Question 1

The HPA axis involves which three structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hippocampus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands 
B)  Hypothalamus, pineal gland, adenoids 
C)  Hippocampus, pineal gland, adrenal glands 
D)  Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands 
A)  Hippocampus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands 
B)  Hypothalamus, pineal gland, adenoids 
C)  Hippocampus, pineal gland, adrenal glands 
D)  Hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands

Question 2

Some have accused psychologists of focusing too much on our negative aspects. In contrast, the goal of positive psychology is specifically to focus on our strengths. Describe two positive traits that allow people to deal in with stressful situations and maintain good health. What are some of the benefits associated with these traits?

Accepted Answer

Two positive traits that allow people to

Question 3

________ meditation involves narrowing one's focus to a single event, while _______ involves allowing attention to flow freely and focusing on whatever comes to mind.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mindfulness; concentrative 
B)  Mindfulness; mind-body training 
C)  Concentrative; mind-body training 
D)  Concentrative; mindfulness 
A)  Mindfulness; concentrative 
B)  Mindfulness; mind-body training 
C)  Concentrative; mind-body training 
D)  Concentrative; mindfulness

Question 4

According to set-point theory, the size of fat cells is determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity. 
B)  eating habits during adolescence and adulthood. 
C)  diet during the first two years of life. 
D)  the mother's diet before birth of the child. 
A)  heredity. 
B)  eating habits during adolescence and adulthood. 
C)  diet during the first two years of life. 
D)  the mother's diet before birth of the child.

Question 5

What is the most accurate conclusion regarding the effects of meditation on stress and well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediation Meditation is the absolute best way to combat stress and protect your body from disease. 
B)  Advanced training in mediation meditation will decrease stress in a manner similar to simple relaxation techniques. 
C)  Mediation Meditation helps the practitioner control his or her physiological responses, thereby decreasing stress and preventing health problems such as cardiovascular disease. 
D)  Mediation Meditation is not a commonly used way of managing stress. 
A)  Mediation Meditation is the absolute best way to combat stress and protect your body from disease. 
B)  Advanced training in mediation meditation will decrease stress in a manner similar to simple relaxation techniques. 
C)  Mediation Meditation helps the practitioner control his or her physiological responses, thereby decreasing stress and preventing health problems such as cardiovascular disease. 
D)  Mediation Meditation is not a commonly used way of managing stress.

Question 6

When an animal or person develops __________________, they will endure pain even when it is possible to avoid or escape it.

Accepted Answer

learned he

Question 7

According to some research, the average smoker dies ____ years earlier than the average non-smoker.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  18 
A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  18

Question 8

The body mass index allows people to:

Accepted Answer

A)  calculate how many calories they should eat each day. 
B)  calculate a healthy body weight for their height. 
C)  determine whether they have a positive or negative energy balance. 
D)  determine where there set point is. 
A)  calculate how many calories they should eat each day. 
B)  calculate a healthy body weight for their height. 
C)  determine whether they have a positive or negative energy balance. 
D)  determine where there set point is.

Question 9

The field of __________ studies the relationship between immune and nervous system functioning.

Accepted Answer

A)  social psychology 
B)  organic medicine 
C)  psychoneuroimmunology 
D)  interactive psychology 
A)  social psychology 
B)  organic medicine 
C)  psychoneuroimmunology 
D)  interactive psychology

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding ulcers is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that lives in stomach acid and causes stomach ulcers. 
B)  Stress is the primary cause of ulcers. 
C)  Spicy foods and an unhealthy diet are the primary causes of ulcers. 
D)  Ulcers are uniquely genetic and stress has nothing to do with the symptoms of ulcers. 
A)  Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that lives in stomach acid and causes stomach ulcers. 
B)  Stress is the primary cause of ulcers. 
C)  Spicy foods and an unhealthy diet are the primary causes of ulcers. 
D)  Ulcers are uniquely genetic and stress has nothing to do with the symptoms of ulcers.

Question 11

________ occurs when the demands of a situation exceed our ability to cope effectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Trauma 
D)  Stimuli 
A)  Stress 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Trauma 
D)  Stimuli

Question 12

Levels of dopamine, epinephrine, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) have all been shown to increase following ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Levels of dopamine, epinephrine, and brain-derived neurotrophic...

