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What is the role of psychology in stress appraisals?
What is the role of psychology in stress appraisals?
- Evaluating the event as good or bad (correct)
- Creating new ways to cope with stress
- Identifying the emotional impact of stress
- Determining the coping mechanisms needed
In psychological terms, what happens if a situation is perceived as benign or irrelevant?
In psychological terms, what happens if a situation is perceived as benign or irrelevant?
- It requires coping mechanisms
- It creates new meanings for coping
- It leads to distress
- It results in favourable outcomes (correct)
What is the purpose of secondary appraisal in stress and coping processes?
What is the purpose of secondary appraisal in stress and coping processes?
- To identify the factors moderating stress
- To determine the emotional impact of the event
- To assess how to deal with the event (correct)
- To evaluate the event as good or bad
What type of coping style is typically used in controllable situations?
What type of coping style is typically used in controllable situations?
Which of the following is considered a problem-focused coping strategy?
Which of the following is considered a problem-focused coping strategy?
What is the main emphasis of coping strategies according to the text?
What is the main emphasis of coping strategies according to the text?
Which coping mechanism is typically used in situations perceived as uncontrollable or beyond individual resources?
Which coping mechanism is typically used in situations perceived as uncontrollable or beyond individual resources?
Which coping strategy involves keeping oneself busy to take the mind off an issue or problem?
Which coping strategy involves keeping oneself busy to take the mind off an issue or problem?
Which personality trait is associated with individuals who believe they have to perform perfectly at all times to be loved and respected?
Which personality trait is associated with individuals who believe they have to perform perfectly at all times to be loved and respected?
Which locus of control reflects confidence in one's ability to influence events?
Which locus of control reflects confidence in one's ability to influence events?
In stressful situations, what does an optimistic outlook encourage individuals to do?
In stressful situations, what does an optimistic outlook encourage individuals to do?
What combination of coping strategies is suggested as more effective than using a single strategy alone?
What combination of coping strategies is suggested as more effective than using a single strategy alone?
What are some cognitive symptoms of stress mentioned in the text?
What are some cognitive symptoms of stress mentioned in the text?
Which personal consequences of stress are highlighted in the text?
Which personal consequences of stress are highlighted in the text?
What behavioral changes may indicate stress according to the text?
What behavioral changes may indicate stress according to the text?
Which interpersonal consequences of stress are mentioned in the text?
Which interpersonal consequences of stress are mentioned in the text?
What are some emotional symptoms of stress mentioned in the text?
What are some emotional symptoms of stress mentioned in the text?
Which performance-related consequences can result from stress according to the text?
Which performance-related consequences can result from stress according to the text?
Which cognitive symptom is NOT associated with stress based on the text?
Which cognitive symptom is NOT associated with stress based on the text?
Which behavioral change is least likely to indicate stress according to the text?
Which behavioral change is least likely to indicate stress according to the text?
Which personal consequence of stress is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which personal consequence of stress is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which cognitive symptom is associated with stress based on the text?
Which cognitive symptom is associated with stress based on the text?
What interpersonal consequence of stress is highlighted in the text?
What interpersonal consequence of stress is highlighted in the text?
Which performance-related consequence can result from stress according to the text?
Which performance-related consequence can result from stress according to the text?
Which psychological consequence of stress is NOT highlighted in the text?
Which psychological consequence of stress is NOT highlighted in the text?
Increased productivity is a psychological consequence of stress.
Increased productivity is a psychological consequence of stress.
Being hypersensitive to compliments is an emotional symptom of stress.
Being hypersensitive to compliments is an emotional symptom of stress.
Misplacing items frequently is a cognitive symptom of stress.
Misplacing items frequently is a cognitive symptom of stress.
If someone is emotionally drained, they are likely to be hopeful and engaged.
If someone is emotionally drained, they are likely to be hopeful and engaged.
Having no time for relaxation or exercise is a behavioral change that may indicate stress.
Having no time for relaxation or exercise is a behavioral change that may indicate stress.
Match the following emotional symptoms of stress with their descriptions:
Match the following emotional symptoms of stress with their descriptions:
Match the following cognitive symptoms of stress with their descriptions:
Match the following cognitive symptoms of stress with their descriptions:
Match the following personal consequences of stress with their descriptions:
Match the following personal consequences of stress with their descriptions:
Match the following performance-related consequences of stress with their descriptions:
Match the following performance-related consequences of stress with their descriptions:
Study Notes
Stress Appraisal and Coping
- Primary Appraisal: evaluating the event as good, bad, or stressful
- Secondary Appraisal: evaluating how to cope with the event
- Coping: cognitions and behaviors to reduce stress and moderate its emotional impact
- Coping Styles:
- Problem-Focused Coping: used in controllable situations, involves active coping, planning, instrumental social support, and problem-solving
- Emotion-Focused Coping: used in uncontrollable situations, involves emotional coping, emotional social support, expressing emotions, and praying for guidance and strength
- Avoidance Coping: temporarily effective in terminal events, involves keeping busy, ignoring the problem, denial, distraction, and drug use for avoidance
Locus of Control
- Internal Locus of Control: confidence in one's ability to influence events
- External Locus of Control: knowledge and preparation can ease coping with stressful situations
Personality and Stress
- Vulnerable Personality: creative, active, and perfectionistic individuals who set unrealistic goals and may experience burnout
- People Pleasers: individuals who feel the need to prove themselves and lack self-esteem, leading to burnout
- Optimistic Outlook: embracing challenges and accepting change reduces stress
Social Support and Stress
- Social Support acts as a buffer against life's stressors
- Support Network helps to reduce stress and cope with difficult situations
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Learn about how psychological factors influence stress appraisals and coping mechanisms. Explore how the appraisal of a situation can determine the level of stress experienced, and how coping strategies can lead to either favorable or unfavorable outcomes.
