AP Psychology: 5.1-5.2

Which field of psychology focuses on how psychological factors influence health and illness?

• Health psychology

• Positive psychology

• Stress psychology

• Behavioral psychology

Stress is defined as: A) A positive emotional state B) A negative emotional state C) A physiological response to challenges D) A psychological disorder

• A) A positive emotional state

• B) A negative emotional state

• C) A physiological response to challenges

• D) A psychological disorder

Which term refers to physical health problems that can result from chronic stress?

• Eustress

• Distress

• Physiological issues

• General adaptation syndrome

Which type of stress is characterized by beneficial effects on psychological and physiological health?

• A) Traumatic stress

• B) Distress

• C) Eustress

• D) Daily hassles

The three stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) are: A) Alarm, resistance, recovery B) Alarm, resistance, exhaustion C) Tend, befriend, cope D) Trauma, recovery, adaptation

• Alarm, resistance, recovery

• Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

• Tend, befriend, cope

• Trauma, recovery, adaptation

During which phase of GAS does the body attempt to resist or cope with a stressor?

• Alarm reaction

• Resistance phase

• Exhaustion phase

• Recovery phase

According to the tend-and-befriend theory, individuals respond to stress by:

• Fighting aggressively

• Withdrawing socially

• Seeking social support and nurturing others

• Ignoring the stressor

Daily hassles refer to:

• Major life events causing stress

• Minor irritations and challenges in everyday life

• Chronic stressors that last for years

• Financial difficulties

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been linked to:

• Positive psychological outcomes

• Increased stress resilience

• Long-term physical and psychological health problems

• Improved social skills

Which coping strategy focuses on actively addressing the stressor or its root cause?

• Problem-focused coping

• Emotion-focused coping

• Avoidance coping

• Meditation