Deck 8: Understanding Coping in Context

Question 1

James needs to find a job.He looks for employment advertisements,asks friends for leads,and writes a resume.Which type of coping is this?

A)problem-focused
B)emotion-focused
C)reappraisal
D)meaning-focused

Answer 1

problem-focused

Question 2

Material,social and personal factors that promote health and well-being are ____ for coping.

A)stressors
B)resources
C)responses
D)outcomes

Answer 2

resources

Question 3

Anya has final exams coming up.She reflects on who might best help her prepare for them,what study skills she has that will be helpful,and where she can study quietly without interruptions.Anya is estimating her:

A)proximal stressors.
B)stress reaction.
C)resources for coping.
D)distal contextual factors.

Answer 3

resources for coping.

Question 4

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,cultural beliefs and practices,environmental hazards,and economic conditions are termed:

A)distal personal factors.
B)distal contextual factors.
C)protective processes.
D)proximal stressors.

Question 5

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,becoming a parent,entering college,and losing your job are termed:

A)distal personal factors.
B)distal contextual factors.
C)stress reactions.
D)proximal stressors.

Question 6

The ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8 begins with an emphasis on:

A)coping processes.
B)proximal stressors.
C)distal contextual and personal factors.
D)coping resources.

Question 7

Stress reactions can involve all of the following processes EXCEPT

A)Physiological
B)Behavioral
C)Cognitive
D)Distal Risk Factors

Question 8

Angela just began high school,a ____ ,and is very anxious about it,which is a ____ .However,she is assertive and makes friends easily;these skills are termed ____ .

A)proximal stressor;coping process;resources for coping
B)life transition;stress reaction;socio-emotional competencies
C)distal contextual factor;stress reaction;socio-emotional competencies
D)distal contextual factor;stress reaction;resources for coping

Question 9

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,distal contextual and personal factors include:

A)coping processes.
B)risk processes that make problems more likely.
C)protective processes that make problems less likely.
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 10

The psychological impact of disasters often involves:

A)symptoms of mental disorders
B)personal distress that is not a sign of mental disorder
C)fragmented social support networks
D)all of the above

Question 11

The loss of one resource can trigger other losses.What is the term for these cascading patterns among multiple stressors that compound the effects of risk factors?

A)Virtuous spirals
B)Cumulative-risk hypothesis
C)Vicious spirals
D)None of the above

Question 12

George is angry with a co-worker.He plans what to say about the problem,then goes directly to the co-worker and talks about it.Which type of coping is this?

A)emotion-focused
B)problem-focused
C)meaning-focused
D)reappraisal

Question 13

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,emotions linked to stress,such as anxiety,depression and anger,are termed:

A)proximal stressors.
B)stress reactions.
C)coping processes.
D)resources activated for coping.

Question 14

Angel has good skills for making friends,managing feelings,and understanding others' feelings.In the coping framework in Chapter 8,these are termed:

A)distal protective processes
B)proximal protective processes
C)social-emotional competencies
D)social resources

Question 15

Willie lives in a low-income family where money problems are common,and has a hearing problem.In the ecological framework in Chapter 8,these are termed ____ .Recently Willie began middle school,which is termed a ____ .Willie also has strong support from his mother and a teacher at school;this support is termed ___ .

A)distal risk factors;life transition;a resource for coping
B)proximal stressors;life transition;coping process
C)distal risk factors;proximal stressor;a distal protective factor
D)distal contextual factors;proximal stressor;distal personal factor

Question 16

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,a family argument,being late for class,or being followed in a store because of your race,are examples of:

A)proximal stressors.
B)daily hassles.
C)stress reactions.
D)both 'a' and 'b'

Question 17

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,an enduring change in your life that demands learning new skills,such as entering college,is termed a:

A)distal contextual factor.
B)life transition.
C)daily hassle.
D)coping process.

Question 18

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,major life events,life transitions,daily hassles,and disasters,are termed:

A)distal personal factors.
B)distal contextual factors.
C)stress reactions.
D)proximal stressors.

Question 19

Social support,money,social-emotional competencies,and spirituality represent potential:

A)distal personal factors for coping.
B)distal protective factors for coping.
C)resources for coping.
D)coping processes.

Question 20

Luis has final exams coming up.He reflects on the likely difficulty of each exam and the scores he needs to obtain the grades he wants,and develops a sense of how challenging the finals week will be for him.This process is termed:

A)estimation of coping resources.
B)problem-solving.
C)appraisal.
D)resilience.

Question 21

Continual social support,regardless of the level of stressors in one's life,is termed ____ support.

A)contextual
B)specific
C)generalized
D)tangible

Question 22

Diana shares strongly caring relationships with her mother,sister,and a few close friends.These relationships are ongoing,not just when she faces intense stressors.This illustrates which type of social support?

A)specific
B)generalized
C)enacted
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 23

Steve partied too much during his first year of college,and flunked out.He realized this was a painful yet valuable lesson,and began to re-think his goals for the future.Which type(s)of coping are involved in this case?

