Question 1

Whenever Reggie is having a hard time at school, he seeks information and feedback from his family, whom he values and loves. Reggie's family provides him with:

Accepted Answer

Reggie's family provides him with social support, which is the assistance and comfort received from others, particularly during times of stress or difficulty. This can include emotional support, advice, and reassurance, which are all forms of help that Reggie seeks from his family when he is having a hard time at school.

Question 2

A flood destroyed Elma's home. Her friends and family provided her with food, shelter, and clothing. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Tangible assistance refers to physical help or material support provided to someone in need, such as food, shelter, and clothing, which is what Elma received from her friends and family.

Question 3

Diann notices that her co-worker Janice always seems to be overloaded with work because she has trouble delegating assignments to her assistants. Diann talks to Janice and encourages her to delegate more. Diann is exhibiting which aspect of social support?

Accepted Answer

Diann is providing Janice with information or advice on how to better manage her workload by delegating tasks, which is a form of informational support.

Question 4

When Alex did not win the spelling bee, his family and friends assured Alex that they loved him and were very proud of him being one of the top five "spellers" in the city. Alex's family and friends are providing which aspect of social support?

Accepted Answer

Alex's family and friends are providing emotional support by assuring him of their love and pride despite not winning the spelling bee, which helps in boosting his morale and emotional well-being.

Question 5

Research indicates that depressed people, when compared with people who were not depressed, have:

Accepted Answer

Research shows that depressed individuals often have less supportive relationships with others, which can contribute to or exacerbate their depression.

Question 6

According to correlational research, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the effects of social support?

Accepted Answer

Correlational research has found a positive relationship between the diversity of social ties and longevity, indicating that people with more diverse social connections tend to live longer. This is consistent with findings across various studies that highlight the health benefits of having a broad social network.

Question 7

According to correlational research, people who participate in more diverse social networks:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals with more diverse social networks tend to have better health outcomes, including longevity. Diverse social ties provide a range of emotional support, information, and resources that can contribute to better health and resilience, leading to a longer life.

Question 8

Past and current stress is to ___________ as potential stressors are to ____________.

Accepted Answer

Reactive coping is dealing with stressors that have already occurred, while proactive coping involves preparing for potential stressors.

Question 9

Mason has heard a rumor that his company may be downsizing in the coming year. To reduce the impact of this stress, Mason should use:

Accepted Answer

Proactive coping involves taking steps in advance to prepare for or manage potential stressors. By using proactive coping, Mason can prepare himself for the possibility of downsizing, which can help reduce the impact of this stress by allowing him to develop strategies or plans to deal with the potential outcome.

Question 10

It is the second week in November, and Donna is beginning to review some of her earlier notes in psychology so she will be better prepared for the final exam next month. Donna is using:

Accepted Answer

Donna is using anticipatory coping, which involves preparing for a future stressor or challenge by planning ahead and reviewing material in advance. This strategy is aimed at reducing the stress of the upcoming exam by getting a head start on studying.

Question 11

After reading about former President Clinton's heart surgery, Lenny, who is 25 years old, has decided to begin a regular exercise program in order to ward off possible cardiovascular problems when he is older. Lenny is using:

Accepted Answer

The answer of After reading about former President Clinton's heart...

Question 12

The two types of proactive coping include:

Accepted Answer

Proactive coping involves taking steps in advance to prevent or mitigate stress. It includes anticipatory coping, where one prepares for potential stressors, and preventative coping, where actions are taken to prevent stressors from occurring.

Question 13

__________ involves dealing with a stressor that is reasonably certain to occur in the near future; while __________ involves dealing with uncertain stressors in the distant future.

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory coping involves dealing with stressors that are certain to occur in the near future, while preventative coping involves dealing with uncertain stressors that may happen in the distant future.

Question 14

Reactive coping strategies:

Accepted Answer

Reactive coping strategies are primarily motivated by the appraisal of risk, where individuals respond to stressors they are currently facing or have already encountered, rather than being future-oriented or perceiving stressors as challenging and stimulating.

Question 15

Proactive coping strategies:

Accepted Answer

Proactive coping strategies focus on managing goals and preparing for potential stressors before they occur, rather than dealing with events that have already happened or being solely motivated by risk appraisal.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of Aspinwall's proactive coping strategies?

Accepted Answer

Aspinwall's proactive coping strategies focus on preparing for potential future stressors rather than evaluating past ones. Appraising past stressors does not align with the proactive nature of these strategies, which are aimed at prevention and preparation.

Question 17

Doing something enjoyable when under stress helps us to:

Accepted Answer

Engaging in enjoyable activities can help prevent becoming immobilized by stress, as it provides a mental break and can improve mood and resilience.

Question 18

The author of the textbook mentions that humor can help us to cope with stress by:

Accepted Answer

Humor can help release pent-up emotions, providing a healthy outlet for stress and tension.

Question 19

Matt makes rather hostile sarcastic jokes that imply that men are superior to women. According to the research on the effects of humor, Matt's type of joking will:

Accepted Answer

Hostile and sarcastic humor, especially when it reinforces negative stereotypes or superiority, is unlikely to have the stress-reducing or health-boosting effects that positive or affiliative humor might have.

Question 20

Which of the following is an idea presented in your textbook for increasing humor in one's life?

Accepted Answer

Keeping a log of ridiculous things that happen each day is a proactive way to recognize and appreciate humor in everyday life, as suggested in the textbook.

Quiz 5: Coping