Stress Management & Coping Strategies Flashcards

Which of the following represents a 'third-wave' cognitive-behavioral approach to stress management?

Answer: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT is considered a third-wave CBT that emphasizes psychological flexibility, acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, and values-based action rather than direct symptom reduction.

The 'tend-and-befriend' stress response theory, proposed by Shelley Taylor, suggests that under stress, some individuals are more likely to:

Answer: Seek social bonds and nurture others

Taylor's tend-and-befriend theory proposes that stress in some individuals triggers affiliative behaviors — seeking support and nurturing others — as an alternative to fight-or-flight.

In resilience frameworks, 'psychological detachment' from work during non-work hours is important primarily because it:

Answer: Allows physiological and psychological recovery from work stress

Psychological detachment allows the stress response systems activated during work to recover, preventing cumulative fatigue and supporting long-term resilience.

A stress management assessment reveals an employee uses 'wishful thinking' as a primary coping strategy. This is best classified as:

Answer: Maladaptive avoidance-based coping

Wishful thinking is a form of avoidant coping that involves hoping the problem will resolve itself without active engagement, generally classified as maladaptive.

Which concept describes the increased vulnerability to stress following a period of resource loss, as explained by Hobfoll's Conservation of Resources theory?

Answer: Loss spirals

In COR theory, loss spirals describe how initial resource losses increase vulnerability to further losses, creating a downward cascade of stress and resource depletion.

Which organizational-level intervention is most effective for addressing role ambiguity as a chronic stressor?

Answer: Clarifying job descriptions and performance expectations

Role ambiguity is best addressed at the organizational level by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations to reduce uncertainty.

In the context of CRP certification, 'resilience capacity building' differs from stress management in that it primarily focuses on:

Answer: Enhancing the ability to adapt, recover, and grow from adversity

Resilience capacity building goes beyond symptom management to develop enduring adaptive capabilities that allow individuals and organizations to thrive despite ongoing adversity.