Psychological Aspects of Stress and Coping Quiz

Cortisol is the key hormone that triggers the body's fight or flight response in stressful situations.

Increased immunity is not a common symptom of chronic stress; rather, chronic stress tends to weaken the immune system.

Perfectionism is not a recommended stress management technique; in fact, it can contribute to increased stress levels.

Improved digestion is not a common physical symptom of stress; rather, stress often manifests with symptoms such as muscle tension and digestive issues.

Supportive colleagues are not typically considered a stressor in the workplace; rather, they contribute to a positive work environment and can mitigate stress.

Increased focus is not a common psychological symptom of stress; instead, stress often leads to difficulties in concentration and focus.

Coping refers to the process of managing stressors that are perceived as exceeding one's resources or taxing.

In Lazarus and Folkman's model, stress involves primary appraisal (evaluation of the stressor) and secondary appraisal (assessment of coping resources).

Catastrophizing is the tendency to interpret situations as more threatening or harmful than they truly are, contributing to heightened stress levels.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, reward, and also plays a role in the body's stress response.

Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome includes the stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion as the body responds to stressors over time.

Resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stressors, demonstrating emotional strength and coping skills.

Problem-focused coping involves directly addressing and managing the stressor, as opposed to focusing on emotions or avoiding the stressor.

Cognitive appraisal theory posits that stress results from a mismatch between an individual's appraisal of a stressor and the available coping resources.

The Yerkes-Dodson law suggests that performance is optimal at moderate levels of stress, and both too little and too much stress can negatively impact performance.

The stress-illness model proposes that prolonged activation of the body's stress response system can contribute to the development of physical illnesses in individuals experiencing chronic stress.