Question 13

What is sound recommendation for managing stress among hospital patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce stress, and therefore cortisol release, as much as possible 
B)  Introduce a mild amount of stress so that the HPA-axis can prime the immune system 
C)  Offer oxytocin inhalers to induce relaxation in patients 
D)  Allow people to attain their preferred level of stress (equal to what they would experience outside of the hospital) 
A)  Reduce stress, and therefore cortisol release, as much as possible 
B)  Introduce a mild amount of stress so that the HPA-axis can prime the immune system 
C)  Offer oxytocin inhalers to induce relaxation in patients 
D)  Allow people to attain their preferred level of stress (equal to what they would experience outside of the hospital)

Question 14

According to set point theory, the body tries to maintain body weight within a relatively small range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When people feel their sense of control is undermined, they compensate by heightening their search for structure in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Children who grow up in ____________ families have higher rates of overweight and obesity than children on average.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-income 
B)  high-income 
C)  small 
D)  large 
A)  low-income 
B)  high-income 
C)  small 
D)  large

Question 17

According to your textbook, what else should be considered in addition to the role of a physiological set point in making it difficult for people to lose excess weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body's metabolic rate is fixed and does not change. 
B)  The difficulty in losing excess weight is greatly exaggerated. 
C)  Lower activity levels are also associated with weight gain. 
D)  Set point theory assumes that a person's set point cannot change. 
A)  The body's metabolic rate is fixed and does not change. 
B)  The difficulty in losing excess weight is greatly exaggerated. 
C)  Lower activity levels are also associated with weight gain. 
D)  Set point theory assumes that a person's set point cannot change.

Question 18

_________ is an acquired suppression of avoidance or escape behavior in response to unpleasant, uncontrollable circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensatory control 
B)  Learned helplessness 
C)  Coping 
D)  Resilience 
A)  Compensatory control 
B)  Learned helplessness 
C)  Coping 
D)  Resilience

Question 19

When bad things happen to some people, they tend to blame it on themselves and fail to realize that things are likely to get better. This is known as ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a pessimistic explanatory style 
B)  learned helplessness 
C)  compensatory control 
D)  resilience 
A)  a pessimistic explanatory style 
B)  learned helplessness 
C)  compensatory control 
D)  resilience

Question 20

Research indicates that obese employees are paid ____ thin colleagues.

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 
B)  about the same as 
C)  less than 
D)  twice as much 
A)  more than 
B)  about the same as 
C)  less than 
D)  twice as much

The HPA axis involves which three structures?

__ meditation involves narrowing one's focus to a single event, while _ involves allowing attention to flow freely and focusing on whatever comes to mind.

According to set-point theory, the size of fat cells is determined by:

What is the most accurate conclusion regarding the effects of meditation on stress and well-being?

When an animal or person develops __________________, they will endure pain even when it is possible to avoid or escape it.

According to some research, the average smoker dies ____ years earlier than the average non-smoker.

The body mass index allows people to:

The field of __________ studies the relationship between immune and nervous system functioning.

Which of the following statements regarding ulcers is true?

________ occurs when the demands of a situation exceed our ability to cope effectively.

Levels of dopamine, epinephrine, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) have all been shown to increase following ______________.

What is sound recommendation for managing stress among hospital patients?

According to set point theory, the body tries to maintain body weight within a relatively small range.

When people feel their sense of control is undermined, they compensate by heightening their search for structure in the world.

Children who grow up in ____________ families have higher rates of overweight and obesity than children on average.

According to your textbook, what else should be considered in addition to the role of a physiological set point in making it difficult for people to lose excess weight?

_________ is an acquired suppression of avoidance or escape behavior in response to unpleasant, uncontrollable circumstances.

When bad things happen to some people, they tend to blame it on themselves and fail to realize that things are likely to get better. This is known as ______________.

Research indicates that obese employees are paid ____ thin colleagues.

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The HPA axis involves which three structures?

________ meditation involves narrowing one's focus to a single event, while _______ involves allowing attention to flow freely and focusing on whatever comes to mind.

According to set-point theory, the size of fat cells is determined by:

What is the most accurate conclusion regarding the effects of meditation on stress and well-being?

When an animal or person develops __________________, they will endure pain even when it is possible to avoid or escape it.

According to some research, the average smoker dies ____ years earlier than the average non-smoker.

The body mass index allows people to:

The field of __________ studies the relationship between immune and nervous system functioning.

Which of the following statements regarding ulcers is true?

________ occurs when the demands of a situation exceed our ability to cope effectively.

Levels of dopamine, epinephrine, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) have all been shown to increase following ______________.

What is sound recommendation for managing stress among hospital patients?

According to set point theory, the body tries to maintain body weight within a relatively small range.

When people feel their sense of control is undermined, they compensate by heightening their search for structure in the world.

Children who grow up in ____________ families have higher rates of overweight and obesity than children on average.

According to your textbook, what else should be considered in addition to the role of a physiological set point in making it difficult for people to lose excess weight?

_________ is an acquired suppression of avoidance or escape behavior in response to unpleasant, uncontrollable circumstances.

When bad things happen to some people, they tend to blame it on themselves and fail to realize that things are likely to get better. This is known as ______________.

Research indicates that obese employees are paid ____ thin colleagues.

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Biological Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, Aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Filters

__ meditation involves narrowing one's focus to a single event, while _ involves allowing attention to flow freely and focusing on whatever comes to mind.