Question 1

Since the 1950s deaths due to heart attack and stroke have declined by almost

Accepted Answer

A)  25%. 
B)  10%. 
C)  70%. 
D)  50%. 
E)  90%. 
A)  25%. 
B)  10%. 
C)  70%. 
D)  50%. 
E)  90%.

Question 2

The brain structure that makes up part of the HPA axis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  thalamus. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  medulla. 
D)  hippocampus. 
E)  amygdala. 
A)  thalamus. 
B)  hypothalamus. 
C)  medulla. 
D)  hippocampus. 
E)  amygdala.

Question 3

Techniques employed for stress management range from teaching control of specific muscle groups to autogenic training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Clients with limited capacity to delay gratification will find it difficult, particularly in the beginning, to adopt ___________ because ___________ methods provide a faster and easier escape from the unpleasant feelings associated with threats.

Accepted Answer

A)  courageous; self-soothing 
B)  reality-based action; self-medicating 
C)  reality-based mood adjustment; self-medicating 
D)  fact-based; intellectualizing-based 
E)  problem-focused coping; emotion-focused coping 
A)  courageous; self-soothing 
B)  reality-based action; self-medicating 
C)  reality-based mood adjustment; self-medicating 
D)  fact-based; intellectualizing-based 
E)  problem-focused coping; emotion-focused coping

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding the stomach and gut?

Accepted Answer

A)  The brain regulates the gut through autonomic and neuroendocrine systems. 
B)  During stress-induced parasympathetic arousal, blood flow is directed away from the stomach lining to the skeletal muscles. 
C)  Studies have shown that psychological distress is associated with blunted secretion of gastric acids. 
D)  Patients with duodenal ulcers respond in a less dysfunctional way to stress than do patients with other cardiac ulcers. 
E)  Studies have shown that relaxation can be associated with hypersecretion of gastric acids. 
A)  The brain regulates the gut through autonomic and neuroendocrine systems. 
B)  During stress-induced parasympathetic arousal, blood flow is directed away from the stomach lining to the skeletal muscles. 
C)  Studies have shown that psychological distress is associated with blunted secretion of gastric acids. 
D)  Patients with duodenal ulcers respond in a less dysfunctional way to stress than do patients with other cardiac ulcers. 
E)  Studies have shown that relaxation can be associated with hypersecretion of gastric acids.

Question 6

The psychosocial vulnerability model suggests that hostile people

Accepted Answer

A)  are innately predisposed to illness. 
B)  experience a more demanding interpersonal life than do others. 
C)  are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviours and less likely to have healthy practices, such as exercise. 
D)  are more at risk for diseases because they experience exaggerated autonomic and neuroendocrine responses during stress. 
E)  create a social world that is antagonistic and unsupportive. 
A)  are innately predisposed to illness. 
B)  experience a more demanding interpersonal life than do others. 
C)  are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviours and less likely to have healthy practices, such as exercise. 
D)  are more at risk for diseases because they experience exaggerated autonomic and neuroendocrine responses during stress. 
E)  create a social world that is antagonistic and unsupportive.

Question 7

In humoral immunity, invading antigens are presented by macrophages to B- lymphocytes, some of which remain as memory B-cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The final phase of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome is the ___________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  alarm 
E)  resolution 
A)  adaptation 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  alarm 
E)  resolution

Question 9

The early years of research concerning the role of psychological processes in physical health were known as

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosomatic medicine. 
B)  cognitive physiology. 
C)  dualistic behaviourism. 
D)  neuropsychophysiology. 
E)  behavioural medicine. 
A)  psychosomatic medicine. 
B)  cognitive physiology. 
C)  dualistic behaviourism. 
D)  neuropsychophysiology. 
E)  behavioural medicine.

Question 10

The body system responsive to psychosocial variables involved in the production of hormones is the

Accepted Answer

A)  immune system. 
B)  endocrine system. 
C)  autonomic nervous system. 
D)  central nervous system. 
E)  somatic nervous system. 
A)  immune system. 
B)  endocrine system. 
C)  autonomic nervous system. 
D)  central nervous system. 
E)  somatic nervous system.

Question 11

Describe Engel's (1977) argument for a biopsychosocial model of disease.

Accepted Answer

Engel's argument is that any model expla

Question 12

Glucocorticoids

Accepted Answer

A)  cause inflammation. 
B)  have not been indicated in the development of neuronal damage in the brain. 
C)  prevent the development of atherosclerosis. 
D)  are only beneficial when released for long periods of time. 
E)  have been indicated in the suppression of immune system function. 
A)  cause inflammation. 
B)  have not been indicated in the development of neuronal damage in the brain. 
C)  prevent the development of atherosclerosis. 
D)  are only beneficial when released for long periods of time. 
E)  have been indicated in the suppression of immune system function.

Question 13

Briefly explain Lazarus and colleagues' (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) transactional model of stress. Does this model treat stress as stimulus or as response?

