Stress coping Resources Stress Coping Resources Inventory Instructions: People differ remarkably in their response to potentially stressful events. for instance, about one in ten hostages comes out of captivity a mentally healthier person that when entering. while the others may face extreme emotional difficulty. what are the factors associated with coping success? The questions below relate to factors most closely associated with the capacity to cope successfully with the stress. Circle the letter which list the option that you choose. Answer each question as honestly as possible. User code * How frequently do you moderately exercise? * a. Daily or more often b. Once or twice a week c. Once or twice a month d. Seldom How often do you get a full, restful night of sleep? * a. Most every night b. Four to five times each week c. Two to thee times each week d. Seldom To what extent is your energy sufficient for our work and daily activities? * a. to a very great extent b. to some extent c. to little extent d. to very little extent How closely does your weight approach the ideal level? * a. My weight is at the ideal level b. My weight is close to the ideal level c. My weight is not close to the ideal level d. I am dangerously overweight (underweight) To what extent do you eat a nutritious diet? * a. to a very great extent b. to some extent c. to little extent d. to very little extent Which of the following describes your use of tobacco? * a. In no period of my life have I had the habit of smoking or chewing tobacco b. Early in my life for a short period I smoke or chewed tobacco c. I stop smoking or chewing tobacco over the past two years d. I current smoke or chew tobacco Which of the following best describes your use of alcohol? * a. I do not abuse alcohol, and never have(abuse is defined as drinking more than two drinks within a short period such as evening) b. very occasionally I abuse alcohol c. I have history of abusing alcohol, but am not presenting abusing it. d. I am presenting abusing alcohol. To what extent do you believe that you have history of coping well with highly stressful situations? * a. I. to a very great extent b. to some extent c. to little extent d. to very little extent How confidence are you of being able to control your emotions in stressful situations? * a. I never let my emotions run away with me b. I seldom let my emotions run away with me c. I sometimes let my emotions run away with me d. I often let my emotions run away with me. When things are not going well, how likely are you to view the situation as being temporary rather than permanent? * a. very likely b. likely c. Unlikely d. Very unlikely When something bad happen to you, how likely are you to exaggerate its importance? * a. very likely b. likely c. Unlikely d. Very unlikely When stressed by a complex situation, how likely are you to focus your attention on those aspects of the situation that you can manage? * a. very likely b. likely c. Unlikely d. Very unlikely When highly stressed, how capable are you of changing your thinking to calm down? * a. very capable b. capable c. incapable d. very incapable When confronted with a stressful situation, how likely are you to wait passively for event to develop rather than to take change? * a. very likely b. likely c. Unlikely d. Very unlikely which of the following courses of action are you most likely to take when you have become thoroughly frustrated? * a. identify an alternative goal and pursue it b. pursue a relaxing activity c. withdraw and fell sorry for yourself d. vent your aggression on someone weaker than you. If you would had worn an article of clothing one day and then find it to be flawed, how likely would you be to return it and ask for refund? * a. very likely b. likely c. Unlikely d. Very unlikely When an unexpected, negative events happens to you, how likely are you to actively seek information about the event and how to cope with it? * a. very likely b. likely c. Unlikely d. Very unlikely How much decision-making power so you have in your family? * a. more power than any other member of my family b. as much power as any other member of my family c. less power than most members of my family d. less power than any member of my family How much decision-making power do you have in your working environment?( if not working outside the home at present. use your last job as a basis for answering question.) * a. more power than any other member of my team b. as much power as any other member of my team c. less power than most members of my team d. less power than any member of my team To what extent do you believe that events in your life are merely the result of luck, fate or chance? * a. to very little extent b. to little extent c. to some extent d. to a great extent What is your best guess as to the extent and quality of contact you had with your parent(s) shortly after birth? * a. was given an above average amount of contact by happy parent(s) b. was given an average amount of contact by happy parent(s) c. was given an average amount of contact by unhappy (perhaps angry) parent(s) d. was given a below average amount of contact by unhappy (perhaps angry) parent(s) During your early childhood, to what extent was your mother calm and generally permissive? * a. to very little extent b. to little extent c. to some extent d. to a great extent How easily do you make friends in a strange situation? * a. very easily b. easily c. uneasily d. very uneasily When highly stressed, how likely are you to ask friends or relatives for help? * a. very likely b. likely c. Unlikely d. Very unlikely In comparison to other people, how likely are you to see others as threatening uncooperative or exploitative? * a. highly likely b. unlikely c. likely d. highly likely How often are you confused about the intentions of other towards you? * a. very infrequently b. frequently c. infrequently d. very frequently To what extent are you aware of practical, healthy ways of relaxing? * a. to very great extent b. to some extent c. to little extent d. to very little extent How frequent do you pursue some highly relaxing practice? * a. daily or more often b. once or twice a week c. once or twice a month d. seldom How often do you engage in spiritual practice, such as prayer, meditation or inspirational reding to enrich your interior life? * a. daily or more often b. once or twice a week c. once or twice a month d. seldom How connected do you feel to your conception of a higher power to a worthy cause? * a. to very great extent b. to some extent c. to little extent d. to very little extent To what extent do you believe your life has purpose? * a. to very great extent b. to some extent c. to little extent d. to very little extent How much contact do you have with what you would consider a spiritual community? * a. very much b. much c. very little d. none If you are human, leave this field blank. 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