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Cognitive-Affective Behavior Bases Flashcards

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  1. According to Lazarus's cognitive appraisal theory, which appraisal determines whether a person believes they have sufficient resources to cope with a stressor?

    Answer: Secondary appraisal

    Secondary appraisal involves evaluating one's coping resources and options in response to a stressor.

  2. Which theory proposes that emotion arises from the simultaneous experience of physiological arousal and a cognitive label applied to that arousal?

    Answer: Schachter-Singer two-factor theory

    Schachter and Singer's two-factor theory holds that emotions result from physiological arousal plus a cognitive label given to that arousal.

  3. In Beck's cognitive model, which cognitive distortion involves drawing a sweeping negative conclusion from a single event?

    Answer: Overgeneralization

    Overgeneralization is the error of applying a conclusion from one incident broadly to unrelated situations.

  4. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, developed by Barbara Fredrickson, suggests that positive emotions primarily function to:

    Answer: Broaden thought-action repertoires and build lasting personal resources

    Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory posits that positive emotions expand cognition and behavior, building durable psychological, social, and physical resources over time.

  5. A patient catastrophizes about a minor mistake, believing it will end their career. This automatic thought best illustrates which cognitive distortion?

    Answer: Magnification

    Magnification (catastrophizing) involves exaggerating the significance or consequences of a negative event far beyond what is realistic.

  6. Which component of emotional intelligence, as defined by Mayer, Salovey, and Caruso, refers to the ability to use emotions to facilitate thought and creativity?

    Answer: Using emotions

    The 'using emotions' branch describes harnessing emotional states to enhance cognitive tasks such as reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving.

  7. In Bandura's social cognitive theory, self-efficacy beliefs are MOST strongly influenced by which source?

    Answer: Mastery experiences

    Mastery experiences — direct personal successes and failures — are the most potent source of self-efficacy information according to Bandura.