Maharishi Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec.

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Class -12 Sub: Psychology Ch. 3. Meeting Life Challenges Task: MCQs Worksheet
Multiple Choice Questions
1. While appearing for the job interviews, many people ruin their interview process due heightened levels of
anxiety experienced by them. This could be due to:
a. weakened Immune system b. Negative attitude
c. Eustress d. Evaluation apprehension
Ans: d
2. Stress does not lie in an individual or the environment, rather it is an ongoing pro embedded in
individuals transacting with their:
a. friends and family b. social and physical environment
c. social and cultural environment d. challenges and threats
Ans: c
3. The stress process propounded by Lazarus is based on the _________ theory of stress.
a. psychodynamic b. humanistic c. behavioural d. cognitive
Ans: d
4. Heema feels stressed at the workplace and thinks that she has no reliable help available to navigate her
way out. She is perceiving herself to be lacking _______ resources.
a. physical b. social c. personal d. monetary
Ans: b
5. The outbreak of covid-19 pandemic is an example of ________ type of stress.
a. psychological b. social c. physical and environmental d. hassles
Ans: c
6. The fight or flight response due to the release of epinephrine and nor-epinephrine during the experience
of a stressful situation is controlled by the _______ gland.
a. endocrine b. thyroid c. pituitary d. adrenal
Ans: d
7. One of the cognitive effects of stress is reduced ________ memory.
a. child hood b. procedural c. long-term d. short-term
Ans: d
8. Meditation is an example of ________ coping style:
a. Emotion oriented b. Avoidance oriented c. Positive attitude d. Problem oriented
Ans: a
9. Which type of the white blood cells are attacked by the HIV:
a. natural killer cells b. T helper cells c. T-cells d. B-cells
Ans: b
10. Ramya is being provided with books and uniform by the school. Identify the support that she is received
a. informational support b. emotional support c. tangible support d. positive support
Ans: c
11. The state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is known as:
a. coping b. burnout c. resistance d. stress
Ans: b
12. Which of the following are the dimensions of stress?
A. intensity B. duration C. predictability D. vulnerability
a. A, B and D b. A, C and D c. B, C and D d. A, B and C
Ans: d
13. Imran feels disappointed when he is not able to do everything perfectly, leading him to push himself to
achieve unrealistically high standards. Identify the cause of his stress.
a. social pressure b. conflict c. frustration d. internal pressure
Ans:d
14. Sonali was questioned by her senior when her performance started to decline. She admitted that she
was not eating regularly, and her sleep was disturbed. Moreover, she could not concentrate on work and
felt overburdened. Identify the effects of stress being indicated here.
A. Emotional B. Behavioural C. Cognitive D. Physiological
a. A and B b. B and C c. C and D d. A and D
Ans: b
15.

Concept Definition
A. strain I. Events that cause the body to give stress response.
B. stress II. the reaction to external stressors
C. stressors III. Pattern of responses an organism makes to stimulate
event that disturbs the equilibrium and exceeds a person’s
ability to cope.
a. A-I, B-III, C-II
b. A-I, B-II, C-III
c. A-II, B-I, C-III
d. A-II, B-III, C-I
Ans: d
16. According to ________ perception of stress is dependent on the cognitive appraisal of events and
resources available to dela with them.
a. Hans Selye b. Lazarus c. Folkman d. Endler and Parker
Ans: b
17. The overall pattern of decisions and behaviour that determine a person’s health and quality of life is
referred to as _________.
a. life skills b. immune system c. coping mechanisms d. lifestyle
d
18. Which of the following statement is true?
A. stress can weaken the defense against cancer.
B. stressed individuals are less likely to expose themselves to agents causing physical illness.
a. Only A is true b. Only B is true c. Both A and B are true d. Both A and B are false
Ans: a
19. Hardiness consists of 3 C’s _________, __________ and __________.
a. control, commitment, calmness b. commitment, challenge, control
c. challenge, cognizance, calmness d. cognizance, control, commitment
Ans: b
20. Match the psychologist to the corresponding list of work

Psychologist Work
A. Meichenbaum I. Coping strategies
B. Endler and Parker II. General Adaptation syndrome
C. Kobasa III. stress inoculation training
D. Selye IV. Stress resistant personality
a. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
b. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
c. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
d. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Ans: c
21. Identify whether the following statements are true or false.
The perception of stress is based on the availability of resources in the environment to deal with it. This is
called the primary stress appraisal.
