Question 1

Any event or circumstance that strains or exceeds an individual ability to deal with a problem

Accepted Answer

Stress is the correct answer because it is the event or circumstance that strains or exceeds an individual's ability to deal with a problem.

Question 2

Situations and pressure that cause stress are known as ………..?

Accepted Answer

Stressors are specific situations or pressures that cause stress. They can be external events or internal demands that lead to the experience of stress.

Question 3

Coping mechanism involved when a person use alternative activities to take one's mind off a problem by day dreaming and escaping through sleep?

Accepted Answer

Mental disengagement involves coping mechanisms where a person diverts their mind from the stressor through activities like daydreaming or escaping into sleep, which aligns with the description provided.

Question 4

An example of dysfunctional coping?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which type of coping mechanism is involved when person use the method of holding on doing things till the right time approach?

Accepted Answer

Restraint coping involves waiting until the appropriate time to act and controlling one's immediate impulses, fitting the description of holding off on doing things until the right time approaches.

Question 6

Doing something constructive to solve the problem

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping involves taking direct steps to solve the problem, which can lead to constructive solutions and reduce stress.

Question 7

……………is a problem focused coping method?

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping involves directly addressing the issue causing stress to reduce its impact, and acceptance is a form of acknowledging the reality of a situation, which is a step towards dealing with the problem itself.

Question 8

……………………is an emotion focused coping method?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves managing or reducing the emotional distress that is associated with a situation. Seeking social support for emotional reasons is a form of emotion-focused coping because it aims to alleviate emotional distress through empathy, understanding, or validation from others.

Question 9

Which one is an example of internal cause of stress?

Accepted Answer

Worry is an example of an internal cause of stress because it originates from within the individual's own thoughts and feelings, rather than being caused by external factors.

Question 10

An example of physical signs of stress?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty in sleeping is a physical sign of stress, as stress can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to insomnia or other sleep-related issues.

Question 11

An example of behavioral signs of stress?

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Question 12

Which one is external causes of stress

Accepted Answer

Financial problems are external factors that can cause stress, unlike the other options which are internal attitudes or mindsets.

Question 13

coping response, in that a person who accepts the reality of a stressful situation is known as

Accepted Answer

Acceptance is a coping mechanism where an individual acknowledges the reality of a situation without attempting to change it, often leading to a reduction in stress by accepting things as they are.

Question 14

Which of these is not a definition of health?

Accepted Answer

Health is broadly defined in various ways, including the absence of illness (A), maintaining well-being despite disease (B), and having vitality (D). However, not seeing a doctor (C) is not a widely accepted definition of health, as one can be healthy and still see a doctor for preventive care or check-ups.

Question 15

Which of these things is health psychology concerned with?

Accepted Answer

Health psychology is concerned with all aspects of how psychological factors relate to health and illness, including what causes illness, who is responsible for it, and how it should be treated.

Question 16

Which of these is not an example of a health behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is not considered a health behavior as it negatively impacts health, whereas the other options (B, C, D) are positive health behaviors aimed at improving or maintaining health.

Question 17

Which of the following guidelines must be adhered to in treating a child suffering from chronic illness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of these is not an element of the Health Belief Model?

Accepted Answer

The Health Belief Model includes perceptions of threat (from a health issue), expectations about the consequences of health-related behaviors, and the influence of socio-demographic factors, but it does not include "cure" as an element.

Question 19

Which of these is a stage in the Stages of Change Model?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation is a stage in the Stages of Change Model, where individuals are aware of the problem and are thinking about overcoming it but have not yet made a commitment to take action.

Question 20

What does the term 'mortality' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Mortality refers to death, especially on a large scale or within a particular population or context.

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