Stress Quiz

The subfield of psychology that studies factors surrounding health, lifestyles, and health care is called ________.

• medical psychology

• developmental psychology

• fitness psychology

• health psychology

• psychometrics

Any event that strains or exceeds an individual's ability to cope, causing a state of tension or threat is called ________.

• stress

• frustration

• conflict

• relief

• emotion

Any environmental demand that creates a state of tension or threat and requires change or adaptation is called ________.

• an issue

• an emotion

• a stressor

• a defense mechanism

• a conflict

Which statement about stress is TRUE?

• It is an emotion.

• Stress necessarily involves negative events.

• Positive situations can lead to stress.

• Stress arises only from threatening events.

• Stress does not have an effect on sleep.

Regarding positive and negative life events, which conclusion is correct?

• Positive life events always offset the stressful effects of negative life events.

• Only positive life events can create stress.

• Only negative life events can create stress.

• Uncontrollable events are not a source of stress.

• Both positive and negative life events can create stress.

Which event can be a major source of stress, even though it is considered to be a positive life event?

• rejection letter from college

• illness of a family member

• birth of a child

• being laid off from work

• being diagnosed with a serious illness

Which experience is an example of a negative life event?

• divorce

• marriage

• childbirth

• winning the lottery

• going on vacation

Compared to the others, which experience is the best predictor of psychological and physical health, according to Richard Lazarus?

• disastrous events

• uplifts

• life events

• negative attitudes

• hassles

Slow moving traffic, long lines at the supermarket, and lost keys are examples of ________.

Which event is an example of a hassle?

• losing your car keys

• being caught in traffic

• having to wait in line

• arguing with family members

• all of the above