Question 1

________ is the first stage by which the body attempts to cope with a stressor.

Accepted Answer

A)  The alarm phase 
B)  Reaction formation 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Reaction 
E)  Relaxation 
A)  The alarm phase 
B)  Reaction formation 
C)  Resistance 
D)  Reaction 
E)  Relaxation A

Question 2

People with high levels of subjective well-being tend to be all of the following EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are satisfied with their present life. 
B)  They tend to be shy. 
C)  They have a relative absence of negative emotions. 
D)  They like their work. 
E)  They are optimistic. 
A)  They are satisfied with their present life. 
B)  They tend to be shy. 
C)  They have a relative absence of negative emotions. 
D)  They like their work. 
E)  They are optimistic. B

Question 3

A person who is in the communal effort phase after a disaster

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot fully comprehend what has happened. 
B)  experiences psychic numbness. 
C)  may behave with little awareness of his or her actions. 
D)  experiences a depletion of energy. 
E)  may feel weary. 
A)  cannot fully comprehend what has happened. 
B)  experiences psychic numbness. 
C)  may behave with little awareness of his or her actions. 
D)  experiences a depletion of energy. 
E)  may feel weary. E

Question 4

A formerly dedicated physician who has lost her sense of caring and concern for her patients would be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  patient non-adherence. 
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C)  a Type-A behavior pattern. 
D)  burnout. 
E)  a catastrophic stressor. 
A)  patient non-adherence. 
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C)  a Type-A behavior pattern. 
D)  burnout. 
E)  a catastrophic stressor.

Question 5

Burning your toast, having trouble opening an e-mail attachment, breaking a glass, and running late for an appointment are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  uplifts. 
B)  hassles. 
C)  downturns. 
D)  distress. 
E)  major life events. 
A)  uplifts. 
B)  hassles. 
C)  downturns. 
D)  distress. 
E)  major life events.

Question 6

Field and others (2010) found that failed romantic relationships among college students were most likely to cause higher levels of stress based on which factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  a reduction in affiliation with others 
B)  loss of autonomy needs 
C)  reduced opportunity for sexual activity 
D)  a loss of intimacy 
E)  feelings of social embarrassment 
A)  a reduction in affiliation with others 
B)  loss of autonomy needs 
C)  reduced opportunity for sexual activity 
D)  a loss of intimacy 
E)  feelings of social embarrassment

Question 7

Which of the following are the three terms used to describe the way in which hardy people differ from many other Type A people and others who suffer more ill effects due to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment, control, challenge 
B)  commitment, control, competitiveness 
C)  competitiveness, control, compassion 
D)  compassion, challenge, commitment 
E)  comparison, competence, cooperation 
A)  commitment, control, challenge 
B)  commitment, control, competitiveness 
C)  competitiveness, control, compassion 
D)  compassion, challenge, commitment 
E)  comparison, competence, cooperation

Question 8

After suffering a sexual assault, Kathy feels a psychic numbness, she has some memory and sleep problems, and she has difficulty concentrating. Kathy is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  general adaptation syndrome. 
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C)  Stockholm Syndrome. 
D)  learned helplessness. 
E)  denial. 
A)  general adaptation syndrome. 
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
C)  Stockholm Syndrome. 
D)  learned helplessness. 
E)  denial.

Question 9

For the past six months, Dahlia's job has been extremely stressful, but she doesn't feel that she can quit because she needs the money for tuition. Dahlia has been having chronic headaches and is behind in all of her classes. According to Hans Selye, Dahlia is in the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  collapse 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  resistance 
E)  helplessness 
A)  alarm 
B)  collapse 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  resistance 
E)  helplessness

Question 10

Which of the following is the essential source of stress for college students?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of privacy 
B)  the threat of terrorist attacks 
C)  spring break planning 
D)  liberal faculty and conservative parents 
E)  the lack of structure associated with the freedom of college 
A)  loss of privacy 
B)  the threat of terrorist attacks 
C)  spring break planning 
D)  liberal faculty and conservative parents 
E)  the lack of structure associated with the freedom of college

