Question 1

What theory of pain accommodates both psychological and physical factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  gate control theory of pain 
B)  psychophysiological pain theory 
C)  behavioural medicine theory 
D)  operant maintenance theory 
A)  gate control theory of pain 
B)  psychophysiological pain theory 
C)  behavioural medicine theory 
D)  operant maintenance theory

Question 2

Jim is asked to volunteer for a study to determine whether or not he is a "type A personality." He is a keen academic.Based on his knowledge regarding personality types,he already knows he is the least likely man to be classified as type A.Which of the following profiles most likely describes Jim?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is a white European man living in North America and practising the profession he has academically pursued for seven years. 
B)  He is a North American Japanese man, who speaks Japanese at home and retains traditional Japanese values and behaviours. 
C)  He is a black North American man, well established in his professional job and university education. 
D)  He is a married white North American man, well established in his professional job and university education. 
A)  He is a white European man living in North America and practising the profession he has academically pursued for seven years. 
B)  He is a North American Japanese man, who speaks Japanese at home and retains traditional Japanese values and behaviours. 
C)  He is a black North American man, well established in his professional job and university education. 
D)  He is a married white North American man, well established in his professional job and university education.

Question 3

What happens when the HPA axis is activated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The adrenal glands secrete the stress hormone cortisol. 
B)  The hippocampus secretes corticotropin releasing factor (CRF). 
C)  The pituitary gland (via the parasympathetic nervous system) activates the adrenal glands. 
D)  CRF stimulates the thyroid gland. 
A)  The adrenal glands secrete the stress hormone cortisol. 
B)  The hippocampus secretes corticotropin releasing factor (CRF). 
C)  The pituitary gland (via the parasympathetic nervous system) activates the adrenal glands. 
D)  CRF stimulates the thyroid gland.

Question 4

According to Antoni and colleagues (1991),when men who thought they might be HIV positive became involved in a stress-reduction program,what was the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  no change in the progression of the disease 
B)  a significantly lower death rate as compared to those in the control group 
C)  an increase in immune system functioning 
D)  an increase in antibodies to herpes viruses 
A)  no change in the progression of the disease 
B)  a significantly lower death rate as compared to those in the control group 
C)  an increase in immune system functioning 
D)  an increase in antibodies to herpes viruses

Question 5

It has been suggested that biofeedback relieves the pain of tension headaches because it "teaches people to relax." What is the more likely reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  The apparent relief of the patient's pain is the result of the sensory adaptation process occurring in the therapeutic session. 
B)  The biofeedback training gives patients a sense of control over their headache pain. 
C)  Biofeedback has a "numbing effect" because it affects the nerve endings in the somatic nervous system. 
D)  Patients experience a placebo effect because the headache pain returns once the biofeedback sessions are completed. 
A)  The apparent relief of the patient's pain is the result of the sensory adaptation process occurring in the therapeutic session. 
B)  The biofeedback training gives patients a sense of control over their headache pain. 
C)  Biofeedback has a "numbing effect" because it affects the nerve endings in the somatic nervous system. 
D)  Patients experience a placebo effect because the headache pain returns once the biofeedback sessions are completed.

Question 6

Which of the following may occur as a result of increased cortisol levels in response to chronic stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver damage 
B)  decreased susceptibility to infectious disease 
C)  compromised hippocampal activity 
D)  a rise in humoral levels 
A)  liver damage 
B)  decreased susceptibility to infectious disease 
C)  compromised hippocampal activity 
D)  a rise in humoral levels

Question 7

Tara's HPA axis was activated.Which chemical level just increased in her body?

Accepted Answer

A)  corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) 
B)  high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
C)  adrenal cortisol hormone (ACH) 
D)  cortisol 
A)  corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) 
B)  high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 
C)  adrenal cortisol hormone (ACH) 
D)  cortisol

Question 8

Justin has been under a lot of stress.His body is beginning to shows signs of having too much cortisol. Which symptoms might Justin be showing?

Accepted Answer

A)  impaired immune system functioning 
B)  muscle tension 
C)  damage to the amygdala 
D)  low blood pressure in the cardiovascular system 
A)  impaired immune system functioning 
B)  muscle tension 
C)  damage to the amygdala 
D)  low blood pressure in the cardiovascular system

Question 9

Jacobson developed the procedure of progressive muscle relaxation in 1938.Compared to today,what is the difference in the time frame for a patient to acquire the skills to master the art of relaxation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jacobson's original procedure took weeks; today the procedure is taught in a matter of weeks. 
B)  Jacobson's original procedure took a matter of weeks; today the procedure takes months or even years. 
C)  Jacobson's original procedure took months or even years; today the procedure is taught in a matter of weeks. 
D)  Jacobson's original procedure took months or even years; today the procedure is taught in roughly the same time frame. 
A)  Jacobson's original procedure took weeks; today the procedure is taught in a matter of weeks. 
B)  Jacobson's original procedure took a matter of weeks; today the procedure takes months or even years. 
C)  Jacobson's original procedure took months or even years; today the procedure is taught in a matter of weeks. 
D)  Jacobson's original procedure took months or even years; today the procedure is taught in roughly the same time frame.

