Question 1

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 she stayed up late the previous night to study for a test.
C)Monica has her father tell her the things he dislikes about her 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 perform better. Choices A, C, and D describe situations where stress leads to positive actions or improvements. Choice B, however, describes a scenario where the stress leads to a negative outcome (lack of sleep), which does not align with the concept of eustress.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A balanced approach with both rewards and punishments can help maintain motivation and accountability in stress management.

Question 3

Which of the following is an unhealthy roadblock?
A)Tranquilizers
B)Illicit drugs
C)Depressants
D)All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed options, tranquilizers, illicit drugs, and depressants, can act as unhealthy roadblocks to dealing with stress or emotional issues effectively.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Distress refers to a type of stress that has negative implications, such as reducing an individual's performance or growth, in contrast to eustress, which is considered positive or beneficial stress.

Question 5

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

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Question 6

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

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Question 7

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 the amount of threat involved and the importance of an outcome
C)Evaluating the effectiveness of the response made to a demand or threat
D)Determining the availability of the resources needed to meet a demand

Accepted Answer

Reappraisal in Lazarus's model refers to the process of re-evaluating a situation after an initial response has been made, to assess the effectiveness of that response and decide if further adjustment is needed.

Question 8

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

Interpersonal intervention is not listed among Robert Epstein's four trainable competencies for effective stress management. Epstein's model includes source management, relaxation, thought management, and prevention as key competencies for managing stress.

Question 9

Stress reactivity includes a(n):
A)decrease in serum cholesterol levels.
B)increase in muscle tension.
C)decrease in blood glucose levels.
D)increase in histamine effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Stress reactivity typically involves physiological responses that prepare the body to deal with perceived threats, including an increase in muscle tension. This response helps the body to take quick action.

Question 10

Kelly is stressed because she has to deliver a presentation before her classmates. Because of the stress, she prepares better for the presentation by going over the content several times and practicing in front of a mirror. This scenario illustrates:
A)secondary appraisal.
B)cognitive reappraisal.
C)distress.
D)eustress.

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates eustress, which is a positive form of stress that can actually improve performance. In this case, Kelly's stress about the presentation motivates her to prepare thoroughly, which is likely to enhance her performance.

Question 11

According to Robert Epstein, which of the following trainable skill sets involves planning to avoid stressors?
A)Relaxation
B)Source management
C)Prevention
D)Thought management

Accepted Answer

Prevention involves planning to avoid stressors, which is a proactive approach to managing stress by identifying potential stressors and taking steps to prevent them from becoming a problem.

Question 12

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 the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

All the options provided are examples of taking control of oneself in the context of stress management. Being in charge of one's behavior, seeking solutions to problems one has created, and practicing relaxation techniques are all proactive steps towards managing stress effectively.

Quiz 5: Intervention

Which of the following is NOT an example of eustress?

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

Which of the following is an unhealthy roadblock?

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

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

Outcome efficacy as a form of self-efficacy involves:

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

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

Stress reactivity includes a(n) :

Kelly is stressed because she has to deliver a presentation before her classmates. Because of the stress, she prepares better for the presentation by going over the content several times and practicing in front of a mirror. This scenario illustrates:

According to Robert Epstein, which of the following trainable skill sets involves planning to avoid stressors?

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