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What are the two main approaches to understanding stress mentioned in the text?

  • Stress as Stimuli and Stress as Transaction (correct)
  • Stress as Coping and Stress as Stimuli
  • Stress as Transaction and Stress as Recovery
  • Stress as a Response and Stress as Recovery

Which of the following is NOT a component of the secondary appraisal in stress as transaction approach?

  • Determining if we are able to cope with the situation
  • Assessing the potential coping strategies available
  • Evaluating our ability to cope with the event
  • Assessing the initial decision on harm caused by an event (correct)

What is the primary focus of problem-focused coping?

  • Suppressing emotions
  • Addressing the issue directly (correct)
  • Seeking social support
  • Avoiding the stressful situation

Which physiological responses are typically measured to assess reactions to stress?

<p>Heart rate, blood pressure, and Corticosteroids release (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Corticosteroids, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Stress hormones preparing the body for response to stress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Stress as a Response approach typically study individuals' reactions?

<p>By exposing subjects to stressful stimuli and analyzing psychological and physical responses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome involves the excitation of the autonomic nervous system and the release of adrenaline?

<p>Alarm Reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for minor annoyances that strain our ability to cope?

<p>Hassles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of control involves cognitively restructuring negative emotions arising from stress-provoking events?

<p>Cognitive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'Tend and Befriend' reaction under stress mobilizes people to do which of the following?

<p>Nurture and seek social support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which attitude set is associated with seeing change as a challenge instead of a threat?

<p>Hardiness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Biofeedback' provides immediate output on which biological function?

<p>Heart rate or skin temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Catharsis' is only useful if it involves which aspect?

<p>Problem solving (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Proactive coping' allows individuals to anticipate problems and stressful situations using which type of control?

<p>'Informational' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Hardiness' is associated with which belief about life events?

<p>'See change as a challenge' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes 'the act of disclosing painful feelings'?

<p>Catharsis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the General Adaptation Syndrome?

<p>The Resistance stage involves excitation of the autonomic nervous system and release of adrenaline. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of 'Crisis Debriefing' according to the text?

<p>Interrupting the natural coping process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which control type involves acquiring information about stressful events, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Informational control (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'Hardiness' from other attitude sets related to stress?

<p>Perception of change as a challenge and belief in controlling events. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of 'Mind Body Medicine' as described in the text?

<p>Integrating behavioral science with the practice of medicine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is more likely to be associated with 'Tend and Befriend' reaction under stress?

<p>Elevated nurturing behaviors and seeking social support. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Rumination' as discussed in the text primarily involves:

<p>Endlessly analyzing causes and consequences of problems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of emotion-focused coping?

<p>Trying to control your emotions and calm yourself down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential indicator of stress as a response according to the text?

<p>Elevated levels of hopelessness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping?

<p>The focus of the coping strategy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone plays a key role in preparing the body to respond to stressful circumstances according to the text?

<p>Corticosteroids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Secondary Appraisal in stress as transaction approach involve?

<p>Assessing one's ability to cope with a stressor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In stress research, why do scientists typically expose subjects to stressful stimuli?

<p>To measure physiological reactions under controlled conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach focuses on ranking life events based on their perceived stressfulness?

<p>'Stress as Stimuli' approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome when an individual believes they cannot cope with a stressor?

<p>Heightened stress reaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of coping strategy involves attempting to control emotions rather than addressing the stressor directly?

<p>'Emotion-focused Coping' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do Corticosteroids play in the body's response to stress according to the text?

<p>Activating the body and preparing it for stressful situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the reaction that mobilizes people to nurture or seek social support under stress?

<p>Tend and Befriend (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Crisis Debriefing according to the text?

<p>To prevent the development of PTSD after a traumatic event (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for minor annoyances that strain our ability to cope according to the text?

<p>Hassles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of control involves suppressing and expressing emotions according to the text?

<p>Emotional Control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes individuals who see change as a challenge instead of a threat according to the text?

<p>Hardiness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Stress as Stimuli approach mentioned in the text?

<p>Causing stressful events like job loss and pregnancy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Stress as Transaction approach, what does the Secondary Appraisal primarily involve?

<p>Assessing one's ability to cope with the event (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Problem-focused coping and Emotion-focused coping as described in the text?

<p>Problem-focused coping focuses on managing the stressor itself, while Emotion-focused coping centers on managing emotions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically measured by scientists when assessing reactions to stress according to the text?

<p>Hopelessness and depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event would likely NOT be considered as a Major Life Event based on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale mentioned in the text?

<p>Buying a new car (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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