Question 1

Lifestyle choices, behaviors, and psychological characteristics are the main focus of ________ psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioral 
C)  health 
D)  social 
A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioral 
C)  health 
D)  social

Question 2

Vince is overweight and wants to start an exercise program. According to the theory of reasoned action, which of the following is a critical factor in regards to Vince's chances of effective change?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding specific intentions in terms of the exercise program 
B)  having the belief that his friends will like what he is doing 
C)  avoiding specific goals 
D)  having the ability to control the outcome 
A)  avoiding specific intentions in terms of the exercise program 
B)  having the belief that his friends will like what he is doing 
C)  avoiding specific goals 
D)  having the ability to control the outcome

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true when speaking of the relationship between religion and health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religious involvement causes an improvement in health according to research. 
B)  Religion can provide a buffer against stress and help people cope with difficulties. 
C)  Religious thoughts play a role in maintaining hope and stimulating motivation. 
D)  Religious involvement promotes social connections and can prevent isolation. 
A)  Religious involvement causes an improvement in health according to research. 
B)  Religion can provide a buffer against stress and help people cope with difficulties. 
C)  Religious thoughts play a role in maintaining hope and stimulating motivation. 
D)  Religious involvement promotes social connections and can prevent isolation.

Question 4

Yolanda is taking the "cold turkey" approach to stopping her drinking habit. This means that she is

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking about quitting her habit by next week. 
B)  slowing reducing the amount she drinks everyday. 
C)  mixing her drinks with cold sodas. 
D)  not taking another drink of alcohol. 
A)  thinking about quitting her habit by next week. 
B)  slowing reducing the amount she drinks everyday. 
C)  mixing her drinks with cold sodas. 
D)  not taking another drink of alcohol.

Question 5

Shirley is talking to a group of third graders about the importance of drinking plenty of water every day. She is focused on

Accepted Answer

A)  public health. 
B)  planned behavior. 
C)  precontemplation. 
D)  health promotion. 
A)  public health. 
B)  planned behavior. 
C)  precontemplation. 
D)  health promotion.

Lifestyle choices, behaviors, and psychological characteristics are the main focus of ________ psychology.

Vince is overweight and wants to start an exercise program. According to the theory of reasoned action, which of the following is a critical factor in regards to Vince's chances of effective change?

Which of the following is NOT true when speaking of the relationship between religion and health?

Yolanda is taking the "cold turkey" approach to stopping her drinking habit. This means that she is

Shirley is talking to a group of third graders about the importance of drinking plenty of water every day. She is focused on

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Exam 17: Health Psychology

Lifestyle choices, behaviors, and psychological characteristics are the main focus of ________ psychology.

Vince is overweight and wants to start an exercise program. According to the theory of reasoned action, which of the following is a critical factor in regards to Vince's chances of effective change?

Which of the following is NOT true when speaking of the relationship between religion and health?

Yolanda is taking the "cold turkey" approach to stopping her drinking habit. This means that she is

Shirley is talking to a group of third graders about the importance of drinking plenty of water every day. She is focused on

Science of Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Conciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters