Question 1

According to Lazarus & Folkman’s Transactional Stress Model, what is the correct sequence of steps in how individuals appraise a stressful event?

Accepted Answer

Primary Appraisal followed by Secondary Appraisal

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the role of lymphocytes in the stress response?

Accepted Answer

Lymphocytes are white blood cells that are suppressed by stress hormones, reducing immune efficiency.

Question 3

A student feels overwhelmed by an upcoming exam and believes they lack the resources to succeed. According to the stress process, what is this student experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A negative primary appraisal

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a cataclysmic event as a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A natural disaster affecting a large population

Question 5

What is a key criticism of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model?

Accepted Answer

It assumes all stressors produce the same biological response regardless of intensity.

Question 6

Which personality type is most strongly associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Type D (distressed)

Question 7

A person who believes that their actions directly influence outcomes in their life is demonstrating which concept?

Accepted Answer

Internal locus of control

Question 8

Which of the following is a maladaptive coping strategy that has become more prevalent with increased technology use?

Accepted Answer

Doomscrolling

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of compensatory control?

Accepted Answer

Believing in conspiracy theories after experiencing a loss of personal control

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

Increased appetite for healthy foods

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the immune system and stress is correct?

Accepted Answer

Chronic stress suppresses immune function, increasing susceptibility to illness.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the physiological response to short-term stress?

Accepted Answer

Increased heart rate, sweating, and rapid breathing

Question 13

A person who feels stuck and stops trying to change a negative situation, even when change is possible, is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Learned helplessness

Question 14

Which of the following is a benefit of regular cardiovascular exercise in relation to stress and well-being?

Accepted Answer

Increased levels of BDNF, which supports brain health

Question 15

Which coping strategy involves addressing the emotional response to a stressor rather than the stressor itself?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping

Question 16

According to the study materials, which of the following is a positive effect of small daily uplifts?

Accepted Answer

They protect mental health and improve overall well-being.

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of psychological hardiness?

Accepted Answer

Viewing stress as a challenge to overcome

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the placebo effect in the context of psychoneuroimmunology?

Accepted Answer

A psychological phenomenon where belief in treatment leads to real physiological changes

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a background stressor?

Accepted Answer

Being stuck in traffic every day

Question 20

Which of the following is a direct physiological result of stress, according to the psychoneuroimmunology approach?

Accepted Answer

Increased production of cortisol

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-being

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