CHAPTER 3 PYQ

1. Which of the following are the dimensions of stress?

i. Intensity
ii. Duration
iii. Predictability
iv. Vulnerability
a. i , ii and iv
b. i, iii and iv
c. ii, iii and iv
d. i, ii and iii
2. Imran feels disappointed when he is not able to do everything perfectly, leading him to
push himself to achieve unrealistically high standards. Identify the cause of his stress.
a. Social pressure
b. Conflict
c. Frustration
d. Internal pressure
3. Sonali was questioned by her senior when her performance started to decline. She
admitted that she was not eating regularly and her sleep was disturbed. Moreover, she
could not concentrate on work and felt overburdened. Identify the effects of stress being
indicated here.
i. Emotional
ii.Behavioural
iii. Cognitive
iv.Physiological
a. i and ii
b. ii and iii
c. iii and iv
d. i and iv
4. Fatima communicates her feelings and views clearly with confidence. She could say ‘no’
to a request or state an opinion without being self-conscious. Which life skill is she
using? Suggest two more life skills that can help Fatima meet the challenges of life
successfully. 2
5. Resham has been overwhelmed by the quantum of work in her office. She has been
advised some stress management techniques by her counsellor. What are the two
techniques that you think would be helpful for her to manage stress? 2
6. Individuals differ in the coping strategies that they use to deal with stressful situations.
Justify this statement highlighting various coping strategies. 3
7. ___________ is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress.
a. Positive reaction
b. Coping
 c. Conflict resolution
d. Meditation
8. Ritik uses imagery and imagination to reduce his stress levels.Identify the technique
being used by Ritik.
a. Relaxed visualisation
b. Meditation
c. Creative visualisation
d. Imagination and relaxation
9. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A)
and Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Psychological Stress is the stress that we generate for ourselves
in our minds.
Reason (R): These psychological stresses do not have any impact on our
physiological being.
Options:
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 but R is false.
d. A is false but R is true
10. Describe Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). 3
Read the case and answer the questions that follow.

'My Story about Work-related Stress'

Looking back on my life, I recognize that I have always struggled with anxiety-in
relationships, friendships or at work.
However, I misunderstood those feelings for a long time, thinking that my hyper
vigilance was a positive thing which made me more productive and in-tune with others. I
remember a badge I bought for myself in my early 20s which I had on my desk at work.
It said “I thrive on stress. Please hassle me.”
I was always on the go, feeling like I had an edge that motivated me. The truth was that I
felt anxious almost all the time.
I worked in the same organization for over 20 years. I loved managing my small team of
staff and felt that I thrived on the stress of work. I was in a job which I perceived to be
rewarding and stressful in equal measure. I was the problem solver, the one to volunteer
for any task. I worked extra hours and felt a great sense of responsibility in my role.
However, in early 2012, I began to struggle to manage the stress of my job. Thoughts and
worries about work seeped into every part of my life. I would wake up at night with
palpitations, worrying about a task I had not completed, or trying to remember if I had
sent an urgent email.
 I found that my mind wandered to work whilst I was spending time with my family. I
withdrew from friends as I didn’t have the headspace to switch off and relax.
(https://dorsetmind.uk/blog/my-story-about-work-related-stress/)

11. “I thrive on stress. Please hassle me.” Explain the type of stress being referred
to here. 1
12. “Thoughts and worries about work seeped into every part of my life. I would
wake up at night with palpitations, worrying about a task I had not completed,
or trying to remember if I had sent an urgent email. I found that my mind
wandered to work whilst I was spending time with my family.”
Suggest and explain two stress management techniques that the writer could
Use. 2
13. _______ may occur between two or more incompatible needs or motives.
a. Frustration
b. Conflicts
c. Stress
d. Social Pressure
14. Jasmine was tensed about her medical entrance examination. Her cousin, Veer, who had
earlier cleared the same entrance examination, gave her tips for the preparation and
management of time. This is a form of ______________ social support.
a. Informational
b. Tangible
c. Emotional
d. Genuine
15. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Psychoneuroimmunology focuses on the link between the brain, body and
the immune system.
Reason (R): Psychological stress is accompanied by negative emotions and associated
behaviours, including depression, hostility and aggression.
Options:
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.
16. What are the effects of stress on an individual’s psychological functioning? 3

