Question 1

When a choice must be made between two unattractive goals we are said to be experiencing

Accepted Answer

In an avoidance-avoidance conflict, the individual has to choose between two undesirable options. Although neither option is desirable, a choice must be made. This is different from an approach-approach conflict where the individual has to choose between two desirable options and an avoidance-approach conflict where the individual has to choose between a desirable option with a negative consequence and an undesirable option with a positive consequence. Therefore, the best choice in this scenario is to choose the option that is perceived to be less undesirable.

Question 2

Being prevented from reaching a goal will cause most individuals to experience

Accepted Answer

Frustration is the emotional response to a blocked goal. It is a natural response to being prevented from reaching a desired outcome and can lead to a range of behaviors, such as anger, disappointment, or giving up. Conflict, pressure, and vacillation may also be experienced in response to blocked goals, but frustration is the most common and appropriate response.

Question 3

The Sidewinders football team had been down by 36 points at half-time, but they had made a big comeback in the second half. With less than 30 seconds remaining on the clock they had narrowed the other team's lead to a single-point. All their kicker needed to do was kick a field goal, and they would win the game by 2 points. Unfortunately, the kicker missed the kick, and they lost the game. As he watched the kick go wide, the Sidewinders' coach MOST likely experienced a sense of

Accepted Answer

The coach had invested a lot of effort and time in helping his team make a big comeback. They were seconds away from winning the game, but the missed field goal would have left him feeling disappointed and frustrated.

Question 4

Steve was excited when he finally landed the lead role in one of the community theater productions. He has been rehearsing his part for the past two months, but on the day that the play is scheduled to open, Steve awakes with a bad case of laryngitis and he is unable to perform in the play. At this point, Steve is MOST likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

Frustration is the most appropriate choice because Steve has put in a lot of effort and time into rehearsing for the play, but is unable to perform due to reasons beyond his control, in this case, laryngitis. Frustration arises when a person is unable to reach their goals or fulfill their needs, resulting in feelings of disappointment and distress. In this scenario, Steve's inability to perform is hindering him from achieving his goal, leading to frustration.

Question 5

In general, the least stressful conflict is the

Accepted Answer

In an approach-approach conflict, one has to choose between two desirable outcomes, which creates minimal stress compared to other types of conflicts. With avoidance-avoidance conflict, one has to choose between two negative outcomes, which can create a great deal of stress. In approach-avoidance conflict, there is only one option with both positive and negative aspects, making the decision difficult and potentially more stressful. Double approach-avoidance conflict involves choosing between two options that both have positive and negative aspects, making the decision even more stressful than a simple approach-avoidance conflict.

Question 6

What occurs when two or more incompatible motivations or behavioral impulses compete for expression?

Accepted Answer

When two or more incompatible motivations or behavioral impulses compete for expression, it leads to conflicting thoughts, feelings, or actions which is known as conflict.

Question 7

Miranda started a small craft business in her home three years ago. Last year she finally moved her business into a small store along her town's main street. Last Saturday, most of her store's stock was destroyed as firefighters fought a fire that had started in the vacant office next to her store. As Miranda walks through her ruined store, she is most likely to experience a sense of

Accepted Answer

Miranda is likely to feel frustrated as a result of the damage to her store and loss of stock. She may feel overwhelmed and upset about how this will impact her business going forward. Burnout, pressure, and conflict are less likely to be immediate emotions in this situation.

Question 8

Frustration

Accepted Answer

Frustration is experienced whenever the pursuit of some goal is thwarted. Therefore, option C is the correct option out of the given choices. Option A is incorrect as it defines a change in living circumstances that needs adjustment but not necessarily frustration. Option B is incorrect because frustration occurs due to unmet goals rather than expectations of behavior. Option D is incorrect because it talks about competing motivations or impulses, which can lead to conflict but not necessarily frustration.

