Question 1

Carmen is more likely to experience powerful and uncomfortable stress reactions if she views a stressor as a

Accepted Answer

Carmen is more likely to experience powerful and uncomfortable stress reactions if she views a stressor as a threat during the primary appraisal. This is because primary appraisal involves evaluating the potential harm, threat or challenge posed by the stressor, and perceiving it as a threat activates the fight or flight response leading to a powerful stress reaction.

Question 2

A tornado warning listing the counties involved appears on the television screen.During the time you are reading the names of the counties to determine if the tornado is coming near your town,you are in which threat management step,according to Lazarus?

Accepted Answer

In the primary appraisal step according to Lazarus, you assess the significance of a stressor or threatening event. Reading the names of the counties to determine if the tornado is coming near your town is an example of evaluating whether the tornado poses a threat to you, which aligns with primary appraisal.

Question 3

Secondary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

Accepted Answer

During the secondary appraisal stage, an individual evaluates their resources and chooses the best means of meeting a threat or challenge.

Question 4

Regarding stress and poverty,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false because Greeks actually earn significantly less than what Americans earn on average, and their life expectancy is also lower. The statement is incorrect in its assertion that Greeks earn only a little less than Americans.

Question 5

Primary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal refers to the process of evaluating whether a situation is threatening or not. It is the first step in the emotional adjustment process, and it determines how one will react to the situation. The other options do not accurately describe primary appraisal.

Question 6

Which of the following would be the BEST solution for dealing with job burnout?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting workloads is the best solution for dealing with job burnout. Stopping work altogether or increasing family responsibilities may not be feasible options, while internalizing stress and emotion can lead to further burnout and other health problems. However, by adjusting workload, it is possible to find a better balance between work and personal life, which can lead to improving overall wellness and reducing burnout.

Question 7

You are hiking through a national forest when something moves under the leaves ahead and to your left.You then see the creature and determine that it is indeed a poisonous snake.Deciding how you will react and avoid getting bit is known as

Accepted Answer

Secondary appraisal is the process of evaluating potential ways to cope with a stressor. In this scenario, the person must evaluate the situation and determine how to avoid getting bit by the snake. This involves analyzing options for avoiding contact with the snake, assessing the level of danger, and creating a plan to stay safe.

Question 8

The time during which you decide if a situation is relevant or irrelevant to you and whether the situation is threatening or a positive challenge is known as

Accepted Answer

The time during which you decide if a situation is relevant or irrelevant to you and whether the situation is threatening or a positive challenge is known as primary appraisal. Secondary appraisal occurs when you evaluate your resources and abilities to cope with the situation. The decision stage and reaction stage are not specific stages in the appraisal process.

Question 9

Which of the following was NOT suggested as a solution to the problem of "burnout?"

Accepted Answer

Motivational seminars that encourage workers to double their efforts were not suggested as a solution to the problem of burnout. The other three choices, redesigning requirements, workloads, and responsibilities required on the job, building a social support system among employees, and increasing the amount of control people have in their jobs, were all suggested as solutions to address burnout.

Question 10

The time during which one develops a plan and chooses a means of meeting a threat is called

Accepted Answer

The time during which one develops a plan and chooses a means of meeting a threat is called secondary appraisal. Primary appraisal involves determining whether a situation poses a threat or a challenge, while the adaptation phase involves implementing the chosen plan and adjusting to the situation. The reactive plan stage refers to executing a pre-determined plan in response to a threat, rather than developing a new plan.

Question 11

Burnout would be LEAST likely to occur in which of the following occupational fields?

Accepted Answer

Burnout is less likely to occur in fields where workers have more autonomy and control over their work, which tends to be the case for architects. Teachers, childcare workers, and social workers, on the other hand, often face high levels of stress and limited control over their work, which can lead to burnout.

Question 12

A study found that Americans have a shorter life expectancy than the Greeks,who earn,on average,less than half of what Americans earn.According to the authors of your textbook,
This difference in life expectancy is due to the

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study found that Americans have a...

Question 13

Regarding stress and poverty,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Poorer women in California are more likely to have better health outcomes and longer life expectancy if they live in better-off neighborhoods, not less likely.