Read the following passage and answer question numbers 17 and 18.
Arunima Sinha is a true inspiration, having overcome incredible odds to become the first
female amputee to climb Mount Everest. Her journey to the top of the world’s highest
peak is a story of courage, perseverance, and an unbreakable spirit.
A former national-level volleyball player, Arunima lost one of her legs in a tragic train
accident. Instead of giving up, she decided to pursue mountaineering, a passion she had
always had. She trained hard for two years, enduring countless hardships, and finally
achieved her dream of climbing Mount Everest in 2013.
Arunima’s inspiring story doesn’t end there. Since then, she has gone on to climb six of
the world’s highest peaks, becoming an inspiration to people all over the world.
Arunima’s story is a powerful reminder that no obstacle is too great to overcome. Her
determination and resilience in the face of adversity are an inspiration to us all, and her
commitment to helping others is a testament to her character and strength. Her legacy will
continue to inspire people for generations to come.

17. ‘Her journey to the top of the world’s highest peak is a story of courage, perseverance,
andcan unbreakable spirit’. According to Kobasa, which personality trait is being referred
to here? 1
18. Explain any two stress buffers that have helped Arunima in the face of adversity. 2
19. _______ may occur between two or more incompatible needs or motives.
a. Frustration
b. Conflicts
c. Stress
d. Social Pressure
20. Jasmine was tensed about her medical entrance examination. Her cousin, Veer, who had
earlier cleared the same entrance examination, gave her tips for the preparation and
management of time. This is a form of ______________ social support.
a. Informational
b. Tangible
c. Emotional
d. Genuine
21. In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and
Reasonc(R). Read the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A): Psychoneuroimmunology focuses on the link between the brain, body and
the immune system.
Reason (R): Psychological stress is accompanied by negative emotions and associated
behaviours, including depression, hostility and aggression.
Options:
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.
22. What are the effects of stress on an individual’s psychological functioning? 3
23. __________ is a behaviour or skill that helps to communicate clearly and
confidently, our feelings, needs, wants and thoughts. 1
(a) Positive attitude
(b) Perfectionism
(c) Assertiveness
(d) Rational thinking
24. Sahira has joined a medical college and is overwhelmed by the syllabus
out there. Her mother often complains about her mood swings, erratic behaviour and
decreased confidence. What is this effect of stress that Sahira is experiencing ? 1
(a) Physiological
(b) Emotional
(c) Cognitive
(d) Behavioural
25. Explain the relationship between stress and illness. How does stress affect the immune
system ? Explain. 4
26. Describe any four factors that facilitate positive health and act as stress buffers too. 4
27. Which of the following are the dimensions of stress?
i. Intensity
ii. Duration
iii. Predictability
iv. Vulnerability
a. i , ii and iv
b. i, iii and iv
c. ii, iii and iv
d. i, ii and iii
28. Imran feels disappointed when he is not able to do everything perfectly, leading him to
push himself to achieve unrealistically high standards. Identify the cause of his stress.
a. Social pressure
b. Conflict
c. Frustration
d. Internal pressure
29. Sonali was questioned by her senior when her performance started to decline. She
admitted that she was not eating regularly and her sleep was disturbed. Moreover, she
could not concentrate on work and felt overburdened. Identify the effects of stress being
indicated here.
i. Emotional
ii. Behavioural
iii. Cognitive
iv. Physiological
 a. i and ii
b. ii and iii
c. iii and iv
d. i and iv
30. Fatima communicates her feelings and views clearly with confidence. She could say ‘no’
to a request or state an opinion without being self-conscious. Which life skill is she
using? Suggest two more life skills that can help Fatima meet the challenges of life
successfully. 2
31. Resham has been overwhelmed by the quantum of work in her office. She has been
advised some stress management techniques by her counsellor. What are the two
techniques that you think would be helpful for her to manage stress? 2
32. Individuals differ in the coping strategies that they use to deal with stressful situations.
Justify this statement highlighting various coping strategies. 4
33. Explain the term skill. List the skills of counseling. 3
34. Explain the concept of coping. Describe any four techniques for managing stress. 6
35. Explain social stress. Explain the different sources of stress with the help of suitable
examples. 6
36. Frustration is one of the sources of psychological stress. Comment. 2
37. What are avoidance-oriented coping strategies ? 2
38. Explain briefly four factors which facilitate the development of positive health. 4
39. The state of physical, emotional, and psychological exhaustion is known
As_____. 1
40. Ritu was unable to decide about the topic of the project she had to submit for the final
examination. She, therefore, did not complete the work before the deadline, was unable to
concentrate on the task at hand and seemed to suffer from mental overload. The above
signs are exhibiting effect of which stress. 2

