Question 1

Gloria takes action to problem-solve stressors without much worry about consequences.With regard to time perspective,Gloria is most likely
A) avoiding a success/failure dichotomy.
B) from a collectivistic culture.
C) future-oriented.
D) present-oriented.

Accepted Answer

Gloria takes action without worrying about consequences, indicating a present-oriented time perspective. She focuses on the immediate situation rather than long-term consequences.

Question 2

One of the potential drawbacks of seeking social support is
A) it evolves out of one's interactions with others.
B) some people have more support because of their personal characteristics.
C) inappropriate support can actually decrease one's sense of self-worth and well-being.
D) some people have more support because they make more effort to seek support.

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate support can actually decrease one's sense of self-worth and well-being. While seeking social support can be beneficial, receiving support that is not helpful or supportive can have negative effects on one's mental health. It is important to seek and receive appropriate support in order to reap the benefits of social support.

Question 3

A healthy reaction to a situation in which someone feels wronged or that another person has been acting immorally or unjustly is to
A) leave the person alone.
B) forgive the other person.
C) seek help from others to remove the other person from power.
D) seek revenge.

Accepted Answer

Seeking revenge or seeking help to remove the other person from power are unhealthy reactions that can lead to further harm and conflict. Leaving the person alone may not address the issue or provide resolution. Forgiveness, however, can promote healing and growth for both the person who has been wronged and the person who has acted unjustly.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a strategy of emotion-focused constructive coping?
A) Expressing emotions
B) Enhancing emotional intelligence
C) Learning the link of exercise to moods
D) Managing hostility and forgiving others

Accepted Answer

Learning the link of exercise to moods is not a strategy of emotion-focused constructive coping, as it pertains to physical health and not emotional regulation. The other options are all strategies of emotion-focused constructive coping, as they involve identifying and addressing emotions in a healthy manner, improving self-awareness and self-regulation skills, and promoting forgiveness and positive social interactions.

Question 5

Regardless of time perspective orientation,most people
A) could benefit from managing their time more effectively.
B) handle time management well.
C) get tasks done as long as the stress level is not too great.
D) find that stressors of modern life have little connection to lack of time.

Accepted Answer

Time management is a skill that can benefit anyone regardless of their time perspective orientation. Effective time management can improve productivity, reduce stress, and provide more opportunities to pursue personal goals and interests. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 6

Nicolas was given an assignment to write about his concerns and stresses in college.Which of the following statements is likely about his experience?
A) His mood may improve.
B) He will have better health.
C) He is focusing on emotional expression.
D) All of these are true.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nicolas was given an assignment to write...

Question 7

_____-focused constructive coping is most effective when a problem is too serious or cannot be solved.
A) Problem
B) Appraisal
C) Cognitive
D) Emotion

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping strategies are most effective when a problem is too serious or cannot be solved. These strategies aim to help individuals manage their emotional response to a problem, rather than finding a solution to the problem itself. Examples of emotion-focused coping strategies include seeking emotional support from others, engaging in self-care activities, and focusing on positive aspects of the situation.

Question 8

Brittany practices mediation because she read research that it lowers her blood pressure and improves her mood and well-being.Her friend who is taking psychology suggests Brittany should consider
A) that research proves the benefits of meditation.
B) sampling bias and placebo effects might be affecting the research results.
C) the danger of increasing depression when meditating.
D) all of these.

Accepted Answer

Brittany's friend is suggesting that she should consider the possibility of sampling bias and placebo effects in the research that she read. This is a valid concern as it is important to critically evaluate research before applying it to one's own life. The other options (A and C) do not accurately reflect Brittany's situation or her friend's suggestion.

Question 9

With regard to time perspectives,Bob dislikes procrastination and is very reliable in meeting his commitments.Bob is most likely
A) avoiding a success/failure dichotomy.
B) from a collectivistic culture.
C) future-oriented.
D) present-oriented.

Accepted Answer

Bob's dislike of procrastination and reliability in meeting commitments suggest that he places a high value on future-oriented thinking and planning ahead.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true of cultural factors in seeking help?
A) The topic is fully researched.
B) Asians and Asian Americans are less likely to seek social support than European Americans.
C) Individuals from cultures high in collectivism don't want to risk disrupting group harmony in times of stress.
D) Individuals from both collectivistic and individualistic cultures view receiving comfort as an effective coping strategy.

Accepted Answer

The statement "The topic is fully researched" is not necessarily true as research on cultural factors in seeking help is still ongoing and evolving.

Question 11

Which of the following is a potential negative aspect of forgiveness?
A) Increasing the chance of heart problems due to not expressing anger
B) Forgiving someone who will feel so relieved of guilt that they do the act again
C) Feeling depressed that the other person is getting away with bad behavior
D) Lower self-esteem due to the inability to affect change in the other person

Accepted Answer

Forgiving someone who feels relieved of guilt may lead them to think their behavior is acceptable and do it again. This could be a potential negative aspect of forgiveness. The other choices may not be directly related to forgiveness or may not necessarily be negative outcomes of forgiveness.

Question 12

The ability to perceive and express emotion,use emotions to facilitate thought,understand and reason with emotion,and regulate emotion is
A) emotional intelligence.
B) overcompensating.
C) reappraisal.
D) emotion-focused.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to perceive, express, understand, and regulate emotions. Option B refers to a coping mechanism of excessive compensation, option C refers to a cognitive restructuring technique, and option D refers to a therapeutic approach to managing emotions.

