#1
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of stress?
Improved concentration
ExplanationContrary to common symptoms, stress typically impairs concentration.
#2
Which coping mechanism involves seeking advice or support from others?
Social support coping
ExplanationSocial support coping involves seeking assistance from others during stress.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a type of stress?
Hypostress
ExplanationHypostress is not recognized as a type of stress.
#4
Which coping strategy involves avoiding or ignoring the stressor?
Avoidant coping
ExplanationAvoidant coping disregards the stressor rather than confronting it.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a psychological symptom of chronic stress?
Physical fatigue
ExplanationPhysical fatigue is a physiological, not psychological symptom.
#6
Which coping mechanism involves taking direct action to solve the problem causing stress?
Problem-focused coping
ExplanationProblem-focused coping tackles stressors directly.
#7
Which theory of stress suggests that stress arises from a lack of fit between an individual and their environment?
Person-Environment Fit Model
ExplanationThe Person-Environment Fit Model proposes stress due to mismatch between individual and environment.
#8
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response to stress?
Adrenaline
ExplanationAdrenaline triggers the 'fight or flight' response during stress.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a primary appraisal in Lazarus and Folkman's transactional model of stress?
Coping potential
ExplanationCoping potential isn't a primary appraisal factor in the model.
#10
Which neurotransmitter is associated with relaxation and calmness, often referred to as the 'feel-good' neurotransmitter?
Serotonin
ExplanationSerotonin is linked to relaxation and mood elevation.
#11
According to the Transactional Model of Stress, what is the second stage after primary appraisal?
Secondary appraisal
ExplanationSecondary appraisal follows primary assessment of the stressor.
#12
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for the stress response?
Amygdala
ExplanationThe amygdala orchestrates the body's stress response.
#13
Which of the following is a maladaptive coping strategy?
Substance abuse
ExplanationSubstance abuse is a harmful coping method exacerbating stress.
#14
Which type of coping strategy focuses on changing the perception of the stressor, rather than the stressor itself?
Emotion-focused coping
ExplanationEmotion-focused coping alters perception of the stressor.
#15
Which of the following is an example of problem-focused coping?
Developing a plan to address the issue
ExplanationCreating a plan to tackle the problem is a problem-focused coping strategy.
#16
Which of the following is an example of emotion-focused coping?
Reframing the situation positively
ExplanationReframing the situation positively is an emotion-focused coping technique.
#17
Which of the following is an example of avoidant coping?
Engaging in denial
ExplanationDenial, a form of avoidance, is an example of avoidant coping.