Deck 18: Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management

Question 1

Seeking social support is an example of which coping strategy?

A)emotion-focused coping
B)problem-focused coping
C)appraisal-focused coping
D)avoidant coping

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A good definition of "leisure time" is

A)time that is used for fitness development.
B)time that is wasted.
C)time that is free from demands.
D)time that is spent resting.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following types of distorted thinking is defined as a person who dwells on the negatives and ignores the positive?

A)overgeneralization
B)discounting the positive
C)mental filter
D)labeling

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the "three Rs" of relaxation?

A)Reduce mental activity
B)Regulate body temperature
C)Recognize tension
D)Reduce respiration

Question 5

Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation Method does NOT involve

A)contracting then releasing the muscles.
B)placing an emphasis first on feeling the tension,then letting it go.
C)relaxing the large muscles first,then moving to the small.
D)increasing the intensity of muscle contractions as the exercises progress.

Question 6

"Recreation" is different from "leisure" because it

A)is done for a specific purpose.
B)contributes to wellness.
C)is the same as free time.
D)is the same as committed time.

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely to be neglected when time is at a premium?

A)relationships
B)health
C)work
D)both A and B

Question 8

Regular physical activity has been found to be effective at relieving stress by

A)reducing the intensity of the stress response.
B)decreasing the likelihood of developing stress disorders.
C)having a positive long-term effect on emotions.
D)both reducing the intensity of the stress response and decreasing the likelihood of developing stress disorders.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of an emotion-focused coping strategy?

A)writing down steps that could be taken
B)exercising to take your mind off the problem
C)changing negative thoughts
D)getting advice from your friends

Question 10

During the last 10 years,annual working hours in the U.S.have

A)decreased.
B)increased.
C)remained the same.
D)fluctuated up and down.

Question 11

Which of the following types of distorted thinking is defined as a person who thinks of things in absolute terms (e.g. ,black or white)?

A)overgeneralized
B)all or none
C)mental filter
D)jumping to conclusions

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true about expressing emotion?

A)Writing about your experiences is an appropriate way to express emotion.
B)Suppressing emotions is an indicator of hardiness.
C)Shared emotional writing has been shown to be beneficial for reducing stress.
D)Friends provide a way to express your emotions in a healthy way.

Question 13

Research currently supports the hypothesis that chronic exercise ________ physiological reactivity to non-exercise stressors.

A)reduces
B)intensifies
C)has no effect on
D)negates

Question 14

A person's cognitive and psychological efforts to manage stress is known as

A)cognitions.
B)coping.
C)adjusting.
D)hardiness.

Question 15

Mindfulness meditation differs from most relaxation techniques by

A)encouraging you to fully experience emotions.
B)distracting attention away from distressing emotions.
C)focusing on ways you can control your future.
D)incorporating deep breathing with stretching.

Question 16

Which stress-management technique involves monitoring of physiological processes for changes in muscle contraction,blood pressure,and brain waves?

A)progressive relaxation
B)autogenic training
C)biofeedback
D)mental imagery

Question 17

Learning to think in "shades of gray" helps to avoid which of the following?

A)procrastination
B)anxiety disorders
C)distorted thinking
D)anger

Question 18

Which of the following is considered an appraisal-focused strategy for stress management?

A)talking about an issue with friends
B)going for a walk to change your mood
C)seeking input to solve the problem
D)listening to music to relax

Question 19

How does exercising before experiencing a stressor affect the magnitude of the stress response?

A)It is reduced.
B)It stays the same.
C)It is increased.
D)It increases quickly,then decreases.

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding work trends?

A)More people now hold second jobs than in the past.
B)Most jobs in contemporary society have decreased time demands.
C)Worker productivity has decreased.
D)Salaries are decreasing.

Question 21

Appraisal-focused coping strategies are best for which of the following situations?

A)when it is a complex problem
B)when it involves people
C)when it persists over time
D)when you can directly influence the situation

Question 22

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be effective for stress management?

A)emotion-focused coping
B)problem-focused coping
C)appraisal-focused coping
D)avoidant coping

Question 23

Which is a stress-related term used to describe negative or "automatic thinking?"

A)cognitive dissonance
B)appraisal evaluation
C)distorted thinking
D)controlled emotions

Question 24

Which of the following types of distorted thinking is defined as a person who arbitrarily predicts things will turn out badly?

A)personalization and blame
B)magnification or minimalization
C)emotional reasoning
D)jumping to conclusions

Question 25

What distinguishes "play" from "recreation?"

A)It typically involves structure.
B)It is usually intrinsically motivated.
C)It is more physically active.
D)It is done for shorter periods of time.

Question 26

When creating lists of things that need to be done using the ABC system for time management,the "B" stands for tasks that

A)must be done.
B)should be done.
C)could be done.
D)do not need to be done.

Question 27

To be successful in mindfulness meditation,it is very important not to

A)judge your emotions.
B)write down your emotions.
C)tell someone how you feel.
D)experience your emotions.

Question 28

A coworker offers you insight into how he resolved a problem with his credit card company.What type of social support is this?

A)personal
B)emotional
C)material
D)informational

Question 29

Which coping strategy is most effective for problems that are not within your control?

A)planning-centered
B)appraisal-based
C)emotion-focused
D)solution-oriented

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT true?

A)Stress decreases the length of DNA telomeres.
B)Physical activity helps to prevent stress-induced damage to DNA.
C)Stress can impact the rate of cellular aging.
D)Stress reduces the effect of exercise on cellular aging.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a "conscious relaxation" technique?

A)mental imagery
B)biofeedback
C)Jacobson's relaxation
D)muscle memory training