Problem 11
Which of the following is not an effective means of managing stress? a. Exercise b. Relaxation techniques c. Talking to friends d. Being spontaneous with your time
Problem 12
Tom views his new job as a positive and challenging change. Tom's appraisal of stress in this situation is most likely to elicit the emotion of _____. a. anger b. fear c. excitement d. anxiety
Problem 13
Lucinda believes she has no control over what happens to her. She expects failure and often feels stressed out. What type of personality does Lucinda appear to have? a. Learned helplessness b. Type C personality c. Type A personality d. Type B personality
Problem 14
Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning the relationship between stress and the immune system? a. Stress always decreases the effectiveness of our immune system. b. Stress always increases the effectiveness of our immune system. c. If stress disrupts normal immune system functioning, we increase our vulnerability to illness and disease. d. If stress disrupts normal immune system functioning, we decrease our vulnerability to illness and disease.
Problem 15
Hurricane Matthew's destructive path through Haiti and the Atlantic coast of the United States in 2016 powerfully illustrates the stressful nature of ___. a. daily hassles b. major life events c. catastrophes d. both a and b
Problem 16
Jeffrey has been feeling like he has the flu. He also has noticed reddish bumps around his genital area. Jeffrey most likely has which STI? a. Gonorrhea b. Genital herpes c. Syphilis d. Chlamydia
Problem 18
Florangel feels really stressed. Her child was up most of the night coughing. She has a major project due for her Economics course, and she is not sure if she will have enough money to pay her monthly bills. Florangel's high stress level is most due to _____. a. major life events b. daily hassles c. catastrophes d. approach-approach conflict
Problem 19
When Alexandra gets in a fight with her partner, she stomps her feet, covers her ears, and refuses to listen. Alexandra's behavior best illustrates the defense mechanism called _______ . a. regression b. repression c. reaction formation d. displacement
Problem 20
The research on personality and health investigates if any specific personality traits are associated with specific health conditions. This is an example of _____research. a. case study b. naturalistic c. correlational d. experimental
