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Pressure is a type of stress that may occur in all of the following situations except when one __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
feels obligated to fulfill responsibilities for others
B
is free to make personal choices without expectation
C
feels obligated to conform to the another's desires
D
is expected to perform in a specific way
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All of the following occur during the exhaustion phase of the general adaptation syndrome except __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
body experiences hormonal exhaustion
B
body becomes more prone to illness
C
body's energy begins to increase
D
chance of experiencing collapse increases
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Adaptive reactions to fear can be seen in all the following ways except __________.

A
fear can unite individuals
B
fear improves sensory perception
C
fear can lead to irrational behavior
D
fear can motivate one toward action
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An approach-approach conflict is a choice between two unpleasant goals.

A
T
B
F
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Defense mechanisms are active efforts to master, reduce, and tolerate the demands created by stress.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements concerning happiness is false?

A
One's happiness depends on one's current circumstances or expectations.
B
Individuals are often accurate in predicting what would make them happy.
C
Research indicates that happiness is related to one's age.
D
Happiness has been found to be related to one's level of optimism.
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Someone who is preoccupied with rewards and treats and seldom does something for the pure enjoyment of it could most likely be __________.

A
intrinsically motivated
B
self-actualized
C
extrinsically motivated
D
driven
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Incentive theory supports the claim that people are motivated to engage in certain behaviors based on what they think the outcome will be. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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A person who constantly does work for other people and does not receive credit may begin to feel __________.

A
burnout
B
catharsis
C
resilient
D
hopeful
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Which of the following statements concerning the effects of happiness is not true? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
Feelings of happiness generally lead individuals to demonstrate less care toward others.
B
Happy individuals are generally more playful than individuals who are not.
C
Research has linked levels of happiness to increases in creative problem solving.
D
Happiness, along with love, has been found to provoke prosocial behaviors.
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All of the following describe an individual who has a high need for achievement except ___________.

A
generally being future-oriented
B
often delaying gratification in pursuit of goals
C
generally handling negative feedback poorly
D
often pursuing competitive entrepreneurial careers
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The difference between adaptive and maladaptive behavior is that adaptive behavior is __________ and maladaptive behavior is __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
constructive . . . destructive
B
destructive . . . constructive
C
unhealthy . . . positive
D
negative . . . healthy
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Food preferences are governed by exposure and environment, which may explain why there are many food preferences associated with culture. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Rupert is obsessed with being famous. He tries out for every local play and is excited with the idea of being recognized by others. Based on this information, Abraham Maslow would claim that Rupert is likely preoccupied with his need for __________.

A
love
B
belongingness
C
safety
D
esteem
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The purpose of a defense mechanism is to get uncomfortable feelings out into the open so they can be dealt with in a healthy manner.

A
T
B
F
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Research indicates that failing to release stress-related emotions can lead to which of the following?

A
an increase in blood pressure
B
a decrease in negative emotion
C
healthy habits for coping with stress
D
an increase in the tendency to strike out at others
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Which of the following was not revealed through research on cultural influences on stress? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
Cultures often differ in perception of stressful situations.
B
Cultures are often similar in how they cope with stress.
C
Pressure to maintain societal norms can be a source of stress for those in any culture.
D
Individualistic and collectivistic cultures often differ in how family care can cause stress.
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Which of the following statements concerning coping strategies is not true?

A
Individuals using one consistent strategy to cope with stress generally manage stress more effectively than others.
B
Coping strategies used to reduce stress are often influenced by the stituation.
C
Coping strategies used to manage stress can be either maladaptive or adaptive.
D
Constructive coping methods used to manage stress include learning to recognize one's personal stressors.
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Life changes that limit one's ability to make independent choices or improve the self tend to cause stress most for individuals in __________ cultures. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
collectivistic
B
urban
C
individualistic
D
indigenous

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