Question 1

_________ is the term used to describe the physical,emotional,cognitive,and behavioral responses to events that are threatening or challenging.&#10;A)Stress&#10;B)Burnout&#10;C)Dysphoria&#10;D)Distress

Accepted Answer

The definition of stress includes all of the listed factors - physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are perceived as threatening or challenging. Burnout describes a specific type of stress reaction that occurs in response to chronic workplace stress. Dysphoria refers to a general feeling of dissatisfaction or unease, and distress refers specifically to negative stress that can cause harm to a person.

Question 2

The stress resulting from the need to change and adapt to the dominant,or majority,culture is called___________.&#10;A)acculturative stress&#10;B)acculturation&#10;C)integration&#10;D)assimilation

Accepted Answer

Acculturative stress refers to the stress that results from the need to change and adapt to the dominant culture. Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture, while integration refers to maintaining one's own culture while also adapting to the dominant culture. Assimilation refers to completely adopting the dominant culture and abandoning one's own culture.

Question 3

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as _____________.&#10;A)hassles&#10;B)catastrophes&#10;C)eustresses&#10;D)stressors

Accepted Answer

Events that cause a stress reaction are referred to as stressors, not hassles, catastrophes or eustresses.

Question 4

Research shows that ____________lowers blood pressure in those observed.&#10;A)sensory deprivation&#10;B)concentrative meditation&#10;C)sublimation&#10;D)implosive meditation

Accepted Answer

According to research, concentrative meditation has been shown to lower blood pressure in those observed.

Question 5

Which major life event on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale has the highest number of life change units?&#10;A)divorce&#10;B)marriage&#10;C)death of a spouse&#10;D)damage to the home

Accepted Answer

The death of a spouse has the highest number of life change units on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale with 100 units. Divorce has 73 units, marriage has 50 units, and damage to the home has 43 units.

Question 6

Which of the following is the type of conflict that occurs when a person must choose between two goals that have both positive and negative aspects?&#10;A)approach-avoidance&#10;B)avoidance-avoidance&#10;C)approach-approach&#10;D)double approach-avoidance

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as _________.&#10;A)a defense mechanism&#10;B)problem-focused coping&#10;C)self-focused coping&#10;D)emotion-focused coping

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor. Defense mechanisms are unconscious coping mechanisms, problem-focused coping involves directly taking action to solve the problem causing the stress, and self-focused coping involves improving your own emotional state regardless of the stressor.

Question 8

Which parts of the nervous system are associated with the general adaptation syndrome?&#10;A)somatic and parasympathetic&#10;B)autonomic and sympathetic&#10;C)sympathetic and parasympathetic&#10;D)central and somatic

Accepted Answer

The general adaptation syndrome is a physiological response to stress that involves the activation of both the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which includes both sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Question 9

Research by Teresa Amabile shows that time pressure has ________impact on one's ability to be creative.&#10;A)no&#10;B)a positive&#10;C)a negative&#10;D)some

Accepted Answer

Teresa Amabile's research shows that time pressure has a negative impact on one's ability to be creative. This is because time pressure often leads to stress and a focus on completing tasks quickly, rather than exploring different ideas and approaches.

Question 10

______________ people typically do not to live as long as the average life expectancy.&#10;A)Aggressive&#10;B)Easygoing&#10;C)Cheerful&#10;D)Active

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals who display aggressive behaviors or tendencies are more likely to have shorter lifespans compared to their non-aggressive counterparts. This could be due to the health risks associated with chronic stress and anger, as well as their behavioral patterns leading to higher risks of accidents and injuries.

Deck 12: B: Theories of Personality