Coping - quiz 5

Which of the following statements about coping are true? -Women experience more health benefits from marriage than men. -Providing social support has health benefits. -Emotional coping is most effective if provided by an expert. -Invisible support can help reduce some of the potential costs associated with receiving social support.

-Providing social support has health benefits. -Invisible support can help reduce some of the potential costs associated with receiving social support.

Which of the following characteristics places an individual at risk for poorer coping and/or greater likelihood of negative health outcomes due to stress? (Check all that apply from chapter 6 and 7.) -growing up in a "risky" family -having a high SES -being unemployed. -being religious. -having low self-esteem. -having limited social relationships -working long hours

-growing up in a "risky" family -being unemployed. -having low self-esteem. -having limited social relationships -working long hours

Social support has an effect on health, both through its impact on health behaviors and its direct impact on physiological functioning. According to Taylor and Stanton, which of the following effects are associated with social support? (Check all that apply.) -increased cortisol -reduced physiological and neuroendocrine responses to stress -more likely to use health services -decreased immune function -better adherence to medical regimens -greater risk for developing a cold.

-reduced physiological and neuroendocrine responses to stress -more likely to use health services -better adherence to medical regimens

Sarah is often anxious and sad about a variety of things in life. When she perceives that she is wronged by someone, she has a tendency to react harshly on that person. Sarah feels generally dissatisfied with the way her life is going. Her personality is characterized by _________________________. resilence confrontive coping style avoidant coping negative affectivity

Negative affectivity

Which of the following constructs is NOT associated with better coping or health benefits according to Taylor & Stanton? high conscientiousness high psychological control high self esteem all of the above are associated with better coping

all of the above are associated with better coping

This morning, someone left a mess in the kitchen at work. The mess made it difficult for Isaiah to find a clean space when he came in. He was angry, but he ignored it. This ____ coping style can be effective as long as the person doesn't leave a mess in the kitchen every day. If, however, this became a daily problem, Isaiah would fare better using a(n) ____ coping method. confrontative; avoidant problem-focused; approach avoidant; approach emotion-focused; avoidant

avoidant;approach

Joe is having a tough day at work. It is his first day on the job, and he doesn't know the proper formatting for his reports. His co-worker explains what is expected from their reports and shows him an example of one of his reports. This type of support would be considered _______________ support. informational emotional tangible invisible

informational

__________________ teaches people how to adopt a state of mind marked by heightened awareness of the present moment, accepting and acknowledging it without becoming distracted or distressed by stress. relaxation training cognitive-behavioral therapy mindfulness meditation expressive writing

mindfulness meditation