Q: Which equation best represents the relationship between stress, coping, and well-being?

$Well\text{-}Being = Coping - Stress$

Q: If $Coping_{adaptive}$ and $Coping_{maladaptive}$ represent adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies, which equation best describes their impact on well-being?

$Well\text{-}Being = Coping_{adaptive} - Coping_{maladaptive}$

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'coping' in the context of psychological well-being?

Accepted Answer

The strategies and behaviors individuals use to manage stress and difficult situations.

Question 2

Perceived control is most closely associated with which of the following outcomes in health psychology?

Accepted Answer

Improved psychological and physical well-being.

Question 3

A student feels overwhelmed by exams but believes they can manage their study schedule effectively. This belief is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Perceived control.

Question 4

Which coping strategy involves directly addressing the source of stress?

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping.

Question 5

According to the compensatory control model, when individuals feel a lack of personal control, they are likely to:

Accepted Answer

Seek out external systems or authorities to restore a sense of order.

Question 6

Which equation best represents the relationship between stress, coping, and well-being?

Accepted Answer

$Well	ext{-}Being = Coping - Stress$

Question 7

A person who believes that outcomes are determined by fate rather than their own actions is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Low perceived control.

Question 8

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates compensatory control?

Accepted Answer

An employee joins a strict religious group after losing their job to feel more secure.

Question 9

Which of the following is a common misconception about coping?

Accepted Answer

Coping always leads to positive outcomes.

Question 10

In the Scientific Literacy Model, what is the primary purpose of compensatory control in relation to health?

Accepted Answer

To help individuals regain a sense of order when personal control is threatened.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Managing emotional responses to stress.

Question 12

A person who copes with stress by seeking social support is using which type of coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about perceived control is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Perceived control is unrelated to health outcomes.

Question 14

If $Coping_{adaptive}$ and $Coping_{maladaptive}$ represent adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies, which equation best describes their impact on well-being?

Accepted Answer

$Well	ext{-}Being = Coping_{adaptive} - Coping_{maladaptive}$

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of maladaptive coping?

Accepted Answer

Using alcohol to avoid dealing with stress.

Question 16

A person who feels in control of their health is more likely to:

Accepted Answer

Engage in healthy behaviors and experience better health outcomes.

Question 17

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of compensatory control in a real-world health scenario?

Accepted Answer

A patient trusts hospital protocols after feeling powerless during surgery.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a component of coping?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring stressors completely.

Question 19

If $Perceived\ Control$ increases, what is the expected effect on $Stress$ according to psychological research?

Accepted Answer

$Stress$ decreases.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the relationship between compensatory control and perceived control?

Accepted Answer

Compensatory control is used when perceived control is low to restore a sense of order.

Coping and Well-Being: Coping, Perceived Control, and Compensatory Control in Health

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