Question 10

What do we call the physiological response of an individual to a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  fight-or-flight reaction 
C)  resistance 
D)  adaptation 
A)  stress 
B)  fight-or-flight reaction 
C)  resistance 
D)  adaptation

Question 11

In keeping daily records of the stressful events in their lives,patients in pain management programs are taught to be very specific about certain issues.Which of the following is one of these issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  how they attempted to control the stress 
B)  how others reacted to the stress 
C)  body temperature changes as a result of the stress 
D)  what seems to trigger the stress 
A)  how they attempted to control the stress 
B)  how others reacted to the stress 
C)  body temperature changes as a result of the stress 
D)  what seems to trigger the stress

Question 12

Fisher and colleagues (2002)conducted and assessed three school-based HIV prevention interventions with high school students,which focused on knowledge,motivation,behavioural skills,and actual behaviour.What did they determine to be of great importance in preventing HIV in youth?

Accepted Answer

A)  presence of positive role models 
B)  interventions that emphasized total abstention from sex 
C)  purely educational interventions as opposed to psychologically oriented interventions 
D)  adding psychological techniques to educational efforts 
A)  presence of positive role models 
B)  interventions that emphasized total abstention from sex 
C)  purely educational interventions as opposed to psychologically oriented interventions 
D)  adding psychological techniques to educational efforts

Question 13

What is the closest estimate of the total number of people worldwide afflicted with HIV in 2011?

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 14 million 
B)  more than 24 million 
C)  more than 34 million 
D)  more than 44 million 
A)  more than 14 million 
B)  more than 24 million 
C)  more than 34 million 
D)  more than 44 million

Question 14

Which of the following is one of the important items in the comprehensive pain management programs' daily stress record?

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic reactions 
B)  empathetic reactions 
C)  angry reactions 
D)  triggers 
A)  parasympathetic reactions 
B)  empathetic reactions 
C)  angry reactions 
D)  triggers

Question 15

Using the word "psychosomatic" to describe a disorder that has an obvious physical component is considered misleading.Why is this so?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives the impression that biological disorders are not influenced by psychological factors. 
B)  It emphasizes the physical symptoms of a disorder instead of the psychological symptoms. 
C)  It gives the impression that psychological disorders like anxiety or depression do not have a biological component. 
D)  It emphasizes the psychological symptoms of a disorder instead of the physical symptoms. 
A)  It gives the impression that biological disorders are not influenced by psychological factors. 
B)  It emphasizes the physical symptoms of a disorder instead of the psychological symptoms. 
C)  It gives the impression that psychological disorders like anxiety or depression do not have a biological component. 
D)  It emphasizes the psychological symptoms of a disorder instead of the physical symptoms.

Question 16

Which type of pain is MORE common in men?

Accepted Answer

A)  migraine headaches 
B)  arthritic pain 
C)  wrist and hand pain 
D)  back pain 
A)  migraine headaches 
B)  arthritic pain 
C)  wrist and hand pain 
D)  back pain

Question 17

What is the final process in the activation of the HPA axis?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulation of the pituitary gland by corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) 
B)  secretion of corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) by the hypothalamus 
C)  secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland 
D)  activation of the adrenal gland by the pituitary gland 
A)  stimulation of the pituitary gland by corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) 
B)  secretion of corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) by the hypothalamus 
C)  secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland 
D)  activation of the adrenal gland by the pituitary gland

Question 18

What does research suggest is a common characteristic of both mental disorders and physical disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both types of disorders are primarily biological in nature. 
B)  Most mental and physical disorders involve the perception of pain. 
C)  Psychological, biological, and social factors all are implicated in the cause and maintenance of each type of disorder. 
D)  Both types of disorders are best treated with biological interventions. 
A)  Both types of disorders are primarily biological in nature. 
B)  Most mental and physical disorders involve the perception of pain. 
C)  Psychological, biological, and social factors all are implicated in the cause and maintenance of each type of disorder. 
D)  Both types of disorders are best treated with biological interventions.

