Deck 8: Adjustment and Patterns of Behavior

Question 1

Which of the following changes could require a individual to develop new patterns of behavior?

A) getting married
B) starting a new job
C) having a child
D) all of the above

Answer 1

all of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A) Our thought patterns contribute to our level of adjustment.
B) "Thinking positive" is a habit which comes naturally to most people.
C) Thinking about problems throughout the day can generate negative emotions.
D) With practice, we can change our thought patterns.

Answer 2

"Thinking positive" is a habit which comes naturally to most people.

Question 3

Adjustment to the role of health care professional requires

A) knowing one's role and performing within it.
B) taking on as many new responsibilities as you are able to handle.
C) abiding by a code of ethics.
D) both a and c
E) both a and b

Answer 3

both a and c

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of daily hassles?

A) getting stuck in traffic
B) developing a serious illness
C) receiving an unexpected bill
D) a and c
E) a, b, and c

Question 5

Describe the characteristics of the well-adjusted person.

Question 6

Which is not an effective way to respond to a change or a new situation?

A) Learn some new habits and behaviors.
B) Consciously evaluate existing habits.
C) Discard ineffective habits.
D) Try to change the new situation to make it more like the old one.

Question 7

Describe the characteristics of the poorly adjusted person.

Question 8

List examples of daily hassles that can affect adjustment.

Question 10

Which daily habit is least likely to have a positive effect on adjustment?

A) getting enough rest
B) spending time with friends
C) watching late-night TV to unwind
D) eating a healthy diet

Question 11

What is one strategy you can use to help you adapt to a new situation?

Question 12

Both Louis and Sara have some good and some bad experiences throughout the day. Louis chooses to focuses on the positive events, and Sara chooses to focus on the negative. How are these emotional patterns related to each individual's adjustment?

Question 13

Describe how burnout can affect an individual's work performance and quality of life.

Question 14

Which can contribute to burnout?

A) unhealthful life habits
B) lack of stress management strategies
C) unpleasant work conditions
D) the behavior of one's supervisor or manager
E) all of the above

Question 15

One way to improve adjustment is to

A) take antidepressant medication.
B) evaluate our habits and replace ineffective habits with effective ones.
C) avoid talking about our problems.
D) none of the above

Question 16

Explain several ways individuals can improve their adjustment.