Exam 17: Health Psychology

Lawrence was just told by his doctor that his recent weight gain has placed him at risk for Type II diabetes. Lawrence chooses to ignore his doctor's advice. Lawrence is at which stage in the stages of change model?

Which of the following would NOT be classified under health behaviors?

Varencline is used to treat individuals suffering from alcoholism.

Stacy has lost ten of the twenty pounds she intends to lose. She has promised herself that if she loses the twenty pounds, she will buy the pair of designer jeans she has wanted for over a year. According to the stages of change model, Stacy is at the ________ stage.

A surge in ________ caused by severe emotional distress may contribute to one's risk of a heart attack.

If you are managing your problem as opposed to confronting your problem, you are engaged in ________ coping.

After studying all week for final exams, eating poorly, and not getting enough sleep, Shelly woke up the day after her last exam with the flu. She is in which stage of the GAS?

The immune system and the central nervous system both rely on ________ mediators for communication.

According to research findings, is being lean, or being fit, more important to good health?

Which of the following lists the stages of the stages of change model in the correct order?

Outline the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome. What is a weakness of this model?

Two years ago, Walter's business went bankrupt. Two months ago, his wife left him. Two days ago, Walter had a nervous breakdown. According to Selye's GAS, Walter is in the ________ stage.

Carlos' parents want him to do better in school. The best predictor of improved school performance is whether or not

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the preliminary hypotheses in regards to the relationship between stress and the immune system?

Josh was just in an automobile accident. The first thing he does is call his insurance company and begin the claim process. Josh is engaging in ________ coping.

After a long week of final exams is over, many students end up getting sick the following week. This is most likely an illustration of the ________stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Paige has a body mass index of 26. She is

Aerobic exercise is defined as

Your heart begins to race as your teacher announces that there is a pop quiz on the reading material that was assigned last night. What stage of the GAS are you experiencing?

The element of ________ separates the theory of reasoned action from the theory of planned behavior.