Deck 12: Frustration and Inner Conflict

Question 1

Illness causes frustration for many people because _______

A) they may have to make major life changes.
B) they may feel that they are losing control of their lives.
C) it can be time consuming, costly, or require difficult treatments.
D) all of the above.

Answer 1

all of the above.

Question 2

Lucia, a student in a health occupations program, is on a tight budget. She has just enough money to pay her tuition for the upcoming semester. Lucia's dentist tells her that she needs several hundred dollars' worth of dental work. She must choose whether to take a semester off from school or to put off her dental work. Lucia's situation is an example of _______

A) alternative means for meeting a need.
B) two incompatible needs.
C) poor money management.
D) interpersonal conflict.

Answer 2

two incompatible needs.

Question 3

Carlos applies to, and is accepted at, three different colleges. He must decide which college to attend. Carlos's situation is an example of _______

A) alternative means for achieving a goal.
B) two incompatible needs.
C) beliefs and interests.
D) interpersonal conflict.

Answer 3

alternative means for achieving a goal.

Question 4

A well-adjusted person _______

A) seldom faces frustration.
B) knows how to overcome any obstacles that arise.
C) has learned to cope with frustration effectively.
D) all of the above.

Question 5

Frequent or prolonged inner conflict contributes to _______.

A) opportunity cost
B) options
C) poor adjustment
D) good adjustment

Question 8

Sami is scheduled to train a group of new employees on a particular day. However, on the morning of the training, her 2-year-old son is running a fever. If Sami stays home to take care of her son instead of sending him to day care, the training will have to be rescheduled and a number of people will be inconvenienced. Explain how Sami's situation creates inner conflict.

Question 9

Perfectionists may have high expectations of _______

A) themselves.
B) coworkers.
C) family members.
D) all of the above.

Question 10

Considering what is given up when choosing one option over another is known as weighing _______.

A) opportunity cost
B) pros and cons
C) wants and needs
D) the odds

Question 11

David is a member of several community organizations and has many good friends in the town where he works. He is also a motivated and valuable employee. David is offered a promotion that would require relocating to another state. Explain how David's situation creates inner conflict.

Question 12

Which factor might cause a person to stand in the way of another person's attempt to achieve a goal?

A) job responsibilities
B) beliefs and attitudes
C) prejudices
D) all of the above

Question 13

Explain the difference between inner conflict and interpersonal conflict.

Question 14

Which can contribute to inner conflict?

A) one's value system and standards of behavior
B) having two incompatible needs or goals
C) choosing between two alternative means of meeting needs or goals
D) one's beliefs and interests
E) all of the above

Question 15

Despite lawmakers' efforts to remove prejudice as an obstacle to educational and job opportunities, _______

A) some federal laws promote unfair hiring practices.
B) prejudice is still deeply rooted in some people's beliefs and habits.
C) some colleges are reluctant to admit minority students.
D) all of the above.

Question 16

List three emotions a person is likely to feel in a frustrating situation.

Question 17

Sally is enrolled in an introductory health occupations course. Her goal is to earn a grade of B or higher. She is frustrated because she has failed the last two quizzes. She tells her friends that the instructor is not fair. How could Sally deal effectively with the situation?

Question 18

Explain how frustration with oneself is related to setting inappropriate goals.

Question 19

Consider a frustration you are facing now or have faced recently. Identify the source of the frustration and describe one or more possible solutions.

Question 20

Explain several steps you can take to understand and resolve inner conflict.

Question 21

Give an example of a frustration you have experienced that was caused by other people.

Question 22

Describe a general approach to dealing with frustrations effectively.

Question 23

What key step must an individual take in order to effectively resolve an inner conflict?

Question 24

Consider an inner conflict you have experienced. Was the conflict caused by incompatible needs or goals? Were there alternative means for reaching your goals? How did you resolve the conflict?

Question 25

Describe several steps you can take to avoid unnecessary frustration in your own life.

Question 26

Give an example of a frustration you have experienced that was caused by the environment.

Question 27

Louis loses his job and faces financial difficulty. He must choose between moving back in with his parents (something he does not want to do) or selling his motorcycle in order to pay his bills. Explain how Louis's situation creates inner conflict.

Question 28

Explain how perfectionism contributes to frustration.

Question 29

List four different groups for whom prejudice is likely to be a source of frustration.