General Psychology MyPsychLab Chapter 11 Exam – Flashcards
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Kip failed her first psychology test, so she went to the instructor to get some study suggestions before the next test. According to Lazarus, Kip attempted to deal with her situation by using ______ coping.
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problem-focused
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When Rosalina first found out that she had three term papers due in two weeks, she felt queasy. However, she soon started doing her research, and she began to feel better. Although the stressors were still present, Rasalina had begun to adapt to this situation. Rosalina is in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?
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resistance
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Julie is a gymnast who consistently falls off the beam when attempting one particular trick. She has an upcoming competition, and she is experiencing stress due to worry that she will fall again. Julie decides to set up a private lesson with her coach to try to figure out what she is doing wrong. This is an example of what coping strategy?
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problem-focused
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When it is not possible to change or eliminate a stressor, the best emotion-focused way to cope is:
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to ignore the stressor
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Actions that people can take to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize the effects of stressors are:
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coping strategies
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Researchers have found that laughter:
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boosts the immune system by increasing the number of natural killer cells.
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Which of the following is NOT true of concentrative meditation?
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Delta brain waves increase.
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________ strategies are actions people can take to master, tolerate, reduce, or minimize the effects of stress.
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Coping
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Alan's job required him to move to France. He took the opportunity to take some French cooking classes so he could cook for his friends when he returned home, and he also took French language lessons. He tried to speak French when he was out, but at home he still spoke English. Alan is dealing with acculturation through:
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integration.
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According to Lazarus's cognitive mediational theory, what is the main influence on how much stress a person experiences in response to a stressor?
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the way a person thinks about and appraises the stressor
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Which of the following activities is associated with a rise in immune system functioning?
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optimism
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According to psychologist Richard Lazarus, the cognitive-mediational theory suggests that:
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the way people think about and appraise a stressor is a major factor in how stressful that particular stressor becomes.
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Which of the following describes a person with a Type C personality?
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Phil is a sensitive, pleasant guy who avoids confrontation. He does not get along with his coworker, but rather than tell her when he disagrees with her, he internalizes his emotion and frustration.
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According to the cognitive-mediational theory, the step during which a stressor is appraised and assessed as a threat is the:
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primary appraisal
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The work of this psychologist and his colleagues has focused on ways to increase optimism in individuals, which by extension increases aspects of physical and psychological health.
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Seligman
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Which of the following has the highest score on the SRRS?
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divorce
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Faith experienced a high degree of stress when she did not receive a job offer she was expecting. This is an example of:
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external frustration
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The decision to go back to school to get a new degree in order to begin a new career, with the positive and negative points to consider, is an example of which type of conflict?
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approach-avoidance
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Stress-causing events are called:
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stressors
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The phrase "out of the frying pan, into the fire," describes which type of conflict?
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avoidance-avoidance
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When people feel that they must work harder, faster, or do more, they are experiencing a type of stressor known as:
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pressure.
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Dropping out of school or quitting a job are forms of:
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escape or withdrawal
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Researchers found that _______ were much more strongly affected by hassles such as shopping, doctor's appointments, and bad weather.
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elderly people
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Sam put his last dollar into a vending machine to buy himself a snack. The machine accepted the dollar but did not release the snack. Sam tried the snack button again, but it still did not work. Sam pushed the button for coin return, but the machine did not refund his money. Sam reacted by kicking the machine as hard as he could several times until a snack fell out. Kicking the machine is an example of:
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aggression
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The destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001, is an example of a(n):
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catastrophe
