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100. What is the term for unconscious reactions for dealing with unpleasant emotions such as anxiety or guilt? a. rationalizations b. neurosis c. constructive coping d. defence mechanisms
d
15. Which of the following is an example of an acute stressor? a. worry about your retirement savings b. the pressures associated with being a full-time student c. ongoing conflicts with your roommates about chores and bills d. nervousness about a presentation you have to give tomorrow
d
16. What is the distinction between an acute stressor and a chronic stressor? a. intensity b. subjective risk c. whether it happens to you or to someone else d. duration
d
17. What does the term "frustration" refer to, in the context of stress research? a. being caught between two incompatible motives b. being expected to live up to high standards of performance c. the most frequent emotional response to aggression d. being blocked in the pursuit of a desired goal
d
19. Tatiana just finished entering her 10-page term paper into one of the computers in the university's computer lab. She clicks the "Save" command, and the computer unexpectedly freezes. When she reboots the computer, she discovers that all but the first two pages of her term paper have been lost. What is Tatiana most likely experiencing at this point in time? a. conflict b. burnout c. pressure d. frustration
d
25. Janet's husband just lost his high-paying job, and they are about to lose their house and savings. Janet refuses to acknowledge this obvious reality so she acts as if everything is just fine. Which processes are illustrated by this example? a. Janet deals with conflict by engaging in fantasy. b. Janet deals with burnout by engaging in overcompensation. c. Janet deals with pressure by engaging in reaction formation. d. Janet deals with frustration by engaging in denial.
d
28. Two blockbuster movies are opening on the same weekend, and Andrea is having trouble deciding which movie to see first. What type of conflict is Andrea experiencing? a. risk-aversion b. avoidance-avoidance c. avoidance-approach d. approach-approach
d
32. Myles has a back injury that causes him a lot of pain. He could have surgery, which he dreads, or he could choose to live with the pain. What sort of conflict is Myles experiencing? a. approach-avoidance b. approach-approach c. double approach-avoidance d. avoidance-avoidance
d
36. Megan is voting in a city referendum. If the referendum passes there will be better services available for all the city residents, but it will also mean that residents will pay increased property taxes. What type of conflict is Megan facing? a. approach-approach b. frustration-pressure c. no-win d. approach-avoidance
d
37. Which reaction do approach-avoidance conflicts often produce in people trying to make those sorts of decisions? a. approach b. withdrawal c. avoidance d. vacillation
d
42. What is considered to be the most stressful event, according to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale? a. trouble with the in-laws b. change in sleeping habits c. retirement d. marriage
d
48. Winona has a ten-page term paper due first thing in the morning, and she has only completed five pages. What is Winona most likely feeling? a. frustration b. burnout c. performance anxiety d. pressure
d
49. Yacov's parents have made it very clear to him that he is expected to become a doctor just like all of the other men in his family. Yacov really wants to be an architect. What is Yacov experiencing? a. pressure to perform b. frustration c. approach-approach conflict d. pressure to conform
d
51. Which statement best describes emotional responses to stress? a. They are always negative emotions. b. They typically alternate between positive and negative emotions. c. They are more intense in women than in men. d. They may be either positive or negative emotions.
d
55. What level of arousal is optimal for completing simple tasks? a. always depends on the skill of the individual b. low level c. moderate level d. high level
d
59. What mediates the fight-or-flight reaction? a. peripheral nervous system b. parasympathetic nervous system c. skeletal nervous system d. sympathetic nervous system
d
23. After years of planning, Miranda finally started her own business. The day that her store was to open, a huge storm knocked out all the power in town. What is Miranda likely experiencing as she waits for the power to come back? a. frustration b. conflict c. burnout d. pressure
a
14. Most of Conrad's friends consider him to be highly neurotic. What is also likely to be true about Conrad compared to his friends? a. He is more likely to perceive events as stressful. b. He is less likely to use defensive coping strategies. c. He is less likely to perceive events as stressful. d. He is more likely to "choke" under pressure.
