Question 1

Burning your toast,having trouble opening an e-mail attachment,breaking a glass,and running late for an appointment are all examples of ___________.&#10;A)uplifts&#10;B)hassles&#10;C)downturns&#10;D)distress

Accepted Answer

These situations are all minor daily frustrations or annoyances, commonly referred to as "hassles." Uplifts are positive experiences that bring happiness or joy, downturns are more significant negative events, and distress typically refers to prolonged or intense emotional pain. None of these situations mentioned in the question are indicative of distress or downturns.

Question 2

According to research discussed in your textbook,becoming a more optimistic thinker begins with:&#10;A)monitoring your own thinking.&#10;B)try to develop a Type A personality.&#10;C)suppressing parasympathetic nervous responses.&#10;D)enhancing the use of ego defense mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

suppressing parasympathetic nervous responses.

Question 3

Coping with stress in the Vietnamese culture typically includes which of the following?&#10;A)eating certain foods&#10;B)using biofeedback&#10;C)exercising&#10;D)engaging in a hobby

Accepted Answer

Eating certain foods, such as warm soups or herbal teas, is a common way to cope with stress in Vietnamese culture. Using biofeedback and engaging in a hobby are not commonly practiced methods of coping with stress in this culture, and although exercising may be beneficial for overall health, it is not specifically tied to coping with stress in Vietnamese culture.

Question 4

According to some studies,people who have religious commitments are likely to ________.&#10;A)live a shorter life than are those who do not have religious beliefs&#10;B)lack a social support system&#10;C)feel alone with their struggles&#10;D)live longer than do those who do not have religious beliefs

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people who have religious commitments tend to live longer than those who do not have religious beliefs. This may be due to the social support and sense of community that comes with religious involvement.

Question 5

For someone who likes both movies and concerts,choosing between going to one or the other represents an ______ conflict.&#10;A)approach-avoidance&#10;B)avoidance-avoidance&#10;C)approach-approach&#10;D)incompatible demands

Accepted Answer

This is an example of approach-approach conflict because the person likes both options (movies and concerts) and would prefer to do both if possible. However, they must choose one over the other, leading to the conflict of deciding which to attend.

Question 6

Which of the following is one reason why living in poverty is stressful?&#10;A)lack of meaningfulness of work.&#10;B)too many hours of unpleasant shift work&#10;C)increased rates of disabilities due to poor prenatal care&#10;D)difficulty assimilating to the majority culture's ways

Accepted Answer

Poverty often leads to inadequate access to healthcare, including prenatal care, which can increase the likelihood of disabilities in newborns. This can be a source of stress and ongoing struggles for families living in poverty. While the other options may also contribute to stress in poverty, they are not necessarily the primary reasons.

Question 7

_________occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors.&#10;A)Acute stress&#10;B)Eustress&#10;C)Catastrophic stress&#10;D)Distress

Accepted Answer

Distress refers to the negative or unpleasant stress that people experience, often caused by stressors such as work overload, relationship problems, or financial difficulties. It can lead to various physical and emotional symptoms and can have a negative impact on overall well-being.

Question 8

Working a second job to pay off credit cards is an example of__________.&#10;A)problem-focused coping&#10;B)emotion-focused coping&#10;C)distraction&#10;D)reappraisal

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping refers to tackling the problem head-on, in this case by working a second job to address the issue of credit card debt.

Question 9

The field of ______ studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress,emotions,thinking,and behavior on the immune system.&#10;A)social psychology&#10;B)psychoneuroimmunology&#10;C)organic medicine&#10;D)interactive psychology

Accepted Answer

Psychoneuroimmunology is the field that studies the interactions between psychological factors and the immune system. Social psychology focuses on the influence of social interactions on behavior and attitudes, while organic medicine pertains to medical treatments derived from natural sources. Interactive psychology is not a recognized subfield of psychology.

Question 10

The most extreme form of escape or withdrawal from frustration is ________.&#10;A)suicide&#10;B)anhedonia&#10;C)leaving the country&#10;D)divorce

Accepted Answer

Suicide is the most extreme form of escape or withdrawal from frustration, as it involves intentionally ending one's own life.

Deck 12: A: Theories of Personality