Question 1

According to set point theory, the set point is initially set by _______________, but can be modified by ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors; environmental factors 
B)  environmental factors; genetic factors 
C)  exercise; caloric intake 
D)  caloric intake exercise. 
A)  genetic factors; environmental factors 
B)  environmental factors; genetic factors 
C)  exercise; caloric intake 
D)  caloric intake exercise.

Question 2

Men who experience ongoing stress are at a much higher risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to other men. How is chronic stress believed to contribute directly to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress hormones slow down heart rate, decreasing circulation and allowing plaques to build up. 
B)  Stress overstimulates heart tissue, which leads to damage. 
C)  Stress hormones block the absorption of oxygen into the blood, leading to enlargement of the heart. 
D)  Stress stimulates the immune system's inflammatory response, which leads to the development of plaques. 
A)  Stress hormones slow down heart rate, decreasing circulation and allowing plaques to build up. 
B)  Stress overstimulates heart tissue, which leads to damage. 
C)  Stress hormones block the absorption of oxygen into the blood, leading to enlargement of the heart. 
D)  Stress stimulates the immune system's inflammatory response, which leads to the development of plaques.

Question 3

In a study described in your textbook, psychologists studied students who lived in poorly designed and crowded dormitories. By comparing these students to others who had better accommodations, the psychologists determined that the stressful living conditions caused the students to:

Accepted Answer

A)  become emotionally closer to the other students sharing the same space. 
B)  focus their anger onto one or two "scapegoats." 
C)  develop emotional coping strategies. 
D)  lose their sense of control and feel helpless. 
A)  become emotionally closer to the other students sharing the same space. 
B)  focus their anger onto one or two "scapegoats." 
C)  develop emotional coping strategies. 
D)  lose their sense of control and feel helpless.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a component of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance 
B)  Alarm 
C)  Flight 
D)  Exhaustion 
A)  Resistance 
B)  Alarm 
C)  Flight 
D)  Exhaustion

Question 5

Modern forms of entertainment such as television and videogames have greatly increased the number of Americans who have _______________ lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Modern forms of entertainment such as television...

Question 6

After we have decided that a certain event is a stressor, we must decide how we will deal with it and what resources are available for coping with the stressor. This process is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary appraisal 
B)  secondary appraisal 
C)  tertiary appraisal 
D)  distress-eustress dichotomy 
A)  primary appraisal 
B)  secondary appraisal 
C)  tertiary appraisal 
D)  distress-eustress dichotomy

Question 7

When a person is under stress, the hypothalamus activates the __________ system, producing the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic nervous 
B)  reticular activating 
C)  parasympathetic nervous 
D)  sympathetic nervous 
A)  somatic nervous 
B)  reticular activating 
C)  parasympathetic nervous 
D)  sympathetic nervous

Question 8

While most students have heard of the "freshman 15," in reality, students who gain weight when they enter college put on an average of _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  6 
C)  20 
D)  25 
A)  1 
B)  6 
C)  20 
D)  25

Question 9

Almost everyone is aware of the physical benefits of exercise, but fewer people are aware of the short- and long-term benefits of exercise. Describe some of these benefits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Almost everyone is aware of the physical...

Question 10

Which of the following is a key stress hormone released by the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol 
B)  melatonin 
C)  insulin 
D)  substance P 
A)  cortisol 
B)  melatonin 
C)  insulin 
D)  substance P

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a contributor to the increase in sedentary lifestyles?

Accepted Answer

A)  food advertisements 
B)  home entertainment 
C)  office jobs 
D)  modern conveniences, such as cars 
A)  food advertisements 
B)  home entertainment 
C)  office jobs 
D)  modern conveniences, such as cars

Question 12

Jamie has worked for the Jones & Miller law firm for the past five years. The firm is in the process of downsizing and laying off employees. Jamie is afraid that she may lose her job. To help deal with this stressful situation, Jamie tends to rely on her social contacts for support, in addition to nurturing those around her. This is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fight or flight 
B)  tend and befriend 
C)  reliance and coping 
D)  friend or relationship 
A)  fight or flight 
B)  tend and befriend 
C)  reliance and coping 
D)  friend or relationship

Question 13

Which of the following is true about health effects of a man and women marrying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the man and women typically benefit equally from the marriage. 
B)  While both the man and woman benefit from the marriage, the man typically has the greater health benefits. 
C)  While both the man and woman benefit from the marriage, the woman typically has the greater health benefits. 
D)  The man is more likely to benefit, while the woman is more likely to have a small decrease in health as a result of marrying. 
A)  Both the man and women typically benefit equally from the marriage. 
B)  While both the man and woman benefit from the marriage, the man typically has the greater health benefits. 
C)  While both the man and woman benefit from the marriage, the woman typically has the greater health benefits. 
D)  The man is more likely to benefit, while the woman is more likely to have a small decrease in health as a result of marrying.

Question 14

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome might explain why college students tend to experience a higher rate of absenteeism from class around midterm and final exam time each semester?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance 
B)  Exhaustion 
C)  Alarm 
D)  Surrender 
A)  Resistance 
B)  Exhaustion 
C)  Alarm 
D)  Surrender

Question 15

The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is now known to be the cause of ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is now known...

Question 16

Which of the following describes the health benefits of same-sex marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are improvements in mental health and increased health coverage and medically related tax benefits. 
B)  There are no health benefits to same-sex marriage for gay male couples, only for lesbian couples. 
C)  There are health benefits for gay male couples, but not for lesbian couples. 
D)  The legality of same-sex marriage has reduced hate crime. 
A)  There are improvements in mental health and increased health coverage and medically related tax benefits. 
B)  There are no health benefits to same-sex marriage for gay male couples, only for lesbian couples. 
C)  There are health benefits for gay male couples, but not for lesbian couples. 
D)  The legality of same-sex marriage has reduced hate crime.

