Q&A

Question 1

An example of an adaptive coping response to stress is:

-Sleeping less
-Increased smoking
-Seeking social support
-Change in eating habits

Answer 1

Correct Answer: C
Adaptive coping strategies, especially those that are problem focused and those that encourage seeking social support, are considered beneficial during stressful experiences. Maladaptive coping can result in a change in behavior contributing to potentially adverse health effects (e.g., increased smoking, change in eating habits). Serious disturbances of the sleep-wake cycle are observed in many people under stress and in many clinical settings