Question 1

Any circumstances that threaten or are perceived to threaten one's well-being is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any circumstances that threaten or are perceived...

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an important factor in patient nonadherence or noncompliance to medical advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  patients believe the instructions are inappropriate 
B)  patients find the instructions unpleasant to follow 
C)  patients simply forget the instructions 
D)  patients misunderstand the instructions 
A)  patients believe the instructions are inappropriate 
B)  patients find the instructions unpleasant to follow 
C)  patients simply forget the instructions 
D)  patients misunderstand the instructions

Question 3

Research show that vengefulness and rumination are associated with higher life satisfaction and stress management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Baumeister's research into pressure and task performance suggests that pressure makes people self-conscious, and that this elevated level of self-consciousness disrupts ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Baumeister's research into pressure and task performance...

Question 5

While Barb frequently talks to others about her emotions when in a stressful situation, her husband Mike actively tries to suppress his emotions and does not like to discuss the stress in his life. Most likely compared to Barb, Mike exhibits

Accepted Answer

A)  increased immune functioning and decreased autonomic arousal 
B)  increased immune functioning and increased autonomic arousal 
C)  decreased immune functioning and decreased autonomic arousal 
D)  deceased immune functioning and increased autonomic arousal 
A)  increased immune functioning and decreased autonomic arousal 
B)  increased immune functioning and increased autonomic arousal 
C)  decreased immune functioning and decreased autonomic arousal 
D)  deceased immune functioning and increased autonomic arousal

Question 6

Correlative research studies on health risks help psychologists make judgments as to the casual links between the two variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the effects of stress on psychological functioning including a discussion of the burnout syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Common negative effects of stress in ter

Question 8

Studies have shown that if people can give up smoking,

Accepted Answer

A)  their risk of cardiovascular disease declines, but their risk of pulmonary disease increases 
B)  their overall health risks decline reasonably quickly 
C)  their risk of pulmonary disease declines, but their risk of cardiovascular disease increases 
D)  their health risks never decline to the level of those who never smoked 
A)  their risk of cardiovascular disease declines, but their risk of pulmonary disease increases 
B)  their overall health risks decline reasonably quickly 
C)  their risk of pulmonary disease declines, but their risk of cardiovascular disease increases 
D)  their health risks never decline to the level of those who never smoked

Question 9

The average smoker has an estimated life expectancy ____ shorter than that of a similar nonsmoker.

Accepted Answer

A)  4-5 years 
B)  8-9 years 
C)  13-14 years 
D)  19-20 years 
A)  4-5 years 
B)  8-9 years 
C)  13-14 years 
D)  19-20 years

Question 10

Distinguish between acute and chronic stress.

Accepted Answer

Acute stressors are threatening events t

Question 11

Describe the three levels of people's response to stress.

Accepted Answer

Stress responses are multidimensional, i

Question 12

Discuss posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychological problems and disorders that may result from stress.

Accepted Answer

PTSD involves enduring psychological dis

Question 13

Research has demonstrated that the act of forgiving someone when one believes another person's actions were harmful or unjust is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  negative emotions and reduced life satisfaction 
B)  better adjustment and well-being 
C)  increased anxiety and depression 
D)  an increase in negative behaviors by the other person 
A)  negative emotions and reduced life satisfaction 
B)  better adjustment and well-being 
C)  increased anxiety and depression 
D)  an increase in negative behaviors by the other person

Question 14

Herbert Benson devised a simple procedure, called the relaxation response that can have beneficial health effects. To experience the full benefits, the procedure should be practiced

Accepted Answer

A)  on a daily basis. 
B)  whenever a person has to deal with a major stressor. 
C)  for a minimum of 50 minutes a day, three days per week. 
D)  only when traditional medical treatments produce no improvement. 
A)  on a daily basis. 
B)  whenever a person has to deal with a major stressor. 
C)  for a minimum of 50 minutes a day, three days per week. 
D)  only when traditional medical treatments produce no improvement.

Question 15

In general, people tend to be objective in their appraisals of stressful and potentially stressful events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Proteins that orchestrate a number of the immune activities that play a role in killing pathogens and repairing damaged tissues are called

Accepted Answer

A)  cytokines 
B)  astrocysts 
C)  hematocytes 
D)  corticosteroids 
A)  cytokines 
B)  astrocysts 
C)  hematocytes 
D)  corticosteroids

Question 17

Many people believe that suicide represents the ultimate failure to cope with life's stresses. Others feel that suicide is, itself, a coping response. What do you think? Is one type of stress more likely to lead to suicide than others?

Accepted Answer

Students should refer to the Application

Question 18

High scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale were found to be correlated with psychological disturbances and

Accepted Answer

A)  type A behavior patterns 
B)  physical illness 
C)  pessimistic attitudes 
D)  all of the above 
A)  type A behavior patterns 
B)  physical illness 
C)  pessimistic attitudes 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Health-impairing life styles appear to develop

Accepted Answer

A)  rapidly 
B)  unconsciously 
C)  slowly 
D)  as a defense against stress 
A)  rapidly 
B)  unconsciously 
C)  slowly 
D)  as a defense against stress

Question 20

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate? High levels of social support

Accepted Answer

A)  are associated with action-oriented, problem-focused coping responses 
B)  are associated with increased immune function 
C)  moderate or reduce the effects of stress 
D)  are associated with increased mental health 
A)  are associated with action-oriented, problem-focused coping responses 
B)  are associated with increased immune function 
C)  moderate or reduce the effects of stress 
D)  are associated with increased mental health

Exam 26: Stress, Coping, and Health Part 2

Any circumstances that threaten or are perceived to threaten one's well-being is known as ____________________.

Which of the following is NOT an important factor in patient nonadherence or noncompliance to medical advice?

Research show that vengefulness and rumination are associated with higher life satisfaction and stress management.

Baumeister's research into pressure and task performance suggests that pressure makes people self-conscious, and that this elevated level of self-consciousness disrupts ____________________.

While Barb frequently talks to others about her emotions when in a stressful situation, her husband Mike actively tries to suppress his emotions and does not like to discuss the stress in his life. Most likely compared to Barb, Mike exhibits

Correlative research studies on health risks help psychologists make judgments as to the casual links between the two variables.

Discuss the effects of stress on psychological functioning including a discussion of the burnout syndrome.

Studies have shown that if people can give up smoking,

The average smoker has an estimated life expectancy ____ shorter than that of a similar nonsmoker.

Distinguish between acute and chronic stress.

Describe the three levels of people's response to stress.

Discuss posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychological problems and disorders that may result from stress.

Research has demonstrated that the act of forgiving someone when one believes another person's actions were harmful or unjust is associated with

Herbert Benson devised a simple procedure, called the relaxation response that can have beneficial health effects. To experience the full benefits, the procedure should be practiced

In general, people tend to be objective in their appraisals of stressful and potentially stressful events.

Proteins that orchestrate a number of the immune activities that play a role in killing pathogens and repairing damaged tissues are called

Many people believe that suicide represents the ultimate failure to cope with life's stresses. Others feel that suicide is, itself, a coping response. What do you think? Is one type of stress more likely to lead to suicide than others?

High scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale were found to be correlated with psychological disturbances and

Health-impairing life styles appear to develop

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate? High levels of social support

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