Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a destructive effect of stress?
A)​Neurogenesis
B)​Negative feelings take control
C)​Brain shrinkage
D)Mental and physical illness

Accepted Answer

Neurogenesis is the process of generating new neurons in the brain, which is generally considered a positive effect, not a destructive one.

Question 2

Which of the following is a byproduct of positive stress?
A)​Learning
B)​Feeling happy
C)​neurogenesis
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Positive stress, or eustress, can lead to learning, feelings of happiness, and neurogenesis, making all the options correct.

Question 3

Psychoeducational stress management strategies may refer to:
A)​communication skills training.
B)​thought stopping.
C)​assertiveness training.
D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducational stress management strategies encompass a variety of techniques, including communication skills training, thought stopping, and assertiveness training, making "all of these" the correct choice.

Question 4

Which of the following is a possible outcome of stress?
A)​Poor decisions
B)​Weak performance
C)​Emotional breakdown
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

Stress can lead to poor decisions, weak performance, and emotional breakdowns, making all the options possible outcomes.

Question 5

What is an appropriate counselor response when clients sometimes ask you directly for advice?
A)​Give the client psychoeducational instruction based on your personal experience.
B)​Offer your opinion; the right advice fosters independence in the client.
C)​Ask the client to explore the issue from a different perspective first.
D)Give the client advice based on your best assessment of the client's problem.

Accepted Answer

Encouraging the client to explore the issue from a different perspective helps them develop their own problem-solving skills and promotes self-discovery, which is a key goal in counseling.

Question 6

Which one of the following is an IMPROPER counselor choice in regards to counselor psychoeducational/instruction sharing?
A)​Provide advice sparingly and only when the client is likely to need and accept it.
B)​Offer advice and your opinions at any time a client may request it.
C)​After careful listening and if the situation warrants, you can offer advice and instruction.
D)When listening to counselor advice, let the client be in charge.

Accepted Answer

Offering advice and opinions at any time a client may request it is improper because it may not always be appropriate or beneficial for the client's situation. Counselors should provide advice sparingly and only when it is likely to be needed and accepted by the client.

Question 7

Which of the following regarding exercise is NOT supported by research?
A)​About 25% of the U.S. population gets no exercise at all.
B)​Exercise enhances mood.
C)​Exercise does not benefit people with cancer or multiple sclerosis.
D)Exercise is useful in the treatment of depression.

Accepted Answer

Research supports that exercise can benefit people with cancer or multiple sclerosis by improving physical function, reducing fatigue, and enhancing quality of life.

Question 8

Which one of the following will NOT help you learn and use thought stopping?
A)​Catalog your negative thoughts or statements.
B)​Learn the basic process.
C)​Transfer thought stopping to your daily life.
D)Add positive imaging.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which one of the following will NOT...

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of exercise?
A)​Better sleep
B)​Production of dopamine
C)​Increased gray matter
D)Mental health issues

Accepted Answer

Exercise is generally known to improve mental health, not cause mental health issues.

Question 10

"Let me show you how to put the toy together. First, we will read the directions." This is an example of:
A)​logical consequences.
B)​feedback.
C)​directive.
D)instruction/psychoeducation.

Accepted Answer

Instruction/psychoeducation provides information and guidance on how to perform a task or behavior.

Question 11

All are true of Therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) except that they:
A)​are strategies to promote mental and physical health.
B)​bring together neuroscience, medicine, and counseling.
C)​originated through early preventive work with heart attack.
D)promote Type A behavior.

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) are designed to improve health and well-being, not to promote Type A behavior, which is often associated with stress and negative health outcomes.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of stress?
A)​Neurogenesis
B)​Frontal cortex strengthened
C)​Enlargement of amygdala
D)Healthier life

Accepted Answer

Enlargement of the amygdala is associated with negative effects of stress, such as increased anxiety and emotional responses, rather than positive effects.

