Question 1

______ can be a single event in one area of life; it also can be a continuous development, involving many areas of an individual's activities.

Accepted Answer

A stressor can be a single event or a continuous development affecting various areas of an individual's life, leading to stress.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a ruminative response?

Accepted Answer

Ruminative responses involve repetitive focusing on the causes, situational factors, and consequences of one's emotional distress, rather than on solutions. Suppressing feelings of unhappiness does not involve this kind of repetitive or contemplative thought process, making it not an example of a ruminative response.

Question 3

Which theory suggests that adjustment is determined by the personal ability to adapt and maintain positive illusions?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive adaptation theory suggests that individuals adjust to significant life changes and stressors through a process of adaptation that involves maintaining positive illusions about oneself, the world, and the future. This theory emphasizes the role of personal ability to adapt and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.

Question 4

Sarah is 6 months pregnant and has been reading every baby book she can find. She has also been preparing for the baby in the home. Sarah is ______ about understanding the challenges that she will face once her baby is born.

Accepted Answer

Sarah is actively seeking information and preparing her home for the baby, which indicates that she is being proactive about understanding and facing the upcoming challenges of motherhood.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of emotion-focused coping strategies?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping strategies are aimed at managing the emotional distress associated with a situation rather than directly confronting the problem itself. Maintaining focused attention on the stressor is more characteristic of problem-focused coping, where the emphasis is on dealing with the cause of stress directly.

Question 6

Autogenic training is characterized by what main technique?

Accepted Answer

Autogenic training is a relaxation technique that focuses on autosuggestion, where individuals are trained to relax their body and mind by suggesting calmness and relaxation to themselves.

Question 7

An individual who is experiencing burnout is likely to exhibit all of the following symptoms except

Accepted Answer

Denial is not typically considered a symptom of burnout. Burnout is more commonly associated with symptoms like extreme fatigue, pessimism, and distrust, reflecting a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.

Question 8

The general capability to endure difficult conditions is known as

Accepted Answer

Hardiness refers to the trait of being strong and able to handle various forms of stress and difficult conditions. It encompasses a set of qualities that enable individuals to withstand stress and adversity.

Question 9

Putting off impending tasks to a later time is called

Accepted Answer

Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks to a later time.

Question 10

Impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions commonly associated with serious illnesses are known as

Accepted Answer

Disabilities encompass impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions that are often associated with serious illnesses. These can affect an individual's physical, mental, or sensory functions, leading to difficulties in performing everyday activities or participating fully in society.

Question 11

Gerald has just moved to Texas from Peru. He is currently facing a number of stressful cultural adjustments. As he moves forward he will continue to cope with the new social and cultural conditions. This process of coping is known as

Accepted Answer

Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture, including learning its norms, values, and behaviors, which is what Gerald is experiencing as he adjusts to life in Texas after moving from Peru.

Question 12

Extreme fatigue, distrust, pessimism, and inefficiency despite effort are manifested in

Accepted Answer

Burnout is characterized by extreme fatigue, feelings of distrust and pessimism, and a sense of inefficiency despite effort, typically resulting from prolonged stress or frustration, especially in the workplace.

Question 13

After a breakup who is likely to recover more fully and come out emotionally stronger?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that while women may experience more intense emotions immediately following a breakup, they are also more likely to recover more fully and come out emotionally stronger. Men, on the other hand, might not feel as deeply at first but can carry the emotional baggage longer and might not recover as fully.

Question 14

A tendency to depend upon others due to feelings of helplessness and an inability to deal with a stressor is known as

Accepted Answer

Passive adjustment refers to a coping mechanism where an individual relies on others due to feelings of helplessness and an inability to manage stressors on their own.

Question 15

______ is characterized by significant alterations in behavior and experiences as a reaction to internal and external struggles.

Accepted Answer

Adjustment is characterized by significant alterations in behavior and experiences as a reaction to internal and external struggles, reflecting how individuals adapt to new or changing environments, stressors, or demands.

Question 16

Active and conscious intentions to adapt to struggles, changing situations, and novel conditions are known as

Accepted Answer

Coping refers to the active and conscious efforts individuals make to manage and adapt to stress, struggles, changing situations, and novel conditions. It encompasses a range of strategies and behaviors aimed at dealing with challenges in a constructive manner.

Question 17

When an individual migrates to a new country, they are faced with having to adapt to the new environment and learn the social norms of the new location. The stress experiences by such an individual in relation to these changes is sometimes called

Accepted Answer

Culture shock refers to the feeling of disorientation or stress that people may experience when they move to a new culture or environment, and have to adapt to new social norms and ways of life.

Question 18

Persistent depressed mood, anxiety, irritability, sleep problems, and feelings of helplessness are collectively characteristic of

Accepted Answer

Adjustment disorder is characterized by a range of symptoms including depressed mood, anxiety, irritability, sleep problems, and feelings of helplessness, which occur in response to a significant life stressor or change.

Question 19

Failing to cope with ______ stressors after moving to a new country is likely to lead to the development of psychopathological symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Acculturation stressors refer to the stress experienced as a result of adjusting to a new culture, which is relevant to the scenario of moving to a new country. This adjustment process can lead to psychological stress if not managed well.

Question 20

The result of anything that disturbs physical or mental equilibrium is known as

Accepted Answer

Stress is the term used to describe the result of anything that disturbs physical or mental equilibrium. It encompasses a wide range of physical and psychological responses to perceived challenges or threats.

Quiz 13: The Adjustment Domain