Question 1

Mei-Hsiu is under a great deal of stress because she has only three days to decide which items to cut in order to reduce her company's budget by 25 percent. Based on the research by Keinan, you should predict that Mei-Hsiu will

Accepted Answer

Keinan's research suggests that under high levels of stress, individuals may become unsystematic in their decision-making process and overlook available options. Mei-Hsiu is under a significant amount of stress, which may lead her to be unsystematic in assessing her options for reducing the budget.

Question 2

Kelsey works as an emergency dispatcher. She thought the job would be exciting, but it has turned out to be more stressful than exciting. She works long hours and seldom receives any recognition. The only time people seem to notice what she does is when the emergency units are slow in responding. She has become disillusioned with her job, and she often calls in sick. In this case, it is quite likely that Kelsey is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Kelsey is experiencing burnout, which is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. Burnout is characterized by feelings of cynicism, detachment, and a lack of accomplishment. Kelsey's disillusionment with her job, calling in sick, and lack of recognition are all signs of burnout. Posttraumatic stress disorder (A) is a condition that can occur after a person experiences a traumatic event. General adaptation syndrome (B) refers to the body's response to stress, which involves three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. Amotivational syndrome (D) is a condition that can occur as a result of chronic marijuana use and is characterized by a lack of motivation and apathy. None of these options fit Kelsey's situation as well as burnout does.

Question 3

Harry is an excellent basketball player who seldom misses a shot during practice. After yesterday's practice Harry's coach told him that some scouts from a big college would be at today's practice. Based on the research by Baumeister, it is likely that this increase in pressure will make Harry

Accepted Answer

Baumeister's research suggests that increased pressure can lead to self-consciousness and interference with performance, which is likely to happen to Harry in this situation.

Question 4

Posttraumatic stress disorder involves

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic stress disorder is characterized by disturbed behavior that emerges after a major stressful event, such as a natural disaster, serious accident, or violent personal assault, is over. This disorder can result in a range of symptoms, including flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and avoidance of situations that may trigger memories of the traumatic event.

Question 5

According to Baumeister, the pressure to perform can elevate self-consciousness, which then disrupts our attention by

Accepted Answer

Baumeister states that self-consciousness resulting from pressure to perform can disrupt attention by diverting it from the demands of the task.

Question 6

Constructive coping involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The answer of Constructive coping involves all of the following...

Question 7

Disturbed behavior that occurs after a major stressful event is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to the development of distressing symptoms, such as re-experiencing the traumatic event, avoidance of reminders of the event, negative changes in mood and cognition, and heightened arousal, in response to exposure to a traumatic event. This is a common reaction to major stressful events, such as combat exposure or sexual assault. Burnout refers to physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that occurs as a result of chronic workplace stress. Psychosomatic conditions refer to physical symptoms that are caused by psychological or emotional factors, and hypochondriasis refers to excessive worry about having a serious illness despite little or no evidence of actual illness.

Question 8

Wayne was a highly motivated teacher, who really tried to make a difference in the lives of his students. However, the constant budget cutbacks and the long hours that he puts in have taken their toll. He has become disillusioned with teaching, and he often calls in sick. In this case, it is quite likely that Wayne is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Wayne's symptoms suggest burnout, which is characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment. Burnout often occurs in professions that involve helping others, such as teaching, and can be caused by factors such as heavy workloads, job insecurity or a lack of resources.

Question 9

Research on stress and task performance suggest that stress increased subjects tendency to do all EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that stress impairs task performance by increasing the tendency to jump to conclusions, do an unsystematic review of available options, and have difficulty in suppressing competing thoughts. However, stress does not decrease self-consciousness, so option D is the correct answer.

Question 10

The most accurate statement about burnout is that

Accepted Answer

Burnout is most commonly associated with chronic stress, such as job-related stress, that persists over an extended period. While traumatic events can certainly contribute to burnout, they are usually not the sole cause. Burnout can occur in individuals without PTSD, and it is not always a precursor to PTSD.

Question 11

Largely unconscious reactions that protect a person from unpleasant emotions such as anxiety and guilt are

Accepted Answer

Defense mechanisms are largely unconscious and protect a person from unpleasant emotions by distorting or denying reality. Examples of defense mechanisms include repression, denial, projection, and rationalization. Learned helplessness refers to a situation where a person has learned that they have no control over their environment, while general adaptation mechanisms refer to the body's automatic responses to stress. Constructive coping mechanisms involve consciously dealing with stress in healthy and effective ways.

Question 12

Coping techniques that involve self-deception to distort reality in order to make a situation appear less threatening are referred to as

Accepted Answer

Coping techniques that involve self-deception to distort reality in order to make a situation appear less threatening are referred to as defensive coping. These techniques may provide temporary relief but in the long term can be detrimental to mental health and wellbeing. It is important to use adaptive and constructive coping mechanisms to effectively manage stress and overcome challenging situations. Maladaptive coping, on the other hand, refers to coping strategies that are harmful to the individual or those around them.

Question 13

Relatively healthful efforts that people make to deal with stressful events are referred to as

Accepted Answer

The answer of Relatively healthful efforts that people make to...

Question 14

Ron is "normal" and Don is depressed. Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ron is "normal" and Don is depressed....

Question 15

Physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and a lowered sense of self-efficacy that can be brought on gradually by chronic work-related stress defines

Accepted Answer

The definition provided aligns with the commonly accepted definition of burnout. Option A (stress overload) is a general term that can refer to any type of excessive stress, while option B (job-induced stress) specifically refers to stress caused by work but does not necessarily imply the symptoms of burnout. Option D (a mental breakdown) is not an accurate description of burnout, as it typically involves a sudden onset of acute psychological distress rather than the gradual onset seen in burnout.

Question 16

Constructive coping includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Constructive coping involves confronting problems directly, making realistic appraisals of coping resources, and managing emotional reactions to stress in a healthy way. Reliance on defense mechanisms is a maladaptive coping strategy that involves avoiding the problem rather than confronting it directly.

Question 17

Keinan and colleagues have found that stress does all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Keinan and colleagues have found that stress can increase jumping to conclusions, decrease focus and attention, and increase unsystematic decision-making, but it does not decrease overall self-consciousness.

Question 18

Which of the following statements concerning burnout is false?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false as burnout can occur in individuals who have low status or high status occupations. Burnout is caused by a combination of chronic stressors, including job demands, lack of control over one's work, and lack of support from coworkers and supervisors.

Question 19

Defense mechanisms are both conscious and unconscious attempts to

Accepted Answer

Defense mechanisms are strategies our minds use to deceive ourselves or distort reality to protect ourselves from unpleasant emotions or thoughts. It is a form of psychological self-protection that operates both consciously and unconsciously.

Question 20

Research suggests that an important factor that contributes to impaired task performance is stress

Accepted Answer

Stress has been shown to disrupt attention, which can lead to impaired task performance.

Quiz 25: Stress, Coping, and Health Part 1