RQ #3 Ch. 12 & 13
PSY 201G
FOR THE INDIVIDUAL PORTION: Answer each question THREE times on the BLUE side of your scantron and
on this sheet. FOR THE TEAM PORTION: Scratch off the item number in BOLD. Score the team portion as
follows:
1 scratch 2 scratches 3 scratches 4 scratches
3 points 2 points 1 point 0 points
16) 1-
3.
Which of the following is the BEST definition of stress?
A) events that cause undue distress
B) deadlines, daily hassles, or inconveniences
C) the mental processes that people use to make sense out of their environment
D)
E)
the demands that are made on you by other people
a negative emotional state caused by your perception that you are unable to cope with events or
circumstances
17) 4-
6.
The resources provided by other people in times of need, including emotional, tangible, and
informational support, are referred to as:
A) social contagion.
B) social support.
C) problem-focused coping support.
D)
E)
the general adaptation syndrome.
active coping
18) 7-
9.
Stress can DIRECTLY undermine health and physical well-being by:
A) altering body functions in a way that leads to physical symptoms or illness.
B) disrupting attention and concentration.
C) making people more likely to use tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs.
D)
E)
making people less likely to meet deadlines and commitments.
making people cranky
19) 10-
12.
Abby's husband was critically injured in a car accident. He survived, but Abby had to care for
him at home for several months before he was able to regain normal functioning, which was
very stressful for Abby. After he was able to return to work, Abby felt completely exhausted.
According to Hans Selye, Abby had probably experienced:
A) the stress contagion effect.
B) assimilation.
C) the fight-or-flight response.
D)
E)
the general adaptation syndrome.
daily hassles.
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