Question 1

Which of the following suggestions would NOT help you handle conflicts more effectively?

Accepted Answer

Paying careful attention to your initial gut feeling is not always the best approach in handling conflicts effectively. It can lead to impulsive decisions without fully considering all aspects of the situation or the perspectives of others involved. Effective conflict resolution often requires thoughtful analysis, open communication, and consideration of various viewpoints, rather than relying solely on instinctive reactions.

Question 2

Frustration-caused behavior that is repetitive and non-productive is called

Accepted Answer

Stereotyped responding refers to behavior that is repetitive and non-productive, often resulting from frustration or anxiety. Persistence and perseverance imply a continued effort towards a goal, while cognitive rigidity refers to a narrow and inflexible thinking style.

Question 3

Roger is trying sky-diving for the first time. The pilot signals that they are in the jump area, but Roger is unable to move. At the same time, he does not want to return to the airport. Roger is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Roger is experiencing an avoidance-avoidance conflict because he does not want to return to the airport, but he is also unable to move forward with the sky-diving jump.

Question 4

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him. This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

This situation describes approach-avoidance conflict, as James both wants to marry Lauren (approach) but also fears the responsibilities of marriage (avoidance).

Question 5

The first rating scale developed by Holmes and Rahe to estimate the health hazards we face when stresses add up was called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first rating scale developed by Holmes...

Question 6

The easiest conflict to resolve is usually an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Accepted Answer

An avoidance-avoidance conflict, where a person must choose between two undesirable options, is often stressful and difficult to resolve because neither option is appealing, making the decision-making process challenging.

Question 7

When emotional "shocks" are predictable and controllable, stress is magnified and damage is likely to result.

Accepted Answer

When emotional "shocks" are predictable and controllable, stress is typically reduced because individuals feel they have some level of control or can prepare for the event, which tends to mitigate the potential damage or impact of the stressor.

Question 8

Martin's sister is always blaming him for every problem she has in life. Martin has become the habitual target of his sister's displaced aggression, which is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Martin's sister is always blaming him for...

Question 9

Margo is a counselor, who has begun to feel emotionally exhausted and detached from her clients. Although she has always been an excellent counselor, she now feels that she is helping no one. Margo is experiencing __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Margo is a counselor, who has begun...

Question 10

Explain the difference in primary and secondary appraisal of stressors and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference in primary and secondary...

Question 11

A negative emotional state that occurs when one is prevented from reaching a goal is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A negative emotional state that occurs when...

Question 12

One study that found poorer women in California were more likely to die if they lived in better-off neighborhoods than if they lived in poorer neighborhoods because they were constantly being reminded that they were relatively poor.

Accepted Answer

The study suggests that the stress and social comparison experienced by poorer women living in wealthier neighborhoods may negatively impact their health, leading to higher mortality rates compared to those living in poorer neighborhoods.

Question 13

Life changes, both good and bad, can increase one's susceptibility to accidents or illness.

Accepted Answer

Life changes such as stress, pregnancy, or changes in routine can weaken the immune system and increase the likelihood of accidents or illness. Similarly, positive changes such as traveling, starting a new job, or moving to a new place can expose individuals to new environments and potential hazards. Therefore, both good and bad life changes can increase one's susceptibility to accidents or illness.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of conflicts?

Accepted Answer

C) reversible-irreversible is not recognized as one of the four classic types of conflicts in psychology. The recognized types are approach-approach, avoidance-avoidance, approach-avoidance, and multiple approach-avoidance conflicts.

Question 15

The most passionate and caring workers are the ones who tend to experience burnout.

Accepted Answer

Passionate and caring workers often invest a lot of emotional energy into their work, which can lead to burnout if they don't take breaks or practice self-care.

Question 16

Pia is looking forward to the weekend, but her boss needs her to stay late on Friday and come in on Saturday morning in order to rewrite a report from another employee. This report must get to the main office by Monday. With this unexpected work and short deadline, Pia can be expected to be feeling the element of stress known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pia is looking forward to the weekend,...

Question 17

Major life events are strongly linked to a person's immediate health and psychological well-being, while daily hassles, or microstressors, tend to predict changes in health one to two years after these annoyances begin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Major life events are strongly linked to...

Question 18

You must study for two tests within the next eight hours. Both tests should require six hours of study time, which is four hours more than you have. You need to make a good grade on both tests. So, you being studying for one test and then start thinking about the need to study for the other, so you switch to the other subject. You are experiencing vacillation due to __________ conflicts.

Accepted Answer

The situation describes a multiple approach-avoidance conflict where the individual is faced with two or more desirable options but cannot pursue them simultaneously. In this case, the individual wants to do well on both tests but has limited time, leading to vacillation and switching between studying for each test.

Question 19

If you see a poisonous snake in the path while hiking, your decision on how you will react and avoid getting bitten is referred to as your primary appraisal.

Accepted Answer

The decision on how to react to a potentially dangerous situation, such as encountering a poisonous snake while hiking, is considered a secondary appraisal. The primary appraisal is the initial assessment of whether the situation is positive, negative, or neutral.

Question 20

Choosing between your aunt's white chocolate raspberry cheesecake and your grandmother's banana pudding, both of which you love, would be a(n) __________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choosing between your aunt's white chocolate raspberry...

Quiz 12: Health Psychology