What is your favorite coping mechanism when feeling stressed?
A. Talking to someone
B. Planning a solution
C. Humor
D. Seeking religious support
How confident are you in dealing with future stressors?
A. Very confident
B. Somewhat confident
C. Not very confident
D. Not confident at all
What makes you most frustrated about stressful situations?
A. Feeling overwhelmed
B. Lack of control
C. Physical symptoms
D. Emotional turmoil
How often do you find yourself avoiding problems?
A. Always
B. Often
C. Sometimes
D. Never
Which of these stressors is most likely to get under your skin?
A. Work-related issues
B. Family conflicts
C. Health problems
D. Financial troubles
When you were a kid, how did you handle stress?
A. Talked to a friend or family
B. Played games
C. Cried or got upset
D. Forgot about it by engaging in activities
In a perfect world, how would you want to cope with stress?
A. By being more proactive
B. By being more humorous
C. By having better emotional control
D. By seeking more support
How would you describe your current coping style?
A. Problem-focused
B. Emotion-focused
C. Meaning-focused
D. Social-focused
What keeps you up at night regarding stressful situations?
A. Worrying about outcomes
B. Overthinking small details
C. Emotional distress
D. Physical symptoms
How often do you use problem-focused coping mechanisms?
A. Always
B. Often
C. Sometimes
D. Rarely
Are you more likely to use proactive or reactive coping strategies?
A. Always proactive
B. Mostly proactive
C. Mostly reactive
D. Always reactive
What is your idea of ideal emotional support in stressful times?
A. Close family support
B. Professional counseling
C. Support groups
D. Friends and social circles
What type of coping strategy do you think you need more of?
A. Problem-solving
B. Emotional regulation
C. Meaning-making
D. Social support
How would you describe your feeling toward stressful situations?
A. Motivated to solve
B. Anxious
C. Indifferent
D. Overwhelmed
Which of these coping styles resonates the most with you?
A. Planning and preparing
B. Finding positives
C. Seeking help
D. Avoiding the issue
How do you generally react when a new stressful situation arises?
A. Face it head-on
B. Get emotional
C. Try to find meaning
D. Reach out for help
What’s your favorite way to decompress after a stressful day?
A. Exercise or physical activity
B. Watching a funny show
C. Reading a book
D. Talking to someone
How comfortable are you with seeking help when stressed?
A. Very comfortable
B. Somewhat comfortable
C. A little comfortable
D. Not comfortable
Which member of your social group are you during stressful times?
A. The planner
B. The entertainer
C. The advisor
D. The supporter
If you could choose any attribute to handle stress better, which one would it be and why?
A. Better problem-solving skills
B. Greater emotional control
C. Increased humor
D. Stronger social connections
What is your current biggest challenge in coping with stress?
A. Finding workable solutions
B. Managing emotions
C. Understanding the situation
D. Getting enough support
How would your friends describe your reaction to stress?
A. Calm and collected
B. Emotional and reactive
C. Thoughtful and reflective
D. Seeking shoulders to lean on
What’s your response to emotional suppression as a coping mechanism?
A. It’s essential sometimes
B. It’s harmful
C. It’s necessary for me
D. It’s not useful
What levels of expertise do you feel you have in problem-focused coping?
A. Expert
B. Intermediate
C. Novice
D. None
How do you manage the process of destressing after a challenging day?
A. Step-by-step debriefing
B. Distraction with humor
C. Reflect on positives
D. Share with someone
What’s your go-to activity for stress relief?
A. Problem-solving games
B. Watching comedies
C. Prayer or meditation
D. Group therapy
To what extent do you use humor to cope with stress?
A. Always
B. Often
C. Sometimes
D. Never
How prepared are you for stressors arising unexpectedly?
A. Very prepared
B. Somewhat prepared
C. Rarely prepared
D. Never prepared
What is most likely to make you feel down about stress?
A. Inability to solve problems
B. Intense emotions
C. Lack of understanding
D. Isolation from support
What do you think is missing in your quest to manage stress better?
