#1
What is cognitive appraisal in the context of stress?
It is the process of evaluating and interpreting a situation as either stressful or not.
ExplanationEvaluation and interpretation of a situation as stressful or not in stress context.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a primary appraisal in the stress appraisal process?
Irrelevant
ExplanationIdentifying what is not a primary appraisal in the stress appraisal process.
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of avoidant coping?
Ignoring or denying the existence of the stressor.
ExplanationCharacteristic behavior of avoiding or denying the presence of a stressor.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for managing stress?
Using alcohol or drugs
ExplanationIdentifying a non-recommended strategy for stress management.
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of problem-focused coping?
Attempts to change the stressful situation itself.
ExplanationCharacteristics of coping strategies focused on altering the stressor directly.
#6
What is the main aim of problem-focused coping strategies?
To change the stressful situation itself.
ExplanationStrategies aimed at altering the stressful situation directly.
#7
Which type of coping strategy involves seeking advice or assistance from others?
Social support coping
ExplanationCoping strategy involving seeking help or advice from others.
#8
Which of the following is an example of an emotion-focused coping strategy?
Venting emotions
ExplanationReleasing emotions as a strategy to cope with stress.
#9
What is the primary goal of emotion-focused coping?
To change one's emotional response to stress.
ExplanationAiming to alter emotional reactions to stress as the primary goal of coping.
#10
What is the term for the process of reinterpreting a situation to make it seem less threatening?
Positive reappraisal
ExplanationThe process of interpreting a situation positively to reduce perceived threat.
#11
According to Lazarus and Folkman, which of the following is a secondary appraisal in the stress appraisal process?
Evaluating one's ability to cope with the stressor.
ExplanationAssessment of one's ability to handle the stressor in the stress appraisal process.
#12
Which theory suggests that stress results from a lack of fit between an individual and their environment?
Person-environment fit theory
ExplanationTheory proposing stress arises from a mismatch between an individual and their environment.
#13
Which theory suggests that stress occurs when an individual perceives a discrepancy between their resources and the demands of a situation?
Transactional model of stress and coping
ExplanationTheory proposing stress arises from a perceived imbalance between resources and situational demands.