Negative events are appraised for their possible harm, threat or challenge.
Primary and secondary appraisals are objective in nature
Characteristics like temperament and self-concept are irrelevant to the experience of stress.
a. TTFT b. TFFT c. FTFF d. FTTF
Ans: c
22. Match the type of stressor to a corresponding example

Type of stressor Example

A. external I. conflict
B. psychological II. Loneliness
C. social III. air pollution
Choose the correct option
a. A-I, B-II, C-III b. A-III, B-I, C-II c. A-II, B-I, C-III d. A-III, B-II, C-I
Ans: b
23. Who developed the scale that inspired the Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale
a. Lazarus and Folkman b. Singh, Kaur, and Kaur
c. Holmes and Rahe d. Costa and Mc Crae
Ans: c
24. Order the 3 main phases of Stress Inoculation Training in order
A. Application and follow through
B. Assessment
C. Stress reduction
a. ABC b. BAC c. ACB d. BCA
Ans: d
25. Type of stress that is an asset for a person to achieve best performance is called ________.
a. Distress b. Psychological-stress c. Social stress d. Eustress
Ans: d
26. Steve is stressed due to an allocation of a last-minute project at his work place that needs immediate
attention. However, he sits till late with his friends for the next few days, prepare a plan but fails to follow
through as he procrastinates, minimizing the urgency and importance of the task. Which coping strategy
has he used?
a. Task-oriented b. Avoidance-oriented c. Denial d. Repression
Ans: b
27. Feelings of ________ are related to worsening of disease, increased risk of injury and death due to
various causes.
a. hopelessness b. distress c. loss of control d. avoidance
Ans: a
28. Identify whether the following statements are true or false.
The word stress arises from the Latin word ‘strictus’ which means tight or narrow.
Resilience is the capacity to bounce back. It is a dynamic developmental process referring to the
maintenance of positive adjustment under challenging lif conditions. Intensity and duration are the two
dimensions across which stressors vary.
Lifestyle encompassed abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enables individuals to deal
effectively with the demand and challenges of everyday life.
a. TTTT b. TFFT c. FFTT d. TTTF
Ans: d
29. When people are stressed, they prefer comfort food that are high on _______________.
a. vitamins and minerals b. fats, salt, and sugar c. carbohydrate d. proteins
Ans: b
30. Match the items in List I those in List II

List I List II
A. Physical Exercise I. Focuses on links between mind, brain
and immune system
B. deep breathing II. Helps in stress management
C. Psychoneuroimmunology III. professional or family, can enhance
immunity of an individual
D. social support IV. used to calm the mind and relax the
body.
a. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
b. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
c. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
d. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
Ans: a
31. Identify whether the following statements are true or false
A. rational thinking is the skill that helps us to communicate our feelings, desires and wants clearly and
confidently
B. worries and stress can manifest as frightening, painful sensations which could be mistaken for a heart
attack.
a. Both are true b. both are false c. (A) is true, (B) is false d. (B) is true, (A) is false
Ans: d
32. At ____________ stage the parasympathetic nervous system calls for more cautious use of the body’s
resources.