a
18. Virginia has wanted to be a physician for as long as she can remember, but she has been unable to gain entry to medical school. What is the term for what Virginia is experiencing? a. frustration b. regression c. burnout d. learned helplessness
a
20. Steve was excited when he finally landed the lead role in a play. He has been rehearsing for the past two months, but on the day that the play is scheduled to open, Steve awakens with a sore throat and is unable to speak. What is Steve most likely experiencing at this point? a. frustration b. conflict c. pressure d. burnout
a
21. The football team made a big comeback in the second half of the game. All that their kicker needed to do was kick a field goal, and they would win the game by two points. Unfortunately, the kicker missed, and they lost the game. What did the coach most likely experience, as he watched the kick go wide? a. frustration b. burnout c. pressure d. conflict
a
22. What would NOT qualify as a frustrating event? a. having trouble deciding between two items on a menu b. getting a "B" on an exam when you wanted an "A" c. finding that your car has not yet been repaired even though you left it hours ago d. being stuck in traffic
a
29. Gina has made it to the final round in a game show. She must now choose between a fantastic all-expenses-paid trip to Greece or a new SUV. Gina wants both of them very badly! What type of conflict is Gina facing as she tries to decide between the two available alternatives? a. approach-approach b. appetitive-frustration c. frustration-pressure d. approach-avoidance
a
30. What type of conflict are you experiencing when you find yourself "caught between a rock and a hard place"? a. avoidance-avoidance b. approach-approach c. approach-avoidance d. double approach-avoidance
a
31. The cruel jailer walks in and offers you the choice of being whipped or clubbed as your form of punishment for the day. What are you experiencing, assuming that neither alternative appeals to you? a. an avoidance-avoidance conflict b. an approach-avoidance conflict c. an approach-approach conflict d. a thrill at being given a choice
a
33. Melissa has an old car that needs repairs. She is trying to decide whether she should use the money she was saving for a vacation to fix the car. If she fixes the car, she can't go on vacation. If she goes on vacation, she won't have reliable transportation. What type of conflict is Melissa facing as she tries to make her decision? a. approach-avoidance b. approach-approach c. pressure-frustration d. frustration-pressure
a
39. In Holmes and Rahe's study of stress and vulnerability to illness, which type of event was a major stress for most people? a. change in one's life that require readjustment b. failure c. a life event involving loss d. only a life change the person sees as negative
a
4. What is NOT one of the concerns of health psychology? a. refinements to the diagnostic process b. promotion and maintenance of health c. prevention of illness d. causation and treatment of illness
a
40. What was the Social Readjustment Rating Scale designed specifically to measure? a. change b. aggression c. conflict d. control
a
41. Rosemary recently married her high school sweetheart, and they moved into a wonderful new condominium. A week after the move, Rosemary was offered a job that she had been hoping she would get. At this point, Rosemary can't imagine being any happier. What is Rosemary experiencing according to her score on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale? a. a high level of stress b. an approach-approach conflict c. overcompensation d. little or no stress
a
47. The football team made a big comeback in the second half and are now down by a single point. They can win the game if they complete the final play successfully. Which players are likely to be experiencing as the team lines up for the final play of the game? a. pressure b. conflict c. burnout d. frustration
a
50. According to a study by Weiten, what is associated with symptoms of psychological distress? a. pressure b. life changes c. constructive coping style d. approach-approach conflict
a
57. What is the term for the physiological reaction to threat in which the autonomic nervous system mobilizes the organism for action? a. fight-or-flight response b. primary appraisal c. resistance d. catharsis
a
6. According to the definition of stress, what would NOT necessarily be considered stress? a. You ask someone out on a date and feel quite happy about the answer. b. A friend brings over her pet kitten, and you find the little beast irritating. c. You see a man with a knife in front of you, and you freeze in fear. d. You witness a car accident in which you were not involved, and it leaves you too shaken to drive.
a
67. Dustin's car skidded on the icy road, and crossed over into the wrong lane. He could see the headlights of rapidly approaching, oncoming traffic. His entire body became energized. His heart rate and respiration increased, and he began to sweat. What was Dustin experiencing, according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome? a. an alarm reaction b. physiological exhaustion c. autonomic rebound d. a resistance reaction
a
81. In a stress reaction, the pituitary gland releases the hormone ACTH. What does ACTH then stimulate? a. adrenal cortex b. gonads c. medulla d. hypothalamus
a
82. As Ivan's car spun out of control, and into the path of oncoming traffic, his pituitary gland began to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). What happens next? a. The adrenal cortex will begin to release corticosteroids. b. The adrenal cortex will begin to release catecholamines. c. The amygdala will slow the release of acetylcholine. d. The adrenal medulla will begin to release corticosteroids.