Question 17

For the past six months, Dahlia's job has been extremely stressful, but she doesn't feel that she can quit because she needs the money for tuition. Dahlia has been having chronic headaches and is behind in all of her classes. According to Hans Selye, Dahlia is in the ______ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  collapse 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  resistance 
A)  alarm 
B)  collapse 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  resistance

Question 18

Julie has a serious disorder of the immune system that is life-threatening and incurable. This is a condition in which the human immunodeficiency virus attacks and damages the immune system. Julie has ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple sclerosis 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJ
D)  
A)  multiple sclerosis 
B)  Alzheimer's disease 
C)  acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
D)  Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJ
D)

Question 19

The hormone oxytocin could be described as being involved in the ______________ response to stress.

Accepted Answer

A)  "tend and befriend" 
B)  "fight or flight" 
C)  "cry and ask 'why?'" 
D)  "avoid and evade" 
A)  "tend and befriend" 
B)  "fight or flight" 
C)  "cry and ask 'why?'" 
D)  "avoid and evade"

Question 20

Which of the following individuals would be most likely to engage a "tend-and-befriend" approach to dealing with significant stress in their life?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dante, who is 75-years old, single, and retired from a long career in the Navy. 
B)  Christopher, who is 42 years old, married, and works long hours to support his family. 
C)  Chantel, who is a 37-year old single mother living with her son and two roommates. 
D)  Tamal, who is a 14-year old first-generation Indian-American middle-school student living with his grandparents. 
A)  Dante, who is 75-years old, single, and retired from a long career in the Navy. 
B)  Christopher, who is 42 years old, married, and works long hours to support his family. 
C)  Chantel, who is a 37-year old single mother living with her son and two roommates. 
D)  Tamal, who is a 14-year old first-generation Indian-American middle-school student living with his grandparents.

According to set point theory, the set point is initially set by _, but can be modified by .

Men who experience ongoing stress are at a much higher risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to other men. How is chronic stress believed to contribute directly to heart disease?

In a study described in your textbook, psychologists studied students who lived in poorly designed and crowded dormitories. By comparing these students to others who had better accommodations, the psychologists determined that the stressful living conditions caused the students to:

Which of the following is not a component of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Modern forms of entertainment such as television and videogames have greatly increased the number of Americans who have _______________ lifestyles.

After we have decided that a certain event is a stressor, we must decide how we will deal with it and what resources are available for coping with the stressor. This process is called ______________.

When a person is under stress, the hypothalamus activates the __________ system, producing the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the body.

While most students have heard of the "freshman 15," in reality, students who gain weight when they enter college put on an average of _____ pounds.

Almost everyone is aware of the physical benefits of exercise, but fewer people are aware of the short- and long-term benefits of exercise. Describe some of these benefits.

Which of the following is a key stress hormone released by the adrenal glands?

Which of the following is NOT a contributor to the increase in sedentary lifestyles?

Which of the following is true about health effects of a man and women marrying?

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome might explain why college students tend to experience a higher rate of absenteeism from class around midterm and final exam time each semester?

The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is now known to be the cause of ____________.

Which of the following describes the health benefits of same-sex marriage?

Julie has a serious disorder of the immune system that is life-threatening and incurable. This is a condition in which the human immunodeficiency virus attacks and damages the immune system. Julie has ______________.

The hormone oxytocin could be described as being involved in the ______________ response to stress.

Which of the following individuals would be most likely to engage a "tend-and-befriend" approach to dealing with significant stress in their life?

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Exam 16: Health, Stress and Coping

According to set point theory, the set point is initially set by _______________, but can be modified by ______________.

Men who experience ongoing stress are at a much higher risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to other men. How is chronic stress believed to contribute directly to heart disease?

In a study described in your textbook, psychologists studied students who lived in poorly designed and crowded dormitories. By comparing these students to others who had better accommodations, the psychologists determined that the stressful living conditions caused the students to:

Which of the following is not a component of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

Modern forms of entertainment such as television and videogames have greatly increased the number of Americans who have _______________ lifestyles.

After we have decided that a certain event is a stressor, we must decide how we will deal with it and what resources are available for coping with the stressor. This process is called ______________.

When a person is under stress, the hypothalamus activates the __________ system, producing the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine into the body.

While most students have heard of the "freshman 15," in reality, students who gain weight when they enter college put on an average of _____ pounds.

Almost everyone is aware of the physical benefits of exercise, but fewer people are aware of the short- and long-term benefits of exercise. Describe some of these benefits.

Which of the following is a key stress hormone released by the adrenal glands?

Which of the following is NOT a contributor to the increase in sedentary lifestyles?

Which of the following is true about health effects of a man and women marrying?

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome might explain why college students tend to experience a higher rate of absenteeism from class around midterm and final exam time each semester?

The bacterium Helicobacter pylori is now known to be the cause of ____________.

Which of the following describes the health benefits of same-sex marriage?

Julie has a serious disorder of the immune system that is life-threatening and incurable. This is a condition in which the human immunodeficiency virus attacks and damages the immune system. Julie has ______________.

The hormone oxytocin could be described as being involved in the ______________ response to stress.

Which of the following individuals would be most likely to engage a "tend-and-befriend" approach to dealing with significant stress in their life?

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Biological Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, Aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

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Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Filters

According to set point theory, the set point is initially set by _, but can be modified by .