Deck 4: Stress and Coping

Question 1

The feedback loop in the transactional model in which the person determines whether the effects of the stressor have been effectively negated or not is known as:

A) primary appraisal.
B) reappraisal.
C) secondary appraisal.
D) feedback appraisal.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The method of dealing with a stressor in which the focus is inward on altering the way one thinks or feels about a situation or an event is known as:

A) problem-focused coping.
B) influential coping.
C) emotion-focused coping.
D) inward coping.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The method of dealing with a given stressor by one's ability to think and alter the environmental event or situation is known as:

A) problem-focused coping.
B) influential coping.
C) emotion-focused coping.
D) inward coping.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Strain from either performing a specific role (such as parenting, working, or being in a relationship) or performing a multiplicity of roles at the same time is known as:

A) performance strain.
B) parenting strain.
C) chronic strain.
D) role strain.

Question 5

Life events that last longer than 6 months are known as:

A) chronic strains.
B) persistent life difficulties.
C) role strains.
D) daily hassles.

Question 6

Statement A: The strength of event-based models is that they explicate the physiological relationships involved in stress. Statement B: The strength of the transactional model of stress is that it explains coping in steps.

A) Statement A is true and statement B is false.
B) Statement A is false and statement B is true.
C) Statements A and B are both true.
D) Statements A and B are both false.

Question 7

Coping is focused on the past, whereas defense mechanisms are premised on the present.

Question 8

Daily hassles include everyday problems, such as getting stuck in traffic.

Question 9

Not having anything to do is an example of chronic strain.

Question 10

Joining a smoking cessation program is an example of emotion-focused coping.

Question 11

Seeking social support to negate the influence of a stressful situation is an example of emotion-focused coping.

Question 12

The strength of response-based models is that they explicate the physiological relationships involved in stress.

Question 13

Response-based models are strong in terms of clarifying stressors.

Question 14

The strength of the transactional model of stress is that it explains coping in steps.

Question 15

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the transactional model of stress.

Question 16

Person determines the severity of the stressor and makes an assessment of whether he or she is in trouble

A) Stressors
B) Primary appraisal
C) Secondary appraisal
D) Problem-focused coping

Question 17

Method of dealing with a given stressor by one's ability to think and alter the environmental event or situation

A) Stressors
B) Primary appraisal
C) Secondary appraisal
D) Problem-focused coping

Question 18

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor.
-A type of chronic stressor that results from the responses of one social group to another, such as overt or covert, intentional or unintentional discriminatory behavior due to race or ethnicity

A) Chronic strains
B) Community-wide strains
C) Daily hassles
D) Life events

Question 19

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor.
-A type of chronic stressor that includes stressors that operate at an ecological level, such as residing in a high-crime neighborhood

A) Chronic strains
B) Community-wide strains
C) Daily hassles
D) Life events

Question 20

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor.
-A type of chronic stressor that includes everyday problems such as getting stuck in traffic

A) Chronic strains
B) Community-wide strains
C) Daily hassles
D) Life events

Question 21

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor.
-A distinct category of stressors that are discrete, major happenings affecting or having the potential to influence one's body, mind, family, or community (for example, the death of a family member)

A) Chronic strains
B) Community-wide strains
C) Daily hassles
D) Life events