Author Question: Jeff, an RN in his 30s, has lost a parent, just purchased a new home, and is laid off with 6 months' ... (Read 56 times)

TVarnum · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Jeff, an RN in his 30s, has lost a parent, just purchased a new home, and is laid off with 6 months' severance pay. At the same time, Jerry, an RN in his 50s, is financially secure and is asked to take early retirement with a buyout.

How will the two men react to the emotional and physical influences and the sequence of stress?

a. The younger man will feel more stress.
b. The two men may or may not feel the same amount of stress.
c. The older man will feel more stress.
d. Neither man will experience any stress.

Question 2

Mr. T. Jones and Mr. R. Smith are both going to become residents in Sunny Haven Lodge. Mr. Jones views it as an opportunity to socialize and meet new friends.

Mr. Smith views this as abandonment by his family and is worried that the care will be inadequate. Each senior perceives the situation differently. This is a good example of stress that is:

a. Both a positive stressor and a negative stressor.
b. Occurring only because of age.
c. Positive in both cases.
d. Harmful in both cases.

connor417 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The response to similar stressors does not always result in a similar experience of stress in individuals. Responses are mediated by the appraisal of the event as well as by factors such as gender, personality, lifestyle, and age.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Some researchers have determined that stress is a person-environment process in which the person appraises the situation as taxing or not. Appraisal is an important concept that explains why two people react in different ways to the same situation. Stress can be viewed as positive (eustress) or negative (distress).