a. alarm reaction b. resistance c. exhaustion d. adaptation
Ans: b
33. Being stressed due to a fight with a friend is an example of ________ leading to stress.
a. social pressure b. frustration c. conflict d. internal pressure
Ans: a
34. Which of the following is an unhelpful habit that makes an individual vulnerable to stress?
a. meditation b. detail orientation c. procrastination d. laziness
Ans: c
35. Confrontation action against the stressor (fight) or withdrawal from the threatening event (flight) are two
general categories of _______ response
a. emotional b. psychological c. behavioural d. social
Ans: c
36. What does the Holmes and Rahe scale measure?
a. stress b. conflict c. frustration d. events
Ans: a
37. The measure of stressful life events for Indian population was developed by:
a. Singh, Kaur and Kaur b. Holmes and Rahe c. Lazarus and Folkman d. Das, Naglieri and Kirby
Ans: a
38. Which life event has the highest mean Stress score?
a. Break up with friend b. death of a close family member
c. unexpected accident or trauma d. illness of a family member
Ans: b
39. The Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale has been developed for the Indian Population by Singh,
Kaur and Kaur. It is a self-rating questionnaire made up of ________ life changes.
a. fifty-one b. fifty-two c. fifty d. fifty – three
Ans: a
40. What are stressors?
a. events that causes the stress response b. personal sources of stress
c. external stressors that result from interaction with people d. changes in life, both big and small
Ans: a
41. Arrange the following life events in terms of decreasing stress level (Holmes and Rahe).
A. change in eating habits B. Illness of a family member
C. Appearing for examination D. unexpected accident E. death of a close family member
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
a. D,A,C,B,E b. B,E,D,A,C c. E,D,B,C,A d. C,A,E,D,B
Ans: a
42. Which of the following is an example of social stress?
a. feeling anxious b. Strained relationship c. moving to a new House d. feeling frustrated
Ans: b
43. According to Hans Selye, how does the body respond to stress?
a. With a general and non-specific pattern of reactions
b. with a specific pattern of reactions unique to the individual
c. with no physiological reactions d. with a physical response only
Ans: a
44. What are psychological stresses?
a. external sources of stress b. events that cause the stress response
c. personal and unique sources of stress d. major life events
Ans: c
45. Why are major life events considered stressful?
a. they cause frustration and conflicts b. they are unpredictable
c. they are external sources of stress d. they disturb our routine and cause of upheaval
Ans: d
46. What is the source of psychological stress?
a. internal sources b. external sources c. social stress d. daily hassles
Ans: a
47. Which type of stress is induced externally and results from our interaction with other people?
a. psychological stress b. social stress c. traumatic stress d. Hassles
Ans: b
48. What are the physiological effects of stress?
a. increased concentration b. slowing down of the digestive system
c. improved short-term memory capacity d. expansion of blood vessels
Ans: b
49. What are the emotional effects of stress?
a. increased physical tension b. increased confidence
c. stable mood swings d. decreased psychological tension
Ans: a
50. What are the cognitive effects of stress?
a. improved decision-making ability b. increased short-term memory capacity
c. mental overload d. improved concentration
Ans: c
51. What are the three stages of General adaptation Syndrome according to Selye’s model?
a. fight, flight and freeze b. alarm reaction, resistance and exhaustion
c. exhaustion, recovery and adaptation d. none of the above
Ans: b
52. What happens during the alarm reaction stage of GAS?
a. the body is drained of its resources and becomes susceptible to stress-related diseases
b. the para-sympathetic nervous system calls for more cautious use of the body’s resources
c. the individual is ready for fight or flight d. none of the above
Ans: c
53. Which of the following is a typical behavioural effect of stress?
a. increased concentration b. reduced work performance
c. improved sleep pattern d. decreased absenteeism
Ans: b
54. What is the name given to the state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion caused by
prolonged stress?
a. General Adaptation syndrome b. Resistance stage c. Burn out d. none of the above
