Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE of health psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It studies the relationship between psychological behavior and physical health. 
B)  It studies the relationship between psychological behavior and illness. 
C)  It emphasizes wellness and the prevention of illness. 
D)  All of these options 
A)  It studies the relationship between psychological behavior and physical health. 
B)  It studies the relationship between psychological behavior and illness. 
C)  It emphasizes wellness and the prevention of illness. 
D)  All of these options

Question 2

The following disease(s) of adaptation may occur after the resistance phase of the GAS:

Accepted Answer

A)  asthma 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  ulcers 
D)  all of these options 
A)  asthma 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  ulcers 
D)  all of these options

Question 3

In an approach-approach conflict, a person must choose between two or more goals that will both lead to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  less conflict 
B)  frustration 
C)  a desirable result 
D)  effective coping 
A)  less conflict 
B)  frustration 
C)  a desirable result 
D)  effective coping

Question 4

List and describe the six resources for coping with stress presented in your text. Discuss how having each resource could affect your ability to cope if you had to move across the country in the next 30 days.

Accepted Answer

The six resources for coping with stress

Question 5

The following is/are example(s) of cataclysmic events:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hurricane Katrina in 2005 
B)  the Gulf oil spill in 2010 
C)  the nuclear accident in Japan in 2011 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Hurricane Katrina in 2005 
B)  the Gulf oil spill in 2010 
C)  the nuclear accident in Japan in 2011 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT among the coping resources listed in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religious commitment 
B)  Money 
C)  Social skills 
D)  Health and exercise 
A)  Religious commitment 
B)  Money 
C)  Social skills 
D)  Health and exercise

Question 7

_____ is the general term for all disorders that affect the heart muscle and can ultimately result in heart failure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart attack 
B)  Atherosclerosis 
C)  Angina 
D)  Heart disease 
A)  Heart attack 
B)  Atherosclerosis 
C)  Angina 
D)  Heart disease

Question 8

Three-year-old Cory wants to stay up, rather than going to bed. However, he has to decide whether he will go to bed now or in five minutes. This is an example of _____ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  an approach-approach 
B)  an avoidance-avoidance 
C)  an approach-avoidance 
D)  all of the above 
A)  an approach-approach 
B)  an avoidance-avoidance 
C)  an approach-avoidance 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eustress is pleasant stress, while distress is threatening/unpleasant stress 
B)  All stress is bad 
C)  A total absence of stress would eventually lead to death 
D)  a and c are true 
A)  Eustress is pleasant stress, while distress is threatening/unpleasant stress 
B)  All stress is bad 
C)  A total absence of stress would eventually lead to death 
D)  a and c are true

Question 10

Research on exercise and stress has found which of the following to be TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise produces stress hormones, and can be more harmful than good. 
B)  Exercise exacerbates the muscle tension that builds up during stress. 
C)  Exercise increases strength and stamina for coping with future stress. 
D)  Only mild or moderate exercise is helpful; strenuous exercise is detrimental to coping. 
A)  Exercise produces stress hormones, and can be more harmful than good. 
B)  Exercise exacerbates the muscle tension that builds up during stress. 
C)  Exercise increases strength and stamina for coping with future stress. 
D)  Only mild or moderate exercise is helpful; strenuous exercise is detrimental to coping.

Question 11

Emotion-focused forms of coping are based on changing your _____ when faced with stressful situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  actions 
B)  perceptions 
C)  strategies 
D)  all of these options 
A)  actions 
B)  perceptions 
C)  strategies 
D)  all of these options

Question 12

Moya really wants to stay home and talk to her best friend on the telephone tonight, but she also wants to go out with her new boyfriend. This is an example of _____ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  an approach-approach 
B)  an avoidance-avoidance 
C)  an approach-avoidance 
D)  all of the above 
A)  an approach-approach 
B)  an avoidance-avoidance 
C)  an approach-avoidance 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Survivors of cataclysmic events may develop a prolonged and severe stress reaction, known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  DEF 
B)  PTSD 
C)  OCD 
D)  COPD 
A)  DEF 
B)  PTSD 
C)  OCD 
D)  COPD

Question 14

According to your text, the degree of frustration you feel is related to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of stressors in your life 
B)  your level of motivation to achieve a blocked goal 
C)  the ratio of intrinsic to extrinsic motivators in the situation 
D)  your innate frustration threshold 
A)  the number of stressors in your life 
B)  your level of motivation to achieve a blocked goal 
C)  the ratio of intrinsic to extrinsic motivators in the situation 
D)  your innate frustration threshold

Question 15

Than was recently laid off. His bills are now piling up, he hasn't found a new job yet, and his wife is pregnant. Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is he MOST likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance 
B)  Alarm 
C)  Exhaustion 
D)  Burnout 
A)  Resistance 
B)  Alarm 
C)  Exhaustion 
D)  Burnout

Question 16

The fight-or-flight response is triggered by the _____ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic 
B)  synthetic 
C)  GAS 
D)  parasympathetic 
A)  sympathetic 
B)  synthetic 
C)  GAS 
D)  parasympathetic

Question 17

A man was viciously beaten three months ago and is now suffering from PTSD. Which of the following symptoms is he LEAST likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nightmares and sleep disturbances 
B)  Withdrawal from personal relationships 
C)  Manic and depressive episodes 
D)  Anxiety and loss of control 
A)  Nightmares and sleep disturbances 
B)  Withdrawal from personal relationships 
C)  Manic and depressive episodes 
D)  Anxiety and loss of control

