Question 1

Psychologists believe that placebos change patients' ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoughts, but neither their behavior nor their physiological responses 
B)  thoughts and behavior, but not their physiological responses 
C)  thoughts and physiological responses, but not their behavior 
D)  behavior as well as their physiological responses 
A)  thoughts, but neither their behavior nor their physiological responses 
B)  thoughts and behavior, but not their physiological responses 
C)  thoughts and physiological responses, but not their behavior 
D)  behavior as well as their physiological responses D

Question 2

With respect to cognitive techniques for reducing pain, focused attention is a key element of both ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation and mindfulness 
B)  meditation and distraction 
C)  hypnosis and mindfulness 
D)  hypnosis and distraction 
A)  meditation and mindfulness 
B)  meditation and distraction 
C)  hypnosis and mindfulness 
D)  hypnosis and distraction A

Question 3

Which behavioral approach to reducing pain is NOT based on relaxation?

Accepted Answer

A)  guided imagery 
B)  systematic desensitization 
C)  biofeedback 
D)  progressive muscle relaxation 
A)  guided imagery 
B)  systematic desensitization 
C)  biofeedback 
D)  progressive muscle relaxation C

Question 4

Jackie loves the attention she receives from family members when she complains of pain. Jackie also relishes a day away from her workplace. These statements BEST illustrate the learning concepts of ______ and ______, respectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement; modeling 
B)  positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement 
C)  modeling; negative reinforcement 
D)  negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement 
A)  positive reinforcement; modeling 
B)  positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement 
C)  modeling; negative reinforcement 
D)  negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement

Question 5

Of those testing positive for any type of substance abuse, nearly ______ suffer from chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  90% 
A)  40% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  90%

Question 6

Fake surgery can actually "heal" people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research suggests that chiropractic therapy may be as effective as traditional medicine for the treatment of back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

As compared to people in other cultures, people in the United States may be more reluctant to report impairment as a result of lower back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Approximately one in ______ American adults report experiencing back pain in the last 3 months.

Accepted Answer

A)  eight 
B)  five 
C)  four 
D)  three 
A)  eight 
B)  five 
C)  four 
D)  three

Question 10

Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between gate-control theory and neuromatrix theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuromatrix theory replaces gate-control theory. 
B)  Neuromatrix theory opposes gate-control theory. 
C)  Gate-control theory replaces neuromatrix theory. 
D)  Neuromatrix theory extends gate-control theory. 
A)  Neuromatrix theory replaces gate-control theory. 
B)  Neuromatrix theory opposes gate-control theory. 
C)  Gate-control theory replaces neuromatrix theory. 
D)  Neuromatrix theory extends gate-control theory.

Question 11

There is a consistent physiological signature associated with the experience of pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The great majority of people seeing a doctor with a complaint of back pain have no apparent physical basis for the pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compared to such variables as the severity of the disease and obesity, the use of passive coping strategies is a(n) ______ predictor of pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  much weaker 
B)  weaker 
C)  equally good 
D)  stronger 
A)  much weaker 
B)  weaker 
C)  equally good 
D)  stronger

Question 14

The specificity and pattern theories of pain both assume that pain is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a physiological phenomenon 
B)  detected by receptors geared especially for pain 
C)  determined primarily by the intensity of stimulation 
D)  mainly psychological 
A)  a physiological phenomenon 
B)  detected by receptors geared especially for pain 
C)  determined primarily by the intensity of stimulation 
D)  mainly psychological

Question 15

Kirsch and Sapirstein (1999) found that ______ of the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs may reflect the placebo effect rather than any actual changes in brain chemistry.

Accepted Answer

A)  little if any 
B)  some 
C)  about half 
D)  most 
A)  little if any 
B)  some 
C)  about half 
D)  most

Question 16

Which psychological method is especially useful for managing pain in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis 
B)  distraction 
C)  biofeedback 
D)  meditation 
A)  hypnosis 
B)  distraction 
C)  biofeedback 
D)  meditation

Question 17

People born with an insensitivity to pain tend to die early.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the context of the gate-control theory of pain, explain how the "pain gates" may be opened or closed by physiological and psychological mechanisms. Make explicit reference to the distinction between A-delta and C-fibers on the one hand, and specific spinal cord and brain areas on the other.

Accepted Answer

The gate-control theory of pain differs

Question 19

Marisol is learning to control her heart rate and respiration while viewing visual displays of these processes. Marisol is using ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  meditation 
B)  biofeedback 
C)  systematic desensitization 
D)  progressive muscle relaxation 
A)  meditation 
B)  biofeedback 
C)  systematic desensitization 
D)  progressive muscle relaxation

Question 20

Which statement is FALSE with respect to the potential limitations of self-report measures of pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  People may misrepresent the amount of pain they are experiencing. 
B)  People may not remember their experiences of pain accurately. 
C)  Self-report measures are difficult to use with children. 
D)  The use of self-report measures is limited to only a few type of pain. 
A)  People may misrepresent the amount of pain they are experiencing. 
B)  People may not remember their experiences of pain accurately. 
C)  Self-report measures are difficult to use with children. 
D)  The use of self-report measures is limited to only a few type of pain.

