Question 1

The belief that one is either the victim of circumstances or the master of circumstances, each of which is erroneous, is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  an external locus of control
B)  an internal locus of control
C)  cocreator perception deficiency
D)  victimizationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following techniques can be used to reduce Type A behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finishing tasks as soon as possible
B)  Prioritizing things and focusing on more significant activities
C)  Employing rapid breathing techniques to increase blood pressure
D)  Practicing multitasking to become better at task accomplishmentE) C) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 3

People with Type D behavior tend to exhibit all of the following traits EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression
B)  lack of inhibition
C)  anxiety and irritability
D)  insecurityE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Humor has been shown to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase tolerance of pain
B)  decrease the stress response
C)  improve the functioning of the immune system
D)  all of the answers are correctE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

People possessing the Type B behavior pattern exhibit free-floating hostility and are excessively competitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following games would an individual with an external locus of control most likely prefer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roulette
B)  Poker
C)  Blackjack
D)  None of the answer is correct.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

_____ is either temporary in nature or specific to a particular stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A)  State anxiety
B)  Trait anxiety
C)  Panic disorder
D)  Social phobiaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The perception that one has a good deal of control over the events that affect one's life is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic desensitization
B)  an external locus of control
C)  cocreator perception deficiency
D)  an internal locus of controlE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

_____ refers to a condition in which people experience feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Test anxiety
B)  Trait anxiety
C)  State anxiety
D)  Panic disorderE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Hardiness has been shown to do all the following EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  diminish feelings of depression in soldiers who are deployed
B)  protect police officers from the development of psychological stress
C)  decrease one's ability to access strong emotions
D)  decrease grief symptoms after the death of loved onesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Being a pessimist can contribute to your being unhealthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ is a condition in which sufferers have a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others and being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Panic disorder
B)  Agoraphobia
C)  Maniaphobia
D)  Social phobiaE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

_____ is a condition in which feelings of terror arise from unrealistic fear, resulting in symptoms such as feeling numb, sweaty, weak, and faint.

Accepted Answer

A)  State anxiety
B)  Trait anxiety
C)  Panic disorder
D)  Social phobiaE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Anxiety only has a cognitive (thought)component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is always counterproductive to adjust your life and environment to avoid an anxiety-provoking stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Hardiness has been found related to mental health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

We may not be able to choose a situation, but we can choose how we perceive the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

Which of the following is true about polyphasic behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to doing two or more things at the same time.
B)  It often distracts from the attention that a task needs.
C)  It is one component of the Type A behavior pattern.
D)  All of the answers are correct.E) None of the above
F) All of the above D

Question 19

Studies have shown that self-efficacy plays a role in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  academic success
B)  life satisfaction
C)  occupational stress
D)  all of the answers are correctE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is an unrealistic fear that manifests itself in physiological arousal and is accompanied by the behavioral signs of escape or avoidance of the stimulus that provokes unpleasant emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress
B)  Hardiness
C)  Anomie
D)  AnxietyE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 8: Perception Interventions

The belief that one is either the victim of circumstances or the master of circumstances, each of which is erroneous, is known as _____.

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Which of the following techniques can be used to reduce Type A behavior?

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People with Type D behavior tend to exhibit all of the following traits EXCEPT _____.

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Humor has been shown to _____.

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People possessing the Type B behavior pattern exhibit free-floating hostility and are excessively competitive.

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Which of the following games would an individual with an external locus of control most likely prefer?

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_____ is either temporary in nature or specific to a particular stimulus.

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The perception that one has a good deal of control over the events that affect one's life is known as _____.

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_____ refers to a condition in which people experience feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.

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Hardiness has been shown to do all the following EXCEPT _____.

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Being a pessimist can contribute to your being unhealthy.

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_____ is a condition in which sufferers have a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others and being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions.

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_____ is a condition in which feelings of terror arise from unrealistic fear, resulting in symptoms such as feeling numb, sweaty, weak, and faint.

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Anxiety only has a cognitive (thought)component.

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It is always counterproductive to adjust your life and environment to avoid an anxiety-provoking stimulus.

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Hardiness has been found related to mental health.

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We may not be able to choose a situation, but we can choose how we perceive the situation.

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Which of the following is true about polyphasic behavior?

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Studies have shown that self-efficacy plays a role in _____.

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Which of the following is an unrealistic fear that manifests itself in physiological arousal and is accompanied by the behavioral signs of escape or avoidance of the stimulus that provokes unpleasant emotions?

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