Question 1

According to research by Pennebaker and colleagues, for writing about a trauma to be most beneficial, people should write about it __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in the hours after the event occurred 
B)  after a little time has passed and they can have a different perspective 
C)  only with the supervision of a psychologist 
D)  immediately and share those writings with friends 
A)  in the hours after the event occurred 
B)  after a little time has passed and they can have a different perspective 
C)  only with the supervision of a psychologist 
D)  immediately and share those writings with friends

Question 2

The College Life Stress Inventory (Renner & Mackin, 1998) shows which of the following as the LOWEST stress life event?

Accepted Answer

A)  going on a first date 
B)  getting straight A's 
C)  starting a new semester 
D)  making new friends; getting along well with friends 
A)  going on a first date 
B)  getting straight A's 
C)  starting a new semester 
D)  making new friends; getting along well with friends

Question 3

Gina believes that if she eats well, exercises regularly, and learns all she can by reading and talking to experts, she can prevent her breast cancer from returning. Gina has __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an internal locus of control 
B)  a sense of perceived control 
C)  high self-esteem 
D)  a high degree of neuroticism 
A)  an internal locus of control 
B)  a sense of perceived control 
C)  high self-esteem 
D)  a high degree of neuroticism

Question 4

Several months after he randomly assigned nursing home residents to control or lack of control visitation schedules, Schulz (Schulz & Hanusa, 1978) was dismayed to find that those residents who had originally controlled the duration and frequency of visits from college students later experienced poorer health and higher mortality rates. These findings seem directly at odds with research by Rodin and Langer (1977), until one considers that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schulz induced only a temporary sense of control 
B)  Langer and Rodin studied women and Schulz studied men 
C)  a lack of perceived control is worse than losing it 
D)  people sometimes blame themselves for health problems 
A)  Schulz induced only a temporary sense of control 
B)  Langer and Rodin studied women and Schulz studied men 
C)  a lack of perceived control is worse than losing it 
D)  people sometimes blame themselves for health problems

Question 5

Bobby has just undergone a major upheaval in his life. He had to declare bankruptcy. Research has shown that he is more likely to __________ compared with people who did not experience such upheavals.

Accepted Answer

A)  die 
B)  turn to religion 
C)  become aggressive 
D)  be optimistic 
A)  die 
B)  turn to religion 
C)  become aggressive 
D)  be optimistic

Question 6

Research summarized in your textbook (Sastry & Ross, 1998) finds that members of __________ cultures show less of a relationship between perceived control and psychological distress because of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Western; culture of honor 
B)  Western; importance of individual achievement 
C)  Asian; emphasis on collectivist values 
D)  Asian; samurai warrior tradition 
A)  Western; culture of honor 
B)  Western; importance of individual achievement 
C)  Asian; emphasis on collectivist values 
D)  Asian; samurai warrior tradition

Question 7

Explain what is meant by internal and external locus of control. Then, imagine that a person is in a car accident. How would someone with an internal locus of control explain the accident? How would someone with an external locus of control explain the same event?

Accepted Answer

An internal locus of control means that

Question 8

When is Sam most likely to catch a cold?

Accepted Answer

A)  when he is exposed to the cold virus and is undergoing a divorce, but he does not find the divorce to be very stressful 
B)  when he is exposed to the cold virus and recently got a speeding ticket, which was very stressful for him 
C)  when he is exposed to the cold virus and goes outside on a cold day with wet hair 
D)  when he is exposed to the cold virus, regardless of what is going on in his life 
A)  when he is exposed to the cold virus and is undergoing a divorce, but he does not find the divorce to be very stressful 
B)  when he is exposed to the cold virus and recently got a speeding ticket, which was very stressful for him 
C)  when he is exposed to the cold virus and goes outside on a cold day with wet hair 
D)  when he is exposed to the cold virus, regardless of what is going on in his life

Question 9

W. B. Cannon (1942) reported a case of an Australian man's health deteriorating after a witch doctor cast a spell on him. He did not recover until the witch doctor removed the spell. What is the explanation for his health deteriorating?