A)emotion-focused coping
B)problem-focused coping
C)meaning-focused coping
D)none of the above

Question 24

Javier reports a strong sense of belonging in his family,job,religious congregation and neighborhood.This belongingness illustrates which type of social support?

A)emotional
B)specific
C)generalized
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 25

Nicole faces a challenging project at work,and isn't sure she can accomplish the task she was assigned.Her co-workers sincerely assure her that she can,pointing out how she has always met past challenges and she has the skills for this task.This illustrates which type of social support?

A)generalized
B)specific
C)enacted
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 26

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,when a person with a mental illness gains the ability to assert her rights and exert greater control in decisions in her own life,what has occurred?

A)social embeddedness
B)emotion-focused coping
C)empowerment
D)crisis intervention

Question 27

The main goal of case management is to increase…

A)Resources for coping
B)Wellness
C)Distal personal factors
D)Both 'b' and 'c'

Question 28

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,when coping with a stressful situation initiates a process of growth that takes you beyond your prior level of well-being or skills,what has occurred?

A)resilience
B)thriving
C)wellness
D)a virtuous spiral

Question 29

Rita is an elementary school guidance counselor.Her principal and faculty,and many parents,want to see students graduate from their school with better skills for managing their feelings,understanding others' feelings,handling conflicts,and avoiding violence.Based on the ecological framework in Chapter 8,which approach below is most directly related to helping the school attain these aims?

A)an alternative school
B)programs that promote social-emotional competencies
C)improved crisis intervention by the guidance office
D)clinical treatment for more children who need it

Question 30

Maria had cancer and underwent long and unpleasant treatment.She is now in recovery and reports a deepened emotional awareness of how precious is each day and each person in her life.She has also become a leader in a support group for women with breast cancer,although she says she was always a shy person before her recovery.Maria's recovery illustrates which type of coping outcome?

A)thriving
B)distress
C)emotion-focused
D)social support

Question 31

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,when you cope with a stressful situation and return to the level of well-being you had before the stressor occurred,what has occurred?

A)resilience
B)thriving
C)empowerment
D)a virtuous spiral

Question 32

Finding social support,exercising to reduce anxiety,and taking time for oneself,illustrate which type of coping?

A)meaning-focused
B)problem-focused
C)emotion-focused
D)resource-focused

Question 33

According to the textbook,all of the following dimensions must be considered when planning an intervention EXCEPT…

A)Ecological levels
B)Timing & point of intervention
C)Content goals of intervention
D)First order change

Question 34

When coping leads to positive outcomes,attracts new resources,builds confidence,and leads to further growth,what is occurring?

A)social-emotional competencies
B)a virtuous spiral
C)a positive stress reaction
D)coping outcomes

Question 35

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,____ refers to positive outcomes of coping that go beyond the absence of distress or absence of symptoms of disorder.

A)wellness
B)thriving
C)resource collaboration
D)a virtuous spiral

Question 36

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,prevention/promotion programs may seek to alter ___ .

A)proximal stressors
B)existing psychological disorders
C)resources for coping
D)both 'a' and 'c'

Question 37

Terri directs a women's center that serves women who are victims of domestic and sexual violence and harassment.She wants her center to become more involved in addressing the broad social causes of this violence,not just in treating its victims.Based on the ecological framework in Chapter 8,what actions below would address those causes most directly?

A)social and political advocacy against violence
B)a community coalition to address causes of violence
C)case management for women after they leave the center
D)both 'a' and 'b'

Question 38

Tamika lost her job and must find another.She decides to look at this as a challenge and as an opportunity to find a more fulfilling job.This way of thinking can be termed:

A)emotion-focused coping.
B)reappraisal.
C)meaning-focused coping.
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 39

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,social/political advocacy and community coalitions usually seek to alter ____ .

A)distal contextual factors
B)distal personal factors
C)proximal stressors
D)both 'a' and 'c'

Question 40

Isabel was devastated when her best friend was in a car accident and hospitalized in critical condition.Isabel visited her friend,and sought comfort by talking to her other friends,seeking spiritual support,and exercising to relax.Which type of coping is this?

A)emotion-focused
B)problem-focused
C)meaning-focused
D)reappraisal

Question 41

When Jim started attending an Alcoholics Anonymous chapter meeting,he found that the members shared similar stories about their experiences with alcohol and recovery.He began to realize that their story also fit his experiences.This illustrates what distinctive feature of mutual help?

A)helper therapy principle
B)experiential knowledge
C)a community narrative
D)a focal concern

Question 42

In Hirsch's study of recently widowed women and adults returning to college,which type of social network was more helpful?

A)high-density
B)low-density
C)reciprocal
D)unidimensional

Question 43

Pamela,a young mother,often visits Nancy,an older person (not a relative)who provides encouragement,emotional and informational support about parenting.For Pamela,Nancy is a ____ .

A)member of a dense network
B)natural mentor
C)both 'a' and 'b'
D)source of a multidimensional relationship.

