Question 1

The first step in systematic problem-solving is

Accepted Answer

A)  taking action. 
B)  clarifying the problem. 
C)  selecting a course of action. 
D)  generating alternative courses of action.

Question 2

Ramon recently lost his job. He has been searching online for job openings and has an appointment with a placement agency. Which constructive coping tactic is Ramon using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appraisal-focused. 
B)  Emotion-focused. 
C)  Problem-focused. 
D)  Cognition-focused.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to perceive emotion. 
B)  Separating emotion from thought. 
C)  Reasoning with emotion. 
D)  Regulating emotion.

Question 4

Bushman and Huesmann (2012) report that most experimental studies do not support the catharsis hypothesis. This means that_______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  behaving aggressively increases positive cognitions 
B)  behaving aggressively begets more aggression 
C)  aggression is due to frustration 
D)  acting upon aggressive thoughts is effective for some but not others

Question 5

Who originally developed the concept of defense mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albert Bandura. 
B)  Sigmund Freud. 
C)  Albert Ellis. 
D)  Martin Seligman.

Question 6

Time management experts agree that the key to better time management is increased efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mental exercises in which a conscious attempt is made to focus attention in a non-analytic way are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation. 
B)  behavior modification. 
C)  the relaxation response. 
D)  systematic desensitization.

Question 8

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 9

Problem-solving has been linked to

Accepted Answer

A)  better psychological adjustment. 
B)  lower levels of depression. 
C)  fewer health complaints. 
D)  all of these.

Question 10

The experience of stress depends on how one appraises events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Albert Ellis, our emotional reactions to life events result mainly from

Accepted Answer

A)  our activation level at the time. 
B)  our appraisals of the events. 
C)  the consequences of the events. 
D)  congruence between events and expectations.

Question 12

__________     is a strategy for generating as many alternative courses of action as possible while withholding criticism and evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorming 
B)  Overcompensating 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Appraising

Question 13

Maladaptive coping strategies tend to be associated with poorer adjustment. This means that

Accepted Answer

A)  all coping strategies are equal. 
B)  a coping strategy may help in the moment, but it is problematic in the long run. 
C)  people who are better adjusted tend to utilize maladaptive strategies. 
D)  poorer circumstances lead to poorer coping responses.

Question 14

George realized that while his car was totaled, everyone involved in the accident was alive. This helped him deal with the stress of his accident through

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-focused coping. 
B)  proactive coping. 
C)  meaning-focused coping. 
D)  disengagement coping.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of the coping strategy known as behavioral disengagement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arguing with one's best friend because of anger toward one's boss. 
B)  Dropping a class because it is evident that one needs to take one of the recommended prerequisites. 
C)  Using drugs following a significant loss. 
D)  Blaming one's parents for one's character flaws.

Question 16

An inability to set or stick to priorities is likely to cause someone to waste time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Reactions to stress are_____ across cultures, and actively seeking help_____ across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  similar; has similarities 
B)  similar; differs 
C)  different; differs 
D)  different; has similarities

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely to hinder people's efforts to clarify their problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Describing problems in vague generalities. 
B)  Focusing too much on positive feelings. 
C)  Emphasizing the humorous aspects of the problem. 
D)  Generating alternative courses of action.

Question 19

Albert Ellis developed_____  therapy, a system of psychotherapy based on altering clients' appraisals of events in order to reduce maladaptive emotions and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  client-centered 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  rational-emotive behavior 
D)  social learning

Question 20

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.

Exam 4: Coping Processes

The first step in systematic problem-solving is

Ramon recently lost his job. He has been searching online for job openings and has an appointment with a placement agency. Which constructive coping tactic is Ramon using?

Which of the following is NOT an essential component of emotional intelligence?

Bushman and Huesmann (2012) report that most experimental studies do not support the catharsis hypothesis. This means that_______________.

Who originally developed the concept of defense mechanisms?

Time management experts agree that the key to better time management is increased efficiency.

Mental exercises in which a conscious attempt is made to focus attention in a non-analytic way are referred to as

Which of the following is NOT a reason students procrastinate?

Problem-solving has been linked to

The experience of stress depends on how one appraises events.

According to Albert Ellis, our emotional reactions to life events result mainly from

__________ is a strategy for generating as many alternative courses of action as possible while withholding criticism and evaluation.

Maladaptive coping strategies tend to be associated with poorer adjustment. This means that

George realized that while his car was totaled, everyone involved in the accident was alive. This helped him deal with the stress of his accident through

Which of the following is an example of the coping strategy known as behavioral disengagement?

An inability to set or stick to priorities is likely to cause someone to waste time.

Reactions to stress are_ across cultures, and actively seeking help_ across cultures.

Which of the following is most likely to hinder people's efforts to clarify their problems?

Albert Ellis developed_____ therapy, a system of psychotherapy based on altering clients' appraisals of events in order to reduce maladaptive emotions and behaviors.

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