Exam 12: Health Psychology

Choosing between your aunt's white chocolate raspberry cheesecake and your grandmother's banana pudding, both of which you love, would be a(n) __________ conflict.

When traumatic stressors are severe or repeated, people may suffer from crippling anxiety, become emotionally numb, and have continual thoughts about the disturbing event. These symptoms indicate that the person is suffering from a type of __________ disorder.

Explain the difference in primary and secondary appraisal of stressors and give an example of each.

Self-critical thoughts that directly elevate physical arousal, increase anxiety, and increase one's tendency to make poor decisions are referred to as

Marilyn has a sensitive thermometer with a signal light attached to her hand. The thermometer is wired so that an increase in temperature will activate this signal light. Then, Marilyn is told to keep the light on as much as possible. In so doing, Marilyn is able to exert voluntary control over the involuntary regulation of her temperature using which of the following techniques?

Men and women engaging in health-promoting behaviors, such as getting adequate sleep, maintaining an ideal weight, and limiting use of alcohol, can expect to

Regarding frustration, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Regarding defense mechanisms, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Sensors are taped to patients' hands and foreheads with the patients learning to redirect blood flow away from the head to their extremities in a biofeedback technique that has been shown to

Regarding stress management, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Danielle, a single mother, is raising three children on a limited income. Over the last few months, she has become so "stressed out" that she is anxious and irritable and has been experiencing frequent migraine headaches. According to the general adaptation syndrome, Danielle must be in the

Regarding stress inoculation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding how one can reduce hostility toward others, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Ben is described as highly competitive and achievement-oriented but often angry and hostile when things do not go his way. Ben would be described as having a(n) __________ personality.

The first rating scale developed by Holmes and Rahe to estimate the health hazards we face when stresses add up was called the __________.

After living through Hurricane Katrina, Ronald moved from New Orleans but often thinks of the experience. He goes out of his way to avoid news reports and other reminders of the event. Though it has been years since the tragic event, friends describe him as "very nervous." Ronald is experiencing symptoms of

Illnesses in which psychological factors contribute to bodily damage or to damaging changes in bodily functioning are called

Dr. Jade is involved with helping patients manage their pain and stress-related consequences of chronic disease. Her specialty is ______ medicine.

Psychosomatic disorders are those in which a person's symptoms are imaginary.

Regarding the management of bodily reactions to stress, which of the following statements is FALSE?