5.1a and 5.1b Stress

Front

Tomas’ psychologist recommended that he should alleviate stress using emotional, cognitive, and behavioral strategies. What did his psychologist recommend?

Back

Coping

Front

JerryLynn was worried about her upcoming math exam. Which of the following illustrates a problem-focused strategy that JerryLynn could use to cope with her stress? JerryLynn met with her teacher to review before her exam. JerryLynn did yoga before her exam. JerryLynn went to get ice cream to treat herself before her exam. JerryLynn talked to a friend about her stress before her exam.

Back

JerryLynn met with her teacher to review before her exam.

Front

Golden believes that he can earn better grades in his English class if he studies for 10 additional minutes each day. Which psychological concept does this example illustrate?

Back

Internal locus of control

Front

When conducting a study, Dr. Mehari found that one variable caused better health and school performance. Which of the following was most likely to be Dr. Mehari’s independent variable? Learned helplessness, Emotion-focused coping, Self-control, An external locus of control

Back

Self-control

Front

Dr. Fyneburge wants to help people change their behaviors to improve their wellness. What area of psychology should Dr. Fyneburge pursue?

Back

Health psychology

Front

Ana’s family was directly exposed to a recent hurricane in Puerto Rico. Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) would they have experienced first?

Back

Alarm

Front

Regan conducted a study about how psychological, neural, and hormonal factors impact people’s health. What did Regan study?

Back

Psychoneuroimmunology

Front

Based on this description, what variable is Dr. Roberto most likely examining?

Back

Type A personality

Front

What advice should Dr. Roberto give to his sample of participants to reduce their risk of coronary heart disease?

Back

When you feel angry, wait for a period before expressing your anger.

Front

Janie needs to decide whether to attend State University or City College, and she finds that she is excited about each one. Which of the following is most likely to be true for Janie?

Back

Janie is experiencing some stress in her approach-approach conflict.