Psychologists believe that placebos change patients' ______.

With respect to cognitive techniques for reducing pain, focused attention is a key element of both ______.

Which behavioral approach to reducing pain is NOT based on relaxation?

Jackie loves the attention she receives from family members when she complains of pain. Jackie also relishes a day away from her workplace. These statements BEST illustrate the learning concepts of and , respectively.

Of those testing positive for any type of substance abuse, nearly ______ suffer from chronic pain.

Fake surgery can actually "heal" people.

Research suggests that chiropractic therapy may be as effective as traditional medicine for the treatment of back pain.

As compared to people in other cultures, people in the United States may be more reluctant to report impairment as a result of lower back pain.

Approximately one in ______ American adults report experiencing back pain in the last 3 months.

Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between gate-control theory and neuromatrix theory?

There is a consistent physiological signature associated with the experience of pain.

The great majority of people seeing a doctor with a complaint of back pain have no apparent physical basis for the pain.

Compared to such variables as the severity of the disease and obesity, the use of passive coping strategies is a(n) ______ predictor of pain.

The specificity and pattern theories of pain both assume that pain is ______.

Kirsch and Sapirstein (1999) found that ______ of the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs may reflect the placebo effect rather than any actual changes in brain chemistry.

Which psychological method is especially useful for managing pain in children?

People born with an insensitivity to pain tend to die early.

In the context of the gate-control theory of pain, explain how the "pain gates" may be opened or closed by physiological and psychological mechanisms. Make explicit reference to the distinction between A-delta and C-fibers on the one hand, and specific spinal cord and brain areas on the other.

Marisol is learning to control her heart rate and respiration while viewing visual displays of these processes. Marisol is using ______.

Which statement is FALSE with respect to the potential limitations of self-report measures of pain?

Introduction

Research Methods

Theories of Health Behavior

Understanding Stress

Managing Stress

Injury and Injury Prevention

Substance Use and Abuse

Obesity and Disordered Eating

Understanding and Managing Chronic Illness

Leading Causes of Mortality: Coronary Heart Disease and Cancer

Terminal Illness and Bereavement

Managing Health Care

Conclusions and Future Directions

Filters

Exam 9: Understanding and Managing Pain

Psychologists believe that placebos change patients' ______.

With respect to cognitive techniques for reducing pain, focused attention is a key element of both ______.

Which behavioral approach to reducing pain is NOT based on relaxation?

Jackie loves the attention she receives from family members when she complains of pain. Jackie also relishes a day away from her workplace. These statements BEST illustrate the learning concepts of ______ and ______, respectively.

Of those testing positive for any type of substance abuse, nearly ______ suffer from chronic pain.

Fake surgery can actually "heal" people.

Research suggests that chiropractic therapy may be as effective as traditional medicine for the treatment of back pain.

As compared to people in other cultures, people in the United States may be more reluctant to report impairment as a result of lower back pain.

Approximately one in ______ American adults report experiencing back pain in the last 3 months.

Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between gate-control theory and neuromatrix theory?

There is a consistent physiological signature associated with the experience of pain.

The great majority of people seeing a doctor with a complaint of back pain have no apparent physical basis for the pain.

Compared to such variables as the severity of the disease and obesity, the use of passive coping strategies is a(n) ______ predictor of pain.

The specificity and pattern theories of pain both assume that pain is ______.

Kirsch and Sapirstein (1999) found that ______ of the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs may reflect the placebo effect rather than any actual changes in brain chemistry.

Which psychological method is especially useful for managing pain in children?

People born with an insensitivity to pain tend to die early.

In the context of the gate-control theory of pain, explain how the "pain gates" may be opened or closed by physiological and psychological mechanisms. Make explicit reference to the distinction between A-delta and C-fibers on the one hand, and specific spinal cord and brain areas on the other.

Marisol is learning to control her heart rate and respiration while viewing visual displays of these processes. Marisol is using ______.

Which statement is FALSE with respect to the potential limitations of self-report measures of pain?

Introduction

Research Methods

Theories of Health Behavior

Understanding Stress

Managing Stress

Injury and Injury Prevention

Substance Use and Abuse

Obesity and Disordered Eating

Understanding and Managing Chronic Illness

Leading Causes of Mortality: Coronary Heart Disease and Cancer

Terminal Illness and Bereavement

Managing Health Care

Conclusions and Future Directions

Filters

Jackie loves the attention she receives from family members when she complains of pain. Jackie also relishes a day away from her workplace. These statements BEST illustrate the learning concepts of and , respectively.