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.

On November 26, 2008, about 35 employees of Taj Hotel Mumbai, led by a 24-year old
banquet manager, Mallika, were assigned to manage the event in a second-floor banquet
room. As they served the main course, they heard what they thought were fireworks at a
nearby wedding. In reality, these were the first gunshots from terrorists who were
storming the Taj Hotel, Mumbai.
The staff quickly realised something was wrong. Mallika locked the doors and turned off
the lights. She asked everyone to lie down quietly under tables and refrain from using cell
phones. The group stayed there all night, listening to the terrorists rampaging through the
hotel, hurling grenades, firing automatic weapons, and tearing the place apart. During the
onslaught on the Taj Mumbai, 31 people died and 28 were hurt, but the very next day the
hotel received praise. Its guests were overwhelmed by employees' dedication to duty,
their desire to protect guests without considering their own personal safety, and their
 quick thinking. As many as 11 Taj Mumbai employees a third of the hotel's
casualties-laid down their lives while helping around 1,200 to 1,500 guests escape.

41. In reality, these were the first gunshots from terrorists who were storming the Taj Hotel,
Mumbai. The staff quickly realized something was wrong. Which stage of the General
Adaptation Syndrome model were the staff in?
a. Resistance
b. Alarm reaction
c. Exhaustion
d. Burnout
42. ‘Mallika locked the doors and turned off the lights. She asked everyone to lie down
quietly under tables and refrain from using cell phones.’ From these lines, identify the
coping strategy used by Mallika.
a. Task-oriented
b. Avoidance-oriented
c. Emotion-oriented
d. Biofeedback
43. Which of the following set of words best describe Mallika's hardiness?
a. Commitment, confidence, control
b. Challenge, control, calmness
c. Commitment, control, challenge
d. Control, commitment, conviction
44. A Selye's GAS model has been criticised largely for assigning limited role to
Factors.
a. Biological
b. Physical
c. Physiological
d. Psychological
Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
In the Army, one cannot sit back and relax. A few years after the Kargil War,
Deepchand’s regiment was posted to Rajasthan. While setting up an ammunition store, a
bomb was accidentally detonated. In the explosion, Deepchand lost his fingers. Later
both his legs and right arm were amputated. After 24 hours and 17 bottles of blood, he
finally gained consciousness. After the accident, lying on the hospital bed, Deepchand
mulled over why he met with an accident. Being an athlete, he felt bad about not being
able to run for the state again. But as they say, once a soldier, always a soldier. “I trained
myself to walk with the help of prosthetics. I learnt to ride a scooter and use a computer.
And there has been no looking back,” he said.
Deepchand has worked for the country without flinching even an eyelid. And in doing so,
in an unfortunate event, he met with an accident and lost his limbs. Does he regret his
childhood dream to become an army jawan? The proud man who stands on his prosthetic
feet says he does not. “The accident could have happened to me in any profession. At
least it happened in the line of fire. I want to be reborn a soldier. There’s nothing greater
than serving your country,” he said.