a
84. What is the term used to describe active efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands created by stress? a. coping b. resisting c. defending d. aggressing
a
90. What statement best represents the original frustration-aggression hypothesis put forth by Dollard and his colleagues? a. Aggression is always caused by frustration. b. Frustration is always a consequence of aggression. c. Frustration is a factor only in aggressive behaviour for nonhuman species. d. Frustration causes males to be more aggressive than females.
a
92. Julie's father borrowed her car to run some errands. When he returned the car, the taillight was broken. Julie was angry, but she didn't say anything to her father. Later, when her son dropped cookie crumbs on the floor, Julie yelled at him and sent him to his room. Which concept does Julie's behaviour toward her son illustrate? a. displacement b. self-indulgence c. undoing d. overcompensation
a
93. Which term refers to the idea that emotional tension can be released through behaviour in an adaptive manner? a. catharsis b. an unconditioned response c. the safety-valve effect d. displacement
a
97. Francis finished writing her economics final and was convinced that she had failed the exam and would have to repeat the course. She was so stressed out by the thought of taking the course a second time that she drank four glasses of wine when she got home. What method did Francis use to cope with her stress? a. self-indulgence b. undoing c. learned helplessness d. overcompensation
a
34. Theresa loves to eat cake but at the same time fears becoming overweight. What is she experiencing? a. frustration-pressure response b. fight-or-flight response c. approach-avoidance conflict d. avoidance-avoidance conflict
c
11. Ted is very agitated about an upcoming presentation that he must give. His roommate doesn't understand why Ted is nervous because presentations are no big deal. Which statement does this example illustrate? a. When it comes to stress, humans tend not to feel empathy. b. Our appraisals of stressful events are highly subjective. c. Strong-minded persons are better able to handle stressful events than weak-minded ones. d. Our appraisals of stressful events are basically objective.
b
12. Fred was just asked to be the master of ceremonies at his brother's wedding. Public speaking terrifies him, so he perceives this as a very stressful event. What type of appraisal is Fred conducting? a. Secondary b. primary c. offensive d. defensive
b
24. Pete is the lead prosecution attorney in a murder case. So far the case has not been going well for him, and the defence attorneys have presented effective rebuttals for most of the points he has raised. The judge adjourned the case for the weekend, and Pete will have to present his closing arguments first thing Monday morning. While he is trying to write his closing statement, he daydreams about a surprise eyewitness to the crime suddenly stepping forward and clinching the case for him. Which processes are illustrated by this example? a. He is experiencing conflict, and he is using undoing to deal with the anxiety the conflict has generated. b. He is experiencing frustration, and he is using fantasy to deal with the anxiety the frustration has generated. c. He is experiencing frustration, and he is using intellectualization to deal with the anxiety the frustration has generated. d. He is experiencing conflict, and he is using overcompensation to deal with the anxiety the conflict has generated.
b
38. Which type of conflict tends to result in behavioural vacillation? a. avoidance-avoidance b. approach-avoidance c. approach-approach d. no-win
b
5. How does your text define stress? a. illness-inducing behaviour b. circumstances that are perceived as threatening c. any unpleasant event d. responses we make to unpleasant events
b
52. Which statement does NOT accurately describe positive emotions and stress? a. Positive emotions experienced while under stress have important adaptive significance. b. Experiencing positive emotions while under stress is rare, and it is associated with denial in most individuals. c. The presence of positive emotions can promote creativity and flexibility in problem solving. d. The presence of positive emotions may reduce vulnerability to heart disease in older adults.
b
56. Leigh works as an accountant and has to complete complex reports for each of her clients. Adriana works in a factory where she performs fairly simple repetitive tasks. If both women have high levels of arousal, what will happen to their job performance? a. Both Leigh and Adriana will show significant impairment in the performance of their respective jobs. b. Leigh's performance will be impaired more than Adriana's performance. c. Adriana's performance will be impaired more than Leigh's performance. d. Neither Leigh nor Adriana will show any impairment in the performance of their respective jobs.
