Question 1

Sarah is trying to be the healthiest person she can possibly be and feel satisfied with life. Sarah is focusing on her

Accepted Answer

A)  health psychology. 
B)  well-being. 
C)  health empowerment. 
D)  self-control. 
A)  health psychology. 
B)  well-being. 
C)  health empowerment. 
D)  self-control.

Question 2

A general conclusion stemming from the research on health and stress is that

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term stress is more dangerous to one's health than chronic stress. 
B)  until recently,psychologists have overemphasized the effects of stress on health. 
C)  the source of stress is more important to health outcomes than the level of stress. 
D)  chronic stress has adverse effects on health. 
A)  short-term stress is more dangerous to one's health than chronic stress. 
B)  until recently,psychologists have overemphasized the effects of stress on health. 
C)  the source of stress is more important to health outcomes than the level of stress. 
D)  chronic stress has adverse effects on health.

Question 3

The more negative emotions someone experiences,the greater the chance of developing

Accepted Answer

A)  antibodies. 
B)  cavities. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  glandular cancer. 
A)  antibodies. 
B)  cavities. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  glandular cancer.

Question 4

Divina would like to become a healthier person.What are some strategies that you can suggest that would help her stay healthy? Provide six strategies.

Accepted Answer

Strategies include eating natural foods,

Question 5

Describe Type A and Type B behavior patterns.Then,describe which specific behavior(s) is/are linked with a greater risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

People with a Type A behavior pattern ha

Question 6

Turman wants to practice safer sex.Which of the following behaviors will reduce his chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid monogamy 
B)  always use condoms and/or dental dams 
C)  get tested for sexually transmitted infections 
D)  only engage in oral sex 
A)  avoid monogamy 
B)  always use condoms and/or dental dams 
C)  get tested for sexually transmitted infections 
D)  only engage in oral sex

Question 7

The earliest emphasis in positive psychology was on

Accepted Answer

A)  how to make negative people more positive. 
B)  stress-related disorders and disease. 
C)  understanding what makes people truly happy. 
D)  preventing unhappiness. 
A)  how to make negative people more positive. 
B)  stress-related disorders and disease. 
C)  understanding what makes people truly happy. 
D)  preventing unhappiness.

Question 8

Ayanna is a divorced middle-aged woman who has a stressful job,two teenaged children, and an aging mother to care for.She would like to start exercising to reduce her stress level
And improve her memory and thinking.Now that you have read this chapter,what would you
Tell Ayanna regarding exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not too late to start exercising,and a program of regular exercise can reduce stress and improve mood,memory,and thinking. 
B)  Although it may not be too late to start exercising,Ayanna should not expect much improvement in her stress level or her memory,because exercise alone isn't enough. 
C)  It is probably too late to get much benefit from exercise,since Ayanna is already middle-aged. 
D)  Ayanna should seek some easier way to deal with her stress and just accept that as she ages her memory will continue to deteriorate. 
A)  It is not too late to start exercising,and a program of regular exercise can reduce stress and improve mood,memory,and thinking. 
B)  Although it may not be too late to start exercising,Ayanna should not expect much improvement in her stress level or her memory,because exercise alone isn't enough. 
C)  It is probably too late to get much benefit from exercise,since Ayanna is already middle-aged. 
D)  Ayanna should seek some easier way to deal with her stress and just accept that as she ages her memory will continue to deteriorate.

Question 9

Which of the following states is NOT characterized as one of the three components of happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  being acknowledged by others as a successful person 
B)  having meaning in life 
C)  having positive emotions and pleasure 
D)  being engaged in life 
A)  being acknowledged by others as a successful person 
B)  having meaning in life 
C)  having positive emotions and pleasure 
D)  being engaged in life

Question 10

Smoking,overeating,high blood pressure,and ________ strongly predict heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A behavior 
B)  Type B behavior 
C)  emotion-focused coping 
D)  problem-focused coping 
A)  Type A behavior 
B)  Type B behavior 
C)  emotion-focused coping 
D)  problem-focused coping

Question 11

Which type of exercise is especially good at increasing heart rate and breathing,and which lowers blood pressure and strengthens the heart and lungs?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight-bearing 
B)  aerobic 
C)  anaerobic 
D)  yoga 
A)  weight-bearing 
B)  aerobic 
C)  anaerobic 
D)  yoga

Question 12

The body mass index (BMI) of an adopted child will be ________ related to the BMI of the adoptive parents and ________ related to the BMI of the biological parents.