Accepted Answer

A)  He was actually cursed by the witch doctor. 
B)  He became sick after exposure to the witch doctor's home. 
C)  His belief that the spell was real produced so much stress his health deteriorated. 
D)  He contracted malaria. 
A)  He was actually cursed by the witch doctor. 
B)  He became sick after exposure to the witch doctor's home. 
C)  His belief that the spell was real produced so much stress his health deteriorated. 
D)  He contracted malaria.

Question 10

A sense of perceived control is defined as the belief that we can influence our environment, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  but not the outcomes we experience 
B)  and therefore positive or negative outcomes 
C)  but only when it comes to positive outcomes 
D)  but only when it comes to negative outcomes 
A)  but not the outcomes we experience 
B)  and therefore positive or negative outcomes 
C)  but only when it comes to positive outcomes 
D)  but only when it comes to negative outcomes

Question 11

Your text explains the underlying reasons why women tend to use a "tend-and-befriend" approach while males tend to be more prone to use a "fight-or-flight" response to stress. What type of explanation do they provide for this gender difference?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive dissonance 
B)  cultural 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  attribution theory 
A)  cognitive dissonance 
B)  cultural 
C)  evolutionary 
D)  attribution theory

According to research by Pennebaker and colleagues, for writing about a trauma to be most beneficial, people should write about it __________.

The College Life Stress Inventory (Renner & Mackin, 1998) shows which of the following as the LOWEST stress life event?

Gina believes that if she eats well, exercises regularly, and learns all she can by reading and talking to experts, she can prevent her breast cancer from returning. Gina has __________.

Bobby has just undergone a major upheaval in his life. He had to declare bankruptcy. Research has shown that he is more likely to __________ compared with people who did not experience such upheavals.

Research summarized in your textbook (Sastry & Ross, 1998) finds that members of cultures show less of a relationship between perceived control and psychological distress because of the .

Explain what is meant by internal and external locus of control. Then, imagine that a person is in a car accident. How would someone with an internal locus of control explain the accident? How would someone with an external locus of control explain the same event?

When is Sam most likely to catch a cold?

W. B. Cannon (1942) reported a case of an Australian man's health deteriorating after a witch doctor cast a spell on him. He did not recover until the witch doctor removed the spell. What is the explanation for his health deteriorating?

A sense of perceived control is defined as the belief that we can influence our environment, __________.

Your text explains the underlying reasons why women tend to use a "tend-and-befriend" approach while males tend to be more prone to use a "fight-or-flight" response to stress. What type of explanation do they provide for this gender difference?

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

Social Psychology and the Law

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Exam 15: Social Psychology and Health

According to research by Pennebaker and colleagues, for writing about a trauma to be most beneficial, people should write about it __________.

The College Life Stress Inventory (Renner & Mackin, 1998) shows which of the following as the LOWEST stress life event?

Gina believes that if she eats well, exercises regularly, and learns all she can by reading and talking to experts, she can prevent her breast cancer from returning. Gina has __________.

Bobby has just undergone a major upheaval in his life. He had to declare bankruptcy. Research has shown that he is more likely to __________ compared with people who did not experience such upheavals.

Research summarized in your textbook (Sastry & Ross, 1998) finds that members of __________ cultures show less of a relationship between perceived control and psychological distress because of the __________.

Explain what is meant by internal and external locus of control. Then, imagine that a person is in a car accident. How would someone with an internal locus of control explain the accident? How would someone with an external locus of control explain the same event?

When is Sam most likely to catch a cold?

W. B. Cannon (1942) reported a case of an Australian man's health deteriorating after a witch doctor cast a spell on him. He did not recover until the witch doctor removed the spell. What is the explanation for his health deteriorating?

A sense of perceived control is defined as the belief that we can influence our environment, __________.

Your text explains the underlying reasons why women tend to use a "tend-and-befriend" approach while males tend to be more prone to use a "fight-or-flight" response to stress. What type of explanation do they provide for this gender difference?

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

Cognitive Dissonance and the Need to Protect Our Self-Esteem

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity and Obedience: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Attraction and Relationships: From Initial Impressions to Long-Term Intimacy

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures

Using Social Psychology to Achieve a Sustainable and Happy Future

Social Psychology and the Law

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Research summarized in your textbook (Sastry & Ross, 1998) finds that members of cultures show less of a relationship between perceived control and psychological distress because of the .