Question 1

Some stress is actually beneficial for performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true about stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any amount of stress is detrimental and should be avoided. 
B)  High levels of stress generally improve performance. 
C)  Stress facilitates performing complex tasks more than it does simple tasks. 
D)  Low levels of stress can be motivating. 
A)  Any amount of stress is detrimental and should be avoided. 
B)  High levels of stress generally improve performance. 
C)  Stress facilitates performing complex tasks more than it does simple tasks. 
D)  Low levels of stress can be motivating.

Question 3

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hostility 
B)  Compulsiveness 
C)  Competitiveness 
D)  Chronic irritability 
A)  Hostility 
B)  Compulsiveness 
C)  Competitiveness 
D)  Chronic irritability

Question 4

According to Lazarus and Folkman, our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to determine whether it is a challenge or threat. This evaluation is referred to as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary appraisal 
B)  secondary appraisal 
C)  stress-related decision 
D)  hassle-related decision 
A)  primary appraisal 
B)  secondary appraisal 
C)  stress-related decision 
D)  hassle-related decision

Question 5

During stress, the hypothalamus can control the release of hormones from the adrenal glands via two major pathways. Describe the two pathways and the effects of the hormones they control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During stress, the hypothalamus can control the...

Question 6

Skipping breakfast is likely to be a:

Accepted Answer

A)  good way to lose weight and prevent obesity. 
B)  poor choice as the brain needs nutrients for energy and synthesizing neurotransmitters. 
C)  poor choice as flavanols deplete cognitive resources. 
D)  good choice to build resilience and impulse control. 
A)  good way to lose weight and prevent obesity. 
B)  poor choice as the brain needs nutrients for energy and synthesizing neurotransmitters. 
C)  poor choice as flavanols deplete cognitive resources. 
D)  good choice to build resilience and impulse control.

Question 7

Events which cause people to experience stress are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stress stimuli 
B)  negative reinforcers 
C)  traumas 
D)  stressors 
A)  stress stimuli 
B)  negative reinforcers 
C)  traumas 
D)  stressors

Question 8

According to your textbook, which of the following is true about the use of biofeedback for reducing stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biofeedback is not effective for reducing stress. 
B)  Biofeedback is the most effective therapy for reducing stress. 
C)  Simple relaxation techniques appear as effective as biofeedback. 
D)  Biofeedback is effective for reducing stress, but is considered unethical by many therapists. 
A)  Biofeedback is not effective for reducing stress. 
B)  Biofeedback is the most effective therapy for reducing stress. 
C)  Simple relaxation techniques appear as effective as biofeedback. 
D)  Biofeedback is effective for reducing stress, but is considered unethical by many therapists.

Question 9

Overtime, groups of people who interact regularly can become increasingly similar in terms of body weight, smoking habits, and even happiness. This increased similarity is likely due to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors 
B)  social contagion 
C)  set point changes 
D)  coincidence 
A)  genetic factors 
B)  social contagion 
C)  set point changes 
D)  coincidence

Question 10

Which of the following has been the MOST DIFFICULT for health psychologists to demonstrate for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  that smoking is correlated with watching movie stars smoke 
B)  that watching movie stars smoke causes adolescents to smoke 
C)  that adolescents who smoke identify with movie stars who smoke 
D)  that adolescents who smoke are exposed to more smoking in movies 
A)  that smoking is correlated with watching movie stars smoke 
B)  that watching movie stars smoke causes adolescents to smoke 
C)  that adolescents who smoke identify with movie stars who smoke 
D)  that adolescents who smoke are exposed to more smoking in movies

Question 11

The "HPA" axis is an abbreviation for:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal. 
B)  hormonal-pubertal-adrenal circuit. 
C)  hippocampus-pituitary-amygdala circuit. 
D)  heritable-peripheral-adrenal cortex. 
A)  hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal. 
B)  hormonal-pubertal-adrenal circuit. 
C)  hippocampus-pituitary-amygdala circuit. 
D)  heritable-peripheral-adrenal cortex.

Question 12

_____ is a positive coping strategy, while _____ is a negative style of coping.

Accepted Answer

A)  Meditation; resilience 
B)  Pessimistic explanatory style; negative affectivity 
C)  Meditation; alcohol 
D)  Post-traumatic growth; resilience 
A)  Meditation; resilience 
B)  Pessimistic explanatory style; negative affectivity 
C)  Meditation; alcohol 
D)  Post-traumatic growth; resilience

Question 13

Which area of psychology specifically studies human strengths and potential?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive psychology 
B)  optimistic psychology 
C)  resilience psychology 
D)  psychoimmunology 
A)  positive psychology 
B)  optimistic psychology 
C)  resilience psychology 
D)  psychoimmunology

Question 14

The hormones vasopressin and oxytocin are associated with _______________ and might be related to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive social relationships; good health 
B)  positive social relationships; poor health 
C)  childhood stress; good health 
D)  childhood stress; poor health 
A)  positive social relationships; good health 
B)  positive social relationships; poor health 
C)  childhood stress; good health 
D)  childhood stress; poor health

Question 15

_________ is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asbestos exposure 
B)  Drug use 
C)  Alcohol use 
D)  Smoking 
A)  Asbestos exposure 
B)  Drug use 
C)  Alcohol use 
D)  Smoking