Question 19

Discuss prevention and intervention programs related to medical conditions.What medical conditions and/or behaviours are targeted? Compare injury prevention programs with the more typical information and warnings.

Accepted Answer

Prevention and intervention programs rel

Question 20

What new field of study reflects the shift in focus from infectious disease to psychological/behavioural factors as causes of illness and death?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural medicine 
B)  medical psychology 
C)  epidemiology 
D)  community psychology 
A)  behavioural medicine 
B)  medical psychology 
C)  epidemiology 
D)  community psychology

What theory of pain accommodates both psychological and physical factors?

Jim is asked to volunteer for a study to determine whether or not he is a "type A personality." He is a keen academic.Based on his knowledge regarding personality types,he already knows he is the least likely man to be classified as type A.Which of the following profiles most likely describes Jim?

What happens when the HPA axis is activated?

According to Antoni and colleagues (1991),when men who thought they might be HIV positive became involved in a stress-reduction program,what was the result?

It has been suggested that biofeedback relieves the pain of tension headaches because it "teaches people to relax." What is the more likely reason?

Which of the following may occur as a result of increased cortisol levels in response to chronic stress?

Tara's HPA axis was activated.Which chemical level just increased in her body?

Justin has been under a lot of stress.His body is beginning to shows signs of having too much cortisol. Which symptoms might Justin be showing?

Jacobson developed the procedure of progressive muscle relaxation in 1938.Compared to today,what is the difference in the time frame for a patient to acquire the skills to master the art of relaxation?

What do we call the physiological response of an individual to a stressor?

In keeping daily records of the stressful events in their lives,patients in pain management programs are taught to be very specific about certain issues.Which of the following is one of these issues?

Fisher and colleagues (2002)conducted and assessed three school-based HIV prevention interventions with high school students,which focused on knowledge,motivation,behavioural skills,and actual behaviour.What did they determine to be of great importance in preventing HIV in youth?

What is the closest estimate of the total number of people worldwide afflicted with HIV in 2011?

Which of the following is one of the important items in the comprehensive pain management programs' daily stress record?

Using the word "psychosomatic" to describe a disorder that has an obvious physical component is considered misleading.Why is this so?

Which type of pain is MORE common in men?

What is the final process in the activation of the HPA axis?

What does research suggest is a common characteristic of both mental disorders and physical disorders?

Discuss prevention and intervention programs related to medical conditions.What medical conditions and/or behaviours are targeted? Compare injury prevention programs with the more typical information and warnings.

What new field of study reflects the shift in focus from infectious disease to psychological/behavioural factors as causes of illness and death?

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related,Addictive,and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

What theory of pain accommodates both psychological and physical factors?

Jim is asked to volunteer for a study to determine whether or not he is a "type A personality." He is a keen academic.Based on his knowledge regarding personality types,he already knows he is the least likely man to be classified as type A.Which of the following profiles most likely describes Jim?

What happens when the HPA axis is activated?

According to Antoni and colleagues (1991),when men who thought they might be HIV positive became involved in a stress-reduction program,what was the result?

It has been suggested that biofeedback relieves the pain of tension headaches because it "teaches people to relax." What is the more likely reason?

Which of the following may occur as a result of increased cortisol levels in response to chronic stress?

Tara's HPA axis was activated.Which chemical level just increased in her body?

Justin has been under a lot of stress.His body is beginning to shows signs of having too much cortisol. Which symptoms might Justin be showing?

Jacobson developed the procedure of progressive muscle relaxation in 1938.Compared to today,what is the difference in the time frame for a patient to acquire the skills to master the art of relaxation?

What do we call the physiological response of an individual to a stressor?

In keeping daily records of the stressful events in their lives,patients in pain management programs are taught to be very specific about certain issues.Which of the following is one of these issues?

Fisher and colleagues (2002)conducted and assessed three school-based HIV prevention interventions with high school students,which focused on knowledge,motivation,behavioural skills,and actual behaviour.What did they determine to be of great importance in preventing HIV in youth?

What is the closest estimate of the total number of people worldwide afflicted with HIV in 2011?

Which of the following is one of the important items in the comprehensive pain management programs' daily stress record?

Using the word "psychosomatic" to describe a disorder that has an obvious physical component is considered misleading.Why is this so?

Which type of pain is MORE common in men?

What is the final process in the activation of the HPA axis?

What does research suggest is a common characteristic of both mental disorders and physical disorders?

Discuss prevention and intervention programs related to medical conditions.What medical conditions and/or behaviours are targeted? Compare injury prevention programs with the more typical information and warnings.

What new field of study reflects the shift in focus from infectious disease to psychological/behavioural factors as causes of illness and death?

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related,Addictive,and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters