Question 1

On the first day of class,Guff tells his students that they can choose the way in which quizzes will be administered.Which option should Guff's students choose in order to minimize stress?

Accepted Answer

Allowing students to schedule quizzes by unanimous vote gives them control over the timing, which can help reduce stress by allowing them to choose dates that fit their schedules and preparation levels.

Question 2

When Alyson faces a stressful problem,she concentrates on controlling negative thoughts and reassuring herself that she can handle the situation.She also plans her day so that she doesn't have time to think about the problem.Alyson is using ____ coping to deal with her stress.

Accepted Answer

Alyson is using emotion-focused coping strategies, which involve managing emotional responses to stress rather than changing the stressor itself. This is evident from her efforts to control negative thoughts and reassure herself, rather than directly addressing or solving the problem.

Question 3

You find yourself in a stressful environment.Which condition would be least effective in helping you cope with the stress?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive flooding is not an effective coping strategy for everyone and can actually increase stress levels in some individuals, so it may not be the best choice for everyone in a stressful environment. A, B, and C are all effective coping strategies that can help people manage stress.

Question 4

Little Jill creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to try to see Santa.To her shock,she sees her mommy kissing Santa Claus underneath the mistletoe! In response to the stress this induces,Jill wishes that it had never happened and tries not to think about it too much.In this example,Jill is using ____-focused coping methods.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping methods involve regulating emotional responses to a stressful situation. In this case, Little Jill is trying to ignore the situation and not think about it too much, which falls under emotion-focused coping.

Question 5

Corbin recently found out that he has cancer,and he now strictly follows a treatment,diet,and exercise program that the doctor thinks will be helpful in keeping the cancer from spreading.These behaviors best illustrate ____ coping.

Accepted Answer

Corbin's strict adherence to the treatment, diet, and exercise program recommended by his doctor shows that he is focused on actively controlling and managing the problem of his cancer. This type of coping is known as problem-focused coping, which involves taking concrete steps to eliminate or reduce the source of stress or difficulty.

Question 6

Han-Sung is a university student who feels very anxious and on edge when he is struggling to get everything done.To feel less anxious,he listens to relaxing classical music.Which form of coping skills does Han-Sung employ?

Accepted Answer

Han-Sung is using emotion-focused coping, as he is using music to regulate his emotions and alleviate his anxiety. This is a strategy focused on managing the emotional distress rather than solving the problem causing the distress.

Question 7

Renata often has conflicts with her boss at work,which causes her a great deal of stress.To cope with her stress,Renata develops a plan of action to confront her boss so that her situation will be less stressful.In this situation,Renata exhibits ____.

Accepted Answer

Renata's plan of action to confront her boss is an example of problem-focused coping, which involves actively addressing the source of stress and finding solutions to the problem.

Question 8

You are most likely to experience stress when you ____.

Accepted Answer

Pop quizzes are unexpected and can cause anxiety and stress because students are unprepared. The other options involve scheduled or enjoyable activities, which typically cause less stress.

Question 9

Professor Guavita gives surprise quizzes on a random schedule.Professor Hoggatt gives the same number of quizzes,but gives them once a week on Mondays.Assuming the quizzes are of equal difficulty,whose students would be under more stress?

Accepted Answer

Professor Guavita's students would be under more stress because they would never know when the surprise quizzes would happen, and therefore would have to constantly be prepared. On the other hand, Professor Hoggatt's students could anticipate the quizzes every Monday and have time to adequately prepare.

Question 10

Unlike posttraumatic stress disorder,burnout is the result of ____.

Accepted Answer

Burnout is the result of long-term or chronic stress, which can be caused by work-related factors such as job demands, lack of control, and lack of social support. It can also result from personal factors such as perfectionism and self-doubt. On the other hand, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is typically the result of experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as military combat, sexual assault, or a natural disaster. PTSD can cause significant distress and impairment in functioning.

Question 11

Leah is a full-time lawyer for a big law firm.She is continuously under pressure to perform her job well,both from her clients and the law partners.She has three young children at home that she rarely gets to see.Lately,Leah has become disengaged from both her work and family life.She also has become quite accident prone.Leah is likely suffering from ____.

