Question

5 - 1 hw psychology

1. which of the following best describes the sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome (gas) as proposed by hans selye?

a) alarm, resistance, exhaustion
b) denial, anger, acceptance
c) preparation, action, recovery
d) stress, strain, stabilization

1. john has been diagnosed with depression and recently stopped exercising. considering the biopsychosocial model, his lack of physical activity most directly affects which aspect of his health?

a) biological b) psychological
c) social d) environmental

1. which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of eustress?

a) sarah feels overwhelmed by the amount of work she has to do before her wedding.
b) jake is excited about the challenges of his new job promotion.
c) linda feels helpless about her mounting credit card debt.
d) tom is anxious about an upcoming difficult examination.

1. the tend and befriend response to stress is thought to be more prevalent in which of the following groups?

a) teenage boys b) adult men
c) adult women d) elderly men

1. emily is feeling stressed about her final exams. she decides to focus on what she can control, creating a study schedule and seeking tutoring for difficult subjects. which type of coping strategy is emily using?

a) problem - focused coping b) emotion - focused coping
c) avoidance coping d) passive coping question
6: according to positive psychology, how does practicing gratitude typically influence stress levels?
a) it increases awareness of stressors, intensifying stress.
b) it diverts attention from solving stressful situations, thus worsening outcomes.
c) it helps in recognizing and appreciating positive aspects of life, reducing stress.
d) it has no effect on stress but improves physical health by encouraging better self - care.

Explanation:

1. Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) has three stages: Alarm (initial reaction to stress), Resistance (body tries to adapt and cope), Exhaustion (if stress persists, body's resources are depleted).
2. In the BioPsychoSocial model, physical activity (or lack thereof) most directly affects the Biological aspect as it relates to bodily functions and health.
3. Eustress is positive stress that motivates. Jake being excited about job - promotion challenges is a positive response to stress (eustress). Sarah's overwhelm, Linda's helplessness, and Tom's anxiety are negative stress responses.
4. The 'tend and befriend' response (nurturing and seeking social support) is more prevalent in adult women, according to research on stress responses.
5. Problem - focused coping involves taking direct action to solve the problem (like creating a study schedule and seeking tutoring).
6. Practicing gratitude helps in recognizing and appreciating positive aspects of life, which can reduce stress by shifting focus from negative to positive.

Answer:

1. A. Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
2. A. Biological
3. B. Jake is excited about the challenges of his new job promotion.
4. C. Adult women
5. A. Problem - focused coping
6. C. It helps in recognizing and appreciating positive aspects of life, reducing stress.