PSY 101: Module 5 Questions – 100%
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Which of the following is commonly known as a stress hormone? ANSW ✔✔ Cortisol
Biofeedback is a technique that measures an individual's: (Check all that apply) ANSW ✔✔ -
Neuromuscular activity
-Autonomic activity
When an individual weighs the options available to cope with a life stressor, this is referred
to as: ANSW ✔✔ Secondary appraisal
Individuals with low levels of social support are at greater risk of death from cardiovascular
disorders. ANSW ✔✔ True
Which type of memory do individuals with PTSD experience that relates to just the facts or
autobiographical experiences? ANSW ✔✔ Cole memories
The life events approach to describing stress states that there is only a physiological
response to a condition that threatens or challenges an individual. ANSW ✔✔ False
Lauren swims with her swim team two hours every morning and two hours every evening.
Lauren wins the state championship for the freestyle stroke and believes that the harder she
works, the better she performs, which shows that Lauren has an external locus of control.
ANSW ✔✔ False
Self-efficacy has a weak correlation with achievement and motivation. ANSW ✔✔ False
Freud believed all individuals use defense mechanisms, but that overuse of these
mechanisms can lead to psychological problems. ANSW ✔✔ True
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A+ Grade Assurance
Which of the following is commonly known as a stress hormone? ANSW ✔✔ Cortisol
Biofeedback is a technique that measures an individual's: (Check all that apply) ANSW ✔✔ -
Neuromuscular activity
-Autonomic activity
When an individual weighs the options available to cope with a life stressor, this is referred
to as: ANSW ✔✔ Secondary appraisal
Individuals with low levels of social support are at greater risk of death from cardiovascular
disorders. ANSW ✔✔ True
Which type of memory do individuals with PTSD experience that relates to just the facts or
autobiographical experiences? ANSW ✔✔ Cole memories
The life events approach to describing stress states that there is only a physiological
response to a condition that threatens or challenges an individual. ANSW ✔✔ False
Lauren swims with her swim team two hours every morning and two hours every evening.
Lauren wins the state championship for the freestyle stroke and believes that the harder she
works, the better she performs, which shows that Lauren has an external locus of control.
ANSW ✔✔ False
Self-efficacy has a weak correlation with achievement and motivation. ANSW ✔✔ False
Freud believed all individuals use defense mechanisms, but that overuse of these
mechanisms can lead to psychological problems. ANSW ✔✔ True
