Exam 16: Health, Stress and Coping

In a famous study, Seligman and his colleagues trained dogs that a tone predicated an inescapable shock. When the dogs were put into a situation where they could avoid the shock simply by moving to a "safe zone" they would simply lie down and receive the shock. This phenomenon is called ___________.

The causes of the obesity and being overweight are complicated. Provide examples of genetic, sociocultural, and lifestyle factors that contribute to this problem.

Nutritional research with rats suggests that:

Joanna has a Type A personality. Which of the following traits are descriptive of her personality?

Some researchers believe that the body has mechanisms to keep your body weight within a small range. For example, if you began eating more calories than usual, your body may increase its energy expenditure to keep your weight within the range. This range is referred to as the body's ___________.

People with ________ personality type are patient and easygoing, and have relaxed disposition, whereas ________ personality individuals tend to be impatient and are easily angered, competitive, and highly motivated.

What is the relationship between perceived control and the experience of stress?

Kendra goes to the doctor's office for a physical. After measuring Kendra's weight and height, the doctor enters the data into a mathematical formula and then tells Kendra that she is overweight. The doctor most likely used the formula to calculate Kendra's ________________.

The ____________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome involves recognizing a threat and the immediate physiological reaction to that threat.

High stress levels and poor nutrition put children who grow up in low socioeconomic status communities at a greater risk of developing ___________ as adults.

Which of the following statements is the best evidence that viewing smoking in movies plays a causal (rather than correlational) role in influencing people's perception of smoking and willingness to try smoking?

In one German study, students who were asked to engage in all-out sprints learned

Patrice decided to lose weight by dieting. He found that it was relatively easy to lose the first 18 or so pounds, but after that, he felt his body was fighting his effort to lose more weight. Patrice's experience is consistent with the concept of _______________.

Optimists are better protected against coronary heart disease than pessimists.

Levon has a Type B personality. Which of the following is most likely?

The ____________ is the neural and endocrine circuit that causes cortisol levels to increase when it is activated by stress.

People often turn to religion to explain natural disasters. This behavior demonstrates the concept of _________.

Biofeedback is a therapeutic technique involving:

Which aspect of Type A personality is most closely correlated with increased risk for heart disease?

What is psychoneuroimmunology?