b
58. What controls the fight-or-flight response as a physiological reaction to a threat? a. thalamus b. autonomic nervous system c. pyramidal system d. central nervous system
b
60. Chelsey was just startled by a spider. Which reaction will be elicited by Chelsey's fight-or-flight response? a. a reduction in breathing, heart rate, and digestive processes b. an acceleration in breathing and heart rate and a reduction in digestive processes c. a reduction in breathing and heart rate and an acceleration in digestive processes d. an acceleration in breathing, heart rate, and digestive processes
b
66. You have just come face to face with a bear on your walk through the woods. In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome does your body automatically mobilize itself for action? a. exhaustion b. alarm c. resistance d. coping
b
68. Clarice was in a meeting with several other employees when her boss started to criticize her proposal. Clarice's heart rate and respiration increased, and she could feel her face and hands become flushed and red. What was Clarice experiencing, according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome? a. physiological exhaustion b. an alarm reaction c. autonomic rebound d. a resistance reaction
b
69. According to Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome, what is the stage in which the body appears to be functioning efficiently, although in actuality arousal may continue to be higher than normal? a. exhaustion b. resistance c. alarm d. maintenance
b
7. What does research have to say about the general effect of everyday problems and the minor nuisances of life? a. Minor stresses produce minor effects. b. Minor stresses may have significant harmful effects on both physical and mental health. c. Minor stresses often have significant harmful effects on mental health, but don't affect physical health. d. Minor stresses have negative effects only when coupled with major stresses.
b
75. Brooke had been battling the rising floodwaters around her home for more than 72 hours. It seemed that no matter how many sandbags she stacked, it wasn't enough. At this point, she just feels that there is nothing else that she can do. Her overall energy reserves are totally depleted, and her body just wants to give up. What is Brooke experiencing according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome? a. an alarm reaction b. physiological exhaustion c. a resistance reaction d. autonomic rebound
b
76. What happens when the adrenal medulla is stimulated? a. Corticosteroids are absorbed by the adrenal glands. b. Large amounts of catecholamines are released into the bloodstream. c. The parasympathetic nervous system is activated. d. The hormone AH is secreted.
b
78. What is NOT a consequence associated with the release of catecholamines in the body? a. heart rate increases b. digestive processes speed up c. oxygen consumption increases d. visual sensitivity increases
b
88. Scott and Victoria are arguing about whether learned helplessness is a more productive coping style than behavioural disengagement. If you wanted to settle this argument, what should you tell them? a. Both styles are adaptive, and lead to reduced stress. b. They are merely two terms for the same coping style. c. Both styles are maladaptive, and lead to more stress. d. Neither style has been studied enough to have conclusive evidence.
b
89. What is most likely to happen when people who are confronted by stressful situations engage in self-blame? a. They show evidence of catharsis or displaced aggression. b. They make their stress reactions worse. c. They find that their social support networks are strengthened. d. They experience a decrease in their overall level of autonomic arousal.
b
91. A police officer gives you a speeding ticket, and you take out your frustration and anger on your roommate. What is the term for this diversion of anger to a substitute target? a. reaction formation b. displacement c. catharsis d. overcompensation
b
98. Whenever Paris feels particularly stressed or frustrated, she tends to engage in what she calls "retail therapy" where she heads to the mall and spends a great deal of money on a wide variety of clothes, and other treats for herself. What is Paris's favourite coping method called? a. displacement b. self-indulgence c. behavioural disengagement d. catharsis
b
1. Which model states that physical illness is caused by a complex interaction of physical, mental, and external factors? a. neuroimmunology b. behaviourist c. biopsychosocial d. medical
c
10. Shelagh is feeling really stressed. Nothing out of the ordinary is going on, but she still feels like she's having a difficult time coping. It seems like all the little things are making her more stressed than they should—things like remembering to take out the recycling, the barking of the dog next door, and having to choose a dress for her cousin's wedding next week. Aubrey has all the same things going on in her life, but she is not feeling stressed at all. Why might Shelagh feel stressed, even though there are no major threats to her well-being? a. Minor stressors elicit larger responses than major stressors, on average, so it is Aubrey's response that is unusual, not Shelagh's. b. The stressors that Shelagh is experiencing are actually more severe than the ones experienced by Aubrey. c. Response to stress depends on many factors, including the type of stress, biological factors within Shelagh, and Shelagh's history of stress. d. Shelagh likely has an anxiety disorder.
c
13. Elaine is thinking about an upcoming event that she is worried about, and she is thinking about who she can call to help her. What type of appraisal is Elaine conducting? a. offensive b. defensive c. secondary d. primary
c
2. Because of changes in the way that health professionals think about physical illness over the last few decades, which model of illness has become dominant? a. treatment and prevention b. psychosomatic c. biopsychosocial d. immunology
c
26. Jim is on the brink of flunking out of school. Instead of increasing his studying, he spends his time daydreaming about how he'll win the lottery so he won't need a degree. Which processes are illustrated by this example? a. Jim is experiencing pressure and is engaging in vacillation. b. Jim is experiencing burnout and is engaging in overcompensation. c. Jim is experiencing frustration and is engaging in fantasy. d. Jim is experiencing conflict and is engaging in denial.
