Question 1

Primary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

Accepted Answer

A)  the means of meeting a threat is chosen. 
B)  you get a second opinion. 
C)  one decides if a situation is threatening or not. 
D)  a solution is proposed. 
A)  the means of meeting a threat is chosen. 
B)  you get a second opinion. 
C)  one decides if a situation is threatening or not. 
D)  a solution is proposed.

Question 2

Stress triggers bodily effects, upsetting thoughts, and ineffective __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stress triggers bodily effects, upsetting thoughts, and...

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of responses that are triggered by stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  upsetting thoughts 
B)  ineffective behavior 
C)  stress inoculation 
D)  bodily effects 
A)  upsetting thoughts 
B)  ineffective behavior 
C)  stress inoculation 
D)  bodily effects

Question 4

In constructing and using a daily schedule to alleviate depression, a person should

Accepted Answer

A)  try not to schedule activities so that they fill up every hour during the day. 
B)  schedule the more difficult tasks first in order to make sure they are completed. 
C)  check off each item as it is completed. 
D)  do all of these regarding the daily schedule. 
A)  try not to schedule activities so that they fill up every hour during the day. 
B)  schedule the more difficult tasks first in order to make sure they are completed. 
C)  check off each item as it is completed. 
D)  do all of these regarding the daily schedule.

Question 5

A negative emotional state that occurs when one is prevented from reaching a goal is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A negative emotional state that occurs when...

Question 6

Regarding psychosomatic illnesses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe psychosomatic disorders can be fatal. 
B)  The most common psychosomatic illnesses are hypertension and skin rashes, such as hives. 
C)  Typical psychosomatic illnesses include asthma, migraine headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  Psychosomatic problems are not the same as hypochondria. 
A)  Severe psychosomatic disorders can be fatal. 
B)  The most common psychosomatic illnesses are hypertension and skin rashes, such as hives. 
C)  Typical psychosomatic illnesses include asthma, migraine headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  Psychosomatic problems are not the same as hypochondria.

Question 7

Conduct that increases the chance of disease, injury, or premature death are called __________ factors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conduct that increases the chance of disease,...

Question 8

When emotional "shocks" are predictable and controllable, stress is magnified and damage is likely to result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Students who write about their upsetting experiences, thoughts, and feelings tend to obsess about their worries and are less able to cope with stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A serious problem that can lead to suicide or a major impairment of emotional functioning, and which requires professional help, is

Accepted Answer

A)  the college blues. 
B)  severe depression. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  reaction formation. 
A)  the college blues. 
B)  severe depression. 
C)  displacement. 
D)  reaction formation.

Question 11

Andrea was not invited to any holiday parties, but she said that she would not have gone if asked because holidays are a time to spend with your family. Andrea is using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement 
B)  rationalization 
C)  compensation 
D)  sublimation 
A)  displacement 
B)  rationalization 
C)  compensation 
D)  sublimation

Question 12

Those with Type A personalities who are at greatest risk for high blood pressure and possible heart-related issues, lack

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate social contact. 
B)  time efficiency. 
C)  emotional expression. 
D)  basic self-care. 
A)  adequate social contact. 
B)  time efficiency. 
C)  emotional expression. 
D)  basic self-care.

Question 13

Research shows that people with Type A personalities who also keep their feelings "pent up" are at greater risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochondriasis. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  heart attacks. 
D)  mental illness. 
A)  hypochondriasis. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  heart attacks. 
D)  mental illness.

Question 14

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome is marked by

Accepted Answer

A)  resolution. 
B)  a return of all bodily functions to non-stress states. 
C)  anxiety, mental fatigue, and exhaustion. 
D)  a increase in resistance to other stressors. 
A)  resolution. 
B)  a return of all bodily functions to non-stress states. 
C)  anxiety, mental fatigue, and exhaustion. 
D)  a increase in resistance to other stressors.

Question 15

High levels of stress, overeating, and unsafe sexual behavior increase the chance of injury or illness and are considered __________ risk factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  refusal skills 
B)  moderate 
C)  behavioral 
D)  emotional 
A)  refusal skills 
B)  moderate 
C)  behavioral 
D)  emotional

Question 16

Because Margo is often so depressed that she eats and sleeps poorly, rarely exercises, and smokes too much, she would be described by health psychologists as having a disease-prone personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Of those listed, which of the following risky behaviors showed the LOWEST percentage among U.S. high school students?

