Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a way to increase more systematic problem solving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarify the problem 
B)  Evaluate alternatives 
C)  Take action while maintaining flexibility 
D)  Generate alternative solutions

Question 2

Which of the following stands for the A-B-C in Ellis's rational-emotive behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appraisal,becoming assertive,coping 
B)  Albert's basic coping 
C)  Actual stress,belief about the stress,coping with the stress 
D)  Activating event,belief system,consequence

Question 3

When selecting a course of action in problem solving,it is important to ask yourself

Accepted Answer

A)  "What's in it for me?" 
B)  "Why worry about negative consequences?" 
C)  "Don't the ends justify the means?" 
D)  "Which outcomes do I value the most?"

Question 4

_____-focused constructive coping is most effective when a problem is too serious or cannot be solved.

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem 
B)  Appraisal 
C)  Cognitive 
D)  Emotion

Question 5

One of the challenges in positive reinterpretation is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it distorts reality. 
B)  you are happy that other people are worse off than you are. 
C)  it is easier to see the positive side after the stress is behind you. 
D)  it depends on knowing others who are clearly worse off.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true about the use of coping tactics?

Accepted Answer

A)  People choose coping tacks from a variety of options. 
B)  Coping with life's difficulties can be incredibly complex. 
C)  The most adaptive approach is to use a variety of coping strategies. 
D)  Coping tactics are chosen because they are always the healthy choice.

Question 7

The key to time management is increased effectiveness rather than efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Meditation is

Accepted Answer

A)  a mental exercise in which a conscious attempt is made to focus attention in a nonanalytical way. 
B)  associated with lower levels of some stress hormones. 
C)  characterized by relaxation and suppression of arousal. 
D)  all of these.

Question 9

Which of these constructive coping techniques focuses on managing potential emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem-focused coping 
B)  Emotion-focused coping 
C)  Healthy-focused coping 
D)  Appraisal-focused coping

Question 10

Experiment research on the catharsis hypothesis has found

Accepted Answer

A)  moderate support for the theory. 
B)  the opposite effect. 
C)  behaving in an aggressive manner has no affect on anger. 
D)  aggressive catharses is prevalent in continuing relationships.

Question 11

Ellis called problematic emotional reactions caused by negative self-talk

Accepted Answer

A)  irrational-emotive behavior. 
B)  the belief system. 
C)  catastrophic thinking. 
D)  the consequences.

Question 12

The inability to delegate responsibility is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  unwillingness to give up any control. 
B)  lack of confidence in subordinates. 
C)  the need to feel needed. 
D)  all of these.

Question 13

A cause of wasted time is

Accepted Answer

A)  the desire to minimize time on a task. 
B)  making an effort to handle a piece of paper only once. 
C)  putting things off until the last minute. 
D)  the inability to say no when people make demands on our time.

Question 14

Explain how forgiveness can have a potentially negative aspect.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Psychologists make value judgments when they label a coping response as constructive or healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A cartoon in your textbook shows someone who has been eaten by a snake,but concludes he is "okay." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  Irrational thinking 
B)  Rationalization 
C)  Positive reinterpretation 
D)  Affiliative humor

Question 17

Marquita yells at the people around her when something doesn't go her way.Her behavior is most like the defense mechanism of

Accepted Answer

A)  regression. 
B)  repression. 
C)  identification. 
D)  rationalization.

Question 18

Describe three of the five characteristics of constructive coping.

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Question 19

Marge was continuously getting initial job interviews,but not being asked for a follow-up interview.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 20

Susan found herself falling behind on her work deadline because she is helping with a fundraising project and on two committees.It is likely Susan has a time management problem because of her inability to

Accepted Answer

A)  delegate responsibility. 
B)  accept anything less than perfection. 
C)  say no. 
D)  set or stick to priorities.

Exam 4: Coping Processes