c
27. In general, what is the least stressful conflict? a. avoidance-avoidance b. double approach-avoidance c. approach-approach d. approach-avoidance
c
3. What is one reason that the field of health psychology has emerged? a. Being ill affects mood, and we need to understand this unidirectional effect. b. It is now well-known that many diseases have neurological origins. c. Our modern focus on health includes prevention, not just treating existing illness. d. Diseases such as AIDS can have a serious impact on cognitive functioning.
c
35. Leonard has a job with a small company where he gets along well with everyone, and he has 15 years of seniority. Recently, a competitor called to offer him a job that would pay more money, but where he would be starting over, with no seniority. What type of conflict is Leonard facing? a. no-win b. frustration-pressure c. approach-avoidance d. approach-approach
c
43. Which statement best describes people with higher scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale? a. They react more negatively to stressful events. b. They cope more effectively with long-term stressors associated with change. c. They are more vulnerable to physical illness and psychological problems. d. They have a more external locus of control.
c
44. What is the major criticism of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale? a. It contains positive events as well as negative ones. b. It focuses exclusively on frustrating events. c. It does not measure change exclusively. d. It is based on a biased sample.
c
45. Which of the following is supported by current research on change and stress? a. Too much change of any kind automatically makes one more vulnerable to physical and psychological problems. b. Keeping change to a minimum is an effective way to avoid the harmful effects of stress. c. Change is not inherently or inevitably stressful. d. Both positive and negative changes are equally stressful.
c
46. Which term is defined by demands or expectations to behave in a certain way? a. frustration b. stress c. pressure d. conflict
c
53. Which cue should you use if you were to attempt to predict life expectancy of a group of people, and the only information you had available were their photo albums? a. frequency of party photos b. the number of photos that contain family members c. the frequency of Duchenne smiles d. presence of wedding pictures
c
54. Which statement best describes the optimal level of arousal for task performance? a. It is about the same from one task to another. b. It relates more to personal makeup than to the task. c. It decreases as the tasks become more complex. d. It increases as the tasks become more complex.
c
62. Which of the following is NOT representative of something universities do for their students in recognition of the importance of stress reduction for their students? a. scheduling stress-buster events to coincide with exam periods b. dog walking or petting opportunities c. providing free hair cuts d. providing guided meditation sessions
c
64. What did Hans Selye believe about the body's reactions to stressful situations? a. They are specific to the type of stressor involved. b. They cannot be generalized across individuals. c. They are the same regardless of the stressor. d. They vary across the life span.
c
65. Which list represents the correct order for the three stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome? a. recognition, reaction, evaluation b. primary, secondary, tertiary c. alarm, resistance, exhaustion d. detection, adaptation, recovery
c
71. Tiana was walking down the street late one evening when a stranger suddenly stepped out of the shadows. Her initial reaction was one of total panic, but then she began to think of all her options. Although her heart was still pounding, she quickly crossed to the other side of the street and began walking in the opposite direction. What was Tiana experiencing, according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome? a. an alarm reaction b. autonomic rebound c. a resistance reaction d. physiological exhaustion
c
72. Travis was driving on an icy road when he started to skid. He felt a sensation of panic, but quickly took action to control the car and avoid an accident. What was Travis experiencing as he took action, according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome? a. physiological exhaustion b. autonomic rebound c. a resistance reaction d. an alarm reaction
c
74. Bryce is an army field surgeon who has been operating on wounded soldiers for the past 24 hours, with hardly a break. It seems as if he will never be finished, and more wounded are arriving every hour. At this point, Bryce feels completely worn out. His overall energy reserves are totally depleted, and his body just wants to give up. What is Bryce experiencing according to Selye's general adaptation syndrome? a. a resistance reaction b. autonomic rebound c. physiological exhaustion d. an alarm reaction
c
83. What are the two major pathways by which the brain may signal the endocrine system? a. circulatory and muscular systems b. autonomic and skeletal nervous systems c. pituitary gland and the autonomic nervous system d. parasympathetic and sympathetic systems
c
86. What is learned helplessness? a. a release of emotional tension that often accompanies stress b. protecting oneself from unpleasant situations by refusing to acknowledge them c. passive behaviour produced by exposure to unavoidable aversive events d. atoning for unacceptable unconscious drives or impulses in socially acceptable ways
c
87. What do people typically experience if they use behavioural disengagement as a coping strategy? a. catastrophic thinking and self-blame b. release of negative emotional tension c. increased, rather than decreased, distress d. overcompensation or intellectualization
c
61. Which statement does NOT accurately describe the fight-or-flight response? a. Fight-or-flight is an adaptive response for most members of the animal kingdom. b. This autonomic response is most likely a "leftover" from humankind's evolutionary past. c. Most modern current human stressors cannot be handled through fighting or fleeing. d. Human stresses generally pass too quickly for the fight-or-flight response to be an effective coping mechanism.
