Question 1

During final exams each year, Janet gets a bad case of bronchitis.The stress of final exams has done all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  lowered Janet's immunity. 
B)  caused her body to release substances that decreased inflammation. 
C)  activated her body's self-protective response, which will prolong the infection and delay healing. 
D)  increased her susceptibility to disease. 
A)  lowered Janet's immunity. 
B)  caused her body to release substances that decreased inflammation. 
C)  activated her body's self-protective response, which will prolong the infection and delay healing. 
D)  increased her susceptibility to disease.

Question 2

According to Holmes and Rahe, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unpleasant life experiences increase susceptibility to disease, whereas pleasant experiences lower it. 
B)  Any major life change requires adjustment and increases the susceptibility to accidents and illness. 
C)  A score of 150-200 LCUs in a two-year period put one in a major life crisis. 
D)  Unlike declines in life conditions, improvements in one's life do not require a stressful life adjustment. 
A)  Unpleasant life experiences increase susceptibility to disease, whereas pleasant experiences lower it. 
B)  Any major life change requires adjustment and increases the susceptibility to accidents and illness. 
C)  A score of 150-200 LCUs in a two-year period put one in a major life crisis. 
D)  Unlike declines in life conditions, improvements in one's life do not require a stressful life adjustment.

Question 3

Regarding the top ten work stresses, which of the following work stresses were ranked number ONE and TWO, respectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  hours too long and job insecurity 
B)  low salary and lack of opportunity for growth 
C)  job expectations unrealistic and inflexible hours 
D)  work load too heavy and lack of participation in decision making 
A)  hours too long and job insecurity 
B)  low salary and lack of opportunity for growth 
C)  job expectations unrealistic and inflexible hours 
D)  work load too heavy and lack of participation in decision making

Question 4

According to research, the most lethal factor of Type A behavior appears to be

Accepted Answer

A)  overworking. 
B)  hostility. 
C)  competitiveness. 
D)  a sense of time urgency. 
A)  overworking. 
B)  hostility. 
C)  competitiveness. 
D)  a sense of time urgency.

Question 5

Which of the following is extremely disruptive and is the basis for some of the most common psychological disorders?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pressure 
B)  ​eustress 
C)  ​anxiety 
D)  ​burnout 
A)  ​pressure 
B)  ​eustress 
C)  ​anxiety 
D)  ​burnout

Question 6

According to your textbook, which of the following are actions that increase the chances of disease, injury, or early death?

Accepted Answer

A)  health refusal factors 
B)  neuroimmune risk factors 
C)  behavioral risk factors 
D)  Type B personality traits 
A)  health refusal factors 
B)  neuroimmune risk factors 
C)  behavioral risk factors 
D)  Type B personality traits

Question 7

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him.This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  double appraisal 
B)  approach-approach 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  avoidance-avoidance 
A)  double appraisal 
B)  approach-approach 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  avoidance-avoidance

Question 8

Regarding stress and stress reactions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A stress reaction begins with the same autonomic nervous system (ANS)arousal that occurs during emotion. 
B)  Stress can occur due to both positive and negative events. 
C)  Stress can be a major behavioral risk factor if it is prolonged or severe. 
D)  Stress is almost always bad for you and should be avoided at all costs. 
A)  A stress reaction begins with the same autonomic nervous system (ANS)arousal that occurs during emotion. 
B)  Stress can occur due to both positive and negative events. 
C)  Stress can be a major behavioral risk factor if it is prolonged or severe. 
D)  Stress is almost always bad for you and should be avoided at all costs.

Question 9

Paul had planned to go on a two-week vacation.Because of problems at work, he will only be able to take off a couple of days now and then during the summer.So, Paul searches the Internet for interesting places to visit within short driving distances.Paul is dealing with this situation by using __________ coping.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-focused 
B)  directive 
C)  problem-focused 
D)  primary appraisal 
A)  emotion-focused 
B)  directive 
C)  problem-focused 
D)  primary appraisal

Question 10

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome, all of the following occur EXCEPT for the

Accepted Answer

A)  hormone output from the adrenal glands decreasing. 
B)  body mobilizing its defenses against stress. 
C)  symptoms such as headache, fever, aching muscles and joints, and lack of energy. 
D)  body responding automatically. 
A)  hormone output from the adrenal glands decreasing. 
B)  body mobilizing its defenses against stress. 
C)  symptoms such as headache, fever, aching muscles and joints, and lack of energy. 
D)  body responding automatically.

Question 11

Marty has been a nurse for 15 years.When she first started her career, she never missed a day of work, exhibited a wonderfully caring "bedside manner." She even volunteered for special teaching assignments.However, in the last several years, she tells her husband that the patients are overly demanding and they, as well as the doctors, do not appreciate any of her hard work.Marty feels "used up" and feels each day at work that she is "just going through the motions" hoping to get through the day.Mary is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  burnout. 
B)  eustress. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  pressure. 
A)  burnout. 
B)  eustress. 
C)  conflict. 
D)  pressure.

