HSC 300 FINAL ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ coping. Answer: is the process of managing stressful situations,
and involves two efforts :
- problem solving
- emotional adjustment
◉ health self efficacy. Answer: the belief that one can manage their
health successfully
◉ external locus of control. Answer: events are controlled mostly by
outside forces
◉ internal locus of control. Answer: the belief that u control ur own
destiny
◉ dialectics. Answer: the ongoing tension between coexisting by
contradictory constructs
◉ crisis. Answer: is an occurence that exceeds a persons normal
coping ability
,◉ normalcy. Answer: the sense that things are comfortable,
predictable and familiar
◉ oversupport. Answer: is excessive and unnecessary help
- can be broken down into three categories
- over-helping
- over-informing
- overemphasizing
◉ palliative care. Answer: is specialized medical care for people with
serious, terminal illnesses provided for the purpose of relieving
symptoms, pain and stress
◉ advanced care directives. Answer: describe the type of care to be
permitted, or withheld, at the wishes of the patient if he/she
becomes to ill to communicate
◉ buffering hypothesis. Answer: holds that social support (knowing
that others are there for us), creates a buffer between the stressful
experience and feeling overwhelmed or helpless
◉ the direct effect model. Answer: proposes that social support is
beneficial, even when we are not encountering a stressor
,◉ role of social ties. Answer: - we learn from others and develop
confidence through social interactions
- physical health benefits are associated with strong social ties,
compared to those with little to no social connection
- loved ones often support us in making healthy decisions
◉ action facilitating. Answer: performing tasks and collecting
information
◉ nurturing. Answer: building self esteem, acknowledging and
expressing emotions, providing companionship
◉ how can u be a supportive listener. Answer: - focus on the other
person, give them a chance to talk freely
- remain neutral, resist the urge to label people or experiences as
"good" or "bad"
- concentrate on feelings, rather than the event/crisis
- legitimize the other person's emotions
- summarize what u hear
◉ support group pros. Answer: - helps people to not feel alone
- people going through similar experience can give first hand
information on what to expect
, - convenient and low cost (often free)
- online support groups allow u to receive support without
emotional commitment to others
- online support groups also perceive less risk of judgment
◉ support groups cons. Answer: - can become counterproductive
"gripe" sessions
- members may develop and us vs them mentality, in which
relationships outside of the group may suffer
- possible "oversupport"
◉ when social support goes wrong. Answer: - friends disappear
- hurtful gestures or comments
- too much support
◉ animals serve great purpose. Answer: - stress relief
- break from boredom
- inspiration
- health benefits
◉ profile of the family caregiver. Answer: - average age caregiver is
49
- 2/3rd's are women
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ coping. Answer: is the process of managing stressful situations,
and involves two efforts :
- problem solving
- emotional adjustment
◉ health self efficacy. Answer: the belief that one can manage their
health successfully
◉ external locus of control. Answer: events are controlled mostly by
outside forces
◉ internal locus of control. Answer: the belief that u control ur own
destiny
◉ dialectics. Answer: the ongoing tension between coexisting by
contradictory constructs
◉ crisis. Answer: is an occurence that exceeds a persons normal
coping ability
,◉ normalcy. Answer: the sense that things are comfortable,
predictable and familiar
◉ oversupport. Answer: is excessive and unnecessary help
- can be broken down into three categories
- over-helping
- over-informing
- overemphasizing
◉ palliative care. Answer: is specialized medical care for people with
serious, terminal illnesses provided for the purpose of relieving
symptoms, pain and stress
◉ advanced care directives. Answer: describe the type of care to be
permitted, or withheld, at the wishes of the patient if he/she
becomes to ill to communicate
◉ buffering hypothesis. Answer: holds that social support (knowing
that others are there for us), creates a buffer between the stressful
experience and feeling overwhelmed or helpless
◉ the direct effect model. Answer: proposes that social support is
beneficial, even when we are not encountering a stressor
,◉ role of social ties. Answer: - we learn from others and develop
confidence through social interactions
- physical health benefits are associated with strong social ties,
compared to those with little to no social connection
- loved ones often support us in making healthy decisions
◉ action facilitating. Answer: performing tasks and collecting
information
◉ nurturing. Answer: building self esteem, acknowledging and
expressing emotions, providing companionship
◉ how can u be a supportive listener. Answer: - focus on the other
person, give them a chance to talk freely
- remain neutral, resist the urge to label people or experiences as
"good" or "bad"
- concentrate on feelings, rather than the event/crisis
- legitimize the other person's emotions
- summarize what u hear
◉ support group pros. Answer: - helps people to not feel alone
- people going through similar experience can give first hand
information on what to expect
, - convenient and low cost (often free)
- online support groups allow u to receive support without
emotional commitment to others
- online support groups also perceive less risk of judgment
◉ support groups cons. Answer: - can become counterproductive
"gripe" sessions
- members may develop and us vs them mentality, in which
relationships outside of the group may suffer
- possible "oversupport"
◉ when social support goes wrong. Answer: - friends disappear
- hurtful gestures or comments
- too much support
◉ animals serve great purpose. Answer: - stress relief
- break from boredom
- inspiration
- health benefits
◉ profile of the family caregiver. Answer: - average age caregiver is
49
- 2/3rd's are women
