Question 1

The Davises are getting a divorce.Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation?

Accepted Answer

Making sure the children have regular contact with both parents is important in helping them cope with the divorce. This can provide a sense of stability and continuity in their lives. Moving to a new area or keeping the impending divorce from the children may be disruptive and confusing for them, while telling them every detail may be overwhelming and harmful to their emotional well-being.

Question 2

You are a researcher and need to include a physiological measure of stress in your next experiment.Which of the following could you use?

Accepted Answer

The polygraph measures physiological responses such as heart rate, blood pressure, and skin conductance, which can indicate stress. The other options mentioned are self-report measures and do not directly measure physiological stress responses.

Question 3

A medieval knight met a dragon while he was crossing a bridge over a huge chasm.He perceived that his only options were to charge into battle with
The deadly beast or leap from the bridge.He was experiencing a(n)

Accepted Answer

The knight is facing a choice between two negative outcomes: fighting a deadly beast or jumping from a bridge, which is an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Question 4

Research has found that retirement is associated with

Accepted Answer

Research has found that retirement is associated with a loss of identity as individuals may define themselves by their careers, higher spousal stress due to spending more time together, and expectations of freedom and leisure as retirees have more time to pursue their hobbies and interests.

Question 5

The effects of local environmental hazards such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill have

Accepted Answer

Local environmental hazards such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill have lasting long-term negative effects on those who experience it. Studies have shown that individuals exposed to such disasters have higher rates of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) even years after the event. These effects can persist even if physical health impacts are resolved or mitigated.

Question 6

Research has found that excessive workloads are associated with

Accepted Answer

Excessive workloads have been found to increase the risk of accidents and health problems, such as stress, burnout, and physical illness.

Question 7

Subjects' scores on the SRRS and illness do not correlate very highly.The best explanation for this finding is

Accepted Answer

The SRRS (Social Readjustment Rating Scale) measures stress levels based on life events, but illness can be caused by a variety of factors beyond stress, and the effectiveness of the SRRS can also be impacted by the clarity of its questions.

Question 8

Crossover occurs when

Accepted Answer

Crossover occurs when the stress experienced by an individual (e.g., due to work) is transferred to and affects another person within the same environment, such as a family member at home.

Question 9

Dylan just received a reprimand at work for sloppy performance whereas Nadie had a terrible argument with her best friend.Research supports which
Of the following statements regarding their likely stress levels?

Accepted Answer

Both scenarios described are significant stressors: a reprimand at work can cause professional and personal stress, while an argument with a best friend can lead to emotional distress. Research suggests that different types of stressors can lead to similarly high levels of perceived stress, as both situations threaten important aspects of one's life (job security, personal relationships). Therefore, it's reasonable to conclude that both individuals could be experiencing similarly high stress levels.

Question 10

According to the research cited in the text, the loss of one's spouse would be most stressful for which of the following age groups?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the research cited in the...

Question 11

Krystal has learned that she has a carcinoma that is best treated by a radical surgery that involves removal of her right eye and cheekbone, which
Would be quite disfiguring.However, if she doesn't undergo surgery, her
Chances of survival are quite poor.Krystal is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Krystal is experiencing an approach/avoidance conflict. She has to choose between two options that each have pros and cons: undergoing a disfiguring surgery with a good chance of survival or not undergoing the surgery with a poor chance of survival. Both options have positive and negative aspects that make the decision difficult.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about "temperamentally difficult" children is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

"Temperamentally difficult" children are known for their unpredictable sleep patterns, which can pose a challenge for parents and caregivers. Therefore, statement B is not true. Statements A, C, and D are all true, as "temperamentally difficult" children tend to have challenging behavior and reactions to new situations and people. Only about 10% of children are classified as "temperamentally difficult," and they often resist new foods and react negatively to new people.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about a child's grief at the loss of a loved one is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements about a...

Question 14

Two babies, one 2 months old and the other 19 months old, are stung by bees.The older baby's emotional response is likely to be _____ whereas the
Younger baby is likely to show _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two babies, one 2 months old and...

Question 15

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

Accepted Answer

The answer of Negative social behaviours tend to increase when...

Question 16

The stress experienced by a family when an adult is ill

Accepted Answer

The stress experienced by a family when an adult is ill may result from a strain on finances, as medical bills and reduced income can create financial difficulties. This stress may also restrict the family's time, as caregiving responsibilities can consume a significant portion of the day. Although the stress may diminish with recovery, it is not guaranteed and can still have lasting effects even after the person has recovered. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Question 17

The most frequent daily hassles found by Lazarus and his coworkers included all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most frequent daily hassles found by...

