PSYC 3.1.2.5 Strategies (Stress)

Dakota decides to buy a second surfboard in preparation for an upcoming competition. When it arrived, she noticed that it was damaged and was informed that a replacement would not be available until after the competition. Which of the following could be an effective approach coping strategy that Dakota could use while preparing for the competition?

• Research other shops to find a replacement

• Discuss and complain about the situation with her friends

• Exercise for going on a long run to take her mind off it

• Play hours of video games that use different surfing scenarios to pass time

Tash is an elite gymnast and is attempting to get in to the next Olympics. The upcoming trials cause her to feel very stressed as she feels under-prepared. If Tash were to use an approach strategy to reduce the stress that she is experiencing, which may be an appropriate example?

• Speaking to more experienced gymnast for advice

• Speaking to friends about plans for the weekend

• Going shopping for a new outfit

• All of the above

Tash is an elite gymnast and is attempting to get in to the next Olympics. The upcoming trials cause her to feel very stressed as she feels under-prepared. If Tash was to use an avoidance strategy to cope with this, what would be an appropriate example?

• Speaking to a more experienced gymnast for advice

• Practicing a particular skill she has struggled with previously

• All are correct

• Going shopping to buy a new outfit for a party on the weekend

Tash is an elite gymnast and is attempting to get in to the next Olympics. The upcoming trials cause her to feel very stressed as she feels under-prepared. Tash would be said to have a high level of coping flexibility if she displayed which of the following characteristics?

• Can recognise coping strategy is ineffective; stops this strategy; does not implement any others

• Can recognise that coping strategy is ineffective; stops this strategy; implements an alternative strategy

• Ability to implement a strategy she knows has worked in the past

• Implement a strategy that meets the demands of the stressor she is currently experiencing

Coping refers to

• the product of stress

• typical biological reaction to stress

• typical psychological reaction to stress

• process of dealing with stress

Which of the following is an example of an approach strategy?

• "I make a list and tackle one step at a time"

• "I meditate"

• "I sleep more"

• "I get busy with other things to take my mind of the stress"

Arnaud is often very disorganised with his study and finds he gets very stressed when there are assignments due or tests coming up. Which of the following strategies would demonstrate the most context-specific effectiveness?

• Do some meditation to relax

• Talk to friends about his stress

• Draw up a planner of when work is due and when he will study

• Do some extra swimming lessons to help him feel calmer

Arnaud is often very disorganised with his study and finds he gets very stressed when there are assignments due or tests coming up. Which of the following is not an approach strategy for Arnaud?

• Make time to study with friends

• Ask for help from the teacher

• Vent to his sister about all the homework

• Set reminders in his calendar the week before tests

Which of the following pairs of statements about coping strategies are in the correct columns?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following is a correct definition for context-specific effectiveness?

• An individual's ability to stop ineffective coping strategies

• Having the flexibility to switch between coping strategies

• Avoiding the stressful stimulus at all costs

• A coping strategy being more effective when the strategy is well-matched to the demands of the stressor