Question 1

The feedback loop in the transactional model in which the person determines whether the effects of the stressor have been effectively negated or not is known as:
A) primary appraisal.
B) reappraisal.
C) secondary appraisal.
D) feedback appraisal.

Accepted Answer

Reappraisal is the process of reassessing a situation to determine if the stressor has been effectively managed or if further coping strategies are needed.

Question 2

The method of dealing with a stressor in which the focus is inward on altering the way one thinks or feels about a situation or an event is known as:
A) problem-focused coping.
B) influential coping.
C) emotion-focused coping.
D) inward coping.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves changing one's emotional response to a stressor, rather than changing the stressor itself, by altering the way one thinks or feels about the situation.

Question 3

The method of dealing with a given stressor by one's ability to think and alter the environmental event or situation is known as:
A) problem-focused coping.
B) influential coping.
C) emotion-focused coping.
D) inward coping.

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping involves addressing the source of stress directly by changing the situation or environment to reduce the stressor.

Question 4

Strain from either performing a specific role (such as parenting, working, or being in a relationship) or performing a multiplicity of roles at the same time is known as:
A) performance strain.
B) parenting strain.
C) chronic strain.
D) role strain.

Accepted Answer

Role strain refers to the stress or tension experienced when an individual has difficulty fulfilling the demands of a particular role or multiple roles simultaneously.

Question 5

Life events that last longer than 6 months are known as:
A) chronic strains.
B) persistent life difficulties.
C) role strains.
D) daily hassles.

Accepted Answer

Persistent life difficulties are life events or stressors that last for an extended period, typically longer than 6 months.

Question 6

Statement A: The strength of event-based models is that they explicate the physiological relationships involved in stress. Statement B: The strength of the transactional model of stress is that it explains coping in steps.
A) Statement A is true and statement B is false.
B) Statement A is false and statement B is true.
C) Statements A and B are both true.
D) Statements A and B are both false.

Accepted Answer

Statement A is false because event-based models focus on external stressors rather than physiological relationships. Statement B is true as the transactional model of stress does explain coping in steps.

Question 7

Coping is focused on the past, whereas defense mechanisms are premised on the present.

Accepted Answer

Coping mechanisms are strategies used to deal with current stressors, while defense mechanisms are unconscious processes that protect individuals from anxiety and are often rooted in past experiences.

Question 8

Daily hassles include everyday problems, such as getting stuck in traffic.

Accepted Answer

Daily hassles refer to routine challenges and minor irritations that occur in everyday life, such as traffic jams.

Question 9

Not having anything to do is an example of chronic strain.

Accepted Answer

Chronic strain refers to ongoing stressors that persist over time, such as financial difficulties or long-term illness, whereas not having anything to do is more related to boredom or lack of engagement, not a chronic stressor.

Question 10

Joining a smoking cessation program is an example of emotion-focused coping.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves managing emotions rather than addressing the problem directly. Joining a smoking cessation program is problem-focused coping as it aims to tackle the issue of smoking directly.

Question 11

Seeking social support to negate the influence of a stressful situation is an example of emotion-focused coping.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves managing emotions that arise from a stressful situation, and seeking social support is a way to alleviate emotional distress.

Question 12

The strength of response-based models is that they explicate the physiological relationships involved in stress.

Accepted Answer

Response-based models explicitly describe the physiological mechanisms involved in stress, such as the activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the release of stress hormones like cortisol.

Question 13

Response-based models are strong in terms of clarifying stressors.

Accepted Answer

Response-based models focus on how individuals respond to stress rather than clarifying or identifying the stressors themselves.

Question 14

The strength of the transactional model of stress is that it explains coping in steps.

Accepted Answer

The transactional model of stress outlines a process where individuals evaluate stressors and their coping resources, involving steps like primary and secondary appraisal, which helps in understanding coping mechanisms.

Question 15

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the transactional model of stress.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Person determines the severity of the stressor and makes an assessment of whether he or she is in trouble
A) Stressors
B) Primary appraisal
C) Secondary appraisal
D) Problem-focused coping

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal is the process by which a person determines the severity of the stressor and makes an assessment of whether he or she is in trouble.

Question 17

Method of dealing with a given stressor by one's ability to think and alter the environmental event or situation
A) Stressors
B) Primary appraisal
C) Secondary appraisal
D) Problem-focused coping

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping involves actively addressing the stressor to change or eliminate it, which involves thinking and altering the situation.

Question 18

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor.
-A type of chronic stressor that results from the responses of one social group to another, such as overt or covert, intentional or unintentional discriminatory behavior due to race or ethnicity
A) Chronic strains
B) Community-wide strains
C) Daily hassles
D) Life events

Accepted Answer

Chronic strains are stressors that persist over a long period of time and can have a negative impact on a person's health and well-being. Community-wide strains are stressors that affect an entire community, such as natural disasters or economic downturns. Daily hassles are minor stressors that occur on a daily basis, such as traffic jams or work deadlines. Life events are major stressors that occur less frequently, such as the death of a loved one or a job loss.

Question 19

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor.
-A type of chronic stressor that includes stressors that operate at an ecological level, such as residing in a high-crime neighborhood
A) Chronic strains
B) Community-wide strains
C) Daily hassles
D) Life events

Accepted Answer

Community-wide strains refer to stressors that affect individuals at a broader, ecological level, such as living in a high-crime neighborhood.

Question 20

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor.
-A type of chronic stressor that includes everyday problems such as getting stuck in traffic
A) Chronic strains
B) Community-wide strains
C) Daily hassles
D) Life events

Accepted Answer

Daily hassles refer to the minor irritations and annoyances that are part of our everyday lives, such as getting stuck in traffic.

Quiz 4: Stress and Coping

The feedback loop in the transactional model in which the person determines whether the effects of the stressor have been effectively negated or not is known as:

The method of dealing with a stressor in which the focus is inward on altering the way one thinks or feels about a situation or an event is known as:

The method of dealing with a given stressor by one's ability to think and alter the environmental event or situation is known as:

Strain from either performing a specific role (such as parenting, working, or being in a relationship) or performing a multiplicity of roles at the same time is known as:

Life events that last longer than 6 months are known as:

Statement A: The strength of event-based models is that they explicate the physiological relationships involved in stress. Statement B: The strength of the transactional model of stress is that it explains coping in steps.

Coping is focused on the past, whereas defense mechanisms are premised on the present.

Daily hassles include everyday problems, such as getting stuck in traffic.

Not having anything to do is an example of chronic strain.

Joining a smoking cessation program is an example of emotion-focused coping.

Seeking social support to negate the influence of a stressful situation is an example of emotion-focused coping.

The strength of response-based models is that they explicate the physiological relationships involved in stress.

Response-based models are strong in terms of clarifying stressors.

The strength of the transactional model of stress is that it explains coping in steps.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the transactional model of stress.

Person determines the severity of the stressor and makes an assessment of whether he or she is in trouble

Method of dealing with a given stressor by one's ability to think and alter the environmental event or situation

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor. -A type of chronic stressor that includes stressors that operate at an ecological level, such as residing in a high-crime neighborhood

The following phrases describe the various types of stressors. Match the description with the type of stressor. -A type of chronic stressor that includes everyday problems such as getting stuck in traffic