Question 1

Anything that causes an unpleasant state of arousal that arises when we perceive that the demands of a situation threaten our ability to cope effectively is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) stressor. 
B) alarm reaction. 
C) social support. 
D) major life event. 
A) stressor. 
B) alarm reaction. 
C) social support. 
D) major life event.

Question 2

Pressman and Cohen (2012)analyzed writings of highly influential,deceased psychologists and found that the use of emotion words in writing was associated with longevity.

Accepted Answer

A) positive high-arousal 
B) positive low-arousal 
C) negative high-arousal 
D) negative low-arousal 
A) positive high-arousal 
B) positive low-arousal 
C) negative high-arousal 
D) negative low-arousal

Question 3

Lucille lives in a nursing home where she is able to choose her daily activities.Peggy Sue lives in a nursing home where the staff schedules all activities.Research suggests that compared to Peggy Sue,Lucille will be

Accepted Answer

A) happier,but not healthier. 
B) healthier,but not happier. 
C) happier and healthier. 
D) just as happy and healthy. 
A) happier,but not healthier. 
B) healthier,but not happier. 
C) happier and healthier. 
D) just as happy and healthy.

Question 4

Frederickson (2009)has suggested two steps in explaining why positive emotions are so effective in coping.Those two steps are that positive emotions

Accepted Answer

A) broaden our outlook then build our personal resources. 
B) lower our heart rate and then increase our sense of well-being. 
C) narrow our outlook then build our personal resources. 
D) broaden our outlook then shrink our personal resources. 
A) broaden our outlook then build our personal resources. 
B) lower our heart rate and then increase our sense of well-being. 
C) narrow our outlook then build our personal resources. 
D) broaden our outlook then shrink our personal resources.

Question 5

Compared to European Americans,Asians are

Accepted Answer

A) less likely to seek out social support in times of stress. 
B) more likely to cope with stress by turning to others for social support. 
C) more likely to experience micro stressors. 
D) more likely to experience major life stressors. 
A) less likely to seek out social support in times of stress. 
B) more likely to cope with stress by turning to others for social support. 
C) more likely to experience micro stressors. 
D) more likely to experience major life stressors.

Question 6

Sarah is stressed about her upcoming exam,so she goes to the gym to work out and feels less stressed afterwards.Shine is also stressed about her exam,but she decides to budget extra time to study and hires a tutor,which makes her feel less stressed.Both Sarah and Shine are engaged in

Accepted Answer

A) coping. 
B) appraisal. 
C) learning helplessness. 
D) adaptation. 
A) coping. 
B) appraisal. 
C) learning helplessness. 
D) adaptation.

Question 7

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the relationship between psychological factors,

Accepted Answer

A) the nervous system,and the brain. 
B) the heart,and the brain and nervous system. 
C) the immune system,and the brain and nervous system. 
D) the immune system,and the heart. 
A) the nervous system,and the brain. 
B) the heart,and the brain and nervous system. 
C) the immune system,and the brain and nervous system. 
D) the immune system,and the heart.

Question 8

In an experiment that tested the effects of negative emotions on the immune system,experimenters gave each participant a blister using a vacuum pump.Which participants took the longest to heal?

Accepted Answer

A) participants who had financial problems 
B) participants who had recently undergone a major life stressor 
C) participants who ate an unhealthy diet 
D) participants who had anger-control problems 
A) participants who had financial problems 
B) participants who had recently undergone a major life stressor 
C) participants who ate an unhealthy diet 
D) participants who had anger-control problems

Question 9

Katarina is on a plane that has been hijacked.Assuming she will be in this situation for an extended period of time,which coping strategy to alleviate her stress would probably be least effective?

Accepted Answer

A) distracting herself 
B) helping other passengers 
C) deep breathing exercises 
D) muscle relaxation 
A) distracting herself 
B) helping other passengers 
C) deep breathing exercises 
D) muscle relaxation

Question 10

While walking home alone late at night,Winona suddenly hears footsteps behind her.She can feel her heart pounding,her breathing quickens,and adrenaline is racing through her body.Within the framework of the general adaptation syndrome,Winona is in the______________stage.

Accepted Answer

A) alarm 
B) exhaustion 
C) recovery 
D) resistance 
A) alarm 
B) exhaustion 
C) recovery 
D) resistance

Question 11

Which type of purchase is most likely to increase your happiness?