Question 11

________ would be considered a societal stressor.

Accepted Answer

A)  flood 
B)  broken shoelace 
C)  irritable boss 
D)  loss of a loved one 
E)  move to a new country 
A)  flood 
B)  broken shoelace 
C)  irritable boss 
D)  loss of a loved one 
E)  move to a new country

Question 12

Which of the following is a common feature of practitioners of behavioral medicine and health psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both fields are considered "alternative and experimental" treatment models. 
B)  Neither field is based on any solid scientific research. 
C)  Only those with a medical degree can practice in either field. 
D)  Both fields emphasize the treatment of illness instead of the establishment of health. 
E)  Both fields recognize the interaction of mind and body. 
A)  Both fields are considered "alternative and experimental" treatment models. 
B)  Neither field is based on any solid scientific research. 
C)  Only those with a medical degree can practice in either field. 
D)  Both fields emphasize the treatment of illness instead of the establishment of health. 
E)  Both fields recognize the interaction of mind and body.

Question 13

A recently developed form of psychotherapy for those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder has been found to be effective in as few as ________ sessions, with symptom reduction that can last for 4 or more years after the therapy is terminated.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  8 
D)  12 
E)  15 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  8 
D)  12 
E)  15

Question 14

Shortly after Louisa learned that her mother had been killed in an automobile accident, she walked around her hometown for hours not knowing where she was. She was probably exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipatory coping. 
B)  burnout. 
C)  chronic stress. 
D)  psychic numbness. 
E)  disinhibition. 
A)  anticipatory coping. 
B)  burnout. 
C)  chronic stress. 
D)  psychic numbness. 
E)  disinhibition.

Question 15

A woman who has been repeatedly abused by her husband may develop ________ and stop trying to defend herself.

Accepted Answer

A)  unresolved major stress 
B)  a Type B behavior pattern 
C)  hardiness 
D)  learned helplessness 
E)  burnout 
A)  unresolved major stress 
B)  a Type B behavior pattern 
C)  hardiness 
D)  learned helplessness 
E)  burnout

Question 16

Marisol blamed her professor for failing her midterm. She failed to realize that her two hours of studying, her lack of sleep, and late partying all week would better explain her results. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A personality. 
B)  Type B personality. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  external locus of control. 
E)  learned helplessness. 
A)  Type A personality. 
B)  Type B personality. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  external locus of control. 
E)  learned helplessness.

Question 17

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility 
B)  compulsiveness 
C)  competitiveness 
D)  chronic irritability 
E)  impatience 
A)  hostility 
B)  compulsiveness 
C)  competitiveness 
D)  chronic irritability 
E)  impatience

Question 18

Adelaida hears a rattling sound as she hikes through the desert. Her muscles tense and her blood pressure rises. According to Hans Selye, she is in the ________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic stress 
B)  alarm 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  resistance 
E)  eustressful 
A)  chronic stress 
B)  alarm 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  resistance 
E)  eustressful

Question 19

Steven doesn't think that his actions will help change his stressful job. Instead, he adopts the "smile-the world looks brighter when you do" coping style to deal with his stress. He uses what type of coping style?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-focused 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  decision-focused 
D)  avoidance-focused 
E)  aggression-focused 
A)  emotion-focused 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  decision-focused 
D)  avoidance-focused 
E)  aggression-focused

Question 20

Roberto knew he had not tried hard enough on the final exam and deserved the lower grade. He told himself that he would definitely study harder next time. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A personality. 
B)  Type B personality. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  external locus of control. 
E)  learned helplessness. 
A)  Type A personality. 
B)  Type B personality. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  external locus of control. 
E)  learned helplessness.

________ is the first stage by which the body attempts to cope with a stressor.

People with high levels of subjective well-being tend to be all of the following EXCEPT which one?

