Question 1

Kim is Vietnamese.Currently she is experiencing stress due to juggling many roles,such as taking care of her children,working full time,coping with financial difficulties,and attending night school.Kim's culture suggests which of the following to help cope with these many stressors?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kim is Vietnamese.Currently she is experiencing stress...

Question 2

Research shows that ____________lowers blood pressure in adolescents and adults.

Accepted Answer

Concentrative meditation has been shown in multiple studies to lower blood pressure in both adolescents and adults. Sensory deprivation and implosive meditation have not been found to have consistent blood pressure-lowering effects, and sublimation is a psychological concept that is not directly related to blood pressure.

Question 3

Coping with stress in the Vietnamese culture typically includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Coping with stress in the Vietnamese culture...

Question 4

Research suggests that as little as _____ minutes of meditation can produce lowered blood pressure in those with hypertension.

Accepted Answer

According to research, as little as 20 minutes of meditation can produce lowered blood pressure in those with hypertension.

Question 5

Which of the following is a mental series of exercises meant to refocus attention and achieve a trance-like state of consciousness?

Accepted Answer

Meditation involves a series of mental exercises aimed at achieving a trance-like state of consciousness through focused attention and relaxation. Biofeedback and progressive relaxation involve physical techniques, while the relaxation response is a type of relaxation technique that focuses on reducing stress and lowering blood pressure.

Question 6

Sexual problems that result from physical causes are referred to as _________.

Accepted Answer

Sexual problems that result from physical causes are referred to as organic dysfunctions. This term is commonly used to describe issues such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and other physical factors that impact sexual health.

Question 7

Jaime enjoys sexual activity with his partner.However,he cannot reach an orgasm during sexual intercourse even though fully aroused.Jaime is suffering from __________.

Accepted Answer

Male orgasmic disorder is characterized by the inability to reach orgasm or the significant delay of orgasm during sexual activity, despite significant sexual arousal and stimulation.

Question 8

What percentage of men and women report some sort of sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What percentage of men and women report...

Question 9

Shanice suffers pain during intercourse.She is suffering from __________.

Accepted Answer

Dyspareunia is the medical term for pain during sexual intercourse. A is incorrect as sexual aversion disorder refers to a persistent and irrational fear of sexual activity. B is incorrect as female orgasmic disorder refers to the delay or inability to achieve orgasm even with adequate stimulation. C is incorrect as malapropism refers to the use of an incorrect word in place of a similar-sounding word, often with humorous or embarrassing effects.

Question 10

Edgar is learning deep-breathing techniques to reduce anxiety about having been robbed at knifepoint.This is an example of__________________.

Accepted Answer

Edgar's use of deep-breathing techniques to reduce his anxiety is an example of emotion-focused coping, which involves managing emotions associated with a stressful situation rather than directly addressing the stressor itself.

Question 11

Masters and Johnson recommended a technique called __________ for treatment of premature ejaculation.

Accepted Answer

Masters and Johnson recommended the sensate focus technique for treatment of premature ejaculation, which involves gradually increasing sexual intimacy and focusing on physical sensations rather than performance-based anxiety.

Question 12

The coping method that involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves changing the way you feel or emotionally react to a stressor by managing the emotional distress. This can include seeking social support, using relaxation techniques, or engaging in activities that distract from the stressor. Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies used to avoid or reduce anxiety caused by a stressor. Problem-focused coping involves taking action to reduce the stressor itself, while self-focused coping involves managing one's own emotional reactions and self-care.

Question 13

You are a psychologist working with a new client,an immigrant from China,who is experiencing adjustment problems due to stress.Which of the following are you first going to consider when assessing your client's ability to cope?

Accepted Answer

When working with an immigrant client, it is important to consider their cultural background as it can greatly impact their ability to cope with stressors. Different cultures may have different coping mechanisms and beliefs about mental health. It is important to take these cultural differences into account when developing a treatment plan. While meditative strategies and biofeedback may be helpful for some clients, it is important to first assess the client's cultural background and their individual needs. Psychological defense mechanisms may also be considered, but they are not typically the first aspect to be assessed.

Question 14

Working a second job to pay off credit cards is an example of__________.

Accepted Answer

Working a second job to pay off credit cards is an example of problem-focused coping, as it is a direct action taken to address and solve the problem of credit card debt. Emotion-focused coping would involve attempting to manage the emotional distress caused by the debt, rather than addressing the debt itself. Distraction and reappraisal are not relevant to this scenario.

Question 15

Research shows that the ___________married couples are,the less interest and pleasure they take in sexual activity,and the more they experience guilt,shame,and sexual inhibitions.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that more conservative and traditional married couples may have stricter views on sexuality, leading to guilt, shame, and inhibitions surrounding sexual activity.

Question 16

Sexual problems that result from psychological causes are referred to as _________.

Accepted Answer

Sexual problems that result from psychological causes are referred to as stress-induced dysfunctions.

Question 17

Coping strategies can be either __________ -focused or ________ -focused in nature.

Accepted Answer

Coping strategies can be either problem-focused, which aim to directly address the source of stress or difficulty, or emotion-focused, which aim to manage the emotions that arise from the stressor. The other options do not accurately describe the nature of coping strategies.

Question 18

If Drew is practicing a relaxation technique called receptive meditation,he is most likely_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Drew is practicing a relaxation technique...

Question 19

Membership in a religious organization and regular attendance at religious functions ________________.

Accepted Answer

Membership in a religious organization and regular attendance at religious functions can provide individuals with social support, which has been shown to have positive impacts on mental health and wellbeing.

Question 20

Vanna's mother is ill and Vanna is feeling overwhelmed and sad.To cope with this stress of her mother's illness,Vanna has been writing her feelings down in a journal.Vanna is using ___________.

Accepted Answer

Vanna is using emotion-focused coping, as she is using a method (writing in a journal) to help her manage her emotional distress and express her feelings. This is in contrast to problem-focused coping, which involves taking action to solve the problem causing the stress. The options C and D do not apply, as distraction and reappraisal refer to specific coping strategies within these broader categories, rather than categories themselves.

Quiz 9: A: Stress and Health