Question 13

Which one of the following is NOT a psychoeducational stress management strategy?
A)​Thought stopping
B)​Positive images of strength
C)​Assessing positive and negative consequences
D)Learning social skills

Accepted Answer

Assessing positive and negative consequences is not a psychoeducational stress management strategy.

Question 14

Which of the following is a destructive consequence of not doing exercise?
A)​Production of BDNF
B)​Production of dopamine
C)​Increased gray matter
D)Obesity

Accepted Answer

Not doing exercise can lead to obesity, which is a destructive consequence. Exercise helps in maintaining a healthy weight, and lack of it can result in weight gain and associated health issues.

Question 15

Which of the following is primarily associated with stress management?
A)​Logical consequences
B)​Biofeedback
C)​Gestalt exercises
D)All of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is primarily associated...

Question 16

"Now, if I were you, I'd study a little harder because that is a difficult course. That's what I think you ought to do." This is an example of:
A)​logical consequences.
B)​feedback.
C)​directive.
D)instruction/psychoeducation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Now, if I were you, I'd study...

Question 17

Stress management is of central importance for:
A)​counseling.
B)​psychotherapy.
C)​crisis counseling.
D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Stress management is crucial in counseling, psychotherapy, and crisis counseling as it helps individuals cope with stressors, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being.

Question 18

Positive stressors :
A)​raise blood pressure and heart rate.
B)​lead to experiencing positive social emotions.
C)​makes people feel happy and joyful
D)all of these.

Accepted Answer

Positive stressors, also known as eustress, can raise blood pressure and heart rate, lead to positive social emotions, and make people feel happy and joyful.

Question 19

In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate for a counselor to share instruction and psychoeducation?
A)​After listening carefully to your client's account of his or her marital difficulties over several sessions, at the third session the client asks, "Should I file for divorce?"
B)​You have learned that one of your clients is having difficulty considering the best way to care for an aging parent. The client says, "I don't know what to do. How do I go about exploring elder care, particularly local full-time care facilities?"
C)​As a college counselor, a third year student is reconsidering her choice of majors. You have listened carefully as she has explained the catalyst and her reasoning when she asks, "If you were me, which major would you choose?"
D)A business manager is caught in a company downsizing effort. He is blindsided at work with a lay-off notice. On his first visit, he seems almost in crisis when he asks, "I have no idea what to do; what should I do?"

Accepted Answer

In situation B, the client is specifically asking for guidance on exploring elder care options, which is a practical issue where psychoeducation and instruction can be beneficial.

Question 20

Which of these is NOT an example of positive stress?
A)​Graduating from graduate school
B)​Getting a divorce
C)​Being involved in Habitat for Humanity
D)Planning for a big date

Accepted Answer

Getting a divorce is typically considered a negative stressor, as it often involves emotional distress and significant life changes.

Quiz 12: Action Skills for Building Resilience and Managing Stress: Self-Disclosure, Feedback, Logical Consequences, Directivesinstruction, and Psychoeducation

Which of the following is NOT a destructive effect of stress?

Which of the following is a byproduct of positive stress?

Psychoeducational stress management strategies may refer to:

Which of the following is a possible outcome of stress?

What is an appropriate counselor response when clients sometimes ask you directly for advice?

Which one of the following is an IMPROPER counselor choice in regards to counselor psychoeducational/instruction sharing?

Which of the following regarding exercise is NOT supported by research?

Which one of the following will NOT help you learn and use thought stopping?

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of exercise?

"Let me show you how to put the toy together. First, we will read the directions." This is an example of:

All are true of Therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) except that they:

Which of the following is NOT a positive effect of stress?

Which one of the following is NOT a psychoeducational stress management strategy?

Which of the following is a destructive consequence of not doing exercise?

Which of the following is primarily associated with stress management?

"Now, if I were you, I'd study a little harder because that is a difficult course. That's what I think you ought to do." This is an example of:

Stress management is of central importance for:

Positive stressors :

In which of the following situations would it be MOST appropriate for a counselor to share instruction and psychoeducation?

Which of these is NOT an example of positive stress?