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1
A stressor:
A)is a person's response to events that threaten or challenge them.
B)produces threats to our well-being.
C)is always positive.
D)is always negative.
2
Hasno Jobb recently was fired from his latest employment as a sanitary engineer. He is experiencing a:
A)cataclysmic stressor.
B)personal stressor.
C)background stressor.
D)daily hassle.
3
Some victims of major catastrophes and severe personal stressors experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in which someone has experienced a significantly stressful event that has long-lasting effects that may include:
A)re-experiencing the event in vivid flashbacks or dreams.
B)an increase in personal stressors.
C)emotional sensitivity.
D)irritation.
4
Travel Logg is looking at the breathtaking view of the brilliant sunset over the water. This brings a quiet raise in spirits. Travel has experienced a(n):
A)cataclysmic stressor.
B)background stressor.
C)daily hassle.
D)uplift.
5
The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome is resistance. In this stage, people:
A)prepare to fight the stressor.
B)prepare to move on to the next stage.
C)become aware of the presence of a stressor.
D)run away from the stressor in alarm.
6
Stress produces indirect consequences that result in declines in health. An example of this is a reduction in the likelihood of obtaining health care. Which of the following is another indirect consequence of stress?
A)increased nicotine, drug, and alcohol use
B)decreased compliance with medical advice
C)an overall decline in the functioning of the immune system
D)a variety of psychosomatic illnesses
7
Opta Mistick looked at what was left of her house after the tornado had leveled it. She turned to her friend and said, "Well, look on the bright side. I now will have a new house." Opta is using a process known as:
A)emotion-focused coping.
B)problem-focused coping.
C)external control.
D)learned helplessness.
8
Psycha Delick, who is petrified of dating, uses overeating as a way of preventing boys from asking her out. This type of coping mechanism is:
A)emotion-focused coping.
B)problem-focused coping.
C)avoidant coping.
D)defense mechanism.
9
Which of the following is NOT a component of hardiness?
A)commitment
B)control
C)resilience
D)challenge
10
The following are guidelines for effective coping strategies, EXCEPT:
A)turn a threat into a challenge.
B)make a threatening situation less threatening.
C)maintain your goals.
D)take physical action.





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