Question 12

One who is simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the same activity or goal is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach 
B)  avoidance-avoidance 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  general adaptation 
A)  approach-approach 
B)  avoidance-avoidance 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  general adaptation

Question 13

Which of the following is a job-related condition in which a person experiences emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment, and feelings of reduced personal accomplishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure 
B)  burnout 
C)  conflict 
D)  frustration 
A)  pressure 
B)  burnout 
C)  conflict 
D)  frustration

Question 14

Biofeedback has shown some success with all of the following EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling narcolepsy. 
B)  lowering blood pressure and controlling heart rhythms. 
C)  controlling hyperactivity in children. 
D)  controlling epileptic seizures. 
A)  controlling narcolepsy. 
B)  lowering blood pressure and controlling heart rhythms. 
C)  controlling hyperactivity in children. 
D)  controlling epileptic seizures.

Question 15

The use of marginalization or separation in adapting to a new culture usually produces __________ stress.

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A)  high 
B)  moderate 
C)  low 
D)  very low to nonexistent amounts of 
A)  high 
B)  moderate 
C)  low 
D)  very low to nonexistent amounts of

Question 16

To immunize people against learned helplessness and depression, the famous Outward Bound schools utilize

Accepted Answer

A)  simulated regression. 
B)  intellectualization. 
C)  biofeedback. 
D)  mastery training. 
A)  simulated regression. 
B)  intellectualization. 
C)  biofeedback. 
D)  mastery training.

Question 17

Which of the following would be a good suggestion to help handle conflicts more effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make decisions as quickly as possible to prevent prolonged stress. 
B)  Try out important decisions partially when possible. 
C)  Stick to a decision even if it appears to be wrong to reduce stress. 
D)  When all else fails, continue to vacillate over a decision until one alternative becomes clear. 
A)  Make decisions as quickly as possible to prevent prolonged stress. 
B)  Try out important decisions partially when possible. 
C)  Stick to a decision even if it appears to be wrong to reduce stress. 
D)  When all else fails, continue to vacillate over a decision until one alternative becomes clear.

Question 18

Mark always expects things to turn out well, which motivates him to actively cope with adversity.He is less likely to be stopped by temporary setbacks and more likely to deal with problems head-on.Mark also tends to take better care of himself because he believes that his efforts to stay healthy will succeed.Mark would be described as a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mark always expects things to turn out...

Question 19

Define learned helplessness, explain how one's attributions affect helplessness, and describe a technique for alleviating this condition.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that learned helples

Question 20

Which of the following responses to frustration is most similar to scapegoating?

Accepted Answer

A)  leaving the field 
B)  displaced aggression 
C)  circumvention 
D)  reaction formation 
A)  leaving the field 
B)  displaced aggression 
C)  circumvention 
D)  reaction formation

During final exams each year, Janet gets a bad case of bronchitis.The stress of final exams has done all of the following EXCEPT

According to Holmes and Rahe, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding the top ten work stresses, which of the following work stresses were ranked number ONE and TWO, respectively?

According to research, the most lethal factor of Type A behavior appears to be

Which of the following is extremely disruptive and is the basis for some of the most common psychological disorders?

According to your textbook, which of the following are actions that increase the chances of disease, injury, or early death?

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him.This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Regarding stress and stress reactions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome, all of the following occur EXCEPT for the

One who is simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the same activity or goal is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Which of the following is a job-related condition in which a person experiences emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment, and feelings of reduced personal accomplishment?

Biofeedback has shown some success with all of the following EXCEPT for

The use of marginalization or separation in adapting to a new culture usually produces __________ stress.

To immunize people against learned helplessness and depression, the famous Outward Bound schools utilize

Which of the following would be a good suggestion to help handle conflicts more effectively?

Define learned helplessness, explain how one's attributions affect helplessness, and describe a technique for alleviating this condition.

Which of the following responses to frustration is most similar to scapegoating?

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Exam 13: Health, Stress, and Coping.

During final exams each year, Janet gets a bad case of bronchitis.The stress of final exams has done all of the following EXCEPT

According to Holmes and Rahe, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding the top ten work stresses, which of the following work stresses were ranked number ONE and TWO, respectively?

According to research, the most lethal factor of Type A behavior appears to be

Which of the following is extremely disruptive and is the basis for some of the most common psychological disorders?​

According to your textbook, which of the following are actions that increase the chances of disease, injury, or early death?

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him.This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Regarding stress and stress reactions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome, all of the following occur EXCEPT for the

One who is simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the same activity or goal is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Which of the following is a job-related condition in which a person experiences emotional exhaustion, cynicism or detachment, and feelings of reduced personal accomplishment?

Biofeedback has shown some success with all of the following EXCEPT for

The use of marginalization or separation in adapting to a new culture usually produces __________ stress.

To immunize people against learned helplessness and depression, the famous Outward Bound schools utilize

Which of the following would be a good suggestion to help handle conflicts more effectively?

Define learned helplessness, explain how one's attributions affect helplessness, and describe a technique for alleviating this condition.

Which of the following responses to frustration is most similar to scapegoating?

Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Science

Brain and Behavior.

Human Development

Sensation and Perception.

States of Consciousness.

Conditioning and Learning.

Memory.

Cognition, Language, and Creativity.

Intelligence.

Motivation and Emotion.

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality.

Personality.

Psychological Disorders.

Therapies.

Social Thinking and Social Influence.

Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior.

Applied Psychology.

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Which of the following is extremely disruptive and is the basis for some of the most common psychological disorders?