Question 1

Identify the components of the immune system and explain their roles in preventing illness.

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Question 2

Stress may impair the production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:

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A)  leukocytes.
B)  lymphocytes.
C)  blastocytes.
D)  hemocytes.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The Type D personality is linked with a poor prognosis among patients with coronary disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which type of conflict is correctly matched with its definition?

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A)  approach-approach - a conflict involving two or more unattractive options
B)  approach-avoidance - a conflict involving a situation with attractive and unattractive features
C)  avoidance-avoidance - a conflict involving two options, each with attractive and unattractive features
D)  double approach-avoidance - a conflict involving two or more attractive optionsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Faced with overlapping, unrealistic deadlines at work, Ira recruits his friends to perform some of the routine clerical tasks associated with the projects. Ira is engaged in _____ coping.

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A)  emotion-focused
B)  primary
C)  secondary
D)  problem-focusedE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

NK cells prevent the spread of infection within the body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The textbook states that "smokers report that they smoke more cigarettes in response to stressors." This result MOST likely derives from _____ research.

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A)  survey
B)  case study
C)  experimental
D)  naturalistic observationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Discuss the components of the hardy personality and some of the outcomes for people with this personality trait.

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Hardiness consists of three components: ...

Question 9

The textbook suggests that in most studies, the correlation between Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)  scores and health problems is:

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A)  under .20.
B)  between .20 and .30.
C)  around .50.
D)  between .70 and .80.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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

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A)  psychoimmunologist.
B)  psychoneuroimmunologist.
C)  psychoneurologist.
D)  neuroimmunologist.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Daily exercise is associated with:

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A)  physical health, but not mood.
B)  mood, but not physical health.
C)  both physical health and mood.
D)  neither physical health nor mood.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

"Don't wait for the storm to pass-learn to dance in the rain," exhorts an inspirational poster you notice in an office. This quote most directly relates to the _____ component of hardiness.

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A)  commitment
B)  challenge
C)  control
D)  copingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Social support is less effective than exercise at reducing the risk of illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Apply Selye's general adaptation syndrome to a student's experience in coping with finals week or a similar set of exams. Be sure to name and describe all three stages of the syndrome.

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Alarm stage. One becomes aware of the st...

Question 15

A technique in which muscle groups are tensed and relaxed in turn is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  biofeedback.
B)  progressive muscle relaxation.
C)  systematic exercise.
D)  meditation.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Dr. Hawkins is studying the effects of HIV awareness campaigns on the number of new HIV cases among the Latino population in a major city. She is also investigating HIV-positive patients' compliance with medication regimes. Dr. Hawkins is a _____ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological
B)  medical
C)  health
D)  developmentalE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Among immigrants to the United States, facility in English is _____ associated with adjustment and well-being.

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A)  negatively
B)  not
C)  positively
D)  perfectlyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

_____ coping is to addressing work problems with a colleague as _____ coping is to talking to your hair stylist about all of the problems at work.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-focused; problem-focused
B)  primary; secondary
C)  secondary; primary
D)  problem-focused; emotion-focusedE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Stefan receives an unexpected bill. He decides to contact the creditor to work out a payment plan. Stefan's response illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary appraisal.
B)  secondary appraisal.
C)  emotion-focused coping.
D)  an approach-avoidance conflict.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Social Psychology

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

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Among immigrants to the United States, facility in English is _____ associated with adjustment and well-being.

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Discuss the components of the hardy personality and some of the outcomes for people with this personality trait.

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Daily exercise is associated with:

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NK cells prevent the spread of infection within the body.

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Dr. Hawkins is studying the effects of HIV awareness campaigns on the number of new HIV cases among the Latino population in a major city. She is also investigating HIV-positive patients' compliance with medication regimes. Dr. Hawkins is a _____ psychologist.

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Identify the components of the immune system and explain their roles in preventing illness.

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Which type of conflict is correctly matched with its definition?

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Faced with overlapping, unrealistic deadlines at work, Ira recruits his friends to perform some of the routine clerical tasks associated with the projects. Ira is engaged in _____ coping.

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A technique in which muscle groups are tensed and relaxed in turn is known as:

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The textbook states that "smokers report that they smoke more cigarettes in response to stressors." This result MOST likely derives from _____ research.

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Apply Selye's general adaptation syndrome to a student's experience in coping with finals week or a similar set of exams. Be sure to name and describe all three stages of the syndrome.

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The Type D personality is linked with a poor prognosis among patients with coronary disease.

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The textbook suggests that in most studies, the correlation between Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) scores and health problems is:

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Social support is less effective than exercise at reducing the risk of illness.

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Stefan receives an unexpected bill. He decides to contact the creditor to work out a payment plan. Stefan's response illustrates:

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_____ coping is to addressing work problems with a colleague as _____ coping is to talking to your hair stylist about all of the problems at work.

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Stress may impair the production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:

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"Don't wait for the storm to pass-learn to dance in the rain," exhorts an inspirational poster you notice in an office. This quote most directly relates to the _____ component of hardiness.

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

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