Coping Strategies in Health Psychology Quiz

Test your knowledge of coping strategies with this quiz. Learn about emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping, and more.

#1

Which of the following is an example of an emotion-focused coping strategy?

Seeking social support
Problem-solving
Engaging in denial
Making a plan of action
#2

Which of the following is a characteristic of problem-focused coping?

It involves changing one's emotional response to a stressor
It aims to modify the stressful situation itself
It includes seeking emotional support from others
It focuses on avoiding the stressor
#3

Which coping strategy involves engaging in activities that divert attention away from the stressor?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Distraction coping
Cognitive restructuring
#4

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

Venting emotions to friends
Seeking social support
Making a to-do list to address the issue
Engaging in relaxation techniques
#5

What is the term for a coping strategy where individuals regulate their emotions in response to a stressor?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion regulation
Avoidance coping
Cognitive restructuring
#6

What is the primary goal of problem-focused coping strategies?

To change the way a person feels about a stressful situation
To address and modify the stressful situation directly
To distract oneself from the stressor
To seek emotional support from others
#7

Which coping strategy involves reappraising the meaning of a stressor to lessen its impact?

Avoidance coping
Emotion-focused coping
Problem-focused coping
Cognitive restructuring
#8

What is the term for a coping strategy where individuals confront the stressor directly and take action to change the situation?

Active coping
Passive coping
Avoidant coping
Emotion-focused coping
#9

What is the primary difference between emotion-focused coping and problem-focused coping?

The former aims to modify the stressful situation, while the latter focuses on managing emotions.
Emotion-focused coping is passive, while problem-focused coping is active.
Problem-focused coping involves seeking social support, while emotion-focused coping does not.
Emotion-focused coping relies on cognitive restructuring, while problem-focused coping does not.
#10

Which of the following is a maladaptive coping strategy?

Seeking social support
Engaging in problem-solving
Avoidance coping
Using relaxation techniques
#11

Which of the following is NOT considered a healthy coping strategy?

Exercise
Substance abuse
Seeking social support
Engaging in relaxation techniques
#12

What is the term for a coping strategy where individuals change their interpretation of a stressor to make it less threatening?

Cognitive restructuring
Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidance coping
#13

Which of the following is a characteristic of adaptive coping strategies?

They increase distress
They involve avoiding the stressor
They improve overall well-being
They rely solely on emotional expression
#14

Which of the following is NOT an example of a coping strategy?

Avoidance
Denial
Stress appraisal
Problem-solving
#15

Which of the following is a characteristic of maladaptive coping strategies?

They enhance psychological well-being
They contribute to long-term stress reduction
They are harmful and do not effectively address the stressor
They involve seeking social support

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