Question 1

Health psychologists use _____ to understand the relationship between stress and health.

Accepted Answer

A)   the medical model
B)   a biopsychosocial model
C)   the psychoanalytic perspective
D)   a behavioral approach

Question 2

A choice involving two attractive options is called an approach-avoidance conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The director of an assisted-living housing complex was puzzled by the following situation.After she let the residents choose their own dinner time,as well as what they wanted to eat,she came to the realization that there were far fewer health problems and deaths among the residents.To what might she attribute this?

Accepted Answer

A)   emotion-focused coping
B)   hardiness
C)   perceived control
D)   social support

Question 4

T lymphocytes are to the _____ as B lymphocytes are to the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bone marrow; thymus
B)   thymus; bone marrow
C)   bone marrow; thalamus
D)   hypothalamus; bone marrow

Question 5

According to the stress inoculation hypothesis:

Accepted Answer

A)   people who experience high levels of stress are healthiest.
B)   people who experience no stress are healthiest.
C)   people who experience moderate amounts of stress are healthiest.
D)   people who experience no stress or a lot of stress are healthier than people who experience a moderate amount of stress.

Question 6

Based on the discussion in the textbook,what is the MOST reasonable conclusion regarding the link between stress and ulcers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stress may or may not be related to ulcers - the results from empirical research are mixed.
B)   Stress is not associated with ulcers.
C)   Stress is one of the causes of ulcers but only amongst those at risk because of family history or tobacco use.
D)   Stress is what causes ulcers.

Question 7

Individuals who believe they control their own fates display an _____ locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A)   external
B)   extrinsic
C)   internal
D)   intrinsic

Question 8

Many forms of _____ emphasize control and awareness of one's breathing.

Accepted Answer

A)   progressive muscle relaxation
B)   biofeedback
C)   hypnosis
D)   meditation

Question 9

When a stressful situation occurs,the brain's _____ activates the _____ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)   hippocampus; parasympathetic
B)   hippocampus; sympathetic
C)   hypothalamus; parasympathetic
D)   hypothalamus; sympathetic

Question 10

Brendan must give an oral presentation in 10 minutes,at the start of his class.In response to this "threat":

Accepted Answer

A)   Brendan's parasympathetic nervous system becomes active.
B)   catecholamines are secreted.
C)   Brendan's pupils constrict.
D)   the activity of Brendan's digestive system increases.

Question 11

Dr.Alastair examines the relationship among psychological factors,the immune system,and the nervous system.She is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoimmunologist.
B)   psychoneuroimmunologist.
C)   psychoneurologist.
D)   neuroimmunologist.

Question 12

Nona reflects the Type D behavior pattern,whereas Phil exemplifies the Type B pattern.Which is your prediction regarding how Nona and Phil might score on the Big Five dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nona - low extraversion; Phil - high conscientiousness
B)   Nona - high neuroticism; Phil - high agreeableness
C)   Nona - low openness; Phil - high extraversion
D)   Nona - high extraversion; Phil - low conscientiousness

Question 13

The relationship between smoking cigarettes and improved mood is:

Accepted Answer

A)   confirmed by both correlational and experimental research.
B)   confirmed by correlational research,but disconfirmed by experimental research.
C)   disconfirmed by experimental research,but confirmed by correlational research.
D)   disconfirmed by both correlational and experimental research.

Question 14

This morning,Barb must not only finish a research paper due this afternoon but also prepare a presentation for her evening class.Today's short-term stressors should _____ the number of NK cells,thereby _____ immune system functioning.

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease; enhancing
B)   decrease; impairing
C)   increase; enhancing
D)   increase; impairing

Question 15

When catecholamines are released in the human body:

Accepted Answer

A)   the pupils constrict.
B)   blood stops flowing to the muscles.
C)   digestion slows.
D)   blood pressure drops.

Question 16

An increased risk of heart disease is associated with the _____ personality.

Accepted Answer

A)   Type A
B)   Type B
C)   Type D
D)   hardy

Question 17

Health psychology took root in the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

People are most vulnerable to illness during the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Socioeconomic status is _____ correlated with scores on measures of health.

Accepted Answer

A)   negatively
B)   not
C)   positively
D)   perfectly

Question 20

Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale measures:

Accepted Answer

A)   the severity of PTSD.
B)   major life events.
C)   coping strategies.
D)   locus of control.

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Socioeconomic status is _____ correlated with scores on measures of health.

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This morning,Barb must not only finish a research paper due this afternoon but also prepare a presentation for her evening class.Today's short-term stressors should _ the number of NK cells,thereby _ immune system functioning.

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Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale measures:

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When catecholamines are released in the human body:

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A choice involving two attractive options is called an approach-avoidance conflict.

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People are most vulnerable to illness during the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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Health psychologists use _____ to understand the relationship between stress and health.

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Nona reflects the Type D behavior pattern,whereas Phil exemplifies the Type B pattern.Which is your prediction regarding how Nona and Phil might score on the Big Five dimensions?

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Brendan must give an oral presentation in 10 minutes,at the start of his class.In response to this "threat":

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When a stressful situation occurs,the brain's _ activates the _ nervous system.

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Based on the discussion in the textbook,what is the MOST reasonable conclusion regarding the link between stress and ulcers?

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According to the stress inoculation hypothesis:

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Many forms of _____ emphasize control and awareness of one's breathing.

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The relationship between smoking cigarettes and improved mood is:

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Health psychology took root in the 1980s.

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Individuals who believe they control their own fates display an _____ locus of control.

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An increased risk of heart disease is associated with the _____ personality.

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Dr.Alastair examines the relationship among psychological factors,the immune system,and the nervous system.She is a:

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T lymphocytes are to the _ as B lymphocytes are to the _.

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Socioeconomic status is _____ correlated with scores on measures of health.

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This morning,Barb must not only finish a research paper due this afternoon but also prepare a presentation for her evening class.Today's short-term stressors should _____ the number of NK cells,thereby _____ immune system functioning.

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Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale measures:

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When catecholamines are released in the human body:

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A choice involving two attractive options is called an approach-avoidance conflict.

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People are most vulnerable to illness during the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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Health psychologists use _____ to understand the relationship between stress and health.

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Nona reflects the Type D behavior pattern,whereas Phil exemplifies the Type B pattern.Which is your prediction regarding how Nona and Phil might score on the Big Five dimensions?

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Brendan must give an oral presentation in 10 minutes,at the start of his class.In response to this "threat":

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When a stressful situation occurs,the brain's _____ activates the _____ nervous system.

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Based on the discussion in the textbook,what is the MOST reasonable conclusion regarding the link between stress and ulcers?

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According to the stress inoculation hypothesis:

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Many forms of _____ emphasize control and awareness of one's breathing.

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The relationship between smoking cigarettes and improved mood is:

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Health psychology took root in the 1980s.

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Individuals who believe they control their own fates display an _____ locus of control.

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An increased risk of heart disease is associated with the _____ personality.

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Dr.Alastair examines the relationship among psychological factors,the immune system,and the nervous system.She is a:

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T lymphocytes are to the _____ as B lymphocytes are to the _____.

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