Question 1

During laboratory stress tests,which of the following individuals has been shown to have greater reactivity in their blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with normal blood pressure whose parents had normal blood pressure 
B)  Those with normal blood pressure whose parents had high blood pressure 
C)  Those with very low blood pressure whose parents had low blood pressure 
D)  Those with very low blood pressure whose parents had normal blood pressure 
A)  Those with normal blood pressure whose parents had normal blood pressure 
B)  Those with normal blood pressure whose parents had high blood pressure 
C)  Those with very low blood pressure whose parents had low blood pressure 
D)  Those with very low blood pressure whose parents had normal blood pressure

Question 2

Benefit finding refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  looking for the positive consequences of getting cancer. 
B)  obtaining adequate healthcare coverage for cancer. 
C)  promoting immune function in response to cancer. 
D)  enhancing medical treatments for cancer. 
A)  looking for the positive consequences of getting cancer. 
B)  obtaining adequate healthcare coverage for cancer. 
C)  promoting immune function in response to cancer. 
D)  enhancing medical treatments for cancer.

Question 3

Cognitive therapy is used in stress management programs to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  develop more realistic appraisals and attitudes. 
B)  identify unrealistic negative thoughts. 
C)  tell off people they don't like as a way of reducing stress. 
D)  assert themselves in an appropriate way in stressful situations. 
A)  develop more realistic appraisals and attitudes. 
B)  identify unrealistic negative thoughts. 
C)  tell off people they don't like as a way of reducing stress. 
D)  assert themselves in an appropriate way in stressful situations.

Question 4

All of the following are psychosocial treatments that have been developed for physical disorders and pain EXCEPT ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  biofeedback 
B)  meditation 
C)  relaxation procedures 
D)  acupuncture 
A)  biofeedback 
B)  meditation 
C)  relaxation procedures 
D)  acupuncture

Question 5

Your textbook reports on a behavioral change program to address the high rate of smoking in China.This was an important study for several reasons including the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of people who smoke in China equals the entire population of the United States. 
B)  almost 100% of the women in China smoke. 
C)  males and females in China have equally high rates of smoking. 
D)  the types of cigarettes smoked in China are more potent than in the U.S. 
A)  the number of people who smoke in China equals the entire population of the United States. 
B)  almost 100% of the women in China smoke. 
C)  males and females in China have equally high rates of smoking. 
D)  the types of cigarettes smoked in China are more potent than in the U.S.

Question 6

While conducting his relaxation procedure,Jim silently repeats a sound to minimize distracting thoughts.The name for this procedure is

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive muscle relaxation. 
B)  autogenic relaxation training. 
C)  relaxation response. 
D)  biofeedback. 
A)  progressive muscle relaxation. 
B)  autogenic relaxation training. 
C)  relaxation response. 
D)  biofeedback.

Question 7

According to the text,some of the major contributing factors to illness and death in the United States are currently

Accepted Answer

A)  viral and bacterial. 
B)  behavioral and psychological. 
C)  neurological and endocrinological. 
D)  pharmacological and hormonal. 
A)  viral and bacterial. 
B)  behavioral and psychological. 
C)  neurological and endocrinological. 
D)  pharmacological and hormonal.

Question 8

Studies involving group therapy and cancer suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  social support within groups has had little effect in increasing the lifespan of terminally ill cancer patients in the groups. 
B)  patients in group therapy may be more compliant to medical treatment. 
C)  social support within the group may result in the development of a high sense of self-efficacy. 
D)  both b and c 
A)  social support within groups has had little effect in increasing the lifespan of terminally ill cancer patients in the groups. 
B)  patients in group therapy may be more compliant to medical treatment. 
C)  social support within the group may result in the development of a high sense of self-efficacy. 
D)  both b and c

Question 9

Programs to prevent injuries in children

Accepted Answer

A)  are typically not effective since most injuries are due to fate. 
B)  are almost nonexistent in most communities. 
C)  are less effective than repeated warnings. 
D)  have not been evaluated for their effectiveness. 
A)  are typically not effective since most injuries are due to fate. 
B)  are almost nonexistent in most communities. 
C)  are less effective than repeated warnings. 
D)  have not been evaluated for their effectiveness.

Question 10

The main branches of the immune system are

Accepted Answer

A)  the B cells and the leukocytes. 
B)  the humoral and the macrophages. 
C)  the humoral and the cellular. 
D)  the bacteria, viruses, and parasites. 
A)  the B cells and the leukocytes. 
B)  the humoral and the macrophages. 
C)  the humoral and the cellular. 
D)  the bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Question 11

In four cities where community-based behavioral change programs were carried out for individuals at high risk for HIV/AIDS,results indicated that

Accepted Answer

A)  risky sexual practices were substantially reduced. 
B)  risky sexual practices actually increased. 
C)  drug addicts stopped sharing needles. 
D)  providing information and education about HIV/AIDS was just as effective as a behavior change program. 
A)  risky sexual practices were substantially reduced. 
B)  risky sexual practices actually increased. 
C)  drug addicts stopped sharing needles. 
D)  providing information and education about HIV/AIDS was just as effective as a behavior change program.

Question 12

Many diseases that are biological in nature

Accepted Answer

A)  are affected by psychological factors. 
B)  are affected by behavioral choices. 
C)  are affected by stress. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  are affected by psychological factors. 
B)  are affected by behavioral choices. 
C)  are affected by stress. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Gregor has just learned that his spouse of 28 years has died in an automobile accident.Upon hearing the news,Gregor collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in apparent heart failure.Gregor probably suffered

Accepted Answer

A)  myocardial infarction. 
B)  tranischemic attack. 
C)  angina pectoris. 
D)  myocardial stunning. 
A)  myocardial infarction. 
B)  tranischemic attack. 
C)  angina pectoris. 
D)  myocardial stunning.

Question 14

In regard to the gate control theory,the ______are thought to open the gates allowing pain sensations to be transmitted,while ______ are thought to close the gate and block the sensations.

Accepted Answer

A)  small fibers; large fibers 
B)  large fibers; small fibers 
C)  small fibers; internal fibers 
D)  psychological factors; physiological fibers 
A)  small fibers; large fibers 
B)  large fibers; small fibers 
C)  small fibers; internal fibers 
D)  psychological factors; physiological fibers

Question 15

Which of the following statements accurately describes a process in the activation of the HPA (hormonal)axis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

At various times the symptoms of the disorder known as chronic fatigue syndrome were attributed to all of the following EXCEPT __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  viral infection 
B)  environmental toxins 
C)  stress 
D)  brain atrophy 
A)  viral infection 
B)  environmental toxins 
C)  stress 
D)  brain atrophy

Question 17

Estimates regarding the prevalence of AIDS in southern Africa indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  the percent of the adult population that are HIV positive comprises two-thirds of the cases worldwide. 
B)  10% of the adult population has AIDS. 
C)  5 million children are orphaned by the disease. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the percent of the adult population that are HIV positive comprises two-thirds of the cases