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Stress and Health Psychology Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a common source of stress?

Social support

Explanation

Social support is a protective factor against stress.

What hormone is primarily associated with the body's stress response?

Cortisol

Explanation

Cortisol is released in response to stress.

Which theory of stress emphasizes the importance of appraisal in determining stress levels?

Cognitive Appraisal Theory

Explanation

Cognitive Appraisal Theory focuses on how individuals interpret stressors.

What is the term for the process by which people attempt to manage the perceived discrepancies between the demands of a situation and their perceived ability to cope?

Coping

Explanation

Coping involves managing stressors and resources.

Which of the following is a symptom of chronic stress?

Suppressed immune system

Explanation

Chronic stress weakens the immune system.

Which coping strategy involves actively seeking social support from others?

Emotion-focused coping

Explanation

Emotion-focused coping seeks support for emotional needs.

Which of the following is a common physical symptom of acute stress?

Hypertension

Explanation

Acute stress can lead to temporary hypertension.

Which type of social support involves providing tangible assistance or resources to others in need?

Instrumental support

Explanation

Instrumental support offers practical aid.

What is the term for the positive psychological and physiological effects of managing stress effectively?

Eustress

Explanation

Eustress refers to beneficial stress.

#10

What is the term for the process of becoming aware of and naming one's emotional experience?

Emotion recognition

Explanation

Emotion recognition involves identifying emotions.

#11

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to perceive oneself as less capable or effective than others?

Impostor syndrome

Explanation

Impostor syndrome involves doubting one's abilities.

#12

What is the term for a persistent pattern of negative thinking that can exacerbate stress?

Rumination

Explanation

Rumination involves dwelling on negative thoughts.

#13

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own negative experiences to internal causes and positive experiences to external causes?

Self-serving bias

Explanation

Self-serving bias affects attribution of experiences.

#14

What is the term for the ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain psychological well-being?

Resilience

Explanation

Resilience enables overcoming challenges.

Stress and Health Psychology Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a common source of stress?

What hormone is primarily associated with the body's stress response?

Which theory of stress emphasizes the importance of appraisal in determining stress levels?

What is the term for the process by which people attempt to manage the perceived discrepancies between the demands of a situation and their perceived ability to cope?

Which of the following is a symptom of chronic stress?

Which coping strategy involves actively seeking social support from others?

Which of the following is a common physical symptom of acute stress?

Which type of social support involves providing tangible assistance or resources to others in need?

What is the term for the positive psychological and physiological effects of managing stress effectively?

What is the term for the process of becoming aware of and naming one's emotional experience?

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to perceive oneself as less capable or effective than others?

What is the term for a persistent pattern of negative thinking that can exacerbate stress?

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own negative experiences to internal causes and positive experiences to external causes?

What is the term for the ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain psychological well-being?

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