PSY 100 WEEK 5 QUIZ 4
Question 1
According to research, pessimists have been shown to:
[removed]
be mentally healthier than optimists.
[removed]
have more effective immune systems than optimists.
[removed]
have lower blood pressures than optimists.
[removed]
have none of the above advantages.
Question 2
The process of __________ focuses on modifying the thoughts, ideas, and beliefs that maintain our problems.
[removed]
empowerment
[removed]
self-actualization
[removed]
cognitive restructuring
[removed]
counterconditioning
Question 3
People with low self-esteem are more likely to:
[removed]
possess hardiness.
[removed]
possess negative self-illusions.
[removed]
set moderately challenging goals.
[removed]
give positive regard to others.
Question 4
__________ involves dealing with a stressor that is reasonably certain to occur in the near future; while __________ involves dealing with uncertain stressors in the distant future.
[removed]
Reactive coping; anticipatory coping
[removed]
Reactive coping; preventative coping
[removed]
Anticipatory coping; preventative coping
[removed]
Preventative coping; anticipatory coping
Question 5
The two types of proactive coping include:
[removed]
reactive coping and anticipatory coping.
[removed]
reactive coping and preventative coping.
[removed]
retroactive coping and reactive coping.
[removed]
anticipatory coping and preventative coping.
Question 6
According to research, emotion-focused coping is:
[removed]
more effective than problem-focused coping in the long-term.
[removed]
just as effective as problem-focused coping in dealing with chronic stress.
[removed]
sometimes effective in the short term.
[removed]
never effective and leads to rumination.
Question 7
___________ is the process in which individuals’ muscular or visceral activities are monitored by instruments and then, with this information, the individuals learn to control these involuntary functions.
[removed]
Transcendental meditation
[removed]
Biofeedback
[removed]
Awareness technology
[removed]
Assertiveness training
Question 8
What is the main reason for collecting data before you develop your self-control program?
[removed]
The data collected provides a baseline from which your progress can be evaluated.
[removed]
It provides practice for data collection later in the program.
[removed]
Data collection can help focus attention on the problem.
[removed]
Data collection helps people to learn to engage in self-talk.
Question 9
Meditation, relaxation techniques, and biofeedback are three techniques that have been used in ____________ programs.
[removed]
stress management
[removed]
cognitive therapy
[removed]
aversion therapy
[removed]
self-efficacy training
Question 10
A program offered at the university assists students in developing skills they need to control their own lives. The program gives students increased:
[removed]
empowerment.
[removed]
disinhibition.
[removed]
emotion-focused coping.
[removed]
deindividuation.
