Question 1

1. Studies show that __________ is the optimal amount of stress that people need to positively promote their health and sense of well-being, which coincides with __________ Theory. A. intensity; cognitive consistency B. distress; biological instinct C. eustress; arousal D. eustress; Maslow's

Accepted Answer

C. eustress; arousal Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 425

Question 2

2. What is the primary application of the social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) developed by Holems and Rahe? A. To estimate your potential level is stress for the next 36 months B. To estimate your risk of illness or having an accident in the near future C. To estimate how long you will live based on your current lifestyle D. To estimate your risk of cancer age

Accepted Answer

B. To estimate your risk of illness or having an accident in the near future Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 425

Question 3

3. What does the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) use to determine its results? A. The SRRS asks users to subjectively rate their stress level B. The SRRS examines diet and family history to determine one's overall health C. The SRRS records specific positive and negative life events to determine an individual's current level of stress D. The SRRS looks exclusively at any catastrophes that a person has experienced

Accepted Answer

C. The SRRS records specific positive and negative life events to determine an individual's current level of stress Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 425

Question 4

4. Who, if anyone, would consider going shopping as a daily hassle and therefore stressful? A. Adolescents B. Those in their 20s and 30s C. Senior Citizens D. Hassles are stressful at any age, and studies do not find shopping to be a stressor or hassle at any

Accepted Answer

C. Senior Citizens Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 425

Question 5

1. Jorge had deadlines and expectations placed on him both at school and at work, making him feel like he always has to do more and to work harder and faster. Jorge is experiencing? A. Frustration B. Uncontrollability C. Pressure D. Conflict

Accepted Answer

C. Pressure Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 429

Question 6

2. A retail store has announced to its employees that half of them will be laid off after a two-week, random review of their personnel records. No current performance appraisals or individual interviews are being held. Over the next two weeks, many of the employees are arguing, fighting, and doing a poor job of taking care of their customers. What aspects of stress most likely started these behaviors? A. Pressure and conflict B. Uncontrollability and frustration C. Pressure and frustration D. Uncontrollability and conflict

Accepted Answer

B. Uncontrollability and frustration Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 429

Question 7

3. Lisa wants the lead singing part in the next school musical but by all accounts, she in not musically gifted in any way and has a rather unpleasant singing voice. Lisa may eventually realize her lack of singing ability is an __________. A. Internal B. External C. Unacceptable D. Extrinsic

Accepted Answer

A. Internal Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 429

Question 8

4. The first response that people typically make when frustrated is to? A. Try again B. Get angry C. Get creative D. Give up

Accepted Answer

A. Try again Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 429

Question 9

5. Marriage is sometimes perceived as a unique stressor. On one hand, you have many good aspects such as finding that special someone, long-term commitment, and sometimes even combined incomes. On the other hand, there is a perceived loss of independence, a sense of finality, and the fear of "what if this isn't the right one?" Therefore marriage may be seen as an example of a(n) __________ conflict. A. Approach-approach B. Avoidance-avoidance C. Approach-avoidance D. double approach-avoidance

Accepted Answer

C. Approach-avoidance Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 429

Question 10

1. This stage of the general adaptation syndrome is accompanied by activation of the sympathetic nervous system. A. Alarm B. Resistance C. Exhaustion D. Termination

Accepted Answer

A. Alarm Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 441

Question 11

2. Typically, the immune-system response to stress is effective as long as A. the stressor is uestress B. the stressor is not continuous or chronic C. the stressor is not a virus D. the stressor is not a bacteria

Accepted Answer

B. the stressor is not continuous or chronic Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 441

Question 12

3. According to Richard Lazarus, when someones asks themselves, "How can i deal with this potentially harmful stressor?" the individual is focused on a __________ appraisal. A. Primary B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Minimal

Accepted Answer

B. Secondary Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 441

Question 13

4. Greg rushes to an appointment, arriving 20 minutes early, while Aaron arrives with only minutes to spare. Slightly annoyed whe Greg points this out, Aaron replies very casually, "Hey, I'm here." We might assume Greg has more of a __________ personality while Aaron is more __________. A. Type A; Type B B. Type A; Type C C. Type B; Type C D. Type C; Type A

Accepted Answer

A. Type A; Type B Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 441

Question 14

5. The key Type A personality component related to heart disease is: A. Hostility B. Frustration C. Learned helplessness D. Apathy

Accepted Answer

A. Hostility Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 441

Question 15

6. Olivia feels as if she is in control of her life and is committed to her goals. What final aspect of hardiness does she need to possess to be considered a hardy personality? A. Being concerned when faced with problems B. exhibiting callousness in the face of threat C. being able to contain her anger D. seeing an event as a challenge rather than a problem

Accepted Answer

D. seeing an event as a challenge rather than a problem Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 441

Question 16

1. What are considered the two most prominent social factors in creating stressful living conditions? A. poverty and job stress B. income level and marital status C. overall health and personality D. motivation level and heredity

Accepted Answer

A. poverty and job stress Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 444

Question 17

2. Devon is a full-time college student who has not taken a semester off in three years. He increasingly finds himself fatigued and stressed by the seemingly never-ending stream of papers, exams, and group projects. it has gotten to the point where he lacks the energy to work on his projects and put little effort into is studying, figuring "What's the point?" What might Devon be experiencing? A. Devon is simply stressed. Nothing more B. Devon is suffering from acculturative burnout C. Devon is suffering from burnout D. Devon is suffering from eustress

Accepted Answer

C. Devon is suffering from burnout Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 444

Question 18

3. Joaquin moved from Nicaragua to the United States. He learned to speak and write English, changed his last name so that it would sound more "American," and no longer maintains any of his old culture's styles of dress or customs. Joaquin has used which method of entering the majority culture? A. Integration B. Assimilation C. Separation D. Marginalization

Accepted Answer

B. Assimilation Chapter 11: Practice Quiz Page 444

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