Question 14

A student experiencing burnout in college usually

Accepted Answer

Burnout in college is often caused by a feeling of being overwhelmed by the workload and demands of college. While participating in extracurricular activities and spending time with friends can also contribute to stress, they are not necessarily indicative of burnout on their own.

Question 15

After becoming aware that a tornado is coming toward his community,John begins to think about how he will meet this threat,such as moving his family to the basement.John is in which threat management step,according to Lazarus?

Accepted Answer

John is in the secondary appraisal stage, according to Lazarus. This stage involves evaluating what resources and options are available to cope with the stressor, in this case, the approaching tornado. Moving his family to the basement is a coping mechanism he considers after assessing the threat.

Question 16

A student experiencing burnout in college usually

Accepted Answer

A student experiencing burnout in college typically has a negative attitude towards their studies and may feel overwhelmed and exhausted. While they may still spend time with friends and participate in extracurricular activities, these behaviors alone do not necessarily indicate burnout.

Question 17

Ralph sees his new door-to-door sales job as a threat because he sometimes encounters hostile strangers.Tom views the same job as a chance to meet an interesting variety of people.Their emotional responses will almost surely differ due to differences in their

Accepted Answer

Ralph and Tom have different primary appraisals of the situation. Ralph perceives the job as a threat due to the potential of encountering hostile strangers, whereas Tom sees it as a chance to meet interesting people. These primary appraisals shape their emotional responses.

Question 18

Deciding that the spider on your arm is a black widow would be an example of

Accepted Answer

This is an example of primary appraisal, which involves evaluating a situation and determining if it is a potential threat or harm. Deciding that the spider on your arm is a black widow would be an evaluation of potential harm and would trigger a stress response.

Question 19

Primary and secondary appraisal are the steps that occur when a person is

Accepted Answer

Primary and secondary appraisals are steps that occur when a person is coping with threatening situations. In primary appraisal, the person evaluates the potential threat and determines if it is irrelevant, benign-positive, or stressful. In secondary appraisal, the person evaluates their coping resources and potential courses of action to deal with the stressor.

Question 20

Which of the following would NOT be a good way to reduce burnout?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging workers to "dig deeper" for idealism they may have lost is not a effective way to reduce burnout. This may put additional pressure on the workers and overlook the systemic issues that contribute to burnout. The other options - giving workers more control over their jobs, encouraging social support systems, and adjusting workloads - can address these systemic issues and promote greater well-being at work.

Quiz 13: A: Health,stress,and Coping

Carmen is more likely to experience powerful and uncomfortable stress reactions if she views a stressor as a

A tornado warning listing the counties involved appears on the television screen.During the time you are reading the names of the counties to determine if the tornado is coming near your town,you are in which threat management step,according to Lazarus?

Secondary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

Regarding stress and poverty,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Primary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

Which of the following would be the BEST solution for dealing with job burnout?

You are hiking through a national forest when something moves under the leaves ahead and to your left.You then see the creature and determine that it is indeed a poisonous snake.Deciding how you will react and avoid getting bit is known as

The time during which you decide if a situation is relevant or irrelevant to you and whether the situation is threatening or a positive challenge is known as

Which of the following was NOT suggested as a solution to the problem of "burnout?"

The time during which one develops a plan and chooses a means of meeting a threat is called

Burnout would be LEAST likely to occur in which of the following occupational fields?

A study found that Americans have a shorter life expectancy than the Greeks,who earn,on average,less than half of what Americans earn.According to the authors of your textbook, This difference in life expectancy is due to the

Regarding stress and poverty,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A student experiencing burnout in college usually

After becoming aware that a tornado is coming toward his community,John begins to think about how he will meet this threat,such as moving his family to the basement.John is in which threat management step,according to Lazarus?

A student experiencing burnout in college usually

Ralph sees his new door-to-door sales job as a threat because he sometimes encounters hostile strangers.Tom views the same job as a chance to meet an interesting variety of people.Their emotional responses will almost surely differ due to differences in their

Deciding that the spider on your arm is a black widow would be an example of

Primary and secondary appraisal are the steps that occur when a person is

Which of the following would NOT be a good way to reduce burnout?