Question 1

Continual social support,regardless of the level of stressors in one's life,is termed ____ support.

Accepted Answer

Generalized support refers to ongoing, consistent support from others regardless of the specific stressors one may be facing. It involves the sense of being valued and cared for by others, regardless of the situation. Contextual support would be more specific to particular stressors or situations, while tangible support refers to concrete, physical forms of assistance. Specific support could refer to support that is targeted to a particular need, such as emotional support during a difficult time.

Question 2

Diana shares strongly caring relationships with her mother,sister,and a few close friends.These relationships are ongoing,not just when she faces intense stressors.This illustrates which type of social support?

Accepted Answer

The fact that Diana's caring relationships are ongoing and extend beyond times of intense stress suggests that she has a generalized social support network. This type of support is not tied to specific stressors or situations, but rather reflects a more consistent source of emotional and practical assistance that individuals can draw on over time. Enacted support, by contrast, refers to the specific actions and behaviors of others in response to a person's needs or requests, and may be more situational in nature. While Diana likely receives enacted support from her close family and friends as well, the fact that these relationships are ongoing suggests that her social support is primarily generalized.

Question 3

Steve partied too much during his first year of college,and flunked out.He realized this was a painful yet valuable lesson,and began to re-think his goals for the future.Which type(s)of coping are involved in this case?

Accepted Answer

Steve is using meaning-focused coping as he is deriving a valuable lesson from his experience and re-thinking his future goals, which involves finding meaning in the situation.

Question 4

Javier reports a strong sense of belonging in his family,job,religious congregation and neighborhood.This belongingness illustrates which type of social support?

Accepted Answer

Generalized social support refers to the overall sense of belonging and acceptance an individual feels across various aspects of their life, such as family, job, religious congregation, and neighborhood, as described in the scenario with Javier.

Question 5

Nicole faces a challenging project at work,and isn't sure she can accomplish the task she was assigned.Her co-workers sincerely assure her that she can,pointing out how she has always met past challenges and she has the skills for this task.This illustrates which type of social support?

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates both specific social support, as her co-workers are pointing out her past successes and skills that are relevant to this particular challenge, and enacted social support, as they are providing her with practical assistance in the form of encouragement and assurance.

Question 6

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,when a person with a mental illness gains the ability to assert her rights and exert greater control in decisions in her own life,what has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Empowerment refers to the process by which individuals or groups gain the ability to take control in decision-making and assert their rights. This allows them to better cope with stressors and challenges in their lives. Social embeddedness refers to the level of integration a person has in their social network, while emotion-focused coping refers to strategies used to manage emotions related to stressors. Crisis intervention involves providing immediate support and resources during a crisis situation.

Question 7

The main goal of case management is to increase…

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main goal of case management is...

Question 8

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,when coping with a stressful situation initiates a process of growth that takes you beyond your prior level of well-being or skills,what has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Thriving refers to the positive outcome of coping with stressful situations, where the individual experiences growth beyond their prior level of well-being or skills. It involves positive psychological and emotional changes, and can enhance resilience for future stressors.

Question 9

Rita is an elementary school guidance counselor.Her principal and faculty,and many parents,want to see students graduate from their school with better skills for managing their feelings,understanding others' feelings,handling conflicts,and avoiding violence.Based on the ecological framework in Chapter 8,which approach below is most directly related to helping the school attain these aims?

Accepted Answer

Programs that promote social-emotional competencies directly target the development of skills for managing feelings, understanding others' feelings, handling conflicts, and avoiding violence. This approach is consistent with the ecological framework's emphasis on the importance of promoting positive relationships and social competence in various contexts, including schools. The other options, including alternative schools, crisis intervention, and clinical treatment, may also have relevance in certain situations but are not as directly related to the goal of improving students' social-emotional skills.

Question 10

Maria had cancer and underwent long and unpleasant treatment.She is now in recovery and reports a deepened emotional awareness of how precious is each day and each person in her life.She has also become a leader in a support group for women with breast cancer,although she says she was always a shy person before her recovery.Maria's recovery illustrates which type of coping outcome?

