Question 1

One of the most critical factors in the success rate of those who attempt to quit smoking is

Accepted Answer

A)  the commitment made to quitting. 
B)  the health of the individual who is attempting to quit. 
C)  the severity of withdrawal symptoms. 
D)  the length of time the person has been a regular smoker. 
A)  the commitment made to quitting. 
B)  the health of the individual who is attempting to quit. 
C)  the severity of withdrawal symptoms. 
D)  the length of time the person has been a regular smoker.

Question 2

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale is used to measure

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A)  hassles and uplifts. 
B)  hassles. 
C)  life events or changes. 
D)  coping styles. 
A)  hassles and uplifts. 
B)  hassles. 
C)  life events or changes. 
D)  coping styles.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a benefit associated with exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases LDL cholesterol levels. 
B)  It makes bones denser and stronger, helping to prevent osteoporosis. 
C)  It moderates the effects of stress. 
D)  It reduces age-related muscle deterioration. 
A)  It increases LDL cholesterol levels. 
B)  It makes bones denser and stronger, helping to prevent osteoporosis. 
C)  It moderates the effects of stress. 
D)  It reduces age-related muscle deterioration.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only negative life changes are considered stressful. 
B)  Life changes that require the most adaptation are assigned the highest number of stress points. 
C)  The scale is consistent with the cognitive theory of stress. 
D)  The individual's perceptions of the stressfulness of the life change is considered in assigning stress points. 
A)  Only negative life changes are considered stressful. 
B)  Life changes that require the most adaptation are assigned the highest number of stress points. 
C)  The scale is consistent with the cognitive theory of stress. 
D)  The individual's perceptions of the stressfulness of the life change is considered in assigning stress points.

Question 5

The role of primary appraisal in response to stressors is to determine the available coping resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Victims of catastrophic events typically do not

Accepted Answer

A)  feel a compulsive need to retell the event. 
B)  have nightmares about the event. 
C)  initially seem disoriented and emotionally numb. 
D)  have a panic reaction during the catastrophe. 
A)  feel a compulsive need to retell the event. 
B)  have nightmares about the event. 
C)  initially seem disoriented and emotionally numb. 
D)  have a panic reaction during the catastrophe.

Question 7

Why do adult smokers continue the habit despite the clear health risks?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine is a highly addictive drug and

Question 8

In a primary appraisal, an event may be judged as negative if it is seen as

Accepted Answer

A)  involving damage to someone else. 
B)  an opportunity to grow or to gain. 
C)  within the person's ability to manage. 
D)  involving a potential harm or loss. 
A)  involving damage to someone else. 
B)  an opportunity to grow or to gain. 
C)  within the person's ability to manage. 
D)  involving a potential harm or loss.

Question 9

According to Lazarus, Selye's general adaptation syndrome addressed how the body copes with ________ stress and his own (Lazarus) model addresses how we cope with ________ stress.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological; psychological 
B)  everyday; catastrophic 
C)  catastrophic; everyday 
D)  psychological; physiological 
A)  physiological; psychological 
B)  everyday; catastrophic 
C)  catastrophic; everyday 
D)  psychological; physiological

Question 10

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is marked by intense physiological efforts to adapt to the stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  the exhaustion stage 
B)  the alarm stage 
C)  the adaptation stage 
D)  the resistance stage 
A)  the exhaustion stage 
B)  the alarm stage 
C)  the adaptation stage 
D)  the resistance stage

Question 11

Which of the following is the most important factor leading to disease and death?

Accepted Answer

A)  a poor health care system 
B)  genetic disorders 
C)  environmental hazards 
D)  unhealthy lifestyle 
A)  a poor health care system 
B)  genetic disorders 
C)  environmental hazards 
D)  unhealthy lifestyle

Question 12

Regular aerobic exercise can improve both physical and psychological health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following was associated with the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  David Holmes 
B)  Hans Selye 
C)  Walter Cannon 
D)  Richard Lazarus 
A)  David Holmes 
B)  Hans Selye 
C)  Walter Cannon 
D)  Richard Lazarus

Question 14

Health psychology draws most heavily upon the biomedical model for its approach to health and wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the Canadian Medical Association, alcoholism is

Accepted Answer

A)  a bad habit. 
B)  a chosen lifestyle. 
C)  a learned behaviour. 
D)  a disease. 
A)  a bad habit. 
B)  a chosen lifestyle. 
C)  a learned behaviour. 
D)  a disease.

