature of mutual help?

Nicole faces a challenging project at work,and isn't sure she can accomplish the task she was assigned.Her co-workers sincerely assure her that she can,pointing out how she has always met past challenges and she has the skills for this task.This illustrates which type of social support?

Pargament's review of religious-spiritual coping found it important:

Diana shares strongly caring relationships with her mother,sister,and a few close friends.These relationships are ongoing,not just when she faces intense stressors.This illustrates which type of social support?

Material,social and personal factors that promote health and well-being are ____ for coping.

As defined by Pargament,spiritual coping includes specific coping methods,such as prayer or religious rituals,when used by:

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,becoming a parent,entering college,and losing your job are termed:

In Maton's studies of reciprocity of social support,well-being was associated with

Define three types of proximal stressors,and vicious spirals,giving your own examples of each.

According to the textbook,all of the following dimensions must be considered when planning an intervention EXCEPT…

In Maton's study of a predominantly European American university,European American first year students found ___ to be their main source of social support,while African American first year students were more likely to receive support from ____ .

Online mutual help groups provide all of the following benefits EXCEPT…

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,distal contextual and personal factors include:

What Is Community Psychology

The Development and Practice of Community Psychology

The Aims of Community Research

Methods of Community Research

Understanding Individuals Within Environments

Understanding Community

Understanding Human Diversity

Prevention and Promotion: Key Concepts

Prevention and Promotion: Implementing Programs

Empowerment and Citizen Participation

Community and Social Change

Program Evaluation and Program Development

Community Psychology Looking Ahead

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In Maton's study of a predominantly European American university,European American first year students found _ to be their main source of social support,while African American first year students were more likely to receive support from __ .