A. Practical skills
B. Emotional stability
C. Meaningful interpretation
D. Support system
How do you handle feeling overwhelmed by stress?
A. Break down problems
B. Cry or vent
C. Seek deeper meaning
D. Lean on others
What is your preferred problem-focused strategy?
A. Active coping
B. Planning
C. Restraint coping
D. Suppression of competing activities
How connected do you feel to your coping styles?
A. Very connected
B. Somewhat connected
C. Barely connected
D. Not connected at all
When you think about future stressors, what are you most concerned about?
A. Not having solutions
B. Emotional suffering
C. Lack of clarity
D. Isolation
How often do you engage in avoidance behaviors when stressed?
A. Always
B. Often
C. Sometimes
D. Never
Which of the following best describes your current coping style?
A. Solution-oriented
B. Emotion-oriented
C. Meaning-focused
D. Social-focused
What happened in the past when you ignored a stressor?
A. It got worse
B. I felt better temporarily
C. I gained clarity later
D. I sought help eventually
How would you describe your relationship to stress?
A. As a challenge
B. As an emotional storm
C. As a puzzle
D. As a signal to seek help
What’s the trickiest part about handling stress for you?
A. Finding effective solutions
B. Managing emotions
C. Understanding deeper meaning
D. Asking for help
What emotion affects you the most during stress?
A. Frustration
B. Sadness
C. Confusion
D. Loneliness
Do you prefer to handle stress alone or with others?
A. Alone
B. Mostly alone
C. Mostly with others
D. With others
What do you dream about doing when it comes to better stress management?
A. Solving problems effortlessly
B. Finding joy despite stress
C. Gaining full understanding
D. Building strong support networks
How would you rate your ability to reframe stressful situations positively?
A. Excellent
B. Good
C. Fair
D. Poor
Do you believe you handle stress better indoors or outdoors?
A. Indoors
B. Mostly indoors
C. Mostly outdoors
D. Outdoors
What is the first thing that comes to mind when faced with an unexpected stressor?
A. How to solve it
B. How it makes me feel
C. What it means
D. Who to talk to
How often do you use social support to manage stress?
A. Always
B. Often
C. Sometimes
D. Rarely
How prepared are you for handling emotional distress?
A. Very prepared
B. Somewhat prepared
C. Rarely prepared
D. Not prepared at all
How do you rate your overall coping skills?
A. Very effective
B. Effective
C. Average
D. Ineffective
What’s the first thing you do when feeling stressed?
A. Plan a solution
B. Express my emotions
C. Reflect on meaning
D. Call a friend
Which coping mechanism do you think is most beneficial for long-term well-being?
A. Problem-solving
B. Emotional regulation
C. Meaning-making
D. Social support
When under a lot of stress, how often do you blame yourself?
A. Always
B. Often
C. Sometimes
D. Never
How often do you feel overwhelmed and unable to cope?
A. Often
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
D. Never
How do you react when your usual coping strategy doesn’t work?
A. Try a different approach
B. Get emotional
C. Reflect deeper
D. Seek help
How would you describe your emotional control during stress?
A. Very strong
B. Fairly strong
C. Weak
D. Very weak
How do you measure your ability to handle current stress?
A. Very good
B. Good
C. Average
D. Poor
How often do you reflect on the meaning of stressful events?
A. Always
B. Often
C. Sometimes
D. Rarely
Are your coping strategies effective in managing long-term stress?
A. Very effective
B. Effective
C. Somewhat effective
D. Not effective
How often do you turn to religious coping mechanisms?
A. Always
B. Often
C. Sometimes
D. Rarely
How comfortable are you with using humor in stressful situations?
A. Very comfortable
B. Somewhat comfortable
C. A little comfortable
D. Not comfortable
When you need support, how quickly do you seek it?
A. Immediately
B. As soon as possible
C. I take time
D. Rarely
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Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559031/