Accepted Answer

A)  strongly;strongly 
B)  strongly;not at all 
C)  not at all;strongly 
D)  not at all;not at all 
A)  strongly;strongly 
B)  strongly;not at all 
C)  not at all;strongly 
D)  not at all;not at all

Question 13

Can marriage be good for your health? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

Research clearly suggests that positive

Question 14

People are most likely to adopt a problem-focused coping strategy when they perceive the stressor as

Accepted Answer

A)  positive. 
B)  negative. 
C)  controllable. 
D)  uncontrollable. 
A)  positive. 
B)  negative. 
C)  controllable. 
D)  uncontrollable.

Question 15

Dora is a moderately obese woman with a full figure.However,Dora is not confronted with social stigma about being overweight.On the contrary,she is often complimented on
How attractive she is.Dora

Accepted Answer

A)  is probably a hardy person. 
B)  will experience a lack of congruent self-concept. 
C)  will nevertheless experience some negative psychological symptoms that are caused by her weight. 
D)  probably lives in a developing country. 
A)  is probably a hardy person. 
B)  will experience a lack of congruent self-concept. 
C)  will nevertheless experience some negative psychological symptoms that are caused by her weight. 
D)  probably lives in a developing country.

Question 16

The most positive aspect of e-cigarettes is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  are nonaddictive. 
B)  only produce secondhand smoke. 
C)  do not contain tobacco. 
D)  definitely help people quit smoking. 
A)  are nonaddictive. 
B)  only produce secondhand smoke. 
C)  do not contain tobacco. 
D)  definitely help people quit smoking.

Question 17

Exercise has been shown to improve mood and benefit emotions.Which of the following is responsible for the improvements in mood and emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise helps to build self-confidence and aids in coping with stress. 
B)  Exercise makes you feel good for doing it because you know it is good for you. 
C)  Exercise stimulates neurotransmitters that are responsible for feelings of reward and motivation. 
D)  All of the answer options are responsible for improvements in mood and emotion. 
A)  Exercise helps to build self-confidence and aids in coping with stress. 
B)  Exercise makes you feel good for doing it because you know it is good for you. 
C)  Exercise stimulates neurotransmitters that are responsible for feelings of reward and motivation. 
D)  All of the answer options are responsible for improvements in mood and emotion.

Question 18

According to your textbook,a large number of studies have examined the relationship between attitude and health.What type of relationships have these studies all shown between
People's attitudes and their health?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with positive attitudes are healthier than people with negative attitudes. 
B)  People with positive attitudes are unhealthier than people with negative attitudes. 
C)  People with positive attitudes are equally as healthy as people with negative attitudes. 
D)  The results of the studies were inconclusive or contradictory. 
A)  People with positive attitudes are healthier than people with negative attitudes. 
B)  People with positive attitudes are unhealthier than people with negative attitudes. 
C)  People with positive attitudes are equally as healthy as people with negative attitudes. 
D)  The results of the studies were inconclusive or contradictory.

Question 19

The most central goal of the positive psychology movement is to

Accepted Answer

A)  promote positive change in society,such as by advocating for peace. 
B)  convince people that they have much in life for which to be grateful. 
C)  study and understand psychological well-being. 
D)  train people to become positive and more effective leaders. 
A)  promote positive change in society,such as by advocating for peace. 
B)  convince people that they have much in life for which to be grateful. 
C)  study and understand psychological well-being. 
D)  train people to become positive and more effective leaders.

Question 20

Safia is a moderately healthy person.She has a small network of acquaintances and friends. If Safia wants to get all the health benefits associated with social support,she should increase

Accepted Answer

A)  her support network,including people who provide encouragement. 
B)  the number of new people she meets. 
C)  the size of her network and her leadership capacity. 
D)  her social integration and dominance expressions. 
A)  her support network,including people who provide encouragement. 
B)  the number of new people she meets. 
C)  the size of her network and her leadership capacity. 
D)  her social integration and dominance expressions.

