Psychological Adjustment and Growth Quiz

The psychological process of adapting, overcoming, and managing the problems, challenges, and demands of everyday life.

Life satisfaction and happiness.

An individual's evaluation of their life in terms of happiness and life satisfaction.

<p>Context (economic factor, social change, political situation, government policy), Culture (behavior patterns, beliefs of a group of people), Diversity (achievement index, education, regional origin, gender, age, personality).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The goal is to adapt to challenges and demands effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good relations, social; Mentally healthy and effective in dealing with stress; High levels of creativity, self esteem; Good citizen at work; Spirituality and faith; Altruistic; More extraverted; Have positive romantic relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Realizing that there is no single factor that produces happiness; Developing good social relations; Learning how to deal with stress effectively; Engaging in activities that are enjoyable and appreciated; Developing a purpose in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Selye’s term for the general effect on the body when stress persists; GAS consists of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neuroendocrine-immune pathway; Sympathetic nervous system pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental factors (life events and daily hassles, conflict); Personality factors (type A and B); Work-related factors; Sociocultural factors (poverty, etc)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary appraisal: one’s interpretations of events in their lives; Secondary appraisal: determination of whether they have the resources to deal with the event efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers