Noel is waiting in a very long line at the bank, again. Rather than focusing on how this is going to throw his whole schedule for the day out, he thinks about how he could rearrange his errands. He decides that next time, he will cash his check before his noon-hour aerobic class, rather than after the class. That way the lines at the bank will probably be shorter. In this case, Noel is coping
with potential stress:
a. using distraction
b. by deriving future alternatives
c. using biofeedback
d. using autogenic relaxation
B
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Esperanza is having a great deal of difficulty in her statistics class. She visits her teacher to discuss ways in which she can improve her skills, or even drop the class if necessary. What kind of coping is Esperanza demonstrating?
A. tertiary coping B. emotion-focused coping C. defensive coping D. problem-focused coping
The one universal theme amount roadside memorials in the United States is
a. usually painted black b. tend to be secular c. usually found only in cities d. predominately religious in nature
According to the cognitive approach, our dreaming thoughts are more unfocused and diffuse than our waking thoughts because ________
a. the brain is less active during dreams. b. we have no sensory input or feedback from our bodies during dreams. c. dreams are not focused on a particular problem. d. dreams have symbolic rather than actual meaning.
According to Maslow's hierarchical model of needs, the most urgent need is
a. the need for self-actualization b. the lowest level of unmet needs c. the need for security and other social needs d. the highest level of unmet needs