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Cecile was cut by falling glass which became a(n) ________ stressor in her life. (Learning Goal 1) |
| | A) | acute |
| | B) | chronic |
| | C) | psychosocial |
| | D) | secondary |
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Faced with a stranger in a dark alley, Henrietta's heart races, her vigilance increases, she gasps for breath, feels dizzy and queasy. Henrietta is experiencing (Learning Goal 1) |
| | A) | the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome. |
| | B) | the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome. |
| | C) | the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome. |
| | D) | the cognitive appraisal stage of the general adaptation syndrome. |
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Stenosia received an F on her first psychology exam. She knows she can do better than this and looks at the failing grade as a challenge that she can address and overcome. Stenosia is engaging in (Learning Goal 1) |
| | A) | primary appraisal |
| | B) | secondary appraisal |
| | C) | tertiary appraisal |
| | D) | psychosocial appraisal |
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Elvira has been tending to her dying husband over the last six months. Which of the following statements is true. (Learning Goal 2) |
| | A) | Elvira is experiencing an acute stressor. |
| | B) | Elvira is no longer producing cortisol. |
| | C) | Elvira's immune system has lowered resistance. |
| | D) | Elvira can no longer cope and is putting her husband into a nursing home. |
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The link between stress and cancer can best be understood by examining these factors: (Learning Goal 2) |
| | A) | physical factors, psychological factors, social factors |
| | B) | physiological factors, cognitive factors, behavioral factors |
| | C) | quality of life, cognitive factors, social factors |
| | D) | quality of life, behavioral factors, biological pathways |
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Candida works at a jewelry plant where she works on an assembly line. Her job is tedious and boring. Her boss is constantly looking over her shoulder to make sure she is doing things right and working quickly. Which of the following is true. (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | Candida is experiencing some major life events. |
| | B) | Candida is experiencing some daily hassles but they should not create a significant amount of stress. |
| | C) | Candida still has a positive self-image. |
| | D) | Candida may end up with a psychological disorder. |
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Minerva just received a promotion with a large salary increase. Her new position means she will have to move from Boston to Los Angeles. She would like the increased salary but does not want to leave her family and friends. Minerva is experiencing an (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | approach/approach conflict |
| | B) | approach/avoidance conflict |
| | C) | avoidance/avoidance conflict |
| | D) | occupational/intergenerational conflict |
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Matilda has a great deal of work on her desk to do. A few hours later her boss dumps a big pile of papers she has to process. Several hours later he piles another huge stack for her to do. By early afternoon she is hopelessly behind, "There's not enough hours in the day," she cries. Matilda is experiencing (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | conflict. |
| | B) | overload. |
| | C) | burnout. |
| | D) | social readjustment. |
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Hermione has been a social worker for over twenty years. She has become more and more frustrated over the limited control she has on the behavior of her clients. She wonders if she is doing any good at all. Hermione is experiencing (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | conflict. |
| | B) | overload. |
| | C) | burnout. |
| | D) | social readjustment. |
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Jonah gets to work before 6 am and works until 10 pm every night. When the boss wants it done by Friday, he has it done by Wednesday. Whatever he does, he has to do it better than any other employee and is very hostile to coworkers. Jonah (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | is experiencing conflict. |
| | B) | is experiencing burnout. |
| | C) | getting rid of his anger through his work. |
| | D) | is at risk for a heart attack. |
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Crandall is a good worker, but he looks forward to his vacations and time with his family and friends. He is friendly to all and seems to be relaxed and easy-going. Crandall's personality can be best described as (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | Type A |
| | B) | Type B |
| | C) | Generation X |
| | D) | superficial |
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Serena gets angry quite often. To release her anger she hits a punching bag. Serena's actions (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | are typical of a Type B behavior pattern. |
| | B) | are cathartic. |
| | C) | are the result of burnout. |
| | D) | are the result of hardiness. |
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Serena gets angry quite often. To release her anger she hits a punching bag. Research suggests that (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | Serena's actions have a long-terms effect on reducing hostility. |
| | B) | Serena's actions are an effective way to deal with her anger. |
| | C) | Serena should develop trust in others to help reduce her anger. |
| | D) | none of the above. |
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Ican Doit just was assigned a 20 page paper by his professor . Today is Friday and the paper is due Monday. Rather than get stressed out about, Ican is determined to do well, looks at the task as a challenge and knows that he can do what is necessary to do well. Ican is demonstrating (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | overload. |
| | B) | aType A personality. |
| | C) | hardiness. |
| | D) | social readjustment. |
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Sun immigrated to America when he was two years old. His parents continue to practice the traditions of their Chinese heritage. Sun, however, wants to be like all of his American friends and, therefore, does not practice the Chinese traditions. This is an example of (Learning Goal 3) |
| | A) | assimilation |
| | B) | integration |
| | C) | separation |
| | D) | marginalization |
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Randall returned from fighting in the Iraqi conflict and apparently had suffered little trauma from the experience. However, about ten months later, he started to experience flashbacks of some of the horrors he witnessed, he became easily startled, his interpersonal relationships started to deteriorate, and he was unable to concentrate. Randall probably has (Learning Goal 4) |
| | A) | schizophrenia |
| | B) | acute stress disorder |
| | C) | post traumatic stress disorder |
| | D) | post hallucinogenic flashbacks from previous LSD use |
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