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Looking for the positive in the negative, and avoiding, distancing, and ignoring are examples of

A) problem-focused cognitive coping strategies.
B) problem-focused behavior coping strategies.
C) emotion-focused cognitive coping strategies.
D) primary cognitive coping strategies.
E) primary behavior coping strategies.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Which of these techniques attempt(s) to help people appraise and cope with stressors in a more rational manner?

A) self-hypnosis techniques
B) relaxation techniques
C) catharsis
D) cognitive-behavioral techniques
E) free association

F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Explain the transactional theory of stress.

People with the Type A Behavior Pattern are typically

As an alternative to managing stressors, many organizations teach employees to use ________ to counteract the effects of stressors by engaging in activities that slow the heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

Which of the following statements is True regarding social support?

________ is the emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that results from having to cope with stressful demands on an ongoing basis.

Angela is working as the head of sales at Blue Mountain Cola. Her work requires her to travel extensively and meet customers in various countries. However, Angela's role also requires her to mentor several sales representatives who work under her and keep track of their progress. Because Angela stays away from her office most of the time, she finds it difficult to manage both types of work responsibilities. Angela faces which of the following challenges?

What is a stress audit? Explain how to reduce stressors and strains.

Hector works as an office assistant for a small, five-person software development start-up. Since it is a relatively new company without extensive resources, Hector is constantly having to deal with a lack of supplies and faulty office equipment. While these problems sometimes get him down, the co-owners of the fledgling company are his friends from college, and he looks forward to seeing them every day. In order to offset his frustration with the sometimes inadequate equipment, Hector instead celebrates the fact that he gets to work in a casual environment with friends. Hector's approach is an example of

Explain the four broad categories of coping, and give an example of each.

Which of these refers to the help people receive that addresses the stressful demand directly?

Describe the practices that organizations use to reduce employee strains.

FinSmart, a finance firm, plans to hire a psychological counselor to help employees cope with stress. The firm also holds relaxation trainings and plans to build a recreation room where employees can relax. The finance manager of the firm feels that these are unnecessary costs. How would you counter his argument?

Raoul owns a furniture moving company. During late spring, especially when the local colleges go on summer break and students move out of the dorms, he finds himself overloaded with work, which often makes him feel irritable and anxious. To calm himself, he often takes time out to go swimming. In this example, the coping strategy that Raoul uses can be classified as

According to research, which of the following is considered the most stressful life event?