Question 1

The originator of the General Adaptation Syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  Hans Seyle. 
B)  Franz Alexander. 
C)  Erik Erikson. 
D)  Walter Cannon. 
A)  Hans Seyle. 
B)  Franz Alexander. 
C)  Erik Erikson. 
D)  Walter Cannon.

Question 2

There is little reliable research on racial and ethnic differences in stress response because

Accepted Answer

A)  researchers have thought these differences too trivial to measure. 
B)  factors such as socioeconomic status and sex have not been controlled. 
C)  ethics does not permit research that exposes people to stress. 
D)  biological differences between ethnic groups make comparisons invalid. 
A)  researchers have thought these differences too trivial to measure. 
B)  factors such as socioeconomic status and sex have not been controlled. 
C)  ethics does not permit research that exposes people to stress. 
D)  biological differences between ethnic groups make comparisons invalid.

Question 3

The body is protected from invading bacteria, viruses, and carcinogens by the specific and nonspecific immune systems. Describe both types of immune systems.

Accepted Answer

Specific immune system responses protect

Question 4

In order to receive an insomnia diagnosis, the patient MUST experience

Accepted Answer

A)  problems falling asleep. 
B)  problems staying asleep. 
C)  constant non-restorative sleep. 
D)  impaired daily functioning. 
A)  problems falling asleep. 
B)  problems staying asleep. 
C)  constant non-restorative sleep. 
D)  impaired daily functioning.

Question 5

Stress can _____. This is an example of a(n) _____ effect of stress on an individual's health.

Accepted Answer

A)  cause more frequent injuries; direct 
B)  encourage the adoption of a "sick role; direct 
C)  increase unhealthy eating habits; indirect 
D)  compromising the immune system; indirect 
A)  cause more frequent injuries; direct 
B)  encourage the adoption of a "sick role; direct 
C)  increase unhealthy eating habits; indirect 
D)  compromising the immune system; indirect

Question 6

Anna is serious about losing weight. She joined a gym and enrolled in an online weight loss support group. Realizing that she also needed to change her eating habits, Anna gave away all of her junk food and replaced it with healthy choices in order to avoid temptation. This last lifestyle change is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic control. 
B)  contingency contracting. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  secondary intervention. 
A)  symbolic control. 
B)  contingency contracting. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  secondary intervention.

Question 7

According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, divorce ranks as the top cause of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____________ was one of the first to suggest that the mind can cause physical ailments.

Accepted Answer

A)  René Descartes 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Flanders Dunbar 
D)  Franz Alexander 
A)  René Descartes 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  Flanders Dunbar 
D)  Franz Alexander

Question 9

In 1948, the World Health Organization defined health as

Accepted Answer

A)  the absence of illness or disease. 
B)  a state of mental, social, and physical well-being. 
C)  an optimal state of physical fitness. 
D)  a lack of any mental or physical defect. 
A)  the absence of illness or disease. 
B)  a state of mental, social, and physical well-being. 
C)  an optimal state of physical fitness. 
D)  a lack of any mental or physical defect.

Question 10

Define stress. Include a discussion of the four types of stress discussed in the text.

Accepted Answer

Stress is defined broadly as any negativ

Question 11

Which coping strategy acts to reevaluate the personal meaning of a situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotion-focused coping 
B)  Problem-focused coping 
C)  Behavior-focused coping 
D)  Solution-focused coping 
A)  Emotion-focused coping 
B)  Problem-focused coping 
C)  Behavior-focused coping 
D)  Solution-focused coping

Question 12

The coping strategy that acts to reduce possible negative outcomes is called ____________ coping.

Accepted Answer

A)  response-focused 
B)  emotion-focused 
C)  solution-focused 
D)  problem-focused 
A)  response-focused 
B)  emotion-focused 
C)  solution-focused 
D)  problem-focused

Question 13

A person's age and the time of day can affect how stress will impact immune functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The populations who most often experience sleep difficulties are

Accepted Answer

A)  women and middle-aged adults. 
B)  women and older adults. 
C)  men and middle-aged adults. 
D)  men and children. 
A)  women and middle-aged adults. 
B)  women and older adults. 
C)  men and middle-aged adults. 
D)  men and children.

Question 15

The nonspecific immune response attains immunities both naturally and artificially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During biofeedback, patients learn to modify physical responses such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The second leading cause of death in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  suicide. 
B)  cardiovascular disease. 
C)  HIV/AIDS. 
D)  cancer. 
A)  suicide. 
B)  cardiovascular disease. 
C)  HIV/AIDS. 
D)  cancer.

Question 18

Mind-body dualism states that the mind and body work together to bring about good mental and physical health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis involves a structure called the _____ in the brain, as well as a hormone called ______,

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus; cortisol 
B)  hippocampus; melatonin 
C)  hypothalamus; cortisol 
D)  hypothalamus; melatonin 
A)  hippocampus; cortisol 
B)  hippocampus; melatonin 
C)  hypothalamus; cortisol 
D)  hypothalamus; melatonin

Question 20

Acute stress refers to minor aversive events that occur day-to-day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The originator of the General Adaptation Syndrome is

There is little reliable research on racial and ethnic differences in stress response because

The body is protected from invading bacteria, viruses, and carcinogens by the specific and nonspecific immune systems. Describe both types of immune systems.

In order to receive an insomnia diagnosis, the patient MUST experience

Stress can _. This is an example of a(n) _ effect of stress on an individual's health.

According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, divorce ranks as the top cause of stress.

____________ was one of the first to suggest that the mind can cause physical ailments.

In 1948, the World Health Organization defined health as

Define stress. Include a discussion of the four types of stress discussed in the text.

Which coping strategy acts to reevaluate the personal meaning of a situation?

The coping strategy that acts to reduce possible negative outcomes is called ____________ coping.

A person's age and the time of day can affect how stress will impact immune functioning.

The populations who most often experience sleep difficulties are

The nonspecific immune response attains immunities both naturally and artificially.

During biofeedback, patients learn to modify physical responses such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature.

The second leading cause of death in the United States is

Mind-body dualism states that the mind and body work together to bring about good mental and physical health.

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis involves a structure called the _ in the brain, as well as a hormone called __,

Acute stress refers to minor aversive events that occur day-to-day.

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

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Exam 14: Health Psychology

The originator of the General Adaptation Syndrome is

There is little reliable research on racial and ethnic differences in stress response because

The body is protected from invading bacteria, viruses, and carcinogens by the specific and nonspecific immune systems. Describe both types of immune systems.

In order to receive an insomnia diagnosis, the patient MUST experience

Stress can _____. This is an example of a(n) _____ effect of stress on an individual's health.

According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, divorce ranks as the top cause of stress.

____________ was one of the first to suggest that the mind can cause physical ailments.

In 1948, the World Health Organization defined health as

Define stress. Include a discussion of the four types of stress discussed in the text.

Which coping strategy acts to reevaluate the personal meaning of a situation?

The coping strategy that acts to reduce possible negative outcomes is called ____________ coping.

A person's age and the time of day can affect how stress will impact immune functioning.

The populations who most often experience sleep difficulties are

The nonspecific immune response attains immunities both naturally and artificially.

During biofeedback, patients learn to modify physical responses such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature.

The second leading cause of death in the United States is

Mind-body dualism states that the mind and body work together to bring about good mental and physical health.

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis involves a structure called the _____ in the brain, as well as a hormone called ______,

Acute stress refers to minor aversive events that occur day-to-day.

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

Stress can _. This is an example of a(n) _ effect of stress on an individual's health.

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical axis involves a structure called the _ in the brain, as well as a hormone called __,