Problem 1
Which of the following events is likely to produce the most stress for the average person? a. Losing your job after months of talk about a buyout b. Losing your job without any warning c. Quitting your job to look for a different line of work d. Keeping your job after others have lost their jobs due to downsizing
Problem 2
Which of the following is not considered a major life event? a. Marriage b. Losing your job c. Buying a home d. Being late to work
Problem 3
The adrenal gland secretes which two hormones during the stress response? a. Adrenaline and corticosteroids b. Adrenaline and GABA c. Corticosteroids and insulin d. Insulin and GABA
Problem 4
4\. Cecilia feels stressed from her full-time job and taking care of her two children. Cecilia finds a more flexible job that allows her to spend more time with her children. Which style of coping does Cecilia's behavior illustrate? a. Emotion-focused b. Problem-focused c. Defensive d. Both a and \(c\)
Problem 5
Which of the following behaviors promotes health and well-being? a. Perceiving events as controllable b. Engaging in defense mechanisms c. Expecting failure d. All of these help your health
Problem 6
Ryan can't decide whether to vacation in the mountains or at the beach. Ryan is experiencing a(n) ____ . a. approach-avoidance conflict b. approach-approach conflict c. avoidance-avoidance conflict d. multiple approach-avoidance conflict
Problem 7
Matresha is driving when a van pulls out in front of her and almost causes an accident. Matresha's heart begins to pound, and her blood pressure shoots up. Matresha is likely in _____ the phase of the general adaptation syndrome. a. alarm b. resistance c. exhaustion d. final
Problem 8
A weakened immune system and vulnerability to disease are most likely to occur in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome? a. Alarm b. Resistance c. Exhaustion d. Resilience
Problem 9
Jariel is a workaholic. He never takes a vacation. He won't even speak to friends and family on the phone when they call him at work. He is often angry and impatient with others and expresses his frustration to them. What type of personality does Jariel appear to have? a. Type \(\underline{A}\) b. Type \(\underline{B}\) c. Type C d. Type \(D\)
Problem 10
April recently lost her high-paying job. While talking to a friend about her job loss, she told the friend that she was looking forward to finding a job in a new field. April appears to be most exhibiting the hardy trait of _________. a. challenge b. commitment c. \(\quad\) control d. resistance
