Question :
31. In cognitive appraisal, coping ________.
a) only existent after tertiary : 1181990
31. In cognitive appraisal, coping is ________.
a) only existent after tertiary appraisal
b) the primary mechanism in primary appraisal
c) taking some course of action to reduce the effects of a stressor
d) independent of primary and secondary appraisal
32. Jacinta finds applying for graduate school to be frustrating. She believes that the entire process is random. As such, this example highlights the role of ________ in coping.
a) perceived control
b) self-monitoring
c) action
d) optimism
33. The _______perceived control one has, the _______the degree of stress.
a) more; greater
b) less; greater
c) less; lower
d) Control has nothing to do with stress.
34. Fabiana is beginning to realize that so-called surprise quizzes in her math class really aren’t too much of a surprise at all because they tend to occur every week. Accordingly, she accepts that fact and regularly reviews the course material. This example best illustrates that ________.
a) there can be a mismatch between perceived control and the preferred level of control
b) coping is a whimsical process
c) perceiving a lack of control typically produces stress
d) events beyond our control can still be predictable
35. Sharon is regularly abused by her husband. Her perceived lack of control in the situation prevents her from leaving him. This is known as ________.
a) internal conflict
b) learned helplessness
c) exhaustion phase
d) resistance
36. Because Melinda is attempting to make a difficult choice as whether to file for divorce, she is probably experiencing ________.
a) learned helplessness
b) internal conflict
c) burnout
d) little perceived control
37. Qimat must decide between two equally good choices for his weekend activity. He can either go fishing with his dad or go to an amusement park with his friends. This is an example of a(n)________ conflict.
a) positive–positive
b) approach–avoidance
c) avoidance–avoidance
d) approach–approach
38. Bluma hates making decisions, especially about things she does not like. Her mom wants her to either mow the lawn or clean her room this weekend. This is an example of ________ conflict.
a) avoidance–avoidance
b) good–evil
c) negative–negative
d) approach–approach
39. A conflict in which a person must choose between two undesirable routes to a goal or goals is called__________.
a) approach–avoidance
b) avoidance–avoidance
c) approach–approach
d) multiple approach–avoidance
40. Which of the following is an example of an avoidance–avoidance conflict?
a) A person who enjoys the ocean has to choose between retiring in the Bahamas or in Tahiti.
b) A student has to decide whether to turn in an unfinished paper and receive a failing grade or hand it in late and lose many points.
c) A person has to choose between wanting to eat some cake but not wanting the calories.
d) A person who loves chocolate must choose between eating chocolate cake or chocolate ice cream.
