Question 1

Which of the following will NOT help you increase your efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Vary the types of tasks 
B) Tackle one task at a time 
C) Make use of your downtime 
D) Build in some time to relax

Question 2

Constructive coping involves confronting problems directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The first step in attempting to use your time more effectively is to

Accepted Answer

A) protect your prime time. 
B) plan activities using a schedule. 
C) clarify your goals. 
D) monitor your use of time.

Question 4

Constructive coping is aimed at

Accepted Answer

A) changing one's interpretation of stressful events. 
B) the stressful situation itself. 
C) managing emotional distress. 
D) all of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that contributes to procrastination?

Accepted Answer

A) Being focused on immediate events 
B) Unable to see consequences of immediate behavior 
C) Less reliability in meeting commitments 
D) Being future oriented

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a reason students procrastinate?

Accepted Answer

A) Desire to minimize time on a task 
B) Close proximity to reward 
C) Good organization 
D) Desire to optimize efficiency

Question 7

Marge was not being asked for a follow-up interview to her job applications.She asked her friend Homer to help her solve the problem.Homer asked her if she was sure what the problem was.Homer was helping Marge

Accepted Answer

A) generate an alternative course of action. 
B) evaluate her alternatives. 
C) clarify the problem. 
D) take action,but be flexible.

Question 8

Efforts to remedy or conquer the stress-producing problem itself are called _____________ focused coping.

Accepted Answer

A) problem 
B) thought 
C) emotion 
D) situation

Question 9

Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test authors are striving to make this test a

Accepted Answer

A) measure of personality characteristics. 
B) measure of emotional temperament. 
C) performance-based measure of the ability to deal effectively with emotions. 
D) verbal-based measure of the ability to articulate effectively about emotions.

Question 10

According to research,which of the following can effectively moderate the negative impact of stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Dissonance 
B) Catharsis 
C) Repression 
D) Humor

Question 11

The defense mechanism that involves suppressing unpleasant emotions or circumstances and refusing to acknowledge that they exist is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) displacement. 
B) reaction formation. 
C) intellectualization. 
D) denial.

Question 12

Gratifying frustrated desires by thinking about imaginary achievements and satisfactions refers to the defense mechanism called

Accepted Answer

A) overcompensation. 
B) fantasy. 
C) regression. 
D) identification.

Question 13

When confronted by stress,people often become highly self-critical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Arnold wants to get the maximum benefit from exercise.Which of the following is NOT important?

Accepted Answer

A) Wanting to exercise 
B) Choosing jogging or another aerobic exercise 
C) Avoiding swimming 
D) Exercising on a regular basis

Question 15

Defense mechanisms are

Accepted Answer

A) usually always healthy to use. 
B) probably almost never healthy to use. 
C) probably not healthy to use,with a few exceptions. 
D) none of these.

Question 16

Which of the following is the best example of a clearly identified problem?

Accepted Answer

A) "My life isn't going anywhere." 
B) "I am so nervous that I can't think straight." 
C) "I never have enough time." 
D) "I need to get a job."

Question 17

Compared to depressed people,"normal" people tend to _______ the degree to which they control chance events.

Accepted Answer

A) underestimate 
B) overestimate 
C) less accurately estimate 
D) more accurately estimate

Question 18

A person who has the quality of ____________ can monitor,identify,express and regulate emotions,and comprehend the emotions of others.

Accepted Answer

A) adaptive coping 
B) good self-esteem 
C) appropriate catharsis 
D) emotional intelligence

Question 19

Using multiple strategies to cope with stress has been related to

Accepted Answer

A) reduced depression. 
B) reduced anxiety. 
C) reduced distress. 
D) all of these.

Question 20

Research has shown that forgiveness is positively related to measures of well-being and negatively related to measures of anxiety and depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Coping Processes

Which of the following will NOT help you increase your efficiency?

Constructive coping involves confronting problems directly.

The first step in attempting to use your time more effectively is to

Constructive coping is aimed at

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that contributes to procrastination?

Which of the following is NOT a reason students procrastinate?

Marge was not being asked for a follow-up interview to her job applications.She asked her friend Homer to help her solve the problem.Homer asked her if she was sure what the problem was.Homer was helping Marge

Efforts to remedy or conquer the stress-producing problem itself are called _____________ focused coping.

Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test authors are striving to make this test a

According to research,which of the following can effectively moderate the negative impact of stress?

The defense mechanism that involves suppressing unpleasant emotions or circumstances and refusing to acknowledge that they exist is referred to as

Gratifying frustrated desires by thinking about imaginary achievements and satisfactions refers to the defense mechanism called

When confronted by stress,people often become highly self-critical.

Arnold wants to get the maximum benefit from exercise.Which of the following is NOT important?

Defense mechanisms are

Which of the following is the best example of a clearly identified problem?

Compared to depressed people,"normal" people tend to _______ the degree to which they control chance events.

A person who has the quality of ____________ can monitor,identify,express and regulate emotions,and comprehend the emotions of others.

Using multiple strategies to cope with stress has been related to

Research has shown that forgiveness is positively related to measures of well-being and negatively related to measures of anxiety and depression.