Sarah is trying to be the healthiest person she can possibly be and feel satisfied with life. Sarah is focusing on her

A general conclusion stemming from the research on health and stress is that

The more negative emotions someone experiences,the greater the chance of developing

Divina would like to become a healthier person.What are some strategies that you can suggest that would help her stay healthy? Provide six strategies.

Describe Type A and Type B behavior patterns.Then,describe which specific behavior(s) is/are linked with a greater risk of heart disease.

Turman wants to practice safer sex.Which of the following behaviors will reduce his chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection?

The earliest emphasis in positive psychology was on

Ayanna is a divorced middle-aged woman who has a stressful job,two teenaged children, and an aging mother to care for.She would like to start exercising to reduce her stress level And improve her memory and thinking.Now that you have read this chapter,what would you Tell Ayanna regarding exercise?

Which of the following states is NOT characterized as one of the three components of happiness?

Smoking,overeating,high blood pressure,and ________ strongly predict heart disease.

Which type of exercise is especially good at increasing heart rate and breathing,and which lowers blood pressure and strengthens the heart and lungs?

The body mass index (BMI) of an adopted child will be related to the BMI of the adoptive parents and related to the BMI of the biological parents.

Can marriage be good for your health? Explain your answer.

People are most likely to adopt a problem-focused coping strategy when they perceive the stressor as

Dora is a moderately obese woman with a full figure.However,Dora is not confronted with social stigma about being overweight.On the contrary,she is often complimented on How attractive she is.Dora

The most positive aspect of e-cigarettes is that they

Exercise has been shown to improve mood and benefit emotions.Which of the following is responsible for the improvements in mood and emotion?

According to your textbook,a large number of studies have examined the relationship between attitude and health.What type of relationships have these studies all shown between People's attitudes and their health?

The most central goal of the positive psychology movement is to

Safia is a moderately healthy person.She has a small network of acquaintances and friends. If Safia wants to get all the health benefits associated with social support,she should increase

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, gender, and Sexuality

Social Psychology

Self and Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatments

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Exam 11: Health and Well-Being

Sarah is trying to be the healthiest person she can possibly be and feel satisfied with life. Sarah is focusing on her

A general conclusion stemming from the research on health and stress is that

The more negative emotions someone experiences,the greater the chance of developing

Divina would like to become a healthier person.What are some strategies that you can suggest that would help her stay healthy? Provide six strategies.

Describe Type A and Type B behavior patterns.Then,describe which specific behavior(s) is/are linked with a greater risk of heart disease.

Turman wants to practice safer sex.Which of the following behaviors will reduce his chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection?

The earliest emphasis in positive psychology was on

Ayanna is a divorced middle-aged woman who has a stressful job,two teenaged children, and an aging mother to care for.She would like to start exercising to reduce her stress level And improve her memory and thinking.Now that you have read this chapter,what would you Tell Ayanna regarding exercise?

Which of the following states is NOT characterized as one of the three components of happiness?

Smoking,overeating,high blood pressure,and ________ strongly predict heart disease.

Which type of exercise is especially good at increasing heart rate and breathing,and which lowers blood pressure and strengthens the heart and lungs?

The body mass index (BMI) of an adopted child will be ________ related to the BMI of the adoptive parents and ________ related to the BMI of the biological parents.

Can marriage be good for your health? Explain your answer.

People are most likely to adopt a problem-focused coping strategy when they perceive the stressor as

Dora is a moderately obese woman with a full figure.However,Dora is not confronted with social stigma about being overweight.On the contrary,she is often complimented on How attractive she is.Dora

The most positive aspect of e-cigarettes is that they

Exercise has been shown to improve mood and benefit emotions.Which of the following is responsible for the improvements in mood and emotion?

According to your textbook,a large number of studies have examined the relationship between attitude and health.What type of relationships have these studies all shown between People's attitudes and their health?

The most central goal of the positive psychology movement is to

Safia is a moderately healthy person.She has a small network of acquaintances and friends. If Safia wants to get all the health benefits associated with social support,she should increase

Introducing the World of Psychology

The Role of Biology in Psychology

Consciousness

Development Across the Life Span

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Sex, gender, and Sexuality

Social Psychology

Self and Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatments

Filters

The body mass index (BMI) of an adopted child will be related to the BMI of the adoptive parents and related to the BMI of the biological parents.