Accepted Answer

A)  using marijuana during the previous 30 days 
B)  drinking alcohol during the previous 30 days 
C)  engaging in sexual intercourse during the previous 90 days 
D)  being in a physical fight during the previous 12 months 
A)  using marijuana during the previous 30 days 
B)  drinking alcohol during the previous 30 days 
C)  engaging in sexual intercourse during the previous 90 days 
D)  being in a physical fight during the previous 12 months

Question 18

Describe how a person's body responds during each stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that the general ada

Question 19

Janine has been experiencing severe headaches, neck pain, fatigue, and insomnia ever since she was promoted to a job that entails more responsibility. If Janine goes to a doctor and the doctor finds no physical cause for the symptoms, he will most likely tell her

Accepted Answer

A)  that she has a psychosomatic illness. 
B)  that her symptoms are all imaginary. 
C)  that she is becoming a hypochondriac. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  that she has a psychosomatic illness. 
B)  that her symptoms are all imaginary. 
C)  that she is becoming a hypochondriac. 
D)  all of these.

Question 20

Regarding the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since people differ greatly in their reactions to the same event, stress scales like the SRRS at best provide a rough index of stress. 
B)  Improvement in life conditions can be as costly as a decline. 
C)  There is a high chance of illness or accident when a Life Change Unit (LCU) total is between 150 and 200 points. 
D)  In a classic study in which people were deliberately exposed to the cold virus, a person with a high score on the SRRS was much more likely to get a cold. 
A)  Since people differ greatly in their reactions to the same event, stress scales like the SRRS at best provide a rough index of stress. 
B)  Improvement in life conditions can be as costly as a decline. 
C)  There is a high chance of illness or accident when a Life Change Unit (LCU) total is between 150 and 200 points. 
D)  In a classic study in which people were deliberately exposed to the cold virus, a person with a high score on the SRRS was much more likely to get a cold.

Primary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

Stress triggers bodily effects, upsetting thoughts, and ineffective __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of responses that are triggered by stress?

In constructing and using a daily schedule to alleviate depression, a person should

A negative emotional state that occurs when one is prevented from reaching a goal is called __________.

Regarding psychosomatic illnesses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Conduct that increases the chance of disease, injury, or premature death are called __________ factors.

When emotional "shocks" are predictable and controllable, stress is magnified and damage is likely to result.

Students who write about their upsetting experiences, thoughts, and feelings tend to obsess about their worries and are less able to cope with stress.

A serious problem that can lead to suicide or a major impairment of emotional functioning, and which requires professional help, is

Andrea was not invited to any holiday parties, but she said that she would not have gone if asked because holidays are a time to spend with your family. Andrea is using which defense mechanism?

Those with Type A personalities who are at greatest risk for high blood pressure and possible heart-related issues, lack

Research shows that people with Type A personalities who also keep their feelings "pent up" are at greater risk of

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome is marked by

High levels of stress, overeating, and unsafe sexual behavior increase the chance of injury or illness and are considered __________ risk factors.

Because Margo is often so depressed that she eats and sleeps poorly, rarely exercises, and smokes too much, she would be described by health psychologists as having a disease-prone personality.

Of those listed, which of the following risky behaviors showed the LOWEST percentage among U.S. high school students?

Describe how a person's body responds during each stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Janine has been experiencing severe headaches, neck pain, fatigue, and insomnia ever since she was promoted to a job that entails more responsibility. If Janine goes to a doctor and the doctor finds no physical cause for the symptoms, he will most likely tell her

Regarding the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Exam 12: Health Psychology

Primary appraisal refers to the stage in emotional adjustment during which

Stress triggers bodily effects, upsetting thoughts, and ineffective __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of responses that are triggered by stress?

In constructing and using a daily schedule to alleviate depression, a person should

A negative emotional state that occurs when one is prevented from reaching a goal is called __________.

Regarding psychosomatic illnesses, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Conduct that increases the chance of disease, injury, or premature death are called __________ factors.

When emotional "shocks" are predictable and controllable, stress is magnified and damage is likely to result.

Students who write about their upsetting experiences, thoughts, and feelings tend to obsess about their worries and are less able to cope with stress.

A serious problem that can lead to suicide or a major impairment of emotional functioning, and which requires professional help, is

Andrea was not invited to any holiday parties, but she said that she would not have gone if asked because holidays are a time to spend with your family. Andrea is using which defense mechanism?

Those with Type A personalities who are at greatest risk for high blood pressure and possible heart-related issues, lack

Research shows that people with Type A personalities who also keep their feelings "pent up" are at greater risk of

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome is marked by

High levels of stress, overeating, and unsafe sexual behavior increase the chance of injury or illness and are considered __________ risk factors.

Because Margo is often so depressed that she eats and sleeps poorly, rarely exercises, and smokes too much, she would be described by health psychologists as having a disease-prone personality.

Of those listed, which of the following risky behaviors showed the LOWEST percentage among U.S. high school students?

Describe how a person's body responds during each stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Janine has been experiencing severe headaches, neck pain, fatigue, and insomnia ever since she was promoted to a job that entails more responsibility. If Janine goes to a doctor and the doctor finds no physical cause for the symptoms, he will most likely tell her

Regarding the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), which of the following statements is FALSE?

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

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Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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