Accepted Answer

This is neither a stress-as-stimulus nor

Question 14

Epinephrine and norepinephrine interact directly with blood cells and the cells lining blood vessel walls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The INTERHEART study found that of the nine risk factors, the following three had the greatest impact on the risk of heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominal obesity, psychosocial factors, and low physical activity 
B)  raised lipids, smoking, and psychosocial factors 
C)  psychosocial factors, high blood pressure, and raised lipids 
D)  low consumption of fruits and vegetables, high blood pressure, and diabetes 
E)  smoking, low physical activity, and lack of consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol 
A)  abdominal obesity, psychosocial factors, and low physical activity 
B)  raised lipids, smoking, and psychosocial factors 
C)  psychosocial factors, high blood pressure, and raised lipids 
D)  low consumption of fruits and vegetables, high blood pressure, and diabetes 
E)  smoking, low physical activity, and lack of consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol

Question 16

The three body systems that are responsive to psychosocial variables are:

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine system; immune system; cardiovascular system 
B)  autonomic nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system 
C)  autonomic nervous system; central nervous system; immune system 
D)  autonomic nervous system; endocrine system; immune system 
E)  somatic nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system 
A)  endocrine system; immune system; cardiovascular system 
B)  autonomic nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system 
C)  autonomic nervous system; central nervous system; immune system 
D)  autonomic nervous system; endocrine system; immune system 
E)  somatic nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system

Question 17

Define emotion-focused and problem-focused coping. Provide an example of each. In simple terms and in one sentence, describe how use of each type of coping is reinforced.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping refers to strateg

Question 18

Primary appraisal involves

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding whether or not an event is threatening. 
B)  addressing our memory to determine how to deal with a threatening event. 
C)  choosing an appropriate course of action for dealing with the threat. 
D)  inducing a different feeling state as a way to deal with a problem. 
E)  seeking advice from a clinical psychologist about a problem. 
A)  deciding whether or not an event is threatening. 
B)  addressing our memory to determine how to deal with a threatening event. 
C)  choosing an appropriate course of action for dealing with the threat. 
D)  inducing a different feeling state as a way to deal with a problem. 
E)  seeking advice from a clinical psychologist about a problem.

Question 19

Most, but not all organs that are innervated by the sympathetic system are also innervated by the parasympathetic branch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Consistent with the water pump analogy of the cardiovascular system, the peak of the wave of blood flow corresponds with

Accepted Answer

A)  the point in the cardiac cycle called the systole. 
B)  the peripheral resistance found in the right ventricle. 
C)  cardiac output. 
D)  the point in the cardiac cycle called the diastole. 
E)  the contraction of the right ventricle. 
A)  the point in the cardiac cycle called the systole. 
B)  the peripheral resistance found in the right ventricle. 
C)  cardiac output. 
D)  the point in the cardiac cycle called the diastole. 
E)  the contraction of the right ventricle.

Since the 1950s deaths due to heart attack and stroke have declined by almost

The brain structure that makes up part of the HPA axis is the

Techniques employed for stress management range from teaching control of specific muscle groups to autogenic training.

Clients with limited capacity to delay gratification will find it difficult, particularly in the beginning, to adopt _ because _ methods provide a faster and easier escape from the unpleasant feelings associated with threats.

Which of the following is true regarding the stomach and gut?

The psychosocial vulnerability model suggests that hostile people

In humoral immunity, invading antigens are presented by macrophages to B- lymphocytes, some of which remain as memory B-cells.

The final phase of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome is the ___________ phase.

The early years of research concerning the role of psychological processes in physical health were known as

The body system responsive to psychosocial variables involved in the production of hormones is the

Describe Engel's (1977) argument for a biopsychosocial model of disease.

Glucocorticoids

Briefly explain Lazarus and colleagues' (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) transactional model of stress. Does this model treat stress as stimulus or as response?

Epinephrine and norepinephrine interact directly with blood cells and the cells lining blood vessel walls.

The INTERHEART study found that of the nine risk factors, the following three had the greatest impact on the risk of heart attack.

The three body systems that are responsive to psychosocial variables are:

Define emotion-focused and problem-focused coping. Provide an example of each. In simple terms and in one sentence, describe how use of each type of coping is reinforced.

Primary appraisal involves

Most, but not all organs that are innervated by the sympathetic system are also innervated by the parasympathetic branch.

Consistent with the water pump analogy of the cardiovascular system, the peak of the wave of blood flow corresponds with

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Exam 7: Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Since the 1950s deaths due to heart attack and stroke have declined by almost

The brain structure that makes up part of the HPA axis is the

Techniques employed for stress management range from teaching control of specific muscle groups to autogenic training.

Clients with limited capacity to delay gratification will find it difficult, particularly in the beginning, to adopt ___________ because ___________ methods provide a faster and easier escape from the unpleasant feelings associated with threats.

Which of the following is true regarding the stomach and gut?

The psychosocial vulnerability model suggests that hostile people

In humoral immunity, invading antigens are presented by macrophages to B- lymphocytes, some of which remain as memory B-cells.

The final phase of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome is the ___________ phase.

The early years of research concerning the role of psychological processes in physical health were known as

The body system responsive to psychosocial variables involved in the production of hormones is the

Describe Engel's (1977) argument for a biopsychosocial model of disease.

Glucocorticoids

Briefly explain Lazarus and colleagues' (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) transactional model of stress. Does this model treat stress as stimulus or as response?

Epinephrine and norepinephrine interact directly with blood cells and the cells lining blood vessel walls.

The INTERHEART study found that of the nine risk factors, the following three had the greatest impact on the risk of heart attack.

The three body systems that are responsive to psychosocial variables are:

Define emotion-focused and problem-focused coping. Provide an example of each. In simple terms and in one sentence, describe how use of each type of coping is reinforced.

Primary appraisal involves

Most, but not all organs that are innervated by the sympathetic system are also innervated by the parasympathetic branch.

Consistent with the water pump analogy of the cardiovascular system, the peak of the wave of blood flow corresponds with

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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Clients with limited capacity to delay gratification will find it difficult, particularly in the beginning, to adopt _ because _ methods provide a faster and easier escape from the unpleasant feelings associated with threats.