Deck 5: The Psychosocial Person: Relationships, stress, and Coping

Question 1

Any event in which environmental or internal demands tax the adaptive resources of an individual is called ______.

A)stress
B)trauma
C)maladaptive coping
D)adaptive coping

Answer 1

A

Question 2

When Marcus went to college,he avoided interaction with his classmates,which led to him feeling rejected.Which category of psychological stress was he experiencing?

A)challenge
B)threat
C)role strain
D)harm

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Everyone in life experiences problems as a romantic partner,caregiver,parent,or worker.What measurement of stress is this?

A)role strain
B)neighborhood interaction
C)daily hassles
D)community interaction

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The stage of social identity when people reevaluate their assumptions,investigate their own role in perpetuating harmful differences,and move toward a broader definition of their social identity is ______.

A)internalization
B)resistance
C)naïveté
D)acceptance

Question 5

The stage of social identity when people embrace their own group heritage and see all groups as being rich in strengths and values is ______.

A)internalization
B)resistance
C)redefinition
D)acceptance

Question 6

Which of the following is a stage theory of socialization that articulates the process by which we come to identify with some social groups and,at the same time,develop a sense of difference from other social groups?

A)social identity theory
B)object relations theory
C)Afrocentric relational theory
D)cognitive-behavioral theory

Question 7

When Felicity started a new job,she was apprehensive because of the possibility of being rejected by her new co-workers.Which category of psychological stress was she experiencing?

A)challenge
B)threat
C)role strain
D)harm

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the ways stress has been measured?

A)attachment to caregiver
B)role strain
C)crisis coping
D)depressive episodes

Question 9

When an infant displays chaotic and conflicted behavior and seems incapable of applying any consistent strategy to bond with his parents,this is known as ______.

A)disorganized attachment
B)avoidant attachment
C)anxious-ambivalent attachment
D)secure attachment

Question 10

Which of the following workers is least likely to experience compassion stress?

A)firefighter
B)banker
C)social worker
D)disaster relief worker

Question 11

An infant who seems to be undisturbed when his mother leaves and when she returns is thought to be ______.

A)disorganized attached
B)avoidantly attached
C)anxious-ambivalently attached
D)securely attached

Question 12

When Marcus returns to his second year of college he may feel more excited and confident about trying to interact more positively with his classmates.Which category of psychological stress is he experiencing?

A)challenge
B)threat
C)role strain
D)harm

Question 13

The stage of social identity when a person is comfortable with their revised identity and can incorporate it into all aspects of their life is ______.

A)internalization
B)resistance
C)naïveté
D)acceptance

Question 14

The stage of social identity when children are curious about differences is ______.

A)internalization
B)resistance
C)naïveté
D)acceptance

Question 15

______ theory has arisen to propose more positively that affirmations toward one's group,particularly with regard to ethnicity,should correspond with higher levels of acceptance toward dissimilar groups.

A)Social identity
B)Object relations
C)Multicultural
D)Cognitive-behavioral

Question 16

The stage of social identity when children or adolescents internalize dominant cultural beliefs and make them a part of their everyday lives is ______.

A)internalization
B)resistance
C)redefinition
D)acceptance

Question 17

An infant who feels distressed when his mother leaves but is eager and warm upon her return is thought to be ______.

A)disorganized attached
B)avoidantly attached
C)anxious-ambivalently attached
D)securely attached

Question 18

There are many common occurrences in a person's life that are taxing,like waiting in line,losing things,and worrying about money.What measurement of stress is this?

A)role strain
B)neighborhood interaction
C)daily hassles
D)community interaction

Question 19

An infant who is distressed when his mother leaves and continues to be distraught upon her return,even when she comforts and hold him,is thought to be ______.

A)disorganized attached
B)avoidantly attached
C)anxious-ambivalently attachment
D)secure attachment

Question 20

Cathy has recently separated from her husband of 30 years and is facing the possibility of a divorce.She has always been a person who positively copes with most obstacles in her life,but now is very depressed and overwhelmed.How would you define her current psychological state?

A)stress
B)traumatic stress
C)role strain
D)crisis

Question 21

When a person manages stress based on a stable personality characteristic,it is considered to be what type of coping?

A)defense mechanisms
B)problem-focused coping
C)emotion-focused coping
D)general adaptation syndrome

Question 22

When a person takes into account how their actions will maximize the survival of others,such as family or friends,they are utilizing relational coping.

Question 23

The interpersonal interactions and relationships that provide us with assistance or feelings of attachment to persons we perceive as caring are called ______.

