Question 1

If you dropped a class because you failed a couple of tests, you would be exhibiting the response to frustration called

Accepted Answer

Choosing to drop the class is an example of escape as it involves avoiding or removing oneself from the source of frustration, rather than persisting and finding a solution to overcome it.

Question 2

Marian's day never seems to end. She has to deal with carpooling, traffic delays, finding a parking place at her job, working through lunch, and then coming home to cook, clean, and help with homework. Marian is experiencing a number of

Accepted Answer

Marian is experiencing microstressors, which are small, daily hassles or minor annoyances that can add up to significant stress over time, such as traffic delays, finding parking, and balancing work with home responsibilities.

Question 3

A stressful condition that occurs when a person must respond at or near maximum capacity for long time periods is known as

Accepted Answer

Pressure is the most suitable answer as it refers to a state where a person experiences stress due to having to respond at or near their maximum capacity for extended periods. Frustration, anxiety, and conflict may also lead to stress, but they do not specifically refer to a situation where a person is performing at their highest level for a prolonged duration.

Question 4

Scapegoating refers to

Accepted Answer

Scapegoating involves blaming or targeting a person or group for problems, frustrations, or failures that may not even be their fault. It is a way of redirecting aggression and emotions onto an external source rather than dealing with the root cause of the problem.

Question 5

A study found that poorer women in California are more likely to die if they live in better-off neighborhoods than if they live in poorer neighborhoods. According to the authors of your textbook, this difference in life expectancy is due to the

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The answer of A study found that poorer women in...

Question 6

Mitzi is a counselor who has begun to feel emotionally exhausted and detached from the people she works with. Although she has always been an excellent counselor, she now feels that she is helping no one. Mitzi is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Mitzi's symptoms of feeling emotionally exhausted and detached from her clients indicate that she is experiencing burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, leading to a sense of reduced personal accomplishment and a loss of emotional connections with others. This is a common challenge for individuals who work in helping professions, such as counselors.

Question 7

A student experiencing burnout in college usually

Accepted Answer

Burnout in college often includes a feeling of exhaustion and cynicism towards academic work, leading to a negative attitude towards studies. Spending time with friends and participating in extracurricular activities may provide temporary relief, but are not necessarily indicative of burnout.

Question 8

Describe how a person's body responds during each stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how a person's body responds during...

Question 9

Any response that is made with the intent of harming a person or an object is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Aggression is defined as any behavior that is intended to harm someone or something. It can be physical or verbal, and can be expressed in many different ways, such as yelling, hitting, insulting, or gossiping. Assertion, circumvention, and sublimation do not necessarily involve harm or negativity.

Question 10

Regarding frustration, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to the frustration-aggression theory, which suggests that frustration can build up over time and lead to a violent response even to a minor irritation. Option A is incorrect as the intensity of frustration typically increases as the strength, urgency and importance of the blocked motive increases. Option B is incorrect as the timing of the obstacle does not necessarily determine the intensity of frustration. Option D is incorrect as frustration can arise from various sources, not just incompatible or contradictory alternatives.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main patterns of adaptation to a new culture?

Accepted Answer

The four main patterns of adaptation to a new culture are assimilation, marginalization, separation, and integration. Immersion is not considered one of the four main patterns.

Question 12

After coming to the U.S., Asma learned English quickly and wanted to completely immerse herself in the American culture; however, her classmates tend to reject her because of her accent and their prejudice toward her country of origin. She feels trapped between her two cultures. Asma's pattern of acculturation would be classified as

Accepted Answer

Asma's pattern of acculturation is classified as marginalization because she feels trapped between her two cultures and is not fully accepted by either culture. She wants to immerse herself in American culture, but is rejected because of her accent and her country of origin. This lack of acceptance and belonging in either culture can lead to feelings of isolation and cultural disconnectedness.

Question 13

Hilda is a resident at a nursing home. Although the staff would be receptive to Hilda's requests, Hilda feels that she has to go along with the foods they put on her plate and that she must participate in every activity whether she enjoys it or not. Hilda often feels stressed and even threatened by the staff because of her

Accepted Answer

Hilda's perception of a lack of control is causing her stress and feelings of being threatened by the staff. This can be seen in her belief that she must go along with the food and activities provided to her.

Question 14

Regarding the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that there is a high chance of illness or accident when a Life Change Unit (LCU) total is between 150 and 200 points is false. According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), higher risk of illness is generally associated with higher scores, typically above 300 points.

Question 15

Primary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal is the process where an individual evaluates whether an event is irrelevant, positive, or stressful (threatening). This initial assessment determines how they will emotionally respond to the event.

Question 16

Regarding the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Low scores on the SRRS indicate a lower level of life stress and therefore suggest a lower likelihood of illness, contrary to what option D states. The SRRS posits that higher scores, indicating more life change units and thus more stress, correlate with a higher likelihood of illness.

Question 17

Stress will be magnified and damage is likely to result when emotional "shocks" are

Accepted Answer

Stress and potential damage are more likely when emotional "shocks" are linked to pressure, as pressure intensifies the stress experience, making it harder to manage. Predictability and controllability generally help mitigate stress.

Question 18

When you need to get to class on time and cannot find a parking place, you experience the stressful condition known as

Accepted Answer

Frustration is the most appropriate choice as it refers to the feeling of being blocked or thwarted in achieving a goal, which in this case is finding a parking spot and getting to class on time. Conflict may be relevant if there are multiple options for parking but the individual is unsure which one to choose, but this is not the situation presented in the question. Burnout and learned helplessness do not relate to the situation described.

Question 19

Which of the following would NOT be classified as an external, social frustration?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B because it reflects an internal frustration related to personal academic performance, rather than an external, social frustration caused by the actions of others or societal structures.

Question 20

Displaced aggression is said to occur

Accepted Answer

Displaced aggression refers to when aggression is directed at a target other than the source of frustration. It occurs because the individual is unable to express their aggression towards the actual cause of their frustration, and instead, redirects it towards a target that is more accessible or socially acceptable to target.

Quiz 12: Health Psychology