A person who is in the communal effort phase after a disaster

A formerly dedicated physician who has lost her sense of caring and concern for her patients would be experiencing

Burning your toast, having trouble opening an e-mail attachment, breaking a glass, and running late for an appointment are all examples of

Field and others (2010) found that failed romantic relationships among college students were most likely to cause higher levels of stress based on which factor?

Which of the following are the three terms used to describe the way in which hardy people differ from many other Type A people and others who suffer more ill effects due to stress?

After suffering a sexual assault, Kathy feels a psychic numbness, she has some memory and sleep problems, and she has difficulty concentrating. Kathy is most likely suffering from

Which of the following is the essential source of stress for college students?

________ would be considered a societal stressor.

Which of the following is a common feature of practitioners of behavioral medicine and health psychology?

A recently developed form of psychotherapy for those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder has been found to be effective in as few as ________ sessions, with symptom reduction that can last for 4 or more years after the therapy is terminated.

Shortly after Louisa learned that her mother had been killed in an automobile accident, she walked around her hometown for hours not knowing where she was. She was probably exhibiting

A woman who has been repeatedly abused by her husband may develop ________ and stop trying to defend herself.

Marisol blamed her professor for failing her midterm. She failed to realize that her two hours of studying, her lack of sleep, and late partying all week would better explain her results. This is an example of

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

Adelaida hears a rattling sound as she hikes through the desert. Her muscles tense and her blood pressure rises. According to Hans Selye, she is in the ________ phase.

Steven doesn't think that his actions will help change his stressful job. Instead, he adopts the "smile-the world looks brighter when you do" coping style to deal with his stress. He uses what type of coping style?

Roberto knew he had not tried hard enough on the final exam and deserved the lower grade. He told himself that he would definitely study harder next time. This is an example of

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Exam 14: Stress, Health, and Well-Being

________ is the first stage by which the body attempts to cope with a stressor.

People with high levels of subjective well-being tend to be all of the following EXCEPT which one?

A person who is in the communal effort phase after a disaster

A formerly dedicated physician who has lost her sense of caring and concern for her patients would be experiencing

Burning your toast, having trouble opening an e-mail attachment, breaking a glass, and running late for an appointment are all examples of

Field and others (2010) found that failed romantic relationships among college students were most likely to cause higher levels of stress based on which factor?

Which of the following are the three terms used to describe the way in which hardy people differ from many other Type A people and others who suffer more ill effects due to stress?

After suffering a sexual assault, Kathy feels a psychic numbness, she has some memory and sleep problems, and she has difficulty concentrating. Kathy is most likely suffering from

Which of the following is the essential source of stress for college students?

________ would be considered a societal stressor.

Which of the following is a common feature of practitioners of behavioral medicine and health psychology?

A recently developed form of psychotherapy for those who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder has been found to be effective in as few as ________ sessions, with symptom reduction that can last for 4 or more years after the therapy is terminated.

Shortly after Louisa learned that her mother had been killed in an automobile accident, she walked around her hometown for hours not knowing where she was. She was probably exhibiting

A woman who has been repeatedly abused by her husband may develop ________ and stop trying to defend herself.

Marisol blamed her professor for failing her midterm. She failed to realize that her two hours of studying, her lack of sleep, and late partying all week would better explain her results. This is an example of

Which Type A personality characteristic is the key trait that is linked to heart disease?

Adelaida hears a rattling sound as she hikes through the desert. Her muscles tense and her blood pressure rises. According to Hans Selye, she is in the ________ phase.

Steven doesn't think that his actions will help change his stressful job. Instead, he adopts the "smile-the world looks brighter when you do" coping style to deal with his stress. He uses what type of coping style?

Roberto knew he had not tried hard enough on the final exam and deserved the lower grade. He told himself that he would definitely study harder next time. This is an example of

Mind, Behavior, and Psychological Science

Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Human Nurture

Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Development Over the Lifespan

States of Consciousness

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies for Psychological Disorders

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