Accepted Answer

Maria's experience of deepened emotional awareness, appreciation of life and becoming a leader in a support group for women with breast cancer demonstrate the coping outcome of thriving. Thriving refers to a positive psychological change that occurs as a result of struggling with highly challenging life circumstances, such as cancer, and involves personal growth, self-discovery and a sense of personal strength. Maria's coping outcome is not distress, as she reports emotional growth, nor is it emotion-focused coping or social support alone, as her coping outcome involves personal transformation and leadership.

Question 11

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,when you cope with a stressful situation and return to the level of well-being you had before the stressor occurred,what has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Resilience refers to the ability to adapt and cope with stressors, and return to a previous level of functioning or well-being. When someone copes with a stressful situation and is able to return to their previous level of well-being, they are exhibiting resilience.

Question 12

Finding social support,exercising to reduce anxiety,and taking time for oneself,illustrate which type of coping?

Accepted Answer

These coping strategies all fall under the category of emotion-focused coping, which involves managing the emotions associated with a stressful situation rather than directly addressing the stressor itself. In this case, the person is seeking support, engaging in self-care, and using exercise to manage their anxiety rather than trying to solve the problem causing the stress.

Question 13

According to the textbook,all of the following dimensions must be considered when planning an intervention EXCEPT…

Accepted Answer

The three dimensions mentioned in the question, ecological levels, timing & point of intervention, and content goals of intervention, are all essential dimensions of planning an intervention. First order change is a concept related to the type and scope of change being targeted by the intervention, rather than a planning dimension.

Question 14

When coping leads to positive outcomes,attracts new resources,builds confidence,and leads to further growth,what is occurring?

Accepted Answer

A virtuous spiral is occurring when coping leads to positive outcomes, attracts new resources, builds confidence, and leads to further growth. This describes a positive cycle in which resilience and coping abilities are strengthened, and individuals are better prepared to handle future stressors.

Question 15

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,____ refers to positive outcomes of coping that go beyond the absence of distress or absence of symptoms of disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ecological framework of coping in...

Question 16

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,prevention/promotion programs may seek to alter ___ .

Accepted Answer

Prevention/promotion programs in the ecological framework of coping may seek to alter both proximal stressors (e.g. providing social support, reducing exposure to violence) and resources for coping (e.g. increasing access to health care, enhancing social skills) in order to prevent or reduce the impact of negative life events. While such programs may indirectly contribute to improved psychological functioning, their primary focus is on modifying the person-environment relationship to promote adaptive coping.

Question 17

Terri directs a women's center that serves women who are victims of domestic and sexual violence and harassment.She wants her center to become more involved in addressing the broad social causes of this violence,not just in treating its victims.Based on the ecological framework in Chapter 8,what actions below would address those causes most directly?

Accepted Answer

Social and political advocacy against violence and a community coalition to address causes of violence would both directly address the broad social causes of domestic and sexual violence and harassment. Case management for women after they leave the center would be a part of treating the victims rather than addressing the causes. Therefore, choices A and B would be the most direct actions to address the underlying causes.

Question 18

Tamika lost her job and must find another.She decides to look at this as a challenge and as an opportunity to find a more fulfilling job.This way of thinking can be termed:

Accepted Answer

Both options B and C can apply to Tamika's way of thinking. Reappraisal involves reframing a situation in a more positive light, while meaning-focused coping emphasizes the search for meaning and purpose in a difficult situation. In this case, Tamika is seeing her job loss as an opportunity for personal growth and finding a job that aligns with her values and passions, which reflects both reappraisal and meaning-focused coping.

Question 19

In the ecological framework of coping in Chapter 8,social/political advocacy and community coalitions usually seek to alter ____ .

Accepted Answer

Social/political advocacy and community coalitions aim to change both distal contextual factors, which are external conditions or policies affecting individuals or groups, and proximal stressors, which are immediate stress-causing factors. By addressing these levels, they work towards creating systemic change and alleviating immediate stressors.

Question 20

Isabel was devastated when her best friend was in a car accident and hospitalized in critical condition.Isabel visited her friend,and sought comfort by talking to her other friends,seeking spiritual support,and exercising to relax.Which type of coping is this?

Accepted Answer

Isabel is utilizing emotion-focused coping by seeking comfort through talking to friends, seeking spiritual support, and exercising to relax. This type of coping involves managing the emotional distress caused by the situation rather than directly addressing the problem itself.

Quiz 8: Understanding Coping in Context