Briefly explain some general guidelines to coping with stress
What will be an ideal response?
1) Seek control of situations that produce stress. An example of this would be to begin preparation/studying for a test that is causing you stress. 2) Redefine a perceived "threat" as a "challenge." Use your perceptual abilities to take a downturn in your life and make it into an opportunity for growth. 3) Take advantage of family, friends, and telephone hotlines, all part of a social support system. 4) Develop relaxation techniques to reduce physiological arousal. This can include things like meditation, muscle relaxation, and hypnosis. 5) Maintain a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition, exercise, adequate sleep, and avoiding or moderate use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. 6) Remember that stress is a natural part of life, can keep life interesting, and can be a gratifying experience when viewed in the proper perspective.
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What are the two response styles described by Nolen-Hoeksema? How are these response styles related to depression?
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Which of the following behavioral principles is (are) involved in shaping?
a. extinction b. punishment c. reinforcement d. A and C
Carrie was getting less sleep during midterms, so she began drinking one cup of coffee in the morning to feel more alert. By the end of the semester, Carrie was drinking three cups of coffee each morning to get the same sense of alertness. What has happened to Carrie?
A. Her nervous system has likely compensated to her prior coffee consumption by reducing sensitivity of receptors for caffeine. B. She is experiencing withdrawal when she drinks coffee. C. Coffee is no longer an agonist for her. D. Coffee is no longer an antagonist for her.
Describe three skills that underlie prosocial behavior
What will be an ideal response?