Question 16

According to the text, research has demonstrated that social support has an impact on

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A behaviour. 
B)  locus of control. 
C)  stress resistance. 
D)  approach-approach conflict. 
A)  Type A behaviour. 
B)  locus of control. 
C)  stress resistance. 
D)  approach-approach conflict.

Question 17

Hernando has survived the torture and murder of the rest of his family and many of his friends by a paramilitary group. Hernando is likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  relief for having survived. 
B)  stress similar to people who survive natural disasters. 
C)  guilt for having survived. 
D)  avoidance-avoidance conflict. 
A)  relief for having survived. 
B)  stress similar to people who survive natural disasters. 
C)  guilt for having survived. 
D)  avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Question 18

How do problem-focused and emotion-focused coping differ, and how do they combine to help us?

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping is a response aim

Question 19

According to the text, problem-focused coping is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a response aimed at reducing, modifying, or eliminating the source of stress. 
B)  a response aimed at reducing the distress caused by the stressor. 
C)  a response aimed at adapting to the new level of distress caused by the stressor. 
D)  a response aimed at resisting, repressing, or ignoring the source of stress. 
A)  a response aimed at reducing, modifying, or eliminating the source of stress. 
B)  a response aimed at reducing the distress caused by the stressor. 
C)  a response aimed at adapting to the new level of distress caused by the stressor. 
D)  a response aimed at resisting, repressing, or ignoring the source of stress.

Question 20

Enzio cannot decide whether to go out or stay home and study for his test. What kind of conflict does he have?

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-avoidance conflict 
B)  ambivalence-ambivalence conflict 
C)  approach-approach conflict 
D)  avoidance-avoidance conflict 
A)  approach-avoidance conflict 
B)  ambivalence-ambivalence conflict 
C)  approach-approach conflict 
D)  avoidance-avoidance conflict

One of the most critical factors in the success rate of those who attempt to quit smoking is

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale is used to measure

Which of the following is not a benefit associated with exercise?

Which of the following is true of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

The role of primary appraisal in response to stressors is to determine the available coping resources.

Victims of catastrophic events typically do not

Why do adult smokers continue the habit despite the clear health risks?

In a primary appraisal, an event may be judged as negative if it is seen as

According to Lazarus, Selye's general adaptation syndrome addressed how the body copes with stress and his own (Lazarus) model addresses how we cope with stress.

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is marked by intense physiological efforts to adapt to the stressor?

Which of the following is the most important factor leading to disease and death?

Regular aerobic exercise can improve both physical and psychological health.

Which of the following was associated with the general adaptation syndrome?

Health psychology draws most heavily upon the biomedical model for its approach to health and wellness.

According to the Canadian Medical Association, alcoholism is

According to the text, research has demonstrated that social support has an impact on

Hernando has survived the torture and murder of the rest of his family and many of his friends by a paramilitary group. Hernando is likely to experience

How do problem-focused and emotion-focused coping differ, and how do they combine to help us?

According to the text, problem-focused coping is defined as

Enzio cannot decide whether to go out or stay home and study for his test. What kind of conflict does he have?

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Exam 12: Health and Stress

One of the most critical factors in the success rate of those who attempt to quit smoking is

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale is used to measure

Which of the following is not a benefit associated with exercise?

Which of the following is true of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

The role of primary appraisal in response to stressors is to determine the available coping resources.

Victims of catastrophic events typically do not

Why do adult smokers continue the habit despite the clear health risks?

In a primary appraisal, an event may be judged as negative if it is seen as

According to Lazarus, Selye's general adaptation syndrome addressed how the body copes with ________ stress and his own (Lazarus) model addresses how we cope with ________ stress.

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is marked by intense physiological efforts to adapt to the stressor?

Which of the following is the most important factor leading to disease and death?

Regular aerobic exercise can improve both physical and psychological health.

Which of the following was associated with the general adaptation syndrome?

Health psychology draws most heavily upon the biomedical model for its approach to health and wellness.

According to the Canadian Medical Association, alcoholism is

According to the text, research has demonstrated that social support has an impact on

Hernando has survived the torture and murder of the rest of his family and many of his friends by a paramilitary group. Hernando is likely to experience

How do problem-focused and emotion-focused coping differ, and how do they combine to help us?

According to the text, problem-focused coping is defined as

Enzio cannot decide whether to go out or stay home and study for his test. What kind of conflict does he have?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters

According to Lazarus, Selye's general adaptation syndrome addressed how the body copes with stress and his own (Lazarus) model addresses how we cope with stress.