This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 3 Meeting Life Challenges – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 3 Meeting Life Challenges Quiz 2 (26 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which Latin root word contributes to the modern understanding of stress? A) 'strictus', meaning tight or narrow. B) 'stringere', meaning to tighten. C) 'salus', meaning health. D) Both a and b. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Both a and b. 2. What is the term used to describe the level of stress that is beneficial for performance? A) Eustress. B) Tension. C) Distress. D) Anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eustress. 3. What does the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model describe? A) The effects of stress on health. B) The types of stressors. C) The stages of stress response. D) The coping strategies for stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The stages of stress response. 4. Rakesh's body increases secretion of corticosteroids in response to prolonged work pressure, which results in fatigue and lowered immunity.Which stage of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) is he likely in? A) Exhaustion. B) Resistance. C) Recovery. D) Alarm reaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exhaustion. 5. Jia is preparing for her final board exams and feels anxious. Instead of avoiding studies, she creates a timetable and practices mindfulness to stay calm and focused.What kind of coping strategy is Jia using? A) Denial mechanism. B) Emotion-focused coping. C) Task-oriented coping. D) Avoidance-oriented coping. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Task-oriented coping. 6. What is the second stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome? A) Recovery. B) Alarm reaction. C) Exhaustion. D) Resistance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Resistance. 7. A student with an ..... locus of control will attribute their success and failures to their own efforts. A) Internal. B) External. C) Incompatibility. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Internal. 8. Avi's parents wants him to pursue Literature while Avi wants to pursue History. Everyday they argue which is causing Avi feel stressed. Which source of psychological stress is Avi facing? A) Frustration. B) Social Stress. C) Environmental Stress. D) Conflict. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conflict. 9. If pressures due to stress continue, one may suffer from mental overload .This refers to ..... effects of stress. A) Emotional. B) Behavioural. C) Cognitive. D) Physiological. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cognitive. 10. Which of the following is a technique for managing stress? A) Overeating. B) Avoidance. C) Procrastination. D) Relaxation techniques. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relaxation techniques. 11. What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)? A) Recovery. B) Resistance. C) Exhaustion. D) Alarm reaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Alarm reaction. 12. What is a common symptom of stress? A) Enhanced memory. B) Emotional outbursts. C) Improved concentration. D) Increased energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional outbursts. 13. THE FIGHT/FLIGHT MODE OF BEHAVIOUR HAPPENS IN THE ..... STAGE OF THE GAS MODEL A) ALARM. B) STRESS. C) EXHAUSTION. D) RESISTANCE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ALARM. 14. I NEED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN ICE-CREAM AND PASTRY. BUT I WANT BOTH. THIS IS A ..... SITUATION A) CONFLICTING. B) FRUSTRATING. C) SOCIAL PRESSURE. D) INTERNAL PRESSURE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CONFLICTING. 15. Which of the following is an example of a stressor? A) Attending a social gathering. B) Noise and crowding. C) Practicing mindfulness. D) Relaxation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Noise and crowding. 16. An individual's level of stress which helps in achieving peak success and managing minor crisis is known as ..... A) Stress. B) Distress. C) Eustress. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Eustress. 17. What is the relationship between stress and the immune system? A) Stress impairs immune function. B) Stress strengthens the immune system. C) Stress has no effect on the immune system. D) Stress improves immune response. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stress impairs immune function. 18. Which of the following is a physiological effect of stress? A) Poor decision-making. B) Increased heart rate. C) Memory loss. D) Mood swings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Increased heart rate. 19. What is the primary appraisal in the stress process? A) Determining emotional responses. B) Identifying social support. C) Assessing coping resources. D) Evaluating the stressor's impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Evaluating the stressor's impact. 20. What is the effect of exercise on stress? A) It only benefits physical health. B) It increases stress levels. C) It has no effect on stress. D) It helps reduce stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It helps reduce stress. 21. Which of the following is an example of a daily hassle? A) Traffic congestion. B) Job loss. C) Death of a loved one. D) Natural disaster. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Traffic congestion. 22. Which of the following does NOT typically cause stress? A) Noise. B) Relaxation. C) Crowding. D) Commuting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Relaxation. 23. What is the relationship between stress and health according to the text? A) Stress improves overall health. B) Stress only affects mental health. C) Stress can lead to physical illnesses. D) Stress has no effect on health. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stress can lead to physical illnesses. 24. What is a common symptom of examination anxiety? A) Increased confidence. B) Improved memory. C) Pounding heart. D) Calmness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pounding heart. 25. What is the impact of a positive attitude on stress management? A) It increases stress. B) It only benefits physical health. C) It helps in coping with stress. D) It has no impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It helps in coping with stress. 26. Which lifestyle factor is linked to positive health? A) Smoking. B) Excessive alcohol consumption. C) Regular exercise. D) Poor diet. 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