Ans: c
55. What is the criticism of Selye’s model of stress?
a. it assigns a limited role to psychological factors in stress
b. it over emphasises the importance of psychological factors in stress
c. it ignores the physical effects of stress on the body
d. none of the above
Ans: a
56. Which of the following is an example of task-oriented coping strategy?
a. watching TV to distract oneself from stress b. venting feelings of anger and frustration
c. denying or minimizing the seriousness of the situation
d. obtaining information about the stressful situation and deciding priorities
Ans: d
57. Emotion-oriented coping strategy can involve:
a. suppressing stressful thoughts and replacing them with self-protective thoughts
b. deciding that nothing can be done to change the situation
c. efforts to maintain hope and control one’s emotions
d. acting directly to deal with the stressful situation
Ans: c
58. Avoidance-oriented strategy involves:
a. deciding priorities and acting directly to deal with the situation
b. denying or minimizing the seriousness of the situation
c. obtaining information about the situation and about alternative course of action
d. venting feelings of anger and frustration
Ans: b
59. Which type of coping strategy attacks the problem itself?
a. emotion-focused coping b. task-oriented coping
c. avoidance-oriented coping d. none of the above
Ans: b
60. Which type of coping strategy calls for psychological changes primarily to limit emotional disruption
caused by an event?
a. emotion-focused coping b. task-oriented coping
c. avoidance-oriented coping d. none of the above
Ans: a
61. Which of the following stress management techniques involves muscle relaxation and deep breathing?
a. biofeedback b. meditation procedure
c. relaxation techniques d. cognitive behavioural techniques
Ans: c
62. Which stress management technique involves learning to control physiological responses in everyday
life?
a. creative visualization b. biofeedback
c. meditation procedures d. cognitive Behavioural Techniques
Ans: b
63. Which stress management technique involves replacing negative and irrational thoughts with positive
and rational ones?
a. exercise b. creative visualization
c. cognitive behavioural techniques d. meditation procedures
Ans: c
64. Which stress management technique can be done by setting a realistic goal and using imagery and
imagination?
a. exercise b. biofeedback c. creative visualization d. relaxation techniques
Ans: c
65. Which stress management technique provides an active outlet for physiological arousal experienced in
response to stress?
a. biofeedback b. Cognitive Behavioural technique c. meditation procedures d. exercise
Ans: d
66. What is assertiveness?
a. the ability to communicate feelings, needs, wants and thoughts clearly and confidently
b. the ability to say yes to any request
c. the ability to be aggressive and dominant in communication
d. the ability to be shy and hesitant in communication
Ans: a
67. What is the key to a sound and lasting relationship?
a. misplaced jealousy and sulking behaviour b. communication
c. avoiding expressing opinions and feelings d. ignoring the other person’s opinions and feelings
Ans: b
68. Which of the following is not a principle of rational thinking?
a. challenging distorted thinking and irrational beliefs b. driving out negative anxiety-provoking thoughts
c. focusing on the present and the future d. making positive statements
Ans: c
69. What is self-care?
a. keeping oneself healthy, fit and relaxed b. ignoring one’s physical and emotional well-being
c. focusing only on work and ignoring personal life d. prioritizing other people’s needs over one’s own
Ans: a
70. What is the central principle of time management?
a. spending time doing things that you value or help you achieve your goals
b. spending all your time working
c. ignoring your goals and values while planning time d. procrastinating and delaying important tasks
Ans: a
71. Which of the following is an unhelpful habit?
a. eating a balanced diet b. procrastination c. exercising regularly d. having a positive attitude
Ans: b
72. Which of the following is a stress buffer and facilitates positive health?
a. a balanced diet b. avoidance c. perfectionism d. positive thinking
Ans: d
73. Which type of exercise has a calming effect on the body?
a. stretching b. aerobic exercises c. weight lifting d. martial arts
Ans: a
74. Which of the following is a factor leading to a positive attitude?
a. ignoring problems b. denying stress exists
c. taking credit for success and accepting blame for failure d. expecting disasters
Ans: c
75. What is the key to healthy living?
a. eating one meal a day b. eating high-fat, high-sugar foods
c. eating a varied well-balanced diet d. avoiding physical exercise
Ans: c
76. What is social support?
a. the availability of people on whom we can rely upon b. the quantity of social network
c. the absence of stress d. none of the above
Ans: a
77. How does social support affect well-being?
a. quantity of social support is related to well-being
b. perceived quality of social support is related to well-being
c. both a and b d. none of the above
Ans: b
78. What kind of support is material aid?
a. informational support b. emotional support c. tangible support d. none of the above
