Question 1

Alice wanted to cope with her job stress.She determined that the stress was not severe enough to quit,but she wanted to be sure the stress did not affect her health by making sure she got enough rest and exercise.Alice is using constructive coping through

Accepted Answer

A)   exerting control over a harmful habitual behavior.
B)   confronting a problem directly.
C)   determining realistic appraisal of stress and her resources.
D)   managing her disruptive emotional reaction. C

Question 2

Brad believes he can do things better himself.He is likely to have time management problems with the inability to

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

Question 3

The reason to maintain flexibility when taking action in problem solving is

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A)   no plan works if you don't follow through.
B)   lower levels of depression.
C)   fewer health complaints.
D)   all of these. D

Question 4

Sarah's co-worker has been struggling with the loss of her spouse.The co-worker continually makes errors that are causing Sarah extra work.Which of the following is NOT one of Sarah's healthy options for emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

A)   Counteracting her initial impulse to complain to the boss
B)   Forgiving the co-worker
C)   Telling the co-worker that she has to leave her personal problems at home
D)   Increasing her own empathy

Question 5

About ____ % of adults are chronic procrastinators.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   20
C)   30
D)   50

Question 6

Which of these constructive coping techniques focuses on changing one's interpretation of stressful events?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of finding the good in a bad situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   It requires distorting reality.
B)   It relates to better psychological health.
C)   It relates to better physical health.
D)   It is most beneficial if the positive aspects are recognized while still in the stressful situation.

Question 8

General principles related to academic procrastination include:

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A)   Desire to optimize effectiveness
B)   Close proximity to reward
C)   Desire to maximize time on a task
D)   None of these

Question 9

Describe three coping strategies and give examples of when each is helpful or destructive.

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Question 10

Dropping a class because it is evident that one needs to take one of the recommended prerequisites is an example of coping with

Accepted Answer

A)   learned helplessness.
B)   aggression.
C)   behavioral disengagement.
D)   catharsis.

Question 11

Describe two examples of causes of wasted time and procrastination.

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Question 12

Coping with stress by rewarding oneself is an example of

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A)   self-blame.
B)   catharsis.
C)   self-indulgence.
D)   defensive coping.

Question 13

Regardless of time perspective orientation,most people

Accepted Answer

A)   could benefit from managing their time more effectively.
B)   handle time management well.
C)   get tasks done as long as the stress level is not too great.
D)   find that stressors of modern life have little connection to lack of time.

Question 14

In Ellis's system,the _____ may be any potentially stressful transaction.

Accepted Answer

A)   belief system
B)   activating event
C)   consequence
D)   catastrophic thinking

Question 15

Discuss some of the reasons humor can be constructive coping,and also some of the problems with specific types of humor.

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Question 16

Which of these constructive coping techniques focuses on altering the stressful situation itself?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Learned helplessness can result when humans are subjected to aversive events that

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A)   are unavoidable.
B)   negatively reinforce aggressiveness.
C)   positively reinforce aggressiveness.
D)   are high in control but low in predictability.

Question 18

Ronald just got divorced.When he was married,he rarely spent weekends at home (due to the arguments with his wife)and as a result,spent little time with his child.Now he is excited to rebuild his relationship with his child through activities together.Ronald is engaged in

Accepted Answer

A)   positive reinterpretation.
B)   wishful thinking.
C)   irrational appraisal.
D)   rationalization.

Question 19

Seeking help to solve a problem is a sign of mental weakness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a strategy of emotion-focused constructive coping?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expressing emotions
B)   Enhancing emotional intelligence
C)   Learning the link of exercise to moods
D)   Managing hostility and forgiving others

Exam 4: Coping Processes