Question 9

Your gruesome, beastly jailer walks in and offers you the choice of being whipped or clubbed as your form of punishment for the day. Assuming that neither alternative appeals to you, we could assume that you would experience

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, the individual is faced with two negative options and must choose between them, leading to an avoidance-avoidance conflict. Neither option is desirable, but the individual must choose the lesser of two evils.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a stressful situation that involves frustration?

Accepted Answer

Frustration occurs when one's goal is blocked or interfered with. In this situation, the goal of going to the big game is blocked by the fact that the game is sold out.

Question 11

When you find yourself "caught between a rock and a hard place" you are experiencing

Accepted Answer

An avoidance-avoidance conflict involves choosing between two undesirable options, similar to being "caught between a rock and a hard place."

Question 12

When a choice must be made between two attractive goals we are experiencing

Accepted Answer

An approach-approach conflict is when we have to choose between two desirable options. In this type of conflict, there is no downside to either choice but the decision becomes difficult because we want both options. Therefore, the best choice would be to weigh the options carefully, consider the potential consequences of each choice, and then make a decision based on our values and priorities.

Question 13

When a person's pursuit of a goal is blocked or thwarted, the person experiences

Accepted Answer

Frustration is the natural response when an individual's goals or desires are impeded, either by external or internal forces. This can lead to negative emotions like disappointment, anger, or depression. Choice A (change) may not necessarily be a consequence of a blocked goal, choice B (pressure) is not the primary experience when one's goals are thwarted, and choice D (conflict) implies a clash between two or more parties, which may not exist in this scenario.

Question 14

Two blockbuster movies are opening on the same weekend, and Andrea is having trouble deciding which movie to see first Andrea is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Andrea is experiencing an approach-approach conflict because she is trying to decide between two appealing options. She is not trying to avoid anything or take a risk, therefore options A, C, and D are not applicable.

Question 15

The person who is MOST likely to experience frustration is one who

Accepted Answer

A perfectionist is someone who sets very high standards for themselves and others, and can become frustrated when things do not go according to plan or meet their expectations. They may feel like they have failed, leading to feelings of frustration and disappointment. The other options do not necessarily lead to frustration - predicting the outcome of an event can be empowering, setting achievable goals can lead to a sense of accomplishment, and having attractive alternatives to choose from is a positive situation.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the principle types of stress?

Accepted Answer

The principle types of stress are change, frustration, and pressure. Anxiety is a symptom of stress, rather than a type of stress itself.

Question 17

Which of the following would NOT qualify as a frustrating event?

Accepted Answer

Finishing a term paper hours before you expected to finish it would not be considered a frustrating event as it is a positive outcome. The other options involve impediments or unexpected delays in achieving desired outcomes.

Question 18

Principle types of stress include

Accepted Answer

The principle types of stress include change, frustration, and pressure. Conflict, anxiety, and fear are also common types of stress, but they are not included in the principal types as recognized by experts in the field.

Question 19

Geena has made it to the final round in a game show. She must now choose between accepting the cash that she has earned to date, or risking the cash on the chance to win a new car. As Geena tries to decide between the two available alternatives, she is facing

Accepted Answer

Geena is facing an approach-approach conflict because she has to choose between two desirable outcomes - accepting the cash she has earned to date, or taking the risk for a chance to win a new car. In an approach-approach conflict, the person has to choose between two positive outcomes, unlike in an avoidance-avoidance conflict where the person has to choose between two negative outcomes. Therefore, Geena's best option would depend on her personal preferences and priorities.

Question 20

Today is the day your younger sister's first choice for college said she would get her acceptance (or rejection) letter in the mail. It's 3:00 p.m. and the mail, which usually comes by noon, still hasn't been delivered. MOST likely your sister is experiencing

Accepted Answer

The delay in receiving the mail has caused a sense of disappointment or annoyance for the sister, which is a type of frustration. Pressure, change, and conflict are not the best choices because they do not accurately describe the situation.

Quiz 25: Stress, Coping, and Health Part 1