Week 2 Part 2 Quiz_Coping with Stress

It is more beneficial to use emotion-focused coping while dealing with work-related problems.

• true

• false

________ is a psychological resource that not only allows individuals to confront and cope with stressors but also helps them bounce back from bad experiences and adapt flexibly to the changing demands of stressful situations.

• Extraversion

• Mindfulness

• Resilience

• Conscientiousness

________ is a propensity to deal with stressful events in a particular way.

• Primary response style

• Individual difference

• Direct effect

• Coping style

James is a lawyer, who worked at a building that recently collapsed in a catastrophic accident. He survived the building collapse but was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) soon after. Over the next few months, he spent time gathering information, talking to other survivors, and organizing resources for his fellow employees. Which of the following coping styles is James using?

• avoidant

• venting

• approach

• regression

When people anticipate potential stressors and act in advance either to prevent them or to reduce their impact, it is known as

• problem-focused coping.

• proactive coping.

• appraisal-focused coping.

• emotional approach coping.

Which of the following is a successful coping outcome?

• tolerating negative events

• extricating from relationships with others

• wavering in one's emotional equilibrium

• maintaining a negative self-image

A method of intervention based on confronting traumatic and stressful events in one's life by communicating them via writing is known as

• relaxation therapy.

• autobiographic writing.

• cognitive-behavior therapy.

• expressive writing.

A main goal of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is to

• help notice thoughts from a distance and avoid responding to them.

• teach people to ignore their thoughts in a mindful manner.

• promote committed pursuit of core values and life goals.

• help people challenge their thoughts directly.

In stress management interventions, ________ helps people set specific goals, establish priorities, and learn what to ignore.

• self-instruction

• emotional support

• time management

• tangible assistance

________ is a form of social support that involves the provision of services, financial assistance, or goods.

• Emotional support

• Tangible assistance

• Invisible support

• Informational assistance