Coping Mechanisms and Stress Responses Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is an example of a problem-focused coping mechanism?

Seeking emotional support from friends
Engaging in exercise or physical activity
Avoiding the stressor altogether
Making a to-do list to tackle the source of stress
#2

Which hormone is primarily associated with the body's stress response?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Cortisol
Endorphins
#3

What term describes the psychological defense mechanism where unacceptable thoughts or feelings are pushed back into the unconscious mind?

Projection
Denial
Repression
Rationalization
#4

Which of the following is NOT considered an adaptive coping strategy?

Problem-solving
Substance abuse
Seeking social support
Engaging in relaxation techniques
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of avoidant coping?

Active problem-solving
Seeking social support
Engaging in denial or avoidance
Acceptance and positive reframing
#6

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals exhibit a decrease in the perceived effectiveness of coping efforts over time?

Coping fatigue
Adaptive erosion
Burnout
Coping disintegration
#7

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the 'fight or flight' response to stress?

Norepinephrine
GABA
Acetylcholine
Glutamate
#8

Which of the following is a common physiological symptom of chronic stress?

Increased appetite
Decreased blood pressure
Suppressed immune function
Improved memory function
#9

What term describes the tendency to seek out social support and talk about stress-related experiences?

Social withdrawal
Catharsis
Social sharing
Isolation
#10

According to Lazarus and Folkman's transactional model of stress, what determines whether a situation is perceived as stressful?

The individual's genetic predisposition
The presence of external stressors
The individual's subjective appraisal
The intensity of the stressor
#11

What is the term for the tendency to focus on negative aspects of situations and experiences?

Optimism bias
Pessimism bias
Catastrophizing
Reality distortion
#12

According to the dual-process model of coping, which coping strategy involves directly confronting a stressor and its associated emotions?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidant coping
Distraction coping
#13

According to the broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, what is a potential long-term benefit of engaging in positive coping strategies?

Narrowing of attentional focus
Decrease in emotional resilience
Expansion of cognitive resources
Increase in physiological arousal
#14

Which cognitive distortion involves attributing personal responsibility for negative events beyond one's control?

Overgeneralization
Personalization
Disqualifying the positive
Control fallacy
#15

What is the term for the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stress?

Resilience
Desensitization
Fatalism
Detachment
#16

According to the stress and coping model proposed by Lazarus and Folkman, what role do appraisals play in the coping process?

They precede coping efforts
They follow coping efforts
They are unrelated to coping efforts
They hinder coping efforts

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