Question 1

A student who is failing but does not study because she refuses to believe that the instructor will really give her an &#34;F&#34; at the end of the term is using the defense mechanism of ________.&#10;A) projection&#10;B) intellectualization&#10;C) reaction formation&#10;D) denial

Accepted Answer

The student is using the defense mechanism of denial, as she is refusing to accept the reality of her situation (failing) in order to protect her ego.

Question 2

A reaction formation is a behavioral form of ________.&#10;A) identification&#10;B) rationalization&#10;C) displacement&#10;D) denial

Accepted Answer

A reaction formation is a type of defense mechanism where an individual acts in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or impulses, often to hide or suppress them. This is a form of denial, where the person denies their true feelings and instead displays the opposite.

Question 3

There are two general types of coping with stress: ________ coping.&#10;A) passive and defensive&#10;B) direct and defensive&#10;C) active and passive&#10;D) direct and active

Accepted Answer

direct and defensive

Question 4

Of those Americans exposed to a severely traumatic event at some time in their lives, about ________ percent will develop symptoms of posttraumatic stress syndrome.&#10;A) 10&#10;B) 50&#10;C) 70&#10;D) 30

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of those Americans exposed to a severely...

Question 5

Enrique is constantly depressed, pessimistic, sarcastic, and even cynical. He is shy and withdrawn and never seems to "come out of his shell." He most closely matched someone with a ________ personality.

A) Type D
B) Type B
C) Type T
D) Type A

Accepted Answer

Type D personality is characterized by negative emotions, pessimism, and social inhibition. This type of personality is often associated with depression and anxiety disorders, which fit Enrique's behavioral characteristics.

Question 6

Bobbi is very interested in theater. When she fails to get the lead in the school play, rather than just give up her theatrical efforts, she accepts her smaller role. Her behavior is an example of ________.

A) adjustment
B) stress
C) coping
D) pressure

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bobbi is very interested in theater. When...

Question 7

The leading cause of death and disability in the United States is ________.&#10;A) coronary heart disease&#10;B) accidents&#10;C) cancer&#10;D) AIDS

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In 2017, it accounted for 23.5% of all deaths in the U.S. While accidents, cancer, and AIDS are all significant health concerns, they are not the leading cause of death and disability in the country.

Question 8

Each of the following is a method for learning to cope with stress effectively except ________.&#10;A) avoidance training&#10;B) humor&#10;C) positive reappraisal&#10;D) proactive coping

Accepted Answer

Avoidance training is not an effective method for coping with stress. It involves avoiding or escaping stressors, rather than learning skills to manage them effectively. The other options (humor, positive reappraisal, proactive coping) are all effective methods for coping with stress.

Question 9

When men are under stress, they are more likely than women to ________.&#10;A) seek contact and support from others&#10;B) engage in rationalization&#10;C) behave aggressively&#10;D) ruminate about it

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that men are more likely to respond to stress with aggression, whereas women are more likely to seek social support and engage in emotion-focused coping strategies.

Question 10

People usually try to escape the situation altogether when caught in a(n) ________ conflict.&#10;A) avoidance/avoidance&#10;B) approach/avoidance&#10;C) approach/approach&#10;D) double approach/avoidance

Accepted Answer

In an avoidance/avoidance conflict, the individual is faced with two equally undesirable options. They tend to try to escape the situation altogether, rather than choosing between the two options.

Deck 11: Stress and Health Psychology