Accepted Answer

Leah is displaying classic symptoms of burnout, which occurs when a person becomes disengaged and depersonalized due to long-term stress and overwork. This can lead to physical symptoms such as accidents, as well as emotional and mental exhaustion. Posttraumatic stress disorder (A) is a specific disorder caused by a traumatic event, which Leah has not mentioned experiencing. A brain tumor (C) is unlikely given the information provided, and ruminative thinking (D) may be a contributing factor to burnout, but is not the cause of it.

Question 12

Seena is extremely nervous about an exam that she is taking tomorrow.To relieve the stress,she decides to stop thinking about the exam,and she spends her evening watching television and thinking happy thoughts.Seena is using a(n)____ coping method.

Accepted Answer

Seena is using an emotion-focused coping method because she is trying to manage her emotional response to the stressor (the upcoming exam) rather than actually addressing the problem itself.

Question 13

Rosario is a nurse in a large metropolitan hospital.There are some shifts that are very busy and very stressful.What coping strategy would be the most effective in helping her be resilient to the stress?

Accepted Answer

By determining and preparing for the busier times of the week or year, Rosario can mentally and emotionally prepare herself for the stress ahead. This can increase her resilience to the stress and help her cope better. Taking breaks, working slower or eating adequatemeals during busy shifts may not always be feasible in a hospital setting where patient care is a top priority.

Question 14

Uncle Buck likes to visit your family about twice a year-which is two times too many for you.Which strategy would be least effective in minimizing the stress associated with these visits?

Accepted Answer

Option D is the least effective because uncertainty about when Uncle Buck will visit can increase stress and anxiety, making it harder to prepare mentally and physically for his arrival.

Question 15

After receiving a partridge,two turtle doves,and three French hens from his true love,Luke is experiencing stress because he hasn't sent a single present to his true love yet! However,Luke decides to think about his situation as a challenge rather than a problem,and he realizes that he can talk to his friends about good gift ideas.In this example,which stress mediators are most clearly operating?

Accepted Answer

Luke is using cognitive appraisal by viewing his situation as a challenge rather than a problem, and he is seeking social support by deciding to talk to his friends about gift ideas.

Question 16

Margarita is writing a book about problem-focused coping strategies.Which title would be least relevant for this book?

Accepted Answer

"Wishing Them Away" suggests avoidance as a coping strategy, which is not aligned with problem-focused coping strategies. The other three titles are more relevant as they focus on taking action and addressing problems directly.

Question 17

Cory is a social worker responsible for removing children from homes where parents were cruel and neglectful.After two years of being assaulted by parents and getting body lice from children,Cory has a difficult time getting up to go to work in the mornings.Often he starts crying as he showers and dresses.Eventually,he quits going to work altogether.Cory is probably ____.

Accepted Answer

Cory is likely experiencing burnout, which is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress, often seen in high-stress professions like social work.

Question 18

Batman and Spiderman are having lunch together.Spiderman confides that he can't take the stress of crime fighting anymore.He's become accident prone,sad,irritable,and indifferent to the growing injustice of the city.Based on what you know from the text,Spiderman seems to be suffering from ____.

Accepted Answer

Spiderman's symptoms of becoming accident prone, sad, irritable, and indifferent to growing injustice are all indicative of burnout, which is commonly associated with stress-related work.

Question 19

Kanesh is trying to think about many difficult issues right now.Which thought should be the most stressful because it has the least number of stress mediators?

Accepted Answer

Thinking about Kanesh's sister, who is a journalist in a distant, hostile region, is likely to be the most stressful because it involves a loved one in potential danger and there may be limited ways for Kanesh to alleviate the stress. In contrast, the other options offer some degree of control or problem-solving potential (e.g. studying for the exam, preparing for the storm, budgeting for a new car). Additionally, external factors such as social support or coping strategies may be more effective in reducing stress for the other options compared to worrying about a loved one in danger.

Question 20

Nina is trying to deal with her husband's job loss.She refuses to feel helpless and is working hard to get her husband a job at her firm.Given her actions,Nina is employing ____-focused coping to overcome her stress.

Accepted Answer

Nina is focusing on solving the problem of her husband's job loss by actively trying to get him a job at her firm. This approach is known as problem-focused coping, which involves taking action to address the source of stress.

Quiz 12: Health, stress, and Coping