Question 1

If your sister becomes upset when her best friend does not come to her birthday party, it would be safe to assume that her primary appraisal of this event was ____.

Accepted Answer

If the sister is upset by her friend's absence from the party, it suggests that she views it as a stressful event. Option A (irrelevant) is unlikely since the sister seems to care about her friend's attendance, and option C (positive) and D (counterfactual) are not supported by the scenario given.

Question 2

Miguel is a cowboy who loves to tame horses. When a wild horse is delivered to Miguel's ranch one day, it is likely that Miguel's appraisal of this event will lead to feelings of ____.

Accepted Answer

Miguel's love for taming horses suggests that he finds joy and excitement in this activity. Therefore, it is likely that he would feel excited about the arrival of a wild horse.

Question 3

A threat that is appraised as ____ is one that we believe will do us some damage or injury.

Accepted Answer

A threat appraised as harmful indicates that we perceive it as a danger or risk that may cause us injury or damage. Conflicting and challenging threats may not necessarily be perceived as damaging, while obstructive threats may block progress without causing harm.

Question 4

For some students, taking a test is perceived as ____, because it represents an opportunity to show mastery of the material and perhaps learn a few more things from the test itself.

Accepted Answer

Some students view taking a test as challenging, as they want to prove their knowledge and potentially learn more from the questions and feedback provided.

Question 5

Dory is an avid hiker and is looking forward to her vacation in the mountains. It is most likely that Dory's vacation will be appraised as ____.

Accepted Answer

Dory's love for hiking implies that she enjoys a challenging adventure. Therefore, her vacation in the mountains is most likely to be appraised as challenging, rather than threatening, irrelevant, or harmful.

Question 6

Which is the correct sequence of stages in Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Selye's general adaptation syndrome describes the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm (initial reaction to stress), resistance (adapting to and fighting stress), and exhaustion (depletion of resources).

Question 7

If you are excited about hosting a party but your friend is extremely anxious about it, this difference is most likely due to ____.

Accepted Answer

The difference in reactions between being excited and anxious is due to individual differences in appraisals or how we evaluate the situation. The excited person is likely appraising the event as a positive opportunity for fun and socializing while the anxious person is likely appraising the event as overwhelming and potentially threatening.

Question 8

Being insulted by another person but not being upset by it would be an example of a(n) ____ primary appraisal.

Accepted Answer

An irrelevant primary appraisal occurs when a situation is perceived as having no relevance or personal significance to oneself. Therefore, being insulted by another person and not being upset by it would be an example of an irrelevant appraisal.

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to occur in the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

During the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome, the body's sympathetic nervous system is activated, resulting in an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. This response prepares the body to fight or flee from a stressor.

Question 10

Walter interprets an event as stressful. Walter has engaged in ____.

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal is the process by which an individual evaluates and interprets an event as either stressful or not stressful. In this scenario, Walter has interpreted the event as stressful, indicating that he has engaged in primary appraisal.

Question 11

Binh appraises a roller coaster ride as a harmful event. If she has to ride one, it is most likely that Binh will experience ____.

Accepted Answer

Since Binh perceives a roller coaster ride as a harmful event, it is likely that she will experience anxiety.

Question 12

Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome describes the ____.

Accepted Answer

Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome refers to the physical response of the body to stress. It involves three stages: alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion.

Question 13

Which appraisal is likely to lead to the least amount of perceived stress?

Accepted Answer

Irrelevant appraisal is likely to lead to the least amount of perceived stress because the situation is deemed not significant or impactful to the individual.

Question 14

Immediately after you appraise a situation or event as stressful, ____.

Accepted Answer

When we appraise a situation or event as stressful, our body responds by releasing stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. This triggers the fight or flight response, causing changes in our bodily functions such as increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and tensed muscles. These bodily changes are meant to help us deal with the stressor.

Question 15

Which appraisal is most associated with a feeling of "opportunity"?

Accepted Answer

The appraisal of challenge is often associated with a feeling of opportunity because it presents a chance to improve one's skills or abilities and achieve a positive outcome. The other appraisals listed (hassle, threat, harmful) are generally associated with negative feelings and outcomes.

Question 16

If your primary appraisal of a situation is that it simply does not matter to your happiness or safety, you appraise it as ____.

Accepted Answer

When we appraise a situation as irrelevant, we are basically saying that it does not matter and therefore, it will not impact our happiness or safety.

Question 17

While driving in heavy traffic, Nathan narrowly misses hitting another car. After the event, his heart rate and blood pressure increase. According to Selye, Nathan is MOST likely in which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

The alarm reaction phase is the initial phase of the general adaptation syndrome, in which the body responds to a stressor with the "fight or flight" response, which includes increased heart rate and blood pressure. This response prepares the body to deal with the stressor. Nathan's reaction to narrowly missing a car suggests that he is in the alarm reaction phase.

Question 18

Primary appraisal refers to ____.

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal refers to a person's initial interpretation of an event, which includes assessing if the event is stressful or not. A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately describe primary appraisal.

Question 19

The first step in experiencing stress is ____.

Accepted Answer

The first step in experiencing stress is called appraisal, which means assessing the potentially stressful situation to determine if it poses a threat to one's well-being. This appraisal process can lead to the perception of stress and trigger a physical, emotional, and behavioral response.

Question 20

When a person evaluates what must be done to cope with or manage the stressor, they are engaged in ____.

Accepted Answer

Secondary appraisal involves evaluating what can be done to cope with or manage the stressor. This is different from primary appraisal, which involves evaluating the significance or threat of the stressor. Choices C and D refer to coping strategies, which are the result of the appraisal process.

Quiz 12: Health, Stress, and Coping