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Explain how positivity is linked to good health.

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Question 2

The generalizability of the flight-or-fight response to stress has been questioned by researchers.Specifically,some believe that women respond to stressors in ways that are different from men.Discuss the way women respond to stressors and how this may have adaptive benefits for them.

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Over the past few years,Farhan has had to deal with a lot of stress.His parents both have chronic diseases,he and his wife argue constantly,and his new job demands a lot of his time.According to research on the long-term effects of stress,Farhan will most likely

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A)   get divorced in the next year.
B)   develop a Type A personality.
C)   develop a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia.
D)   show a decreased immune response to infectious diseases.

Question 4

Give an example of a major life stressor.Then,explain how a major life stressor is different from other stressors.

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Major life stressors are stressors that ...

Question 5

In a well-known study of California men,being aggressive and impatient was found to be related to ________,which shows that ________.

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A)   heart disease; genes control the development of disease
B)   immune functioning; stress is a function of lifestyle
C)   heart disease; psychological factors are important in disease development
D)   hormonal dysfunction; gender will have an effect on disease development

Question 6

Milo is training for an international chess competition and thinks that if he "increases his brain volume" he will do better in the competition.Which of the following actions should Milo take to increase his brain volume?

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A)   reduce the number of hours he watches television
B)   go on a vegetarian diet
C)   pray
D)   exercise

Question 7

Health psychologists investigate

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A)   the absence of disease.
B)   personal reports of health.
C)   theories instead of experimental research.
D)   promoting health and well-being.

Question 8

Which of the following would describe the tend-and-befriend response of a person experiencing great stress from his job?

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A)   Luigi is worn out and is not sure if he can continue at his job.
B)   Bruce constantly complains to his family about his mean boss.
C)   Joseph strikes his boss in the face after she threated to fire him.
D)   Manny tries to form strong relationships with the new workers.

Question 9

Aline is sitting in a physician's office and has just been told that a nurse will be coming in to measure her BMI.Aline is not familiar with the term BMI and starts to panic.How should her mother reassure her about BMI tests?

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A)   "Do not worry; all they need is a urine test."
B)   "BMI needles are very small and do not hurt at all."
C)   "Do not be afraid, they just need to listen to your lungs."
D)   "Relax, they are just going to measure your height and weight."

Question 10

Engaging in primary appraisal allows us to

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A)   become less hostile.
B)   enact coping behaviors only for stimuli that are relevant.
C)   become emotionally aroused.
D)   have difficulty expressing our emotions.

Question 11

According to research conducted on family focused interventions,the major difference between effective and ineffective family focused treatments involves whether

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A)   the client has adequate social skills.
B)   family members have enough information about the client's illness.
C)   a medical practitioner or a family therapist conducts the intervention.
D)   family members promote the client's feelings of being in control.

Question 12

Describe Type A and Type B behavior patterns.Then,describe which specific behavior(s)are linked with a greater risk of heart disease.

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Question 13

Amy has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.She reminds herself that breast cancer is highly treatable and that the doctors caught hers early.Thus,she feels much luckier than people whose breast cancer is caught during later stages of the disease.In this situation,Amy is using

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A)   a Type A behavior pattern.
B)   a downward comparison.
C)   secondary appraisals.
D)   emotion-focused coping.

Question 14

The major difference between emotion-focused coping and problem-focused coping involves

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A)   the intensity of the stressor.
B)   whether one attempts to reduce the emotions associated with the stressor or solve the problem directly.
C)   the ability to perceive the stressor.
D)   whether the stress is familiar or unfamiliar.

Question 15

Sasha finds her job difficult and has had a hard time learning how to do some of the tasks that are required of her.She decides to put in some extra hours to learn how to complete the tasks,and she is confident that in doing so she will be able to perform the tasks well.According to research discussed in your textbook,what is a likely outcome?

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A)   Sasha will become physically ill from all the extra hours she is putting in.
B)   Sasha will feel less stressed and happier.
C)   Sasha will become a friendlier person because she will learn to teach herself new things.
D)   Sasha will become increasingly negative and even depressed.

Question 16

The most positive aspect of e-cigarettes is that they

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A)   are non-addictive.
B)   only produce secondhand smoke.
C)   do not contain tobacco.
D)   definitely help people quit smoking.

Question 17

Lazarus divides the cognitive appraisal process into two parts: primary and secondary.Primary appraisals involve

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A)   deciding whether an event is stressful, benign, or irrelevant.
B)   evaluating one's response options.
C)   selecting a coping behavior.
D)   deciding whether a coping behavior was successful.

Question 18

Jane owns a consulting firm and has three employees.Which person should Jane hire if she wants someone who is not competitive,but rather relaxed and easygoing?

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A)   Lilah, who has a Type A behavior pattern
B)   Matt, who has a Type B behavior pattern
C)   Reina, who is known for her success at primary appraisals
D)   Ted, who is skillful at secondary appraisals

Question 19

Your friend Valeria knows that exercising can help burn calories and lose weight.However,since she is not interested in burning calories or losing weight,she tells you that people like her should not exercise."It's a waste of time," she says."Unless you want to lose weight,there is really no point in exercising." You disagree with Valeria.Convince her that there are many positive effects to physical exercise by listing as many benefits as you can.

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Exercise is related to better physical a...

Question 20

Compare and contrast the emotion-focused and problem-focused methods of coping.In your answer,discuss the possible benefits and disadvantages associated with each coping method.

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People who use emotion-focused coping tr...

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According to research conducted on family focused interventions,the major difference between effective and ineffective family focused treatments involves whether

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Amy has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.She reminds herself that breast cancer is highly treatable and that the doctors caught hers early.Thus,she feels much luckier than people whose breast cancer is caught during later stages of the disease.In this situation,Amy is using

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Engaging in primary appraisal allows us to

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Describe Type A and Type B behavior patterns.Then,describe which specific behavior(s)are linked with a greater risk of heart disease.

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Jane owns a consulting firm and has three employees.Which person should Jane hire if she wants someone who is not competitive,but rather relaxed and easygoing?

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Over the past few years,Farhan has had to deal with a lot of stress.His parents both have chronic diseases,he and his wife argue constantly,and his new job demands a lot of his time.According to research on the long-term effects of stress,Farhan will most likely

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Health psychologists investigate

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Which of the following would describe the tend-and-befriend response of a person experiencing great stress from his job?

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Give an example of a major life stressor.Then,explain how a major life stressor is different from other stressors.

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Compare and contrast the emotion-focused and problem-focused methods of coping.In your answer,discuss the possible benefits and disadvantages associated with each coping method.

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Milo is training for an international chess competition and thinks that if he "increases his brain volume" he will do better in the competition.Which of the following actions should Milo take to increase his brain volume?

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In a well-known study of California men,being aggressive and impatient was found to be related to ,which shows that .

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The generalizability of the flight-or-fight response to stress has been questioned by researchers.Specifically,some believe that women respond to stressors in ways that are different from men.Discuss the way women respond to stressors and how this may have adaptive benefits for them.

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Aline is sitting in a physician's office and has just been told that a nurse will be coming in to measure her BMI.Aline is not familiar with the term BMI and starts to panic.How should her mother reassure her about BMI tests?

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Lazarus divides the cognitive appraisal process into two parts: primary and secondary.Primary appraisals involve

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Explain how positivity is linked to good health.

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The most positive aspect of e-cigarettes is that they

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