A)relational coping
B)social support
C)intrinsic support
D)emotion-focused coping

Question 24

In Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,the challenge of industry versus inferiority takes place in which life stage?

A)adolescence
B)play age
C)early childhood
D)school age

Question 25

When infants have a disorganized attachment style,they seem to be relatively undisturbed both when their mothers leave and when they return.

Question 26

When a person experiences a set of symptoms that include persistently reliving an event,avoiding stimuli associated with the event,and continuing to have a persistent high state of arousal,this is called ______.

A)stress
B)crisis disorder
C)post-traumatic stress disorder
D)chaos

Question 27

Sally recently experienced a rape that has left her feeling helpless and terrified.How would you define her current psychological state?

A)stress
B)traumatic stress
C)role strain
D)crisis

Question 28

Securely attached infants will act somewhat distressed when their mothers leave,but when mothers return,infants will greet them eagerly and warmly.

Question 29

Social identity theory is a stage theory of socialization that articulates the process by which we come to identify with some social groups and develop a sense of difference from other social groups.

Question 30

Any event in which environmental or external demands tax the adaptive resources of an individual is called stress.

Question 31

When a person tries to change a stressful situation by acting on the environment,this is what type of coping?

A)relational coping
B)problem-focused coping
C)emotion-focused coping
D)general adaptation syndrome

Question 32

In Erikson's stages of psychosocial development,the challenge of intimacy versus isolation takes place in which life stage?

A)adolescence
B)young adulthood
C)adulthood
D)mature age

Question 33

Feminism refers to a single body of thought.

Question 34

Common occurrences that are taxing such as standing in line waiting or losing things are referred to as daily hassles.

Question 35

The body's response to a stressor is called ______.

A)defense mechanisms
B)problem-focused coping
C)emotion-focused coping
D)general adaptation syndrome

Question 36

Problems experienced in the performance of specific roles like being a worker or a caregiver is referred to as role strain.

Question 37

When a person copes by taking into account actions that maximize the survival of others such as family,children,and friends,this is what type of coping?

A)relational coping
B)problem-focused coping
C)emotion-focused coping
D)general adaptation syndrome

Question 38

When a person approaches a stressful situation with vigilance or avoidance,this is what type of coping?

A)relational coping
B)problem-focused coping
C)emotion-focused coping
D)general adaptation syndrome

Question 39

Relational theory is a cognitive theory of human development that considers our ability to form lasting attachments with others to be based on adolescent experiences of separation from and connection with primary caregivers.

Question 40

For all ethnic groups,higher levels of ethnic identity are associated with higher levels of self-esteem,purpose in life,and self-confidence.

Question 41

List the five stages of social identity development.

Question 42

Describe how the relational approach enriches social workers' practice.

Question 43

Compare and contrast normal and abnormal coping.Cite examples from the story of Dan in reference to both normal and abnormal coping in his life.

Question 44

Identify and define the four attachment styles associated with attachment theory.

Question 45

List the three types of social support resources available to an individual.

Question 46

List and define the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome,the body's response to a stressor.

Question 47

Define and discuss the three social support indicators identified in the text and develop a case study to illustrate how a social worker can use these three indicators to evaluate a client's level of social support.

Question 48

Define feminism and describe two feminist theories of relationships.

Question 49

Explain the concept of social support and discuss the characteristics of effective support.Utilizing the case of Dan,cite examples of effective support in his life and how this helped or did not help him overcome his challenges.

Question 50

Compare and contrast problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping.Cite examples from your own coping strategies that relate to either of the coping styles.

Question 51

List and define the three categories of psychological stress.

Question 52

Why should social workers be alert to the social nature of stress?

Question 53

List and describe the three stages of a crisis episode.

Question 54

List and define the three social support indicators developed by Uchino (2009)that can be used by social workers to evaluate social support.

Question 55

Explain the social work perspective on social functioning.How does the social work perspective view abnormality? What are the strengths of the social work perspective on social functioning? Are there any limitations to this perspective (why or why not)?

Question 56

Explain the concept of psychological coping and defense mechanisms.Discuss,define,and give examples of six of the common defense mechanisms.How do you think understanding the concepts of coping and defense mechanisms will help you to assist clients in developing a stronger sense of competence in problem solving and coping?

Question 57

List and define two of the common defense mechanisms and give an example of each one.

Question 58

Discuss the relationship between processes of attachment and neurological development that has emerged in the recent research literature.

Question 59

Define problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping and give an example of each one.