Question

which term refers to mental or behavioral efforts used to manage problems relating to stress, including the cause and the unpleasant feelings and emotions it produces?

○ autopilot

○ coping

○ biofeedback

○ distress

question 4 2.5 pts

______ is the kind of stress that exceeds the optimal level, is no longer a positive force, and becomes excessive and debilitating.

○ type a stress

○ distress

○ type b stress

○ eustress

Explanation:

First Question (Top Question)

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Autopilot: Refers to automatic behavior, not stress management.
• Coping: Defined as mental/behavioral efforts to manage stress (cause + emotions), matching the question.
• Biofeedback: A technique to gain control over bodily functions, not the term for stress management efforts.
• Distress: Negative stress, not the effort to manage stress.

Analyze each option:

• Type A stress: Related to Type A personality, not the definition here.
• Distress: Stress that exceeds optimal level, is excessive/debilitating (matches the question).
• Type B stress: Related to Type B personality, not the definition.
• Eustress: Positive stress, not excessive/debilitating.

Answer:

B. coping

Question 4 (Bottom Question)