Deck 12: B: Theories of Personality

Question 1

_________ is the term used to describe the physical,emotional,cognitive,and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging.

A)Stress
B)Burnout
C)Dysphoria
D)Distress

Answer 1

Stress

Question 2

The stress resulting from the need to change and adapt to the dominant,or majority,culture is called___________.

A)acculturative stress
B)acculturation
C)integration
D)assimilation

Answer 2

acculturative stress

Question 3

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as _____________.

A)hassles
B)catastrophes
C)eustresses
D)stressors

Answer 3

stressors

Question 4

Research shows that ____________lowers blood pressure in those observed.

A)sensory deprivation
B)concentrative meditation
C)sublimation
D)implosive meditation

Question 5

Which major life event on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale has the highest number of life change units?

A)divorce
B)marriage
C)death of a spouse
D)damage to the home

Question 6

Which of the following is the type of conflict that occurs when a person must choose between two goals that have both positive and negative aspects?

A)approach-avoidance
B)avoidance-avoidance
C)approach-approach
D)double approach-avoidance

Question 7

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as _________.

A)a defense mechanism
B)problem-focused coping
C)self-focused coping
D)emotion-focused coping

Question 8

Which parts of the nervous system are associated with the general adaptation syndrome?

A)somatic and parasympathetic
B)autonomic and sympathetic
C)sympathetic and parasympathetic
D)central and somatic

Question 9

Research by Teresa Amabile shows that time pressure has ________impact on one's ability to be creative.

A)no
B)a positive
C)a negative
D)some

Question 10

______________ people typically do not to live as long as the average life expectancy.

A)Aggressive
B)Easygoing
C)Cheerful
D)Active