Psychology Ch 14 (reading quiz)

Anna is a school counselor. She hates going to work and wants to lock the door and cry whenever a student comes to her for help. She just doesnâ t feel like she has anything left to give. What dimension of job burnout does this exemplify? A.dimension 4 - giving up B.dimension 3 - diminished personal accomplishment C.dimension 2 - depersonalization D.dimension 1 - exhaustion

D.dimension 1 - exhaustion

What was the most stressful event found on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale with a LCU score of 100? A.declaring bankruptcy B.divorce C.being the victim of a sexual assault D.the death of a spouse

D.the death of a spouse

Which of the following is an example of a primary appraisal of a stressor? A.Humphrey judges the man with the gun to be a moderate threat. B.Ava decides to quit her job because her employer is so unpleasant. C.Sophia decides to get a divorce because her husband is cheating on her. D.Mekhi weighs his options on dealing with the bully who is harassing him.

A.Humphrey judges the man with the gun to be a moderate threat.

According to three separate surveys, administered in 1983, 2006, and 2009, which statement about the relationship between stress and sex is the most accurate? A.Women report experiencing more stress than men. B.While women report experiencing less stress later in life, men report experiencing more stress later in life. C.Men and women report experiencing approximately the same amount of stress. D.Men report experiencing more stress than women.

A.Women report experiencing more stress than men.

A flat tire in the morning, realizing that you forgot to get your homework done, and getting into an argument with a buddy are all examples of ________. A.hassles B.life changes C.traumatic events D.eustressors

A.hassles

The saying is "Money can buy happiness", but research finds that in the United States those who earn more than ________ per year are not measurably happier than those who earn below that amount. A.$75,000 B.$92,000 C.$40,000 D.$55,000

A.$75,000

Which of the following is an example of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome? A.After wondering for months if he was going to lose his job, Nicolao begins to develop stomach ulcers. B.Burt is determined to learn how to play chess, so he spends all his time reading chess books. C.Nanette stays up all night to study for her math test. D.Betty steps down as class treasurer her senior year because she needs to focus on her grades.

A.After wondering for months if he was going to lose his job, Nicolao begins to develop stomach ulcers.

Doug is an emergency room nurse in a large, underfunded, public hospital. Lately, he finds himself assuming that the patients he sees are just trying to get free drugs to feed an addiction. Just yesterday a little boy was brought in with a broken arm, and Doug found that he was completely indifferent to the boyâ s pain. What aspect of job burnout does this exemplify? A.dimension 2 - depersonalization B.dimension 4 - giving up C.dimension 1 - exhaustion D.dimension 3 - diminished personal accomplishment

A.dimension 2 - depersonalization

Which of the following is an example of the alarm reaction stage of the general adaptation syndrome? A.Bill collapses by the side of the road after the marathon. B.A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path. C.William sleepwalks when he eats too much candy before bed. D.Sheila almost drowned, but she was able to keep her head out of the water and focus on swimming to shore.

B.A burst of energy enables Hassan to run fast when he sees a skunk in his path.

_______ is having an experience that is so engaging and engrossing that it becomes worth doing for its own sake. During this state a person might say that they feel that they â lose themselvesâ in the activity. A.Zen B.Flow C.Chi D.Completion

B.Flow

Noticing that you have difficulty concentrating during and after periods of prolonged stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact. A.emotional B.cognitive C.social D.physical

B.cognitive

Developing stomach ulcers during a prolonged period of stress exemplifies how stress can have a negative ________ impact. A.cognitive B.physiological C.morbid D.mental

B.physiological

Advice, guidance, encouragement, acceptance, emotional comfort, and tangible assistance are all different forms of ________. A.health maintenance B.social support C.achieving flow D.the relaxation response technique

B.social support

The relaxation response technique is a stress reduction technique that combines elements of relaxation and ________. A.the practice of tai chi B.transcendental meditation C.biofeedback D.chi focusing

B.transcendental meditation

________ is the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level, is no longer a positive force, and becomes excessive and debilitating. A.Type A stress B.Eustress C.Type B stress D.Distress

D.Distress

Lamont cares for his aging father, who suffers from dementia. This is an example of a(n) ________ stressor. A.acute B.non-threatening C.threatening D.chronic

D.chronic

Which of the following individuals is demonstrating an optimistic outlook on life? A.Carlotta, who has had enough of her job and doesn't feel it will ever make her happy. B.Carla, who is in a relationship that is just "for now" while waiting for the love of her life. C.Carl, who tends to see the good in situations and always looks on the bright side of things. D.Cary, who gets angry when his favorite baseball team is losing a game

C.Carl, who tends to see the good in situations and always looks on the bright side of things.

Which of the following is an example of a stimulus-based definition of stress? A.Carrie experiences stress because she notices her car is almost out of gas and worries about being stranded on the highway, but then she feels better when she sees a gas station nearby. B.Grace experiences stress when she notices her heartbeat increasing in response to being separated from her parents at the amusement park. C.Caroline experiences stress because she is home alone and hears unusual noises outside. D.Laura experiences stress because she gasped and had difficulty breathing when she saw a spider.

C.Caroline experiences stress because she is home alone and hears unusual noises outside.

Which pair of psychiatrists were responsible for developing the Social Readjustment Rating Scale? A.Lazarus and Folkman B.Diener and Seligman C.Holmes and Rahe D.Selye and Cannon

C.Holmes and Rahe

What do studies show about the relationship between stress and memory? A.Stress has no effect on remembering educational material. B.Intense stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material. C.Moderate stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material. D.Recall of educational material is best under stress-free conditions.

C.Moderate stress can enhance both immediate and delayed recall of educational material.

Which dimension of the Type A behavior pattern is most predictive of heart disease? A.competitiveness B.impatience C.anger/hostility D.time urgency

C.anger/hostility

Hans Selye's definition of stress is considered a response-based definition because it conceptualizes stress chiefly in terms of the ________. A.bodyâ s baseline reaction to ordinary events B.mental health of the individual C.bodyâ s physiological reaction to any demand that is placed on it D.best action to take in order to eliminate the stressor

C.bodyâ s physiological reaction to any demand that is placed on it

The process by which oneâ s physiological defense system becomes less efficient at fighting illness is called ________ and this process is enhanced by elevated stress levels. A.exhaustion B.problem-focused stressors C.immunosuppression D.biopsychosocial flux

C.immunosuppression

Which option is the greatest risk factor for the development of burnout? A.resistance B.an absence of eustressors C.job strain D.a Type A problem

C.job strain