#1
Which of the following is a key component of self-perception?
Emotional intelligence
ExplanationUnderstanding and managing one's emotions and recognizing them in others.
#2
What term refers to an individual's ability to bounce back from adversity?
Psychological resilience
ExplanationThe capacity to recover and adapt positively after facing challenges or setbacks.
#3
Which psychological concept involves perceiving oneself in a positive light, even in the face of failure?
Self-esteem
ExplanationA person's overall subjective evaluation of their own worth and capabilities.
#4
What role does mindfulness play in enhancing psychological resilience?
It promotes emotional regulation
ExplanationMindfulness helps individuals manage their emotions effectively, contributing to resilience.
#5
What is the term for the tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character and negative events to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationA cognitive bias where people attribute success to themselves and failure to external factors.
#6
Which of the following is a characteristic of a growth mindset?
Embracing feedback
ExplanationSeeing challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
#7
According to the self-determination theory, what are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?
Competence, autonomy, relatedness
ExplanationThe innate needs for feeling capable, autonomous, and connected to others.
#8
Which factor is associated with the concept of post-traumatic growth?
Positive life changes
ExplanationPersonal growth and development resulting from overcoming adversity.
#9
What is the term for the ability to accurately recognize and understand one's own emotions and the emotions of others?
Emotional intelligence
ExplanationThe capacity to perceive, understand, and manage emotions effectively.
#10
Which coping strategy involves distancing oneself from the stressor and maintaining emotional balance?
Avoidance
ExplanationA coping mechanism where individuals try to avoid confronting the stressor directly.
#11
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationA cognitive bias where individuals attribute success to themselves and failure to external factors.
#12
Which factor is considered a protective factor in the development of resilience?
Social support
ExplanationHaving a network of friends, family, or community that offers assistance and encouragement.
#13
Which factor is not typically associated with building psychological resilience?
Avoidance of challenges
ExplanationResilience involves facing challenges, not avoiding them.
#14
What role does self-efficacy play in shaping one's perception of challenges?
Increases belief in one's ability
ExplanationSelf-efficacy boosts confidence in handling and overcoming challenges.
#15
In the context of psychological resilience, what does the acronym PERMA stand for?
Positive Emotions Relationships Meaning Accomplishment
ExplanationThe five elements contributing to well-being: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment.
#16
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals downplay the impact of negative events on their well-being?
Positive illusion
ExplanationA cognitive bias where individuals underestimate the negative effects of events on themselves.
#17
What is the term for the process of reevaluating and adjusting one's goals and values in response to a significant life event?
Post-traumatic growth
ExplanationPositive psychological change experienced as a result of adversity.
#18
According to Albert Bandura, what concept refers to an individual's belief in their capability to organize and execute courses of action to achieve desired outcomes?
Self-efficacy
ExplanationOne's confidence in their ability to accomplish tasks and reach goals.
#19
Which of the following is a characteristic of resilient individuals?
High levels of optimism
ExplanationResilient individuals tend to maintain a positive outlook, even in challenging situations.
#20
What is the term for the tendency to attribute success to internal factors and failure to external factors?
Self-serving bias
ExplanationA cognitive bias where individuals attribute success to themselves and failure to external factors.
#21
In the context of resilience, what does the acronym ABCD stand for?
Adversity, Belief, Coping, Determination
ExplanationThe stages involved in building resilience: Adversity, Belief, Coping, and Determination.
#22
Which factor is NOT associated with the development of a positive self-perception?
Perfectionism
ExplanationPerfectionism often leads to unrealistic standards and can hinder self-perception.
#23
What is the term for the cognitive process of reinterpreting a negative situation in a more positive light?
Cognitive restructuring
ExplanationChanging the way one thinks about and interprets negative events to reduce distress.
#24
According to the broaden-and-build theory, what is the primary function of positive emotions?
Broadening thought-action repertoires
ExplanationPositive emotions widen the range of thoughts and actions available to an individual.
#25
Which concept involves the tendency to perceive oneself as more competent or better than others?
Superiority complex
ExplanationAn inflated belief in one's own abilities or status compared to others.