PSYCHOLOGY OF STRESS, DISORDERS, AND COPING
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Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, abuse Answer: the intentional or neglectful infliction of physical, emotional, or psychological
harm
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Answer: potentially traumatic childhood events that
negatively impact long-term health and behavior
burnout Answer: a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion due to prolonged stress
coping Answer: cognitive and behavioral efforts used to manage stress
distress Answer: negative stress that produces discomfort or harm
emotion-focused coping Answer: managing emotional responses to stress rather than the
stressor itself
eustress Answer: positive stress that enhances motivation and performance
fight-flight-or-freeze response Answer: physiological reaction preparing the body to confront,
escape, or become immobile in response to threat
general adaptation syndrome (GAS) Answer: three-stage stress response: alarm, resistance,
exhaustion
health psychology Answer: study of how biological, psychological, and social factors influence
health
household dysfunction Answer: unstable or harmful home conditions (e.g., abuse, substance
use)
neglect Answer: failure to provide basic physical or emotional needs
problem-focused coping Answer: directly addressing the source of stress
stress Answer: the body's physiological and psychological response to perceived challenges
stressor Answer: any event or stimulus that triggers stress
tend-and-befriend theory Answer: stress response involving seeking social support and
nurturing others
character strengths Answer: positive traits that contribute to well-being
cognitive bias Answer: systematic error in thinking affecting judgment
confirmation bias Answer: tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs
cultural norms Answer: shared rules for behavior in a society
cultural values Answer: beliefs about what is important within a culture
gratitude Answer: feeling of appreciation
positive psychology Answer: study of strengths, happiness, and well-being
posttraumatic growth (PTG) Answer: positive change following adversity
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STRATEGIES | VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
ACCURATE, A+ GRADED, GUARANTEED SUCCESS!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 70%.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, abuse Answer: the intentional or neglectful infliction of physical, emotional, or psychological
harm
adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Answer: potentially traumatic childhood events that
negatively impact long-term health and behavior
burnout Answer: a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion due to prolonged stress
coping Answer: cognitive and behavioral efforts used to manage stress
distress Answer: negative stress that produces discomfort or harm
emotion-focused coping Answer: managing emotional responses to stress rather than the
stressor itself
eustress Answer: positive stress that enhances motivation and performance
fight-flight-or-freeze response Answer: physiological reaction preparing the body to confront,
escape, or become immobile in response to threat
general adaptation syndrome (GAS) Answer: three-stage stress response: alarm, resistance,
exhaustion
health psychology Answer: study of how biological, psychological, and social factors influence
health
household dysfunction Answer: unstable or harmful home conditions (e.g., abuse, substance
use)
neglect Answer: failure to provide basic physical or emotional needs
problem-focused coping Answer: directly addressing the source of stress
stress Answer: the body's physiological and psychological response to perceived challenges
stressor Answer: any event or stimulus that triggers stress
tend-and-befriend theory Answer: stress response involving seeking social support and
nurturing others
character strengths Answer: positive traits that contribute to well-being
cognitive bias Answer: systematic error in thinking affecting judgment
confirmation bias Answer: tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs
cultural norms Answer: shared rules for behavior in a society
cultural values Answer: beliefs about what is important within a culture
gratitude Answer: feeling of appreciation
positive psychology Answer: study of strengths, happiness, and well-being
posttraumatic growth (PTG) Answer: positive change following adversity
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