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Psychological Concepts and Coping Mechanisms Quiz

#1

Which coping mechanism involves facing stressors directly and attempting to change or eliminate them?

Problem-Focused Coping
Explanation

Dealing directly with stressors.

#2

Which coping mechanism involves minimizing the significance of a stressful event?

Minimization
Explanation

Downplaying the importance of stressors.

#3

Which coping mechanism involves seeking comfort and security from others during times of stress?

Social Support
Explanation

Seeking comfort from others in stressful times.

#4

Which coping mechanism involves refusing to acknowledge the existence of a stressful situation?

Denial
Explanation

Refusing to accept the reality of stressors.

#5

Which coping mechanism involves seeking advice, guidance, or support from others during stressful times?

Social Support
Explanation

Seeking advice or support from others in stress.

#6

Which psychological concept describes the tendency to attribute one's successes to internal factors and one's failures to external factors?

Self-Serving Bias
Explanation

Attributing successes internally and failures externally.

#7

Which coping mechanism involves diverting one's thoughts, feelings, or impulses toward a different target?

Displacement
Explanation

Redirecting emotions or impulses.

#8

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms one's existing beliefs?

Confirmation Bias
Explanation

Seeking information that confirms existing beliefs.

#9

Which psychological concept suggests that people tend to associate themselves with successful others to enhance their self-esteem?

Social Comparison Theory
Explanation

Associating with successful others to boost self-esteem.

#10

Which coping mechanism involves expressing emotions in a socially acceptable way?

Expression
Explanation

Communicating emotions acceptably.

#11

Which psychological concept involves individuals adjusting their behavior or thinking to match that of a group?

Conformity
Explanation

Matching behavior or thinking with a group.

#12

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to judge the likelihood of an event based on how easily it comes to mind?

Availability Heuristic
Explanation

Assessing likelihood based on ease of recall.

#13

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

Acceptance
Explanation

Acknowledging and adapting to stressors.

#14

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals tend to perceive ambiguous images or stimuli as having a clear and consistent meaning?

Pareidolia
Explanation

Seeing patterns in ambiguous stimuli.

#15

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals are more likely to remember information that is personally relevant or meaningful to them?

Self-Reference Effect
Explanation

Remembering personally relevant information.

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