CONCEPT IDENTIFICATION EXERCISE
Identity the concept and type it in the small box below each list. Then click on the concept to check your answer.

 Causes of Stress
For each of the following situations, identify the cause of stress (pressure, conflict, or frustration). A. Don works hard in school to get better grades. B. Lynn cannot decide which of two courses to take. C. Tom does not have enough money to make a purchase. D. Sally tries to look nice to impress someone. E. Jenny wants to go to the beach, but is worried because she cannot swim well. F. Jack just failed his first psych test.

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 Defense Mechanisms
For each situation, identify the defense mechanisms being used. A. person daydreams that everything is perfect B. person "forgets" to keep dental appointment C. person who gossips complains about someone who gossips D. person who hates kids develops an outstanding preschool facility E. person hearing bad news breaks down and cries hysterically F. person who enjoys being a bully gets job as a boxer

 1. Type A-B Behavior
For each characteristic, state whether it is a Type-A or Type-B pattern of behavior. A. person tries to do two things at once B. person likes to constantly compete C. person is always responsive to environmental demands D. person is under constant stress

 2. Important People in Adjustment and Health
Identify each person whose contribution to psychology is described. A. proposed general adaptation syndrome B. first described Type-A behavior pattern C. studied learned helplessness and depression D. studied shyness E. first described defense mechanisms

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