Ans: c
79. Who benefits from social support?
a. only the receiver b. only the giver c. both the giver and the receiver d. none of the above
Ans: c
80. Stress is not a factor that resides in the individual or the environment, but is embedded in what?
a. social and cultural environments b. biological environment
c. political environment d. technological environment
Ans: a
81. What is the definition of stress?
a. a mental state of relaxation c. a disruption in homeostasis or an imbalance
c. a physical condition caused by external factors d. a type of disorder affecting the immune system
Ans: b
82. Which of the following factors does not affect an individual’s perception of stress?
a. past experiences b. mastery or control over a situation
c. age d. coping abilities and responses
Ans: c
83. What is primary appraisal in stress?
a. assessment of one’s coping abilities and resources
b. perception of a new or changing environment as positive, neutral or negative in its consequences
c. assessment of the damage that has already been done by an event
d. assessment of possible future damage that may be brought about by the event
Ans: b
84. What is the secondary appraisal in stress?
a. assessment of one’s coping abilities and resources
b. perception of a new or changing environment as positive, neutral or negative in its consequences
c. assessment of the damage that has already been done by an event
d. assessment of possible future damage that may be brought about by the event
Ans: a
85. Which of the following is not a type of stress reaction?
a. physiological b. behavioural c. cognitive d. spiritual
Ans: d
86. Which gland releases large amount of catecholamine in response to stress?
a. pituitary gland b. adrenal gland c. thyroid gland d. pineal gland
Ans: b
87. What are the emotional reactions to experiencing stress?
a. positive emotions such as joy and happiness b. negative emotions such as fear, anxiety and anger
c. neutral emotions such as indifference and apathy d. all of the above
Ans: b
88. What are the two general categories of behavioural responses to stress?
a. confrontative action and acceptance b. fight and flight
c. relaxing and meditation d. denial and avoidance
Ans: b
89. Raman has very high expectations from himself related to his performance in competitive exams. Due
to this, he is always under stress. Raman is facing which type of stress?
a. social stress b. psychic stress c. psychological stress d. physical stress
Ans: c
90. ‘Eustress’ means:
a. response or reaction towards stressful situation b. bad or negative side of stress
c. good or positive side of stress d. strain
Ans: c
91. The assessment of damage that has already been done by a stressful event is called ______ according
to Lazarus and his colleagues.
a. loss b. harm c. threat d. physical damage
Ans: b
92. _______ is a subjective experiences that uses imagery and imagination in order to effectively deal with
stress.
a. creative visualization b. bio feedback c. relaxation d. free association
Ans: a
93. _________ are events that cause our body to give the stress response.
a. stress b. strain c. stressors d. distress
Ans: c
94. Rajat is satisfied only if he does everything perfectly. This is an instance of:
a. social stress b. conflict c. internal pressure d. social pressure
Ans: c
95. Identify the stage of General Adaptations Syndrome in which parasympathetic nervous system calls for
cautious use of the body’s resource
a. alarm reaction stage b. resistance stage c. exhaustion stage d. burnout
Ans: b
96. According to Lazarus and his colleagues ________ is the assessment of possible future damage that
may be brought about by an event.
a. threat b. harm c. challenge d. past experience
Ans: a
97. Mohit is afraid of not being able to get a full-time job. The coping skills he uses are aimed at improving
his interview style by practicing daily. What type of coping is he using?
a. problem focused b. emotion focused c. self -focused d. other focused
Ans: a
98. When Sohan says that nothing can be done to change things and vents feelings of anger and
frustration, he is using which type of coping strategy to Endler and Parker?
a. task-oriented b. Emotion-oriented c. avoidance-oriented d. passive-oriented
Ans: b
99. How does social support reduce psychological distress?
a. by providing information about stressors
b. by giving tangible support
c. by providing emotional reassurance
d. all of the above
Ans: d
100. What role does arousal play in stress-related behaviours?
a. it helps regulate the immune system b. it initiates action along two pathways
c. it helps with problem-solving d. it increases ingtelligence
Ans: b