Question 44

Janelle finds that members of her mutual help group know more about practical daily coping with her depression than the psychiatrist she also sees regularly.This difference illustrates what distinctive feature of mutual help?

A)helper therapy principle
B)experiential knowledge
C)reciprocity of helping
D)a focal concern

Question 45

Distinctive elements of mutual help groups include which of the following?

A)professional-client contact
B)a focus on knowledge based on personal experience
C)a narrative shared by members about their lives
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 46

Malik and Leon are classmates,neighbors,help each other with studying,and enjoy bowling together.Their relationship is

A)high-density.
B)low-density.
C)multidimensional.
D)unidimensional.

Question 47

Janet finds that she feels better about her life when she helps others deal with problems similar to those she has faced.This illustrates the ____ .

A)helper therapy principle
B)psychological sense of community
C)relational community principle
D)focal concern of a self-help group

Question 48

Studies of criticism of young mothers,negative interactions with ill persons,and pressure-cooker effects,indicate that relationships can be ____ as well as sources of social support.

A)stressors
B)reappraisals
C)psychosocial
D)balanced

Question 49

Distinctive elements of mutual help groups include which of the following?

A)professional direction of discussion
B)a focus on knowledge based on personal experience
C)each member helping others and being helped
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 50

Online mutual help groups provide all of the following benefits EXCEPT…

A)Similar interactions to face-to-face groups
B)More appealing to those reluctant to attend face-to-face meetings
C)Reduce public stigma
D)More accessible

Question 51

Measures of perceived support (as perceived by the recipient),not tied to coping with particular stressors,are most likely to measure which type of social support?

A)generalized
B)specific
C)enacted
D)both 'a' and 'c'

Question 52

Spirituality and religion can offer which resources for coping below?

A)social support in a congregation or group
B)beliefs that provide meaning and promote coping
C)specific practices such as prayer
D)all of the above

Question 53

As defined by Pargament,spiritual coping includes specific coping methods,such as prayer or religious rituals,when used by:

A)religious persons.
B)nonreligious persons.
C)both 'a' and 'b'
D)only religious persons in distress.

Question 54

Tanya has several close friends,yet these friends do not know each other.Tanya has ____ .

A)a high-density social network
B)a low-density social network
C)a network that is likely to have more diversity
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 55

In Maton's study of a predominantly European American university,European American first year students found ___ to be their main source of social support,while African American first year students were more likely to receive support from ____ .

A)staff and faculty;peers
B)peers;family
C)family;peers
D)there were no racial differences in sources of support

Question 56

In Maton's studies of reciprocity of social support,well-being was associated with

A)reciprocity of support.
B)a balance of giving and receiving support.
C)strong specific support.
D)both 'a' and 'b'

Question 57

Studies of GROW and Alcoholics Anonymous demonstrate that those who attend these groups consistently are:

A)likely to drop out of professional treatment.
B)unlikely to use other resources for recovery.
C)less likely to relapse.
D)all of the above

Question 58

In research,negative impacts of spirituality and religion on coping have included:

A)interpersonal conflicts with members of a religious group
B)self-blame for one's problems
C)negative experiences especially for battered women
D)all of the above

Question 59

Measures of received support,based on records of behavioral acts of support received,are most likely to measure which type of social support?

A)generalized
B)specific
C)perceived
D)both 'b' and 'c'

Question 60

Quicker help in a crisis is a strength of ____ social networks.

A)high-density
B)low-density
C)multidimensional
D)reciprocal

Question 61

Define and distinguish between these concepts,giving your own examples of each: generalized and specific support,natural mentor,reciprocity of support,and multidimensional relationships.

Question 62

Define and distinguish between these types of interventions,giving examples of each relevant to coping: social/political advocacy,consultation,alternative settings,community coalitions,prevention/promotion,collaboration with community resources.

Question 63

Pargament's review of religious-spiritual coping found it important:

A)especially in largely uncontrollable circumstances.
B)after nonspiritual coping methods were statistically controlled.
C)especially for women,low-income persons,and the elderly.
D)all of the above

Question 64

Define three types of proximal stressors,and vicious spirals,giving your own examples of each.

Question 65

Use research findings from the chapter,and your own examples,to explain how coping is influenced by social and cultural contexts,in positive and negative ways.

Question 66

Describe the distinctive features of mutual help groups,and research on their outcomes.

Question 67

Define and distinguish between these positive coping outcomes,giving your own examples of each: wellness,resilience,thriving,empowerment,social embeddedness.

Question 68

Define,give your own examples of the following concepts: distal contextual factors,proximal stressors,resources for coping,wellness,thriving,social/political advocacy,community coalitions,prevention/promotion interventions.

Question 69

Describe specific examples of religious-spiritual coping.Describe the circumstances in which it seems most important,the populations who find it most useful,and one of its limitations.

Question 70

Define and distinguish between problem-focused,emotion-focused,and meaning-focused coping,giving your own examples of each.

Question 71

Describe material,social and personal resources for coping,giving your own examples of each.