Question 1

Iram made a New Year's resolution to promote wellness in his life.Which of the following are ways in which he can begin to incorporate wellness into his life?&#10;A)exercise regularly&#10;B)eat fatty foods&#10;C)take on more responsibility at work&#10;D)spend more time alone

Accepted Answer

Regular exercise is a key pillar of overall wellness, as it helps to improve physical health, boost mood, and reduce stress. Eating fatty foods, taking on more responsibility at work, and spending more time alone are not necessarily beneficial for wellness, and may even be detrimental to it.

Question 2

Burning your toast,having trouble opening an e-mail attachment,breaking a glass,and running late for an appointment are all examples of ___________.&#10;A)uplifts&#10;B)hassles&#10;C)downturns&#10;D)distress

Accepted Answer

These are all common daily hassles or minor inconveniences that can cause some frustration or irritation, but usually do not have a significant or lasting impact on one's overall well-being. Uplifts are positive events or experiences that can boost mood and well-being, while downturns or distress refer to more significant and negative life events or stressors.

Question 3

For someone who likes both movies and concerts,choosing between going to one or the other represents an ______ conflict.&#10;A)approach-avoidance&#10;B)avoidance-avoidance&#10;C)approach-approach&#10;D)incompatible demands

Accepted Answer

The scenario mentioned in the question represents an approach-approach conflict because the person likes both movies and concerts and both options have positive outcomes. Therefore, the person has to choose between two desirable options.

Question 4

The field of ______ studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress,emotions,thinking,and behavior on the immune system.&#10;A)social psychology&#10;B)organic medicine&#10;C)psychoneuroimmunology&#10;D)interactive psychology

Accepted Answer

Psychoneuroimmunology is a field that studies the interactions between the psychological processes and the immune system. It focuses on understanding how stress, emotions, and behavior influence the immune system's functioning. Social psychology deals with how human behavior is influenced by social situations, while organic medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of various organs and tissues in the body. Interactive psychology is not a recognized field of study.

Question 5

Working a second job to pay off credit cards is an example of__________.&#10;A)problem-focused coping&#10;B)emotion-focused coping&#10;C)distraction&#10;D)reappraisal

Accepted Answer

Working a second job to pay off credit cards is an example of problem-focused coping, which involves taking action to directly address and solve the problem rather than just managing the emotions associated with it.

Question 6

According to studies,people who are involved in a religion and attend services regularly are more likely to ________.&#10;A)live a shorter life than are those who do not have religious beliefs&#10;B)lack a social support system&#10;C)live longer than do those who do not have religious beliefs&#10;D)feel alone with their struggles

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people who are involved in a religion, attend services regularly, and have a community of support through their religious affiliation are more likely to live longer lives than those who do not have religious beliefs or a supportive community.

Question 7

The most extreme form of escape or withdrawal from frustration is ________.&#10;A)suicide&#10;B)anhedonia&#10;C)leaving the country&#10;D)divorce

Accepted Answer

Suicide is the most extreme form of escape or withdrawal from frustration as it completely ends the individual's life. Anhedonia is a term used to describe the lack of pleasure or joy in activities that previously brought enjoyment and is not necessarily a form of escape or withdrawal. Leaving the country or divorce may be considered a form of escape or withdrawal from a frustrating situation but they are not the most extreme forms.

Question 8

Coping with stress in the Vietnamese culture typically includes which of the following?&#10;A)eating certain foods&#10;B)using biofeedback&#10;C)exercising&#10;D)engaging in a hobby

Accepted Answer

In Vietnamese culture, certain foods are believed to have calming or soothing effects, such as rice porridge or chamomile tea. Biofeedback, exercising, and engaging in a hobby may also be helpful coping strategies, but they are not as culturally specific to Vietnamese culture as the use of certain foods.

Question 9

_________occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors.&#10;A)Acute stress&#10;B)Eustress&#10;C)Distress&#10;D)Catastrophic stress

Accepted Answer

Distress is the type of stress that occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors. Acute stress is a short-term stress response to a specific event, while eustress is a positive stress response to a new, exciting, or challenging situation. Catastrophic stress is a response to a traumatic and life-threatening event.

Question 10

Which of the following is one reason why living in poverty is stressful?&#10;A)lack of meaningfulness of work.&#10;B)too many hours of unpleasant shift work&#10;C)increased rates of disabilities due to poor prenatal care&#10;D)difficulty assimilating to the majority culture's ways

Accepted Answer

Living in poverty often means lack of access to education and healthcare, which can lead to poor prenatal care and higher rates of disabilities in children. This can cause significant stress for families who already face financial hardship.

Deck 11: A: Stress and Health