Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'eustress'?

Accepted Answer

A positive form of stress that can motivate individuals to achieve goals.

Question 2

A person who survived a natural disaster experiences flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened anxiety for over a month. Which disorder does this scenario most likely describe?

Accepted Answer

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a 'hassle' as it relates to stress?

Accepted Answer

Getting stuck in traffic on your way to work

Question 4

Which type of conflict involves choosing between two desirable outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Approach-approach conflict

Question 5

According to Lazarus's theory, what is the primary appraisal in response to a stressor?

Accepted Answer

Determining whether the stressor is a threat, challenge, or harm/loss

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the body's initial response to stress according to the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

Accepted Answer

The alarm stage, where the sympathetic nervous system is activated

Question 7

A student who copes with exam stress by seeking out a tutor and creating a study schedule is using which type of coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping

Question 8

Which method of acculturation involves rejecting both the new culture and the original culture?

Accepted Answer

Marginalization

Question 9

Which defense mechanism involves attributing one’s own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else?

Accepted Answer

Projection

Question 10

A company offers a free sample to customers, expecting that they will feel compelled to make a purchase in return. This is an example of which social psychology concept?

Accepted Answer

Norm of reciprocity

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the four ways to gain compliance?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance technique

Question 12

A student performs worse on a math test when other students are watching. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Social impairment

Question 13

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, which component is characterized by physical attraction and sexual desire?

Accepted Answer

Passion

Question 14

Which of the following best illustrates cognitive dissonance?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing discomfort after acting in a way that conflicts with your beliefs

Question 15

A teacher expects certain students to excel and, as a result, gives them more attention, leading those students to perform better. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the jigsaw classroom technique?

Accepted Answer

A cooperative learning technique that reduces prejudice by having students work together on shared tasks

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of obedience?

Accepted Answer

Following a direct order from an authority figure

Question 18

Which type of meditation involves focusing on a single object, thought, or sensation to clear the mind?

Accepted Answer

Concentrative meditation

Question 19

According to attribution theory, what is the fundamental attribution error?

Accepted Answer

Overestimating personal factors and underestimating situational factors when explaining others' behavior

Question 20

A person who blames an entire group for the actions of a few individuals is demonstrating which concept?

Accepted Answer

Prejudice

Exam Review: Stress, Health, and Social Psychology (Chapters 11 & 12)

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