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Question 1 : According to research, pessimists have been shown to:

be mentally healthier than optimists.

have more effective immune systems than optimists.

have lower blood pressures than optimists.

have none of the above advantages.

Question 2 :The process of __________ focuses on modifying the thoughts, ideas, and beliefs that maintain our problems.

empowerment

self-actualization

cognitive restructuring

counterconditioning

Question 3 : People with low self-esteem are more likely to:

possess hardiness.

possess negative self-illusions.

set moderately challenging goals.

give positive regard to others.

Question 4 : __________ involves dealing with a stressor that is reasonably certain to occur in the near future; while __________ involves dealing with uncertain stressors in the distant future.

Reactive coping; anticipatory coping

Reactive coping; preventative coping

Anticipatory coping; preventative coping

Preventative coping; anticipatory coping

Question 5 : The two types of proactive coping include:

reactive coping and anticipatory coping.

reactive coping and preventative coping.

retroactive coping and reactive coping.

anticipatory coping and preventative coping.

Question 6 : According to research, emotion-focused coping is:

more effective than problem-focused coping in the long-term.

just as effective as problem-focused coping in dealing with chronic stress.

sometimes effective in the short term.

never effective and leads to rumination.

Question 7 : __________ is the process in which individuals' muscular or visceral activities are monitored by instruments and then, with this information, the individuals learn to control these involuntary functions.

Transcendental meditation

Biofeedback

Awareness technology

Assertiveness training

Question 8 : What is the main reason for collecting data before you develop your self-control program?

The data collected provides a baseline from which your progress can be evaluated.

It provides practice for data collection later in the program.

Data collection can help focus attention on the problem.

Data collection helps people to learn to engage in self-talk.

Question 9 :Meditation, relaxation techniques, and biofeedback are three techniques that have been used in ____________ programs.

stress management

cognitive therapy

aversion therapy

self-efficacy training

Question 10  : A program offered at the university assists students in developing skills they need to control their own lives. The program gives students increased:

empowerment.

disinhibition.

emotion-focused coping.

deindividuation.