Question 1

Stephen finds the link between emotional stress and physical illness fascinating.In fact,he is a researcher who studies the interactions among behavior,the nervous system,and the immune system.Of the following fields,which is Stephen most likely associated with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurology
B)  Immunology
C)  Microbiology
D)  Psychoneuroimmunology

Question 2

_____ stress refers to a syndrome defined by stress levels that are consistently high and unremitting,often due to a hectic,fast-paced lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic
B)  Congenital
C)  General
D)  Global A

Question 3

The purpose of _____ is to achieve control over the body via educating patients about bodily processes of which they are typically unaware.Technology is used to convert some physiological functions into sights or sounds the patient can monitor.

Accepted Answer

A)  biofeedback
B)  cognitive psychotherapy
C)  detoxification
D)  the ABCDS system

Question 4

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts at least _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 week
B)  1 month
C)  3 months
D)  6 months

Question 5

Which of the following statements about stress and coping is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Researchers propose there may be a disease-prone personality that predisposes people to stress-related illnesses.
B)  An individual's subjective perception of stress has little impact on his ability to cope.
C)  Problem-focused coping emphasizes proactive,constructive attempts to take action about a stressful situation.
D)  Both nature and nurture factors contribute to how well someone is able to cope with stress.

Question 6

The diseases that cause the greatest danger for death within today's society

Accepted Answer

A)  include tuberculosis and pneumonia.
B)  feature behavioral components.
C)  are HIV and the zika virus.
D)  are treatment-resistant sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 7

What technique a therapist who promotes physical health by having his patients write about the things they value most in life is using?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What technique a therapist who promotes physical...

Question 8

The _____ controls the release of our body's stress hormone,cortisol.

Accepted Answer

A)  PTA axis
B)  ADA axis
C)  HPA axis
D)  LOU axis

Question 9

Define the five components of the ABCDS of weight loss as used by health psychologists.(What does each letter in the acronym stand for?)

Accepted Answer

A: activity increase;B: behavi...

Question 10

_____ has been defined as the process of managing demands that are appraised as exceeding the resources of the person.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coping
B)  Social support
C)  Detoxification
D)  Chronic stress

Question 11

Briefly summarize the hypotheses offered to explain how social support positively influences physical health.

Accepted Answer

Positive feelings associated with social support allow us to perceive stressors in a more manageable light.Those with strong social connections are more likely to confide in others,which might be a specific behavior related to improved health.Social support correlates with physical touch,which might be a specific factor related to improved health.

Question 12

Medically supervised detoxification is most commonly a component of the treatment of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcoholism
B)  smoking
C)  obesity
D)  chronic stress A

Question 13

The general adaptation syndrome hypothesis was developed by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hans Selye
B)  Walter Cannon
C)  Albert Ellis
D)  Lightner Witmer

Question 14

What are the components of the ABCs of relapse prevention for smokers? (What do A,B,and C stand for?)

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

_____ is when the body requires increasing amounts of alcohol to achieve the same effect (i.e. ,level of drunkenness).

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The answer of _____ is when the body requires increasing...

Question 16

When Lisa needs healthcare services,she goes to a facility where she has a personal primary-care physician who is responsible for arranging her care with all other professionals housed in the same complex.Depending on her needs,her primary-care physician sends her to a chiropractor,occupational therapist,clinical psychologist,etc.Lisa receives her care from a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  HMO.
B)  private practice cooperative.
C)  patient-centered medical home.
D)  state-run clinic.

Question 17

What is the "A" component of the ABCDS of weight loss?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the "A" component of the...

Question 18

Which of the following statements about general adaptation syndrome is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fight-or-flight system works better in response to prolonged,repeated stressors than in response to temporary stressors.
B)  The more specific the stressor,the more unlikely adaptation will occur.
C)  Long-term exposure to stress bolsters our immune system.
D)  With prolonged exposure to stress,our bodies eventually wear out and break down.

Question 19

_____ represent(s) an economical and relatively quick alternative to biofeedback for pain management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relaxation training
B)  Transdermal patches
C)  Detoxification
D)  The ABCDS system

Question 20

_____ is the psychological or physiological response to difficult or demanding internal or external circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vulnerability
B)  Stress
C)  Depression
D)  Hyperactivity

Exam 18: Health Psychology

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Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts at least _____.

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Which of the following statements about stress and coping is NOT true?

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The diseases that cause the greatest danger for death within today's society

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What technique a therapist who promotes physical health by having his patients write about the things they value most in life is using?

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The _____ controls the release of our body's stress hormone,cortisol.

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Define the five components of the ABCDS of weight loss as used by health psychologists.(What does each letter in the acronym stand for?)

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_____ has been defined as the process of managing demands that are appraised as exceeding the resources of the person.

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_____ represent(s) an economical and relatively quick alternative to biofeedback for pain management.

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Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts at least _____.

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The _____ controls the release of our body's stress hormone,cortisol.

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Define the five components of the ABCDS of weight loss as used by health psychologists.(What does each letter in the acronym stand for?)

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_____ has been defined as the process of managing demands that are appraised as exceeding the resources of the person.

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What are the components of the ABCs of relapse prevention for smokers? (What do A,B,and C stand for?)

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