Question 1

Dara and Dinah get B's on their psychology midterm, but Dara is ecstatic and proud, and Dinah is furious. What expectations and attributions are probably affecting their emotional reactions?

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The answer of Dara and Dinah get B's on their...

Question 2

You accidentally broke your glasses. Which response is an example of reappraisal?

Accepted Answer

Choice C is an example of reappraisal because it involves finding a positive or neutral aspect to the situation (wanting new frames) rather than focusing on the negative (breaking the glasses). Choices A and B are both examples of negative self-talk, while Choice D involves avoiding or suppressing the emotions associated with breaking the glasses.

Question 3

Maureen is working in a fast-food restaurant and is becoming irritated with a customer who isn't ordering fast enough. She is supposed to be pleasant to all customers, but instead she snaps, "Hey, whaddaya want to order, slowpoke?" To keep her job and her temper, Maureen needs practice in ___________.

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The answer of Maureen is working in a fast-food restaurant...

Question 4

Adapting to the reality that you have a chronic medical condition is an example of (primary/secondary) control; joining a protest to make a local company clean up its hazardous wastes is an example of (primary/secondary) control.

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The answer of Adapting to the reality that you have...

Question 5

Steve is unexpectedly called on in class to discuss a question. He hasn't the faintest idea of the answer, and he feels his heart pound and his palms sweat. According to Selye, Steve is in the ___________ phase of his stress response.

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The answer of Steve is unexpectedly called on in class...

Question 6

In a class discussion, a student says something that embarrasses a student from another culture. The second student smiles to disguise his discomfort; the first student, thinking he is not being taken seriously, gets angry. This misunderstanding reflects the students' different ___________ for the expression of embarrassment and anger.

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The answer of In a class discussion, a student says...

Question 7

Casey is watching Horrible Hatchet Homicides in the Haunted House II. What hormones are causing his heart to pound and his palms to sweat when the murderer is stalking an unsuspecting victim?

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The answer of Casey is watching Horrible Hatchet Homicides in...

Question 8

We are giving away an answer to #2, but why might answer d not be helpful to Amber?

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The answer of We are giving away an answer to...

Question 9

Amber has many worries about being in college, but she is afraid to tell anyone. What might be the healthiest solution for her?

Accepted Answer

Writing down her feelings and then rereading and rethinking what she wrote can be a form of self-reflection and help Amber work through her worries. It can also provide clarity and help her identify specific areas where she might need support or resources. Trying not to think about her feelings or talking frequently to anyone who will listen may not address the root causes of her worries and could potentially lead to more confusion or overwhelm. Tweeting her friends about her moods may not provide the level of privacy or thoughtfulness that Amber needs to work through her concerns.

Question 10

On television, a self-described health expert explains that "no one gets sick if they don't want to be sick," because we can all control our bodies. As a critical thinker, how should you assess this claim?

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The answer of On television, a self-described health expert explains...

Question 11

Throughout the world, women are more emotionally expressive than men.

Accepted Answer

Cultural norms and societal expectations significantly influence emotional expressiveness, and there is considerable variation among individuals and across different societies. Emotional expression is not universally greater in women than in men; it varies by context and is shaped by socialization.

Question 12

Finding out what your legal and financial resources are when you have been victimized by a crime is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Seeking legal and financial resources can be considered a problem-focused coping strategy as it involves taking action to address the tangible aspects of the problem (i.e. seeking resources to address the crime). Emotion-focused coping involves addressing the emotional aspects of the problem, such as seeking support or engaging in relaxation techniques. Distraction involves diverting attention away from the problem and reappraisal involves changing the way we think about the problem.

Question 13

Your roommate has turned your room into a garbage dump, filled with rotten leftover food and unwashed clothes. Assuming that you don't like living with rotting food and dirty clothes, what coping strategies described in this section might help you?

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The answer of Your roommate has turned your room into...

Question 14

What hormone is elevated when happy couples hug one another?

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The answer of What hormone is elevated when happy couples...

Question 15

At a party, you see a stranger flirting with your date. You are flooded with jealousy. What cognitions might be causing this emotion? Be specific. What alternative thoughts might reduce your jealous feelings?

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The answer of At a party, you see a stranger...

Question 16

"This class drives me crazy, but I'm better off than my friends who aren't in college" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

The statement displays social comparison as the individual is comparing their situation to that of their friends who are not in college.

Question 17

Maria has worked as a file clerk for 17 years in a job that is closely supervised and boring. Her boss must make many rapid-fire decisions every day and is always complaining of the pressures of responsibility. Which of them probably has the more stressful job?
a. Maria,
b. the boss
c. both equally
d. neither job is stressful

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The answer of Maria has worked as a file clerk...

Question 18

Which aspect of Type A behavior is most hazardous to the heart?

Accepted Answer

The most hazardous aspect of Type A behavior to the heart is cynical hostility, as it has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and other health problems. Working hard and being in a hurry may be stressful, but they are not necessarily directly linked to heart disease. Irritability in traffic or general grumpiness may cause stress, but they are not specific to Type A behavior.

Question 19

Anika usually takes credit for doing well on her work assignments and blames her failures on lack of effort. Benecia attributes her successes to luck and blames her failures on the fact that she is an indecisive Gemini. Anika has an ___________ locus of control, whereas Benecia has an ___________ locus.

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The answer of Anika usually takes credit for doing well...

Quiz 11: Emotion, Stress, and Health