Exam 17: Health Psychology

In the context of associating cardiovascular diseases due to stress,who among the following is most likely to suffer from a cardiovascular disease?

A surge in _____ caused by severe emotional stress may contribute to one's risk of a heart attack.

The immune system and the central nervous system both rely on _____ mediators for communication.

During the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome,a number of glands throughout the body manufacture hormones that protect an individual in stress.

John's mother is suffering from cancer.He avoids visiting his mother to avoid stress.In this scenario,John is using _____ coping.

Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between physical activity and health?

Ryan's father promised to buy him a new car of his choice if he quits drinking and stays sober for a year.The thought of the new car helps Ryan stay sober.According to the stages of change model,Ryan is in the _____ stage.

According to the general adaptation syndrome,serious damage to the body may occur during the _____ stage.

Lighter smokers usually have more success with the _____ than heavier smokers.

Social sharing refers to turning to others who act as a sounding board or a willing ear.

While acute stressors affect the immune system,chronic stressors do not.

Mia began a running routine to lose weight.After a year from starting the routine,she runs for the joy of running.Mia has:

_____ refers to an individual's interpretation of an experience as either threatening or challenging,and the person's determination of whether he or she has the resources to cope effectively with the event.

Relapse is considered to be abnormal in people who are trying to quit a bad habit.

Turning to others who act as a sounding board or a willing ear is referred to as _____.

Pete has been smoking since several years and is finally thinking about quitting,because he often has trouble breathing.He makes a list of the pros and cons of quitting smoking.Pete is at which of the following stages of the change model?

The immune system and the central nervous system have different modes of receiving,and integrating signals from the external environment

Which of the following statements is true of the maintenance stage of the change model?

Describe problem-focused coping and give an example.

Nina has been gambling very often in the last three months and has lost a lot of money.When she was confronted by her friend about her gambling problem,she refused to accept it.She is likely in the _____ stage of the change model.