Writers Den

Question 1

1. Primary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which:
   

   a.	The means of meeting a threat is chosen.
   b.	The pros and cons of a particular course of action are weighed.
   c.	One decides whether a situation is threatening or not.
   d.	Vague feelings of anxiety begin.

10 points

Question 2

1. ______________ are self-critical thoughts that can increase anxiety and depression, and lower performance.
   

   a.	Stress inoculation.
   b.	Negative self-statements.
   c.	Coping statements.
   d.	Defense mechanisms.

10 points

Question 3

1. People who are exposed repeatedly to unpleasant events over which they have no control may develop a passive resignation to the event. This condition is called:
   

   a.	Learned helplessness.
   b.	Reaction formation.
   c.	Passive-aggressiveness.
   d.	Avoidance-avoidance.

10 points

Question 4

1. ____________ is a good way to use physiological responses to help train people in how to relax and to self-regulate some bodily states.
   

   a.	Social support.
   b.	Stress inoculation.
   c.	Biofeedback.
   d.	The Social Readjustment Rating Scale.

10 points

Question 5

1. Illness in which actual physical damage results from emotional reactions to stress is known as:
   

   a.	A somatoform disorder.
   b.	Hypochondrias.
   c.	A physio-disturbance.
   d.	A psychosomatic disorder.

10 points

Question 6

1. A good way to reduce stress is:
   

   a.	Exercise.
   b.	Meditation.
   c.	Seeking social support.
   d.	All of the above are good strategies for lowering stress.

10 points

Question 7

1. A_____________ is a situation or event that challenges a person or makes him or her feel threatened, whereas _______________ is the response to the challenge or threat.
   

   a.	Stage of resistance, stage of exhaustion.
   b.	Stress, stage of resistance.
   c.	Stressor, stress reaction.
   d.	Stress reaction, stressor.

10 points

Question 8

1. The first stage in the development of psychosomatic disorders begins to appear during the physical stage of:
   

   a.	Resistance.
   b.	Appraisal.
   c.	Exhaustion.
   d.	Alarm.

10 points

Question 9

1. _____________ is imagined illness based on worries and fears, whereas _______________are real physical responses to psychological problems.
   

   a.	Hypochondriasis, psychosomatic disorders.
   b.	Psychosomatic disorders, hypochondriasis.
   c.	Hassles, psychoses.
   d.	Stress, traumatic stresses.

10 points

Question 10

1. Regarding stress disorders, which of the following statements is false?
   

   a.	Stress disorders can leave victims emotionally handicapped for months or years after a disaster.
   b.	Children are more resilient than adults and usually “bounce back” from traumatic stress more quickly than adults and with fewer lasting effects.
   c.	Getting support from others is a major element in recovery from all traumatic events.
   d.	Individuals with stress disorders often become emotionally numb.

Part 2:

Health, Stress, and CopingFor this discussion, complete the following:

• Describe a common cause of stress.
• Research how this common stressor can impact physical or mental health.
• Present information and evidence on the relationship between the stressor and health. What are some ways that people can reduce the effects of this stressor?
• Propose an idea for a community health campaign to educate and help people about this concern.
• Use APA (6th edition) style and formatting for citing references.
• THERE NO MINIMUM NUMBER OF PAGES AS LONG AS ALL THE QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED.