This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 3 Meeting Life Challenges – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 3 Meeting Life Challenges Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Assertion (A):Selye's model of stress has been criticised for very limited role of physiological factors.Reason (R):Psychological appraisal, personal perception, and personality traits significantly influence an individual's stress response. A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C) A is false, but R is true. D) A is true, but R is false. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A is false, but R is true. 2. What is the effect of chronic stress on health? A) Improves overall health. B) Has no significant impact. C) Can lead to physical illness. D) Enhances mental clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can lead to physical illness. 3. ..... is a behaviour or skill that helps to communicate, clearly and confidently, our feelings, needs, wants, and thoughts A) Physiological. B) Cognitive. C) Assertiveness. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assertiveness. 4. Which of the following is a characteristic of a stress-resistant personality? A) Avoidance of challenges. B) Commitment. C) Fear of failure. D) Lack of control. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Commitment. 5. Which of the following is a common source of psychological stress? A) Physical injury. B) Environmental changes. C) Noise pollution. D) Frustration from unmet goals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Frustration from unmet goals. 6. The state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is known as A) Coping. B) Stress. C) Burnout. D) Resistance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Burnout. 7. Who is considered the father of modern stress research? A) Lazarus. B) Freud. C) Selye. D) Maslow. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Selye. 8. What is the significance of cognitive appraisal in stress? A) It determines the stressor's intensity. B) It is only relevant for physical stress. C) It has no effect on stress levels. D) It influences the emotional response. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It influences the emotional response. 9. What is the primary focus of emotion-oriented coping? A) Avoiding the problem. B) Changing the environment. C) Managing emotional responses. D) Seeking information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Managing emotional responses. 10. What is the purpose of relaxation techniques? A) To increase stress. B) To manage stress symptoms. C) To enhance performance. D) To avoid stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To manage stress symptoms. 11. Which of the following is a lifestyle factor that can lead to stress? A) Balanced diet. B) Poor sleep habits. C) Regular exercise. D) Social support. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poor sleep habits. 12. Which of the following is a psychological source of stress? A) Frustration. B) Heat. C) Crowding. D) Noise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Frustration. 13. Which of the following is a psychological effect of stress? A) Fatigue. B) Increased heart rate. C) Poor digestion. D) Mood swings. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mood swings. 14. What does the term 'eustress' refer to? A) Negative stress. B) Positive stress. C) Chronic stress. D) Acute stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Positive stress. 15. Which of the following is a cognitive effect of stress? A) Improved decision-making. B) Increased physical activity. C) Poor concentration. D) Enhanced creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poor concentration. 16. Bio feedback is a stress management technique A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. Which of the following is an example of a psychological stressor? A) Traffic jams. B) Noise. C) Frustration. D) Weather conditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Frustration. 18. ..... results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or someone that hinders us from achieving a desired goal. A) Conflict. B) Frustration. C) Internal pressures. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Frustration. 19. Assertion (A):The exhaustion stage of GAS increases vulnerability to stress-related illnesses.Reason (R):In exhaustion stage, prolonged exposure to stress drains the body's resources, making physiological systems less effective. A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the. C) A is true, but R is false. D) A is false, but R is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A is true, but R is false. 20. While walking in the forest, I suddenly hear a hissing sound. My heartbeat increases, breathing becomes short and rapid, pupils dilate etc. This is due to the activation of A) Sympathetic nervous system. B) Parasympathetic nervous system. C) Hypothalamus. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hypothalamus. 21. Which of the following is a common life event that can cause stress? A) Eating healthy. B) Spending time with friends. C) Graduation. D) Daily commuting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Graduation. 22. THE STATE OF EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXHAUSTION IS CALLED ..... A) WORKOUT. B) TIRED. C) BURNOUT. D) FATIGUE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) BURNOUT. 23. What is the effect of stress on decision-making? A) Leads to faulty decisions. B) Increases confidence. C) Enhances focus. D) Improves clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Leads to faulty decisions. 24. EARTHQUAKE OR A TSUNAMI ARE EXAMPLES OF ..... GIVING RISE TO STRESS. A) HASSLES. B) LIFE EVENTS. C) PHYSIOLOGICAL EVENTS. D) TRAUMATIC EVENTS. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) TRAUMATIC EVENTS. 25. Which of the following is a sign of stress? A) Enhanced concentration. B) Increased energy. C) Memory loss. D) Improved sleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Memory loss. 26. Assertion (A):Primary appraisal refers to the evaluation of an event as positive, neutral, or negative in its consequences.Reason (R):In primary appraisal, if the event is seen as negative, it is further appraised as harm, threat, or control. A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C) A is true, but R is false. D) A is false, but R is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A is true, but R is false. 27. What happens when stress levels are too high? A) Stress turns into eustress. B) Performance improves. C) Performance deteriorates. D) Energy decreases. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Performance deteriorates. 28. What is the primary focus of emotion-focused coping strategies? A) Changing the environment. B) Limiting emotional disruption. C) Gathering information. D) Planning for the future. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Limiting emotional disruption. 29. What is the role of social support in stress management? A) It increases stress levels. B) It has no impact on stress. C) It helps reduce stress. D) It only benefits physical health. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It helps reduce stress. 30. Arun lost his job recently. He regularly talks to his friends and family to express his emotions and receives emotional comfort from them. This is an example of: A) Problem-focused coping. B) Task-oriented coping. C) Social support. D) Denial. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social support. 31. Assertion (A):Conflict occurs when a person is blocked from reaching a goal due to internal or external obstacles.Reason (R):Conflicts between incompatible needs or values are a common source of frustration. A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C) A is true, but R is false. D) A is false, but R is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A is false, but R is true. 32. I must do well in English orelse my parents will be ashamed of me. Which type of psychological stress is the client facing? A) Inferiority Complex. B) Frustration. C) Internal Pressure. D) Social pressure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Internal Pressure. 33. The stresses which people experience vary in terms of intensity, duration, complexity and ..... A) Predictability. B) Temparament. C) Personality. D) Surity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Predictability. 34. Which of the following describes a positive aspect of stress that enhances performance? A) Eustress. B) Strain. C) Anxiety. D) Distress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eustress. 35. The concept that stressors are viewed differently by different individuals is best explained by: A) Hans Selye's theory of non-specific responses. B) The perception of demands and the ability to meet them. C) The physiological pattern of stress. D) The tightness and constriction in the muscles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The perception of demands and the ability to meet them. 36. What is the relationship between stress and physical illness? A) Stress can lead to illness. B) Stress has no impact. C) Stress is always harmful. D) Stress improves health. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stress can lead to illness. 37. What does the term 'strain' refer to in the context of stress? A) The reaction to stressors. B) The management of stress. C) The absence of stress. D) The cause of stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The reaction to stressors. 38. Which of the following is a behavioral effect of stress? A) Increased focus. B) Sleep disturbances. C) Improved relationships. D) Enhanced creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sleep disturbances. 39. What is the term used to describe the level of stress that is beneficial? A) Anxiety. B) Distress. C) Eustress. D) Stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eustress. 40. What does Hans Selye define stress as? A) A specific response of the body to external stressors. B) A non-specific response of the body to any demand. C) A response that is unique to each individual. D) A psychological response only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A non-specific response of the body to any demand. 41. What is the term for the ability to bounce back from stress? A) Adaptation. B) Recovery. C) Hardiness. D) Resilience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Resilience. 42. MOOD SWINGS, ERRATIC BEHAVIOUR ARE ..... EFFECTS OF STRESS. A) PHYSIOLOGICAL. B) EMOTIONAL. C) COGNITIVE. D) BEHAVIOURAL. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) EMOTIONAL. 43. Which of the following best describes 'strain' in the context of stress? A) The reaction to external stressors. B) External stressors that cause disruption. C) The beneficial effects of stress. D) The internal perception of stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The reaction to external stressors. 