Question 18

Advantages of measuring physiological arousal to assess stress include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Measuring physiological arousal to assess stress is not typically low cost, as equipment such as heart rate monitors and skin conductance sensors can be expensive. The other options (reliable measures, objective measures, easily quantifiable measures) are all advantages of using physiological arousal as a measure of stress.

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding bereavement is true?

Accepted Answer

None of the statements mentioned are supported by research in the text.

Question 20

According to the findings on life events and age by Goldberg and Comstock, which of the following people would have been likely to report the fewest
Stressful life events in the year prior to the study?

Accepted Answer

According to Goldberg and Comstock's findings, married individuals in their 60s reported the fewest stressful life events in the year prior to the study. Therefore, Wayne, a married person in his 60s, would be the most likely to report the fewest stressful life events. Ann, a single person in her 20s, is likely to experience more stressful life events related to career, finances, and relationships. Bob, recently divorced in his 40s, is also likely to experience a significant number of stressful life events related to the divorce itself and the adjustment of being newly single.

Quiz 3: Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

The Davises are getting a divorce.Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation?

You are a researcher and need to include a physiological measure of stress in your next experiment.Which of the following could you use?

A medieval knight met a dragon while he was crossing a bridge over a huge chasm.He perceived that his only options were to charge into battle with The deadly beast or leap from the bridge.He was experiencing a(n)

Research has found that retirement is associated with

The effects of local environmental hazards such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill have

Research has found that excessive workloads are associated with

Subjects' scores on the SRRS and illness do not correlate very highly.The best explanation for this finding is

Crossover occurs when

Dylan just received a reprimand at work for sloppy performance whereas Nadie had a terrible argument with her best friend.Research supports which Of the following statements regarding their likely stress levels?

According to the research cited in the text, the loss of one's spouse would be most stressful for which of the following age groups?

Krystal has learned that she has a carcinoma that is best treated by a radical surgery that involves removal of her right eye and cheekbone, which Would be quite disfiguring.However, if she doesn't undergo surgery, her Chances of survival are quite poor.Krystal is experiencing

Which of the following statements about "temperamentally difficult" children is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about a child's grief at the loss of a loved one is true?

Two babies, one 2 months old and the other 19 months old, are stung by bees.The older baby's emotional response is likely to be _ whereas the Younger baby is likely to show _.

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

The stress experienced by a family when an adult is ill

The most frequent daily hassles found by Lazarus and his coworkers included all of the following except

Advantages of measuring physiological arousal to assess stress include all of the following except

Which of the following statements regarding bereavement is true?

According to the findings on life events and age by Goldberg and Comstock, which of the following people would have been likely to report the fewest Stressful life events in the year prior to the study?

Quiz 3: Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

The Davises are getting a divorce.Which of the following is the best strategy for helping their children cope with the situation?

You are a researcher and need to include a physiological measure of stress in your next experiment.Which of the following could you use?

A medieval knight met a dragon while he was crossing a bridge over a huge chasm.He perceived that his only options were to charge into battle with The deadly beast or leap from the bridge.He was experiencing a(n)

Research has found that retirement is associated with

The effects of local environmental hazards such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill have

Research has found that excessive workloads are associated with

Subjects' scores on the SRRS and illness do not correlate very highly.The best explanation for this finding is

Crossover occurs when

Dylan just received a reprimand at work for sloppy performance whereas Nadie had a terrible argument with her best friend.Research supports which Of the following statements regarding their likely stress levels?

According to the research cited in the text, the loss of one's spouse would be most stressful for which of the following age groups?

Krystal has learned that she has a carcinoma that is best treated by a radical surgery that involves removal of her right eye and cheekbone, which Would be quite disfiguring.However, if she doesn't undergo surgery, her Chances of survival are quite poor.Krystal is experiencing

Which of the following statements about "temperamentally difficult" children is NOT true?

Which of the following statements about a child's grief at the loss of a loved one is true?

Two babies, one 2 months old and the other 19 months old, are stung by bees.The older baby's emotional response is likely to be _____ whereas the Younger baby is likely to show _____.

Negative social behaviours tend to increase when stress is accompanied by

The stress experienced by a family when an adult is ill

The most frequent daily hassles found by Lazarus and his coworkers included all of the following except

Advantages of measuring physiological arousal to assess stress include all of the following except

Which of the following statements regarding bereavement is true?

According to the findings on life events and age by Goldberg and Comstock, which of the following people would have been likely to report the fewest Stressful life events in the year prior to the study?

Two babies, one 2 months old and the other 19 months old, are stung by bees.The older baby's emotional response is likely to be _ whereas the Younger baby is likely to show _.