DGC-105 STRESS & CONFLICT MANANGEMENT

Which of the following best defines stress?

• A positive emotional experience

• A complete absence of pressure

• A state of mental or emotional strain due to demanding circumstances

• A physiological state with no psychological effects

Which conflict type involves a situation where an individual must choose between two undesirable options?

• Approach-Approach Conflict

• Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict

• Approach-Avoidance Conflict

• Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflict

Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) consists of which three stages?

• Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

• Denial, Resistance, Acceptance

• Shock, Adaptation, Recovery

• Activation, Relaxation, Homeostasis

Which of the following life events is considered the most stressful according to Holmes and Rahe’s SRRS?

• Divorce

• Losing a job

• Moving to a new home

• Death of a spouse

Which of the following best describes eustress?

• Negative stress leading to exhaustion

• A positive form of stress that can enhance performance

• Chronic stress with no beneficial effects

• Stress caused by trauma

What is the primary function of coping mechanisms?

• To eliminate all stressors

• To ignore stress completely

• To create new stressors

• To manage and adapt to stressors

Which of the following is an individual coping mechanism?

• Social support networks

• Seeking therapy

• Meditation and relaxation techniques

• Organizational policies

Social support as a coping strategy is most effective when it provides:

• Emotional validation and practical assistance

• Distraction from problems without addressing them

• Reinforcement of negative thought patterns

• Encouragement to avoid confronting the stressor

Which coping strategy is most appropriate for elementary school children facing academic stress?

• Encouraging self-reflection and journaling

• Teaching structured problem-solving techniques

• Promoting play-based learning and emotional expression

• Implementing strict time management strategies

Which coping strategy is least effective for managing peer-related stress among secondary school students?

• Seeking guidance from a mentor or counselor

• Developing assertive communication skills

• Engaging in social withdrawal and avoidance

• Building positive peer relationships