44. Assertion( A) An individual's response to a stressful situation largely depends upon the perceived events and how they are interpreted.Reason ( R) Lazarus has distinguished between two types of appraisal. ie primary and secondary A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A. C) A is true and R is false. D) A is false and R is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A. 45. ..... is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. A) Stress. B) Conflict. C) Frustration. D) Strain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stress. 46. ..... is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or stress. A) Frustration. B) Coping. C) Resistance. D) Resilience. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Resilience. 47. Which of the following is a physical stressor? A) Injury. B) Conflict. C) Frustration. D) Noise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Injury. 48. Many students face high levels of anxiety while preparing for the Board examination which interferes with their preparation, concentration and performance. This could be due to ..... A) Stress. B) Lack of support. C) Evaluative stress. D) Weakened immune system. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evaluative stress. 49. What is a common reaction to stress? A) Enhanced focus. B) Emotional outbursts. C) Improved relationships. D) Increased motivation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional outbursts. 50. What is the main distinction between eustress and distress? A) Eustress causes wear and tear on the body, while distress increases performance. B) Eustress is positive stress that enhances performance, while distress has negative effects. C) Eustress is long-term stress, while distress is short-term. D) Eustress affects mental performance, while distress affects physical performance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eustress is positive stress that enhances performance, while distress has negative effects. 51. Which coping strategy involves obtaining information about a stressful situation? A) Cognitive strategy. B) Emotion-oriented strategy. C) Avoidance-oriented strategy. D) Task-oriented strategy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Task-oriented strategy. 52. GAS involves three stages:alarm reaction, resistance, and ..... A) Aggresion. B) Exhaustion. C) Sensation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exhaustion. 53. Rehana is experiencing stress due to noisy surroundings, commuting, quarrelsome neighbours, electricity and water shortage. These sources of stress are ..... A) Environmental events. B) Life events. C) Hassles. D) Traumatic events. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hassles. 54. When stress levels are too low, it leads to: A) High motivation and performance. B) Feelings of listlessness and low efficiency. C) Increased energy and focus. D) Physical illness. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Feelings of listlessness and low efficiency. 55. Who defined stress as "the nonspecific response of the body to any demand" ? A) Lazarus. B) Hans selye. C) Holmes and rahe. D) Costa. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hans selye. 56. Meena practices yoga daily and maintains a healthy diet and regular sleep schedule. She also avoids negative thinking and spends time with her friends.Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to positive health in this context? A) Negative thinking. B) Social support. C) Self-care habits. D) Exercise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative thinking. 57. Which of the following is NOT a type of stress mentioned in the text? A) Psychological stress. B) Emotional stress. C) Physical stress. D) Environmental stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional stress. 58. Which of the following is a technique for relaxation? A) Procrastination. B) Deep breathing. C) Isolation. D) Avoidance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Deep breathing. 59. What is the primary appraisal in the context of stress? A) Assessing coping resources. B) Identifying the source of stress. C) Evaluating the stressor's impact. D) Determining the emotional response. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Evaluating the stressor's impact. 60. Assertion (A):Arousal at the physiological level plays a key role in stress-related behaviours.Reason (R):The hypothalamus activates the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland, leading to the release of catecholamines and corticosteroids. A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. C) A is true, but R is false. D) A is false, but R is true. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A. Next →Related QuizzesArt Humanities QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 Psychology Chapter 3 Meeting Life Challenges Quiz 2Class 12 Psychology Chapter 1 Variations In Psychological Attributes QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 10 Industrial Organisational Psychology QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 2 Self And Personality QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 5 Therapies QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 6 Attitude And Social Cognition QuizClass 12 Psychology Chapter 7 Social Influence And Group Processes Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books