Question 1

Coping is defined as:

Accepted Answer

Coping involves actively dealing with stress rather than avoiding it, denying it, or attempting to eliminate all stressors, which is often not possible. It's about managing and attempting to overcome the challenges and demands that are perceived as stressful.

Question 2

Success in coping has been linked to:

Accepted Answer

Success in coping with stress and challenges is linked to various factors, including the strategies used to cope, a sense of personal control over the situation, and the ability to maintain positive emotions during difficult times. These elements work together to enhance an individual's ability to manage stress effectively.

Question 3

Success in coping has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Coping strategies, positive emotions, and a sense of personal control are all factors that have been linked to successful coping. Avoidance of stress, however, is not typically considered a successful coping mechanism in the long term, as it does not address the underlying issues or stressors.

Question 4

Chuck is having trouble growing vegetables in his new garden plot, so he sends a sample of the soil to a lab for analysis. According to Lazarus, Chuck is trying to deal with this situation by:

Accepted Answer

Chuck is addressing the issue directly by identifying and attempting to solve the problem (poor soil quality) that is hindering his ability to grow vegetables, which is an example of problem-focused coping.

Question 5

Kip failed her first psychology test, so she goes to the instructor to get some study suggestions before the next test. According to Lazarus, Kip is trying to deal with this situation by:

Accepted Answer

Kip is addressing the issue directly by seeking ways to improve her study habits, which is an example of problem-focused coping. This approach involves taking steps to remove or reduce the cause of the stress.

Question 6

If you use defense mechanisms, such as rationalization or denial, in dealing with problems, Lazarus would say that you are using:

Accepted Answer

Lazarus would say that using defense mechanisms like rationalization or denial in dealing with problems is an example of emotion-focused coping. This approach is about managing the emotions that come with stress, rather than addressing the problem itself.

Question 7

If one constantly focused of one's own death, one would be overwhelmed by these thoughts and feelings. According to Lazarus' theory, one deals with this situation through denial, which is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Denial, as a way to handle the overwhelming thoughts and feelings about one's own death, is an example of emotion-focused coping. This type of coping strategy is aimed at managing the emotions associated with a problem, rather than trying to change the problem itself.

Question 8

Your dentist tells you that ignoring the painful toothache will not make it any better. You've probably been practicing:

Accepted Answer

Ignoring a painful toothache and hoping it will go away on its own is an example of emotion-focused coping, where the individual is trying to manage their emotional response to the problem rather than addressing the problem itself.

Question 9

According to Lazarus, if a student deals with problems in a college course by avoiding the class or convincing him/herself that the class doesn't matter, this student is using:

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves managing or reducing the emotional distress that is associated with (or stems from) a situation, rather than directly confronting the problem itself. In the scenario described, the student is not addressing the problem (difficulties in a college course) head-on but is instead trying to mitigate their emotional response to the problem by avoiding the class or convincing themselves the class doesn't matter. This aligns with the definition of emotion-focused coping.

Question 10

In the long term, we are better off using _________ than ___________ to cope with life's troubles.

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping involves addressing problems directly and is generally more effective for long-term well-being than emotion-focused coping, which involves managing emotions rather than solving the underlying issue.

Question 11

Positive appraisal is one example of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Positive appraisal is one example of:
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Question 12

Margaret's son is now an adult and is serving as a missionary many thousands of miles away. Although she is now widowed and misses her son terribly, she usually focuses on how her son is living the values and ideals that she and her late husband instilled in him. Margaret is coping with her son's absence through:

Accepted Answer

Margaret is coping by finding meaning in her son's absence, focusing on the positive impact of his work and how it reflects the values she cherishes. This approach is known as meaning-making coping, where individuals find a sense of purpose or positive aspects in challenging situations.

Question 13

Carol is the only one in her group who does not smoke. Although she is teased by her friends for being a "goody two-shoes," she continues not to smoke and deals with the teasing by thinking about how she is going to have "goody two lungs" when she gets older. Carol's reinterpretation of the situation would be considered:

Accepted Answer

Meaning-making coping involves reinterpreting a situation to find positive meaning or benefit, which is what Carol does by focusing on the long-term health benefits of not smoking.

Question 14

Samar was laid off at work about a month ago. She is in the process of using an active-cognitive strategy. What is she doing?

Accepted Answer

An active-cognitive strategy involves analyzing and understanding the situation, such as figuring out why she was laid off, to cope with the stress.

Question 15

Active-cognitive strategies are to ________ as active-behavioral strategies are to ________.

Accepted Answer

Active-cognitive strategies involve thinking processes to deal with stress or problems, while active-behavioral strategies involve taking direct actions.

Question 16

Paula's house was recently damaged very badly in a tornado. If Paula uses active-behavioral coping, she will:

Accepted Answer

Active-behavioral coping involves taking direct action to address a problem or its consequences. Salvaging possessions is a form of taking direct action to mitigate the effects of the tornado damage.

Question 17

Marian has three term papers and two projects to complete this semester. She thinks back to a previous semester when she had so many written reports to complete and remembers that she was able to do it. Marian is feeling better because she used:

Accepted Answer

Marian is using active-cognitive coping strategies because she is actively recalling her past success to manage her current stress and improve her emotional state, which involves cognitive processes.

Question 18

Theresa has just left an abusive relationship. After she prays for guidance and strength for the uncertain days ahead, she vows to be more discerning in her selection of a mate in the future. Theresa is using:

Accepted Answer

Theresa is using active-cognitive coping strategies by reflecting on her situation, praying for guidance and strength, and making a conscious decision to be more discerning in the future. This approach involves actively changing her thought patterns and attitudes towards her situation to cope with the stress of leaving an abusive relationship.

Question 19

After her husband left her, Semone went to a lawyer and an accountant to deal with the financial changes in her life; and she went to a psychologist to help deal with the emotional changes. By going to these professionals, Semone is using:

Accepted Answer

Semone is using active-behavioral coping strategies by taking concrete actions, such as consulting professionals, to manage the changes in her life.

Question 20

While Susie is waiting for her teenage children to come home at their curfew time, she stays busy cleaning or sewing to keep her mind off worrying about them. Suzie is using:

Accepted Answer

Susie is engaging in activities (cleaning or sewing) to manage her stress or worry about her children, which is an example of active-behavioral coping strategies. These strategies involve taking direct action to distract oneself or to mitigate the stressor.

Quiz 5: Coping