Health Psychology and Coping Mechanisms Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is an example of a coping mechanism?

Running away from problems
Seeking social support
Ignoring stressors
Engaging in risky behaviors
#2

What is the primary goal of health psychology?

To diagnose medical conditions
To promote healthy behaviors
To provide therapy for mental illnesses
To conduct medical research
#3

Which theory suggests that individuals strive to maintain a balance between their perceived stress and resources?

Transactional model of stress
Cognitive-behavioral theory
General adaptation syndrome
Conservation of resources theory
#4

What is the term for the ability to bounce back from adverse events?

Stress tolerance
Resilience
Coping efficacy
Psychological hardiness
#5

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience negative health outcomes due to chronic stress?

Stress-induced illness
Psychosomatic disorder
General adaptation syndrome
Stress-related health decline
#6

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing an individual's choice of coping mechanism?

Personality traits
Social support availability
Level of education
Cultural background
#7

Which coping mechanism involves seeking distraction or engaging in activities to take one's mind off stressors?

Problem-solving
Avoidance
Emotional support seeking
Expressive writing
#8

Which coping strategy involves changing the way one thinks about a stressful situation?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidant coping
Cognitive restructuring
#9

According to the biopsychosocial model, health outcomes are influenced by which of the following factors?

Biological, psychological, and social factors
Environmental, occupational, and genetic factors
Individual, family, and community factors
Nutritional, behavioral, and medical factors
#10

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, what is the relationship between arousal and performance?

Linear
Inverse
Curvilinear
Exponential
#11

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals perceive stressors as less threatening after repeated exposure?

Stress adaptation
Stress inoculation
Desensitization
Cognitive reappraisal

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