Question 16

When Wally decided to quit smoking, several of his friends began smoking less. Overtime, most of Wally's friends eventually stopped smoking as well. This is an example of social _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contagion 
B)  discrimination 
C)  coercion 
D)  desensitization 
A)  contagion 
B)  discrimination 
C)  coercion 
D)  desensitization

Question 17

Larry and Kim just got married. Although every marriage is different, how is their marriage most likely to affect their health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Larry's health with benefit from the marriage while Kim's health with suffer. 
B)  Kim's health with benefit from the marriage while Larry's health with suffer. 
C)  Both Larry and Kim will benefit, but Larry will benefit more. 
D)  Both Larry and Kim will benefit, but Kim will benefit more. 
A)  Larry's health with benefit from the marriage while Kim's health with suffer. 
B)  Kim's health with benefit from the marriage while Larry's health with suffer. 
C)  Both Larry and Kim will benefit, but Larry will benefit more. 
D)  Both Larry and Kim will benefit, but Kim will benefit more.

Question 18

The fact that people who are overweight and obese have higher health care costs has led some people to suggest that they should pay higher taxes. Some researchers, however, point out that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the shortened life expectancy for the overweight and obese offsets the additional medical costs. 
B)  the economic benefit associated with treating overweight and obese people offsets the cost. 
C)  people who are overweight or obese are already paid less than equivalent employees who are not overweight. 
D)  relatively few people are classified as overweight or obese. 
A)  the shortened life expectancy for the overweight and obese offsets the additional medical costs. 
B)  the economic benefit associated with treating overweight and obese people offsets the cost. 
C)  people who are overweight or obese are already paid less than equivalent employees who are not overweight. 
D)  relatively few people are classified as overweight or obese.

Question 19

In terms of health, both spouses' benefit equally from marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale was designed to measure change due to ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural disasters 
B)  major life events 
C)  social difficulties 
D)  negative life events 
A)  natural disasters 
B)  major life events 
C)  social difficulties 
D)  negative life events

Some stress is actually beneficial for performance.

Which of the following is true about stress?

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

According to Lazarus and Folkman, our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to determine whether it is a challenge or threat. This evaluation is referred to as _____________.

During stress, the hypothalamus can control the release of hormones from the adrenal glands via two major pathways. Describe the two pathways and the effects of the hormones they control.

Skipping breakfast is likely to be a:

Events which cause people to experience stress are called ___________.

According to your textbook, which of the following is true about the use of biofeedback for reducing stress?

Overtime, groups of people who interact regularly can become increasingly similar in terms of body weight, smoking habits, and even happiness. This increased similarity is likely due to ____________.

Which of the following has been the MOST DIFFICULT for health psychologists to demonstrate for adolescents?

The "HPA" axis is an abbreviation for:

_ is a positive coping strategy, while _ is a negative style of coping.

Which area of psychology specifically studies human strengths and potential?

The hormones vasopressin and oxytocin are associated with _______ and might be related to .

_________ is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States.

When Wally decided to quit smoking, several of his friends began smoking less. Overtime, most of Wally's friends eventually stopped smoking as well. This is an example of social _____________.

Larry and Kim just got married. Although every marriage is different, how is their marriage most likely to affect their health?

The fact that people who are overweight and obese have higher health care costs has led some people to suggest that they should pay higher taxes. Some researchers, however, point out that:

In terms of health, both spouses' benefit equally from marriage.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale was designed to measure change due to ________________.

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Exam 16: Health, Stress and Coping

Some stress is actually beneficial for performance.

Which of the following is true about stress?

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

According to Lazarus and Folkman, our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to determine whether it is a challenge or threat. This evaluation is referred to as _____________.

During stress, the hypothalamus can control the release of hormones from the adrenal glands via two major pathways. Describe the two pathways and the effects of the hormones they control.

Skipping breakfast is likely to be a:

Events which cause people to experience stress are called ___________.

According to your textbook, which of the following is true about the use of biofeedback for reducing stress?

Overtime, groups of people who interact regularly can become increasingly similar in terms of body weight, smoking habits, and even happiness. This increased similarity is likely due to ____________.

Which of the following has been the MOST DIFFICULT for health psychologists to demonstrate for adolescents?

The "HPA" axis is an abbreviation for:

_____ is a positive coping strategy, while _____ is a negative style of coping.

Which area of psychology specifically studies human strengths and potential?

The hormones vasopressin and oxytocin are associated with _______________ and might be related to ________.

_________ is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States.

When Wally decided to quit smoking, several of his friends began smoking less. Overtime, most of Wally's friends eventually stopped smoking as well. This is an example of social _____________.

Larry and Kim just got married. Although every marriage is different, how is their marriage most likely to affect their health?

The fact that people who are overweight and obese have higher health care costs has led some people to suggest that they should pay higher taxes. Some researchers, however, point out that:

In terms of health, both spouses' benefit equally from marriage.

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale was designed to measure change due to ________________.

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

_ is a positive coping strategy, while _ is a negative style of coping.

The hormones vasopressin and oxytocin are associated with _______ and might be related to .