Question 13

_____ is related to increased risk for heart attacks and other types of illness.
A) Expressing emotion
B) Meditation
C) Hostility
D) Emotional disclosure

Accepted Answer

Hostility has been found to be related to increased risk for heart attacks and other types of illness. This is because hostile individuals tend to have higher levels of stress and inflammation in their bodies, both of which can contribute to poor health outcomes. Expressing emotion, meditation, and emotional disclosure have all been associated with potential health benefits.

Question 14

Which of the following is a long-term psychological benefit associated with regular meditation?
A) Decreased heart rate
B) Decreased respiration rate
C) Lower levels of stress hormones and increased happiness
D) Decreased oxygen consumption

Accepted Answer

Regular meditation has been linked to lower levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, which can lead to decreased levels of anxiety and increased feelings of happiness. These benefits are long-term, meaning they may be sustained with continued practice. Decreased heart rate, respiration rate, and oxygen consumption are all short-term physiological responses to meditation.

Question 15

Sarah's co-worker has been struggling with the loss of her spouse.The co-worker continually makes errors that are causing Sarah extra work.Which of the following is NOT one of Sarah's healthy options for emotion-focused coping?
A) Counteracting her initial impulse to complain to the boss
B) Forgiving the co-worker
C) Telling the co-worker that she has to leave her personal problems at home
D) Increasing her own empathy

Accepted Answer

Telling the co-worker to leave her personal problems at home is not a healthy option for emotion-focused coping. It is not empathetic or supportive and may even escalate the situation. Instead, Sarah should focus on forgiving her co-worker and increasing her own empathy to better understand and support her colleague during this difficult time. Counteracting her initial impulse to complain to the boss is also a healthy option, as it avoids creating unnecessary conflict and allows for a more compassionate approach.

Question 16

Which of the following has NOT been linked to mediation?
A) Reduced anxiety and drug abuse
B) Loss of one's sense of control
C) Improved physical health and well-being
D) Increased self-esteem

Accepted Answer

Mediation has been linked to reduced anxiety and drug abuse (A), improved physical health and well-being (C), and increased self-esteem (D). However, it has not been linked to the loss of one's sense of control (B). In fact, meditation is often used as a tool to help individuals gain a greater sense of control over their thoughts and emotions.

Question 17

Meditation is
A) a mental exercise in which a conscious attempt is made to focus attention in a nonanalytical way.
B) associated with lower levels of some stress hormones.
C) characterized by relaxation and suppression of arousal.
D) all of these.

Accepted Answer

Meditation involves a mental exercise in which a conscious attempt is made to focus attention in a nonanalytical way. It has been associated with lower levels of some stress hormones and is characterized by relaxation and suppression of arousal. Therefore, all of these statements are true about meditation.

Question 18

One controlled experiment comparing mediation and relaxation found
A) relaxation is more effective coping with stress.
B) meditation is more effective during stress.
C) meditation decreases distress,but relaxation is better at increasing positive moods.
D) that they decrease distress and increase positive moods equally well.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One controlled experiment comparing mediation and relaxation...

Question 19

Yoga,Zen,and transcendental meditation are all examples of
A) the most widely practiced approaches to meditation in the United States.
B) small movements in meditation in the United States.
C) widely practiced approaches to meditation outside of the United States.
D) religious-oriented cult movements of meditation in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The question specifically asks about examples of meditation in the United States, and yoga, Zen, and transcendental meditation are all widely practiced approaches to meditation in the United States. Option B is not a correct answer because it is not true that these approaches are small movements in meditation in the United States. Option C is not a correct answer because the question specifically asks about meditation in the United States, not outside of it. Likewise, option D is not a correct answer because it implies that these approaches have a religious orientation and are cult movements, which is not necessarily true.

Question 20

People's natural inclination when feeling wronged or that another person has been acting immorally or unjustly is to
A) increase their efforts of empathy and tolerance.
B) forgive the other person.
C) try to manage their hostility.
D) seek revenge or avoid further contact.

Accepted Answer

When people feel wronged or perceive another's actions as immoral or unjust, they naturally tend towards seeking revenge or avoiding further contact with the person who wronged them. This response stems from a desire to protect oneself from further harm or to retaliate against perceived injustices.

Quiz 4: Coping Processes

Gloria takes action to problem-solve stressors without much worry about consequences.With regard to time perspective,Gloria is most likely

One of the potential drawbacks of seeking social support is

A healthy reaction to a situation in which someone feels wronged or that another person has been acting immorally or unjustly is to

Which of the following is NOT a strategy of emotion-focused constructive coping?

Regardless of time perspective orientation,most people

Nicolas was given an assignment to write about his concerns and stresses in college.Which of the following statements is likely about his experience?

_____-focused constructive coping is most effective when a problem is too serious or cannot be solved.

Brittany practices mediation because she read research that it lowers her blood pressure and improves her mood and well-being.Her friend who is taking psychology suggests Brittany should consider

With regard to time perspectives,Bob dislikes procrastination and is very reliable in meeting his commitments.Bob is most likely

Which of the following is NOT true of cultural factors in seeking help?

Which of the following is a potential negative aspect of forgiveness?

The ability to perceive and express emotion,use emotions to facilitate thought,understand and reason with emotion,and regulate emotion is

_____ is related to increased risk for heart attacks and other types of illness.

Which of the following is a long-term psychological benefit associated with regular meditation?

Sarah's co-worker has been struggling with the loss of her spouse.The co-worker continually makes errors that are causing Sarah extra work.Which of the following is NOT one of Sarah's healthy options for emotion-focused coping?

Which of the following has NOT been linked to mediation?

Meditation is

One controlled experiment comparing mediation and relaxation found

Yoga,Zen,and transcendental meditation are all examples of

People's natural inclination when feeling wronged or that another person has been acting immorally or unjustly is to