d
63. What is the name that Hans Selye gave to the body's response to stress? a. defensive coping b. fight-or-flight response c. catharsis d. general adaptation syndrome
d
70. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome does the body go into after an unsuccessful first attempt at dealing with a stressor? a. sympathetic b. alarm c. third d. resistance
d
73. What is the final stage of Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome, in which the organism's resources for fighting stress may be depleted? a. fatigue b. alarm c. resistance d. exhaustion
d
77. Dionne is trapped in an elevator that is stuck between floors of an office building. As maintenance workers try to restart the elevator, it suddenly drops several centimetres before becoming stuck once more. As the elevator drops, Dionne's sympathetic nervous system is activated. What happens next? a. The adrenal cortex will begin to release large amounts of catecholamines. b. The adrenal medulla will begin to release corticosteroids. c. The amygdala will slow the release of acetylcholine. d. The adrenal medulla will begin to release large amounts of catecholamines.
d
79. Nora has just noticed a big scary dog running toward her. What is happening in her brain? a. Her pituitary gland activates the hypothalamus. b. Her cerebellum activates the autonomic nervous system. c. Her thalamus activates the pituitary gland. d. Her hypothalamus activates the sympathetic nervous system.
d
8. Why might minor stresses be more strongly related to mental health than major stressful events? a. We feel more out of control with minor stresses than we do with major stresses. b. We are much more intimately involved with minor stresses. c. Minor stresses lead to more intense physiological arousal than major stresses. d. Minor stresses tend to add up and have cumulative effects.
d
80. Nora is being chased by a big scary dog. Which hormones are being pumped into her bloodstream?? a. catecholamines and endorphins b. endorphins and serotonin c. endorphins and corticosteroids d. catecholamines and corticosteroids
d
85. Which statement best describes coping responses in dealing with stress? a. They are not "coping" unless they are adaptive. b. They are typically maladaptive. c. They are typically adaptive. d. They may be adaptive or maladaptive.
d
9. Mason is already late for an appointment when he nearly runs out of gas. At the gas station, he drips gas on his new shoes and there are no paper towels in the dispenser. Then his machine wouldn't read his credit card, so he had to pay cash. When Mason finally pulls out of the service station, the traffic is crawling because of an accident. What do we know about effects of inconveniences of this type? a. They usually create avoidance-avoidance conflicts. b. They are stressful only to individuals with a Type A personality. c. They are such routine hassles that they are not perceived as stressful. d. They can often have a significant effect on physical and mental health.
d
94. Garret is frustrated and angry when his request for a pay raise is turned down. After work, Garret goes to his gym and hits the punching bag for 10 minutes. Garret finds that he feels less tense and wound up after his workout. What concept does this example illustrate? a. undoing b. overcompensation c. denial d. catharsis
d
95. Tim is feeling very frustrated and angry with his roommate and thinks that he will feel better if he and his roommate fight it out with boxing gloves. What could you tell him about his plan? a. It will initially increase tension but in the long run it will lead to a better relationship. b. It will cause his roommate to experience learned helplessness. c. It will lead to catharsis and reduce his frustration. d. It will probably just fuel more anger and aggression.
d
96. When final exam time rolls around, Murray finds himself eating all the time. What is the term for this type of reaction to stress? a. learned helplessness b. reaction formation c. constructive coping d. self-indulgence
d
99. Which form of self-indulgence has been recently added to the DSM-5 as a topic for further research? a. catharsis b. binge eating c. gambling d. Internet use
d