45. Identify the phenomenon that Deepchand is experiencing immediately after

regaining consciousness in the hospital.
a. Eustress
b. Distress
c. Social Pressure
d. Hassles
46. Deepchand’s secondary appraisal of the event would be __________
a. Appraisal of the threat
b. Appraisal of the harm
c. Appraisal of his coping abilities and resources
d. Appraisal of the challenges ahead
47. Based on the below given statement, what will determine Deepchand’s cognitive
appraisal of the event:
“The accident could have happened to me in any profession. At least it happened
in the line of fire. I want to be reborn a soldier. There’s nothing greater than
serving your country,” he said.
a. Controllability only
b. Past and present experiences
c. Present situation only
d. Past experiences and controllability
48. What was the source of Deepchand’s stress?
a. Life events
b. Traumatic events
c. Hassles
d. Environmental
49. Distinguish between social pressures and social stress. 2
50. What are life skills? List any two life skills. 2
51. What is psychoneuroimmunology? 2
52. …………………..__________ are abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour
that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of
everyday life.
53. Ramya is being provided with books and uniforms by the school. Identify the kind
of support that she is receiving.
a. Informational Support
b. Tangible Support
 c. Emotional Support
d. Positive Support
54. Discuss the main limitation of Hans Selye’s model of stress. 2
55. Which of the following statements is not true about coping with stress ?
i. Coping is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress.
ii. It is a set of concrete responses to stressful situations or events that
are intended to resolve the problem and reduce stress.
iii. People who cope poorly with stress have high level of natural
killer cell cytotoxicity.
iv. Individuals show similarity in coping strategies that they use to
deal with stressful situations.
(a) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (iii) only
(c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (ii)
56. Meena;s work environment is highly stressful due to unrealistic expectations by
the organisation. She had been trying to balance her job as well as her home front.
Since the last few months, she was not feeling well. So, she went for a check-up
and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. According to General Adaptation
Syndrome, at what stage does this happen ?
a. Alarm reaction
b. Resistance
c. Exhaustion
d. Adaptation
57. Wasim is always brushing everything under the carpet and refuses to face the
stressor or even accept it. Which kind of unhelpful habit is this ?
a. Forgetfulness
b. Avoidance
c. Procrastination
d. Perfectionism
58. To deal effectively with environment, the individuals must possess the right life
skills. Explain any four of these life skills. 4
59. Many ailments like hypertension, ulcers, etc. could be stress related. To prevent
this from happening, we need to be aware about stress management techniques.
Explain any four of these techniques. 4
60. The stresses which people experience vary in terms of intensity, duration,
complexity and __________.
a. Personality
b. Predictability
c. Temperament
d. Intelligence
61. __________ is the term used to describe the level of stress that is good for a
person as it enhances performance.
a. Distress
b. Eustress
c. Social Stress
d. Strain
62. __________ stem from beliefs based upon expectations from inside us, such as, ‘I
must do everything perfectly’.
a. Conflicts
b. Frustrations
c. Social stresses
d. Internal pressures

