Question 1

Chronic anger ________ the risk of heart disease,and chronic depression ________ the risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A)   increases;decreases
B)   increases;increases
C)   has no effect on;increases
D)   increases;has no effect on

Question 2

It has been suggested that a stable worldview may contribute to the stress protection associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)   an external locus of control.
B)   biofeedback.
C)   religious involvement.
D)   a Type A personality.

Question 3

Religiously active people have _______ socially supportive relationships and ________ lifestyles than those who are not religiously active.

Accepted Answer

A)   fewer;less healthy
B)   fewer;healthier
C)   more;less healthy
D)   more;healthier

Question 4

Those who believe that being successful is a matter of luck rather than hard work illustrate:

Accepted Answer

A)   a type A personality.
B)   a type B personality.
C)   an internal locus of control.
D)   an external locus of control.

Question 5

In a healthy,functioning immune system,________ search out and destroy cancer cells.

Accepted Answer

A)   carcinogens
B)   B lymphocytes
C)   endorphins
D)   NK cells

Question 6

After being told that his parents have just been involved in a serious automobile accident,Bill is likely to experience an outpouring of:

Accepted Answer

A)   serotonin.
B)   dopamine.
C)   epinephrine.
D)   lymphocytes.

Question 7

The adaptation-level phenomenon refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)   perception that one is worse off than those with whom one compares oneself.
B)   tendency for standards of judgment to be heavily influenced by previous experiences.
C)   temporary depletion of self-control energy following the exercise of willpower.
D)   survival of organisms that adapt best to their environment.

Question 8

Although inflammation helps fight infections,persistent inflammation can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A)   asthma.
B)   clogged arteries.
C)   worsening depression.
D)   all of these problems.

Question 9

Research on the well-being of Americans indicates that the:

Accepted Answer

A)   vast majority of Americans currently declare themselves to be very happy.
B)   personal happiness of Americans has been increasing during the last half-century.
C)   buying power of Americans has been decreasing during the last half-century.
D)   increase in the buying power of Americans during the last half-century has provided no apparent boost to Americans' personal happiness.

Question 10

One seven-decade-long study found that at age 50,healthy aging was better predicted by ________ than by a low cholesterol level.

Accepted Answer

A)   an external locus of control
B)   mindfulness meditation
C)   a good marriage
D)   a type A personality

Question 11

Who is the best example of a type B personality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tammy,an ambitious,self-confident waitress
B)   Mauriucca,a relaxed,understanding social worker
C)   Tena,a time-conscious,competitive lawyer
D)   Juanita,an impatient,pessimistic librarian

Question 12

Mildly depressed female college students assigned to a program of ________ reported a greater decrease in depression than those assigned to a program of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   problem-focused coping;emotion-focused coping
B)   biofeedback;meditation
C)   aerobic exercise;relaxation exercises
D)   dietary restriction;cognitive therapy

Question 13

Wild animals placed in zoos sometimes die shortly thereafter.These deaths are likely to result from:

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased levels of lymphocytes.
B)   increased levels of oxytocin.
C)   decreased levels of cortisol.
D)   increased levels of serotonin.

Question 14

Compared with their less happy peers,the happiest 20-year-olds are subsequently ________ likely to marry and ________ likely to divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)   less;less
B)   more;more
C)   less;more
D)   more;less

Question 15

Efforts to prevent HIV infections through programs that influence sexual norms and practices as well as through medical strategies that reduce HIV transmission are called:

Accepted Answer

A)   general adaptation programs.
B)   combination prevention programs.
C)   tend-and-befriend programs.
D)   stress resistance programs.

Question 16

The macrophage and lymphocytes are major agents of the:

Accepted Answer

A)   sympathetic nervous system.
B)   immune system.
C)   digestive system.
D)   parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 17

T lymphocytes are formed in the:

Accepted Answer

A)   bone marrow.
B)   limbic system.
C)   thymus.
D)   liver.

Question 18

Naomi was able to alleviate some of the stress associated with her recent job loss by confiding the details of her painful experience to trusted friends.This best illustrates the stress-relieving value of:

Accepted Answer

A)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.
B)   mindfulness meditation.
C)   self-disclosing.
D)   biofeedback.

Question 19

One possible explanation for the longer life expectancy of religiously active people is that:

Accepted Answer

A)   they respond to stress with higher blood pressure.
B)   they have Type A personalities.
C)   their nervous system responds to stress with greater arousal.
D)   they receive more social support.

Question 20

The white blood cells that fight bacterial infections and attack cancer cells and viruses are called:

Accepted Answer

A)   lymphocytes.
B)   macrophages.
C)   carcinogens.
D)   NK cells.

Exam 11: Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing

Chronic anger ________ the risk of heart disease,and chronic depression ________ the risk of heart disease.

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One seven-decade-long study found that at age 50,healthy aging was better predicted by ________ than by a low cholesterol level.

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Who is the best example of a type B personality?

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T lymphocytes are formed in the:

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Naomi was able to alleviate some of the stress associated with her recent job loss by confiding the details of her painful experience to trusted friends.This best illustrates the stress-relieving value of:

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Wild animals placed in zoos sometimes die shortly thereafter.These deaths are likely to result from:

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The white blood cells that fight bacterial infections and attack cancer cells and viruses are called:

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Those who believe that being successful is a matter of luck rather than hard work illustrate:

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Mildly depressed female college students assigned to a program of ________ reported a greater decrease in depression than those assigned to a program of ________.

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One possible explanation for the longer life expectancy of religiously active people is that:

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Efforts to prevent HIV infections through programs that influence sexual norms and practices as well as through medical strategies that reduce HIV transmission are called:

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After being told that his parents have just been involved in a serious automobile accident,Bill is likely to experience an outpouring of:

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Compared with their less happy peers,the happiest 20-year-olds are subsequently ________ likely to marry and ________ likely to divorce.

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In a healthy,functioning immune system,________ search out and destroy cancer cells.

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The macrophage and lymphocytes are major agents of the:

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The adaptation-level phenomenon refers to the:

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Research on the well-being of Americans indicates that the:

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Religiously active people have _______ socially supportive relationships and ________ lifestyles than those who are not religiously active.

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Although inflammation helps fight infections,persistent inflammation can lead to:

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It has been suggested that a stable worldview may contribute to the stress protection associated with:

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