Question 18

Desmond sees an attractive woman whom he would like to meet. As he approaches her, his heart starts racing and his pupils dilate. In this situation, _____ is the stressor, and _____ is the stress reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Desmond; Desmond's attraction to the woman 
B)  approaching the attractive woman; Desmond's racing heart 
C)  Desmond's racing heart and dilated pupils; the attractive woman 
D)  none of these options; this is an enjoyable experience 
A)  Desmond; Desmond's attraction to the woman 
B)  approaching the attractive woman; Desmond's racing heart 
C)  Desmond's racing heart and dilated pupils; the attractive woman 
D)  none of these options; this is an enjoyable experience

Question 19

Imagine you are a health psychologist speaking to a group of employees to help them reduce stress during a major reorganization of their company. Discuss and compare exercise and relaxation as strategies for reducing the negative effects of stress. Provide a script for progressive relaxation for participants to use at home.

Accepted Answer

Good afternoon everyone. I understand th

Question 20

Which of the following is an approach-avoidance conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Choice A - positive result; Choice B - positive result 
B)  Choice A - positive result; Choice B - negative result 
C)  Choice A - negative result; Choice B - negative result 
D)  Choice A and B both have a positive and negative result 
A)  Choice A - positive result; Choice B - positive result 
B)  Choice A - positive result; Choice B - negative result 
C)  Choice A - negative result; Choice B - negative result 
D)  Choice A and B both have a positive and negative result

Which of the following is TRUE of health psychology?

The following disease(s) of adaptation may occur after the resistance phase of the GAS:

In an approach-approach conflict, a person must choose between two or more goals that will both lead to _____.

List and describe the six resources for coping with stress presented in your text. Discuss how having each resource could affect your ability to cope if you had to move across the country in the next 30 days.

The following is/are example(s) of cataclysmic events:

Which of the following is NOT among the coping resources listed in your text?

_____ is the general term for all disorders that affect the heart muscle and can ultimately result in heart failure.

Three-year-old Cory wants to stay up, rather than going to bed. However, he has to decide whether he will go to bed now or in five minutes. This is an example of _____ conflict.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Research on exercise and stress has found which of the following to be TRUE?

Emotion-focused forms of coping are based on changing your _____ when faced with stressful situations.

Moya really wants to stay home and talk to her best friend on the telephone tonight, but she also wants to go out with her new boyfriend. This is an example of _____ conflict.

Survivors of cataclysmic events may develop a prolonged and severe stress reaction, known as _________.

According to your text, the degree of frustration you feel is related to _____.

Than was recently laid off. His bills are now piling up, he hasn't found a new job yet, and his wife is pregnant. Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is he MOST likely experiencing?

The fight-or-flight response is triggered by the _____ nervous system.

A man was viciously beaten three months ago and is now suffering from PTSD. Which of the following symptoms is he LEAST likely to develop?

Desmond sees an attractive woman whom he would like to meet. As he approaches her, his heart starts racing and his pupils dilate. In this situation, _ is the stressor, and _ is the stress reaction.

Which of the following is an approach-avoidance conflict?

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Exam 3: Stress and Health Psychology

Which of the following is TRUE of health psychology?

The following disease(s) of adaptation may occur after the resistance phase of the GAS:

In an approach-approach conflict, a person must choose between two or more goals that will both lead to _____.

List and describe the six resources for coping with stress presented in your text. Discuss how having each resource could affect your ability to cope if you had to move across the country in the next 30 days.

The following is/are example(s) of cataclysmic events:

Which of the following is NOT among the coping resources listed in your text?

_____ is the general term for all disorders that affect the heart muscle and can ultimately result in heart failure.

Three-year-old Cory wants to stay up, rather than going to bed. However, he has to decide whether he will go to bed now or in five minutes. This is an example of _____ conflict.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Research on exercise and stress has found which of the following to be TRUE?

Emotion-focused forms of coping are based on changing your _____ when faced with stressful situations.

Moya really wants to stay home and talk to her best friend on the telephone tonight, but she also wants to go out with her new boyfriend. This is an example of _____ conflict.

Survivors of cataclysmic events may develop a prolonged and severe stress reaction, known as _________.

According to your text, the degree of frustration you feel is related to _____.

Than was recently laid off. His bills are now piling up, he hasn't found a new job yet, and his wife is pregnant. Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is he MOST likely experiencing?

The fight-or-flight response is triggered by the _____ nervous system.

A man was viciously beaten three months ago and is now suffering from PTSD. Which of the following symptoms is he LEAST likely to develop?

Desmond sees an attractive woman whom he would like to meet. As he approaches her, his heart starts racing and his pupils dilate. In this situation, _____ is the stressor, and _____ is the stress reaction.

Which of the following is an approach-avoidance conflict?

Introduction and Research Methods

Neuroscience and Biological Foundations

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Life Span Development I

Life Span Development II

Gender and Human Sexuality

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

Social Psychology

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Psychology at Work in the Global Economy

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Desmond sees an attractive woman whom he would like to meet. As he approaches her, his heart starts racing and his pupils dilate. In this situation, _ is the stressor, and _ is the stress reaction.