63. As per the General Adaptation Syndrome, the individual is ready for fight or
flight in the_____________ stage.
a. Resistance
b. Burnout
c. alarm reaction
d. exhaustion
64. ___________ is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress.
a. Appraisal
b. Coping
c. Situational support
d. Assertiveness
65. Supportive friends and family provide ____________ by reassuring the individual
that she/he is loved, valued, and cared for.
a. emotional support
b. tangible support
c. informational support
d. financial support
66. _____________ is a behavior or skill that helps to communicate clearly and
confidently, our feelings, needs, wants and thoughts.
a. Positive attitude
b. Perfectionism
c. Assertiveness
d. Rational thinking
67. The study that focuses on the link between the brain, mind and immune system is
called_______________.
a. Psychoneuroimmunology
b. Psychoimmunology
 c. Psychoneurology
d. Immunoneurology
68. Tanisha works at night in a call center, travels amidst heavy traffic to reach her
work place and sleeps during the daytime. This is challenging and is a/an
_____________.
a. Hassle
b. traumatic event
c. life event
d. environmental stress
69. Latika overthinks and worries about achieving her goals. Thus, the stress that she
generates for herself in her mind is most likely to be _________.
a. environmental stress
b. physical stress
c. psychological stress
d. social stress
70. Dilip experiences mood swings, and erratic feelings due to the stress he is facing.
This refers to the _________ effect of stress.
a. Physiological
b. Behavioral
c. Cognitive
d. emotional
71. Ayesha focuses on her priorities, plans her work and schedules her time
effectively. This is suggestive of the _________ coping strategy.
a. emotion focused
b. avoidance oriented
c. task oriented
d. emotion oriented
72. Which of the following statement/s is/are a part of the stress process, as explained
by Lazarus’ Cognitive theory?
i. An individual’s response to a stressful situation largely depends upon the
perceived events and how they are interpreted.
ii. Regardless of the cause of the threat, the individual will respond with the same
physiological pattern of reactions.
iii. When we perceive an event as negative, we are likely to make a secondary
appraisal.
iv. Primary appraisal refers to the perception of a new or changing environment as
positive,
neutral or negative in its consequences.
Choose the correct option:
a. ii, iii, iv
 b. b. ii, iii
c. i, iii, iv
d. d. ii
73. The following is/are true about stress and the immune system:
i. Stress can cause illness by impairing the workings of the immune system.
ii. The immune system functions to guard the body against attackers, both from
within and outside.
iii. Increased levels of natural killer cell cytotoxicity have been found in people
who are highly stressed.
iv. Studies reveal that immune functioning is better in individuals who do not
receive social support.
Choose the correct option:
a. I
ii, iii
i, iii, iv
i, ii
74. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning
(R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Many of us drive ourselves ruthlessly towards achieving
unrealistic and high standards in achieving our goals. This is a source of
psychological stress.
Reason (R): Conflicts stem from beliefs based on expectations from inside us to
ourselves.
Options:
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, R is false
d. A is false, R is true
75. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning
(R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning
(R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): People with high levels of stress but low levels of illness share
three
characteristics, which are referred to as the personality traits of hardiness.
Reason (R): Hardiness consists of ‘the three Cs’, i.e., commitment, control, and
challenge.
Options:
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, R is false
d. A is false, R is true

76. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).
Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Overcoming unhelpful habits like procrastination is a life skill that
enables individuals to deal effectively with challenges of everyday life.
Reason (R): Factors that act as stress buffers and facilitate positive health are
diet, exercise, positive attitude & positive thinking.
77. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R).
Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): People with high levels of stress but low levels of illness share
three characteristics, which are referred to as the personality traits of hardiness.
Reason (R): Hardiness consists of ‘the three Cs’, i.e., commitment, control, and
challenge.
Options:
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, R is false
d. A is false, R is true
78. Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Overcoming unhelpful habits like procrastination is a life skill that
enables individuals to deal effectively with challenges of everyday life.
Reason (R): Factors that act as stress buffers and facilitate positive health are
diet, exercise, positive attitude & positive thinking.
Options:
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, R is false
d. A is false, R is true
79. Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A)People with high levels of stress but low levels of illness share three
characteristics, which are referred to as the personality traits of hardiness.
Reason (R): Hardiness consists of ‘the three Cs’, i.e., commitment, control, and
challenge.
Options:
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, R is false
 d. A is false, R is true

80. Assertion (A): Overcoming unhelpful habits like procrastination is a life skill that
enables individuals to deal effectively with challenges of everyday life.
Reason (R): Factors that act as stress buffers and facilitate positive health are diet,
exercise, positive attitude & positive thinking.
Options:
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, R is false
d. A is false, R is true