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Psychological Adjustment and Growth Quiz

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What is the definition of adjustment in psychological terms?

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

According to Ed Deiner's research, what do college students rate as very important or extremely important in all 41 countries studied?

Life satisfaction and happiness.

What is subjective well-being defined as?

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

What factors do people adjust to in the context of adjustment?

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). Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of adjustment, according to the text?

The goal is to adapt to challenges and demands effectively. Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of happy people?

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are the adjustment strategies for happiness and life satisfaction?

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

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

What are the two main pathways involved in the body’s response to stressors?

Neuroendocrine-immune pathway; Sympathetic nervous system pathway Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources and mediators of stress?

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

What is Cognitive Appraisal in the context of stress?

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 Signup and view all the answers