Jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend college. Which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselor?
A) Keep reminding yourself that you should be able to handle this.
B) Work to maintain healthy relationships with family members and old friends, while also cultivating new sources of social support.
C) Drop one of more classes or extracurricular activities to open up more time to relax.
D) Treat yourself to a favorite meal or dessert when you're feeling particularly stressed.
Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?
A) relaxed
B) hostile
C) stoic
D) distressed
Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so.
Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?
A) self-efficacy
B) Type A
C) Type B
D) low self-esteem
Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going out to party.
Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to
A) outward conflict.
B) behavior that is inconsistent with his goals.
C) a consistent pattern of not eating healthy food.
D) overload.
Of the following choices, the BEST example of conflict is
A) worrying about a tough test.
B) wanting to go out with friends, but needing to study.
C) too many responsibilities.
D) experiencing illness due to stress.