Accepted Answer

A) jewelry 
B) an iPhone 
C) concert tickets 
D) a new outfit 
A) jewelry 
B) an iPhone 
C) concert tickets 
D) a new outfit

Question 12

Hardiness has all of the following features except

Accepted Answer

A) commitment. 
B) concentration. 
C) control. 
D) challenge. 
A) commitment. 
B) concentration. 
C) control. 
D) challenge.

Question 13

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between stress and illness?

Accepted Answer

A) Stress increases the number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream,which diminishes the body's ability to fight off disease. 
B) Stress increases levels of adrenaline and other hormones that suppress immune cell activity and increase susceptibility to illness. 
C) Stress increases the negative attributions that people make,and negative attributions can become self-fulfilling prophecies. 
D) Under high levels of stress,people tend to sleep too much,which weakens the immune system and makes illness more likely. 
A) Stress increases the number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream,which diminishes the body's ability to fight off disease. 
B) Stress increases levels of adrenaline and other hormones that suppress immune cell activity and increase susceptibility to illness. 
C) Stress increases the negative attributions that people make,and negative attributions can become self-fulfilling prophecies. 
D) Under high levels of stress,people tend to sleep too much,which weakens the immune system and makes illness more likely.

Question 14

Upfront efforts to ward off or modify the onset of a stressful event are referred to______________coping.

Accepted Answer

A) problem-focused 
B) emotion-focused 
C) proactive 
D) anticipatory 
A) problem-focused 
B) emotion-focused 
C) proactive 
D) anticipatory

Question 15

Research on subjective well-being demonstrates that

Accepted Answer

A) the majority of Americans describe themselves as unhappy. 
B) happy people tend to be less intelligent than unhappy individuals. 
C) happiness levels fluctuate randomly throughout the day. 
D) happy people enjoy better health than unhappy individuals. 
A) the majority of Americans describe themselves as unhappy. 
B) happy people tend to be less intelligent than unhappy individuals. 
C) happiness levels fluctuate randomly throughout the day. 
D) happy people enjoy better health than unhappy individuals.

Question 16

Which statement appears to be true?

Accepted Answer

A) The stress caused by positive events can be as long-lasting as the stress caused by negative events. 
B) People can experience positive and negative emotions simultaneously. 
C) A positive major life event usually offsets the stress that is caused by several negative micro stressors. 
D) Negative events produce more antibodies than do positive events. 
A) The stress caused by positive events can be as long-lasting as the stress caused by negative events. 
B) People can experience positive and negative emotions simultaneously. 
C) A positive major life event usually offsets the stress that is caused by several negative micro stressors. 
D) Negative events produce more antibodies than do positive events.

Question 17

In interviews with hospital patients,Holmes and Rah (1967)found that illness was often preceded by either a positive or negative major life event.This finding is consistent with the hypothesis that

Accepted Answer

A) stress is caused by change. 
B) childhood trauma can exacerbate stress,especially among those who are ill. 
C) negative events are experienced as more stressful than positive events. 
D) life itself,rather than stress,produces physical illness. 
A) stress is caused by change. 
B) childhood trauma can exacerbate stress,especially among those who are ill. 
C) negative events are experienced as more stressful than positive events. 
D) life itself,rather than stress,produces physical illness.

Question 18

What is the social readjustment rating scale? What were its primary findings when utilized by Holmes and Rahe in 1967?

Accepted Answer

Some people are lucky enough to avoid ma

Question 19

The biological explanation for the correlation between optimism and physical health focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) risky behaviors and adrenaline. 
B) alcohol consumption. 
C) the immune system. 
D) genetic heritability. 
A) risky behaviors and adrenaline. 
B) alcohol consumption. 
C) the immune system. 
D) genetic heritability.

Question 20

Though occasional victories can elevate one's happiness level,and setbacks can decrease it,research finds that people have a(n)______________of happiness.This refers to a basic level of happiness that serves as a baseline of happiness to which that person gravitates.

Accepted Answer

A) all static load 
B) homeostasis 
C) equilibrium 
D) set point 
A) all static load 
B) homeostasis 
C) equilibrium 
D) set point

Anything that causes an unpleasant state of arousal that arises when we perceive that the demands of a situation threaten our ability to cope effectively is known as a(n)

Pressman and Cohen (2012)analyzed writings of highly influential,deceased psychologists and found that the use of emotion words in writing was associated with longevity.

