Question 1

Which of the following is an unhealthy roadblock?
A) Tranquilizers
B) Illicit drugs
C) Depressants
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Tranquilizers, illicit drugs, and depressants are all unhealthy roadblocks because they can lead to addiction, health problems, and even death.

Question 2

According to Robert Epstein, which of the following is the most effective trainable competency for effective stress management?
A) Source management
B) Prevention
C) Interpersonal intervention
D) Relaxation

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an example of eustress?
A) Brandon works hard for a presentation because he is stressed that he has to present it in front of a group of people.
B) Leela does not get enough sleep because of staying up late to study for a test the night before.
C) Monica has her loving mother tell her the things she dislikes about Monica and uses that information to make herself a better person.
D) Rose is stressed about asking her friend out on a date and rehearses a better way of doing it.

Accepted Answer

Eustress is a positive form of stress that can motivate individuals to achieve goals or improve themselves. Staying up late and not getting enough sleep due to studying is more likely to be distress, which is negative stress that can harm well-being.

Question 4

In the context of stress management, which of the following is an example of taking control of oneself?
A) Being in charge of one's behavior
B) Seeking a solution to a problem one has created
C) Practicing relaxation techniques
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

Taking control of oneself in stress management involves being in charge of one's behavior, seeking solutions to problems, and practicing relaxation techniques, making all options relevant.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of Robert Epstein's four trainable competencies for effective stress management?
A) Source management
B) Relaxation
C) Interpersonal intervention
D) Thought management

Accepted Answer

Robert Epstein's four trainable competencies for effective stress management are Source management, Relaxation, Thought management, and Attention management. Interpersonal intervention is not one of the four competencies.

Question 6

In the context of Lazarus's model of appraisal, which of the following defines the term reappraisal?
A) Engaging in a behavior or thought to respond to a demand
B) Judging how much of a threat is involved, and how important is the outcome
C) Evaluation of whether the response made to a demand or threat was effective
D) Determining whether resources needed to meet a demand are available

Accepted Answer

Reappraisal in Lazarus's model refers to the evaluation of whether the response made to a demand or threat was effective, allowing for adjustments if necessary.

Question 7

Outcome efficacy as a form of self-efficacy involves:
A) one's own ability.
B) the ability of others.
C) the efficiency of a chosen technique.
D) the consequence of a chosen technique.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Outcome efficacy as a form of self-efficacy...

Question 8

The Yerkes-Dodson Curve shows that as stress increases, task performance decreases.

Accepted Answer

The Yerkes-Dodson Curve illustrates that there is an optimal level of arousal (or stress) for best performance; performance increases with physiological or mental arousal, but only up to a point. When levels of arousal become too high, performance decreases.

Question 9

A trainable skill or competency for effective stress management is source management, which refers to:
A) techniques such as meditation or diaphragmatic breathing.
B) reinterpreting stressful thoughts to be less stressful.
C) reducing or eliminating the source of stress.
D) planning to avoid stressors.

Accepted Answer

Source management involves reducing or eliminating the source of stress, which is a proactive approach to managing stress by addressing its root cause.

Question 10

The goal of stress management is to eliminate all of your stress.

Accepted Answer

The goal of stress management is not to eliminate all stress, as some stress can be beneficial in certain situations. The goal is to manage and reduce excessive, chronic or harmful stress, and develop coping strategies to deal with stress when it arises.

Question 11

Activities to prevent a stressor from resulting in negative consequences are known as:
A) appraisals.
B) interventions.
C) arousals.
D) consequences.

Accepted Answer

Interventions are actions taken to prevent or minimize negative consequences of a stressor. Appraisals are the evaluation of the meaning and significance of a stressor, arousals are the physiological and psychological responses to a stressor, and consequences are the outcomes or results of a stressor.

Question 12

Which of the following is an appropriate way of making a commitment to stress management?
A) Making a contract of commitments with rewards for oneself in order to commit to many large changes at once
B) Making a contract of commitments consisting of punishments for oneself for not living up to the contract
C) Completing a contract of commitments consisting of both rewards and punishments with oneself
D) Planning to make a contract of commitments with oneself in the future

Accepted Answer

A contract of commitments with both rewards and punishments can provide motivation and accountability, helping to reinforce positive behavior and discourage negative behavior in stress management.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of eustress?
A) Lee over prepares for a presentation before speaking publicly.
B) Anita rehearses a better way of asking someone out on a date.
C) Raul practices hard for an exceptional athletic performance in a big game.
D) All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Eustress is a positive form of stress that can motivate individuals to perform well. All the examples given (A, B, and C) involve preparing or practicing for a positive outcome, which are instances of eustress.

Question 14

In the stress model, emotional arousal leads to:
A) interventions.
B) cognitive appraisal.
C) consequences.
D) physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

According to the stress model, emotional arousal leads to physiological arousal, which triggers the body's fight or flight response. This response includes the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, and increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 15

Incomplete stress management programs teach participants only one or just a few stress management techniques.

Accepted Answer

Incomplete stress management programs usually focus on teaching only one or a few stress management techniques, rather than providing a comprehensive approach to managing stress.

Question 16

Stress that results in negative consequences such as decreased performance growth is called:
A) allostatic load.
B) distress.
C) eustress.
D) trophotropic response.

Accepted Answer

Distress is the type of stress that leads to negative consequences, such as decreased performance and growth.

Question 17

Interpretation of a stressor is known as:
A) cognitive appraisal.
B) intervention.
C) emotional arousal.
D) physiological arousal.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive appraisal is the process of interpreting a situation or event as either threatening or not threatening. This interpretation can either lead to stress or not, depending on the individual's perception.

Question 18

In the context of the model of stress, what occurs immediately after a life situation is perceived as stressful?
A) Cognitive appraisal
B) Intervention
C) Emotional arousal
D) Physiological arousal

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the model of...

Question 19

All of the following are examples of physiological arousal EXCEPT:
A) increased heart rate.
B) feeling overwhelmed.
C) muscle tension.
D) indigestion.

Accepted Answer

Feeling overwhelmed is a psychological response, not a physiological one.

Question 20

Which of the following defines the term stress?
A) A method of coping with anxiety that involves examining irrational beliefs
B) The result of a demand that exceeds resources available to meet that demand
C) The confidence in the ability to manage a demand or threat
D) A form of systematic desensitization in which the stimulus is imagined

Accepted Answer

The result of a demand that exceeds resources available to meet that demand

Quiz 5: Intervention

Which of the following is an unhealthy roadblock?

According to Robert Epstein, which of the following is the most effective trainable competency for effective stress management?

Which of the following is NOT an example of eustress?

In the context of stress management, which of the following is an example of taking control of oneself?

Which of the following is NOT one of Robert Epstein's four trainable competencies for effective stress management?

In the context of Lazarus's model of appraisal, which of the following defines the term reappraisal?

Outcome efficacy as a form of self-efficacy involves:

The Yerkes-Dodson Curve shows that as stress increases, task performance decreases.

A trainable skill or competency for effective stress management is source management, which refers to:

The goal of stress management is to eliminate all of your stress.

Activities to prevent a stressor from resulting in negative consequences are known as:

Which of the following is an appropriate way of making a commitment to stress management?

Which of the following is an example of eustress?

In the stress model, emotional arousal leads to:

Incomplete stress management programs teach participants only one or just a few stress management techniques.

Stress that results in negative consequences such as decreased performance growth is called:

Interpretation of a stressor is known as:

In the context of the model of stress, what occurs immediately after a life situation is perceived as stressful?

All of the following are examples of physiological arousal EXCEPT:

Which of the following defines the term stress?