Personal Tragedies and Coping Mechanisms Quiz

Explore coping strategies, from seeking support to finding meaning, and test your knowledge on managing personal tragedies.

#1

Which of the following is not considered a personal tragedy?

Losing a job
Getting a promotion
Death of a loved one
Facing a serious illness
#2

Which coping mechanism involves seeking comfort or support from others?

Avoidance
Problem-solving
Emotional expression
Social support
#3

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

Promoting long-term psychological well-being
Addressing the root cause of stress
Creating additional problems
Improving problem-solving skills
#4

Which coping mechanism involves escaping or avoiding the stressor?

Problem-solving
Emotional expression
Avoidance
Social support
#5

Which coping mechanism involves expressing emotions related to a personal tragedy?

Problem-solving
Avoidance
Emotional expression
Resilience
#6

What is the term for the belief that one's actions can influence outcomes, even in difficult situations?

Resilience
Self-efficacy
Denial
Rationalization
#7

Which term describes the process of finding meaning or purpose in a personal tragedy?

Resilience
Post-traumatic growth
Denial
Desensitization
#8

Which of the following is a maladaptive coping mechanism?

Seeking social support
Engaging in substance abuse
Engaging in physical exercise
Engaging in creative activities
#9

What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism where individuals refuse to accept reality?

Repression
Suppression
Denial
Rationalization
#10

Which coping mechanism involves focusing attention on tasks or activities to distract from stressors?

Problem-solving
Distraction
Emotional expression
Social support
#11

Which of the following is not a positive coping mechanism?

Seeking social support
Engaging in physical exercise
Engaging in substance abuse
Engaging in creative activities
#12

What is the term for the process of reinterpreting a traumatic event in a more positive light?

Cognitive reframing
Avoidance
Distraction
Denial
#13

Which coping mechanism involves accepting the reality of a situation and finding ways to adapt?

Avoidance
Problem-solving
Distraction
Resilience
#14

What is the term for the ability to bounce back from adversity?

Avoidance
Resilience
Distraction
Denial
#15

Which coping mechanism involves focusing on changing the stressful situation itself?

Emotional expression
Problem-solving
Avoidance
Resilience
#16

Which coping mechanism involves redirecting attention away from the stressor and toward positive activities or thoughts?

Problem-solving
Distraction
Emotional expression
Avoidance
#17

What is the term for the process of finding positive meaning or growth from a personal tragedy?

Resilience
Post-traumatic growth
Distraction
Avoidance

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