Lucille lives in a nursing home where she is able to choose her daily activities.Peggy Sue lives in a nursing home where the staff schedules all activities.Research suggests that compared to Peggy Sue,Lucille will be

Frederickson (2009)has suggested two steps in explaining why positive emotions are so effective in coping.Those two steps are that positive emotions

Compared to European Americans,Asians are

Sarah is stressed about her upcoming exam,so she goes to the gym to work out and feels less stressed afterwards.Shine is also stressed about her exam,but she decides to budget extra time to study and hires a tutor,which makes her feel less stressed.Both Sarah and Shine are engaged in

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the relationship between psychological factors,

In an experiment that tested the effects of negative emotions on the immune system,experimenters gave each participant a blister using a vacuum pump.Which participants took the longest to heal?

Katarina is on a plane that has been hijacked.Assuming she will be in this situation for an extended period of time,which coping strategy to alleviate her stress would probably be least effective?

While walking home alone late at night,Winona suddenly hears footsteps behind her.She can feel her heart pounding,her breathing quickens,and adrenaline is racing through her body.Within the framework of the general adaptation syndrome,Winona is in the______________stage.

Which type of purchase is most likely to increase your happiness?

Hardiness has all of the following features except

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between stress and illness?

Upfront efforts to ward off or modify the onset of a stressful event are referred to______________coping.

Research on subjective well-being demonstrates that

Which statement appears to be true?

In interviews with hospital patients,Holmes and Rah (1967)found that illness was often preceded by either a positive or negative major life event.This finding is consistent with the hypothesis that

What is the social readjustment rating scale? What were its primary findings when utilized by Holmes and Rahe in 1967?

The biological explanation for the correlation between optimism and physical health focuses on

Though occasional victories can elevate one's happiness level,and setbacks can decrease it,research finds that people have a(n)______________of happiness.This refers to a basic level of happiness that serves as a baseline of happiness to which that person gravitates.

What Is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Business

Filters

Exam 14: Health

Anything that causes an unpleasant state of arousal that arises when we perceive that the demands of a situation threaten our ability to cope effectively is known as a(n)

Pressman and Cohen (2012)analyzed writings of highly influential,deceased psychologists and found that the use of emotion words in writing was associated with longevity.

Lucille lives in a nursing home where she is able to choose her daily activities.Peggy Sue lives in a nursing home where the staff schedules all activities.Research suggests that compared to Peggy Sue,Lucille will be

Frederickson (2009)has suggested two steps in explaining why positive emotions are so effective in coping.Those two steps are that positive emotions

Compared to European Americans,Asians are

Sarah is stressed about her upcoming exam,so she goes to the gym to work out and feels less stressed afterwards.Shine is also stressed about her exam,but she decides to budget extra time to study and hires a tutor,which makes her feel less stressed.Both Sarah and Shine are engaged in

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the relationship between psychological factors,

In an experiment that tested the effects of negative emotions on the immune system,experimenters gave each participant a blister using a vacuum pump.Which participants took the longest to heal?

Katarina is on a plane that has been hijacked.Assuming she will be in this situation for an extended period of time,which coping strategy to alleviate her stress would probably be least effective?

While walking home alone late at night,Winona suddenly hears footsteps behind her.She can feel her heart pounding,her breathing quickens,and adrenaline is racing through her body.Within the framework of the general adaptation syndrome,Winona is in the______________stage.

Which type of purchase is most likely to increase your happiness?

Hardiness has all of the following features except

Which statement best characterizes the relationship between stress and illness?

Upfront efforts to ward off or modify the onset of a stressful event are referred to______________coping.

Research on subjective well-being demonstrates that

Which statement appears to be true?

In interviews with hospital patients,Holmes and Rah (1967)found that illness was often preceded by either a positive or negative major life event.This finding is consistent with the hypothesis that

What is the social readjustment rating scale? What were its primary findings when utilized by Holmes and Rahe in 1967?

The biological explanation for the correlation between optimism and physical health focuses on

Though occasional victories can elevate one's happiness level,and setbacks can decrease it,research finds that people have a(n)______________of happiness.This refers to a basic level of happiness that serves as a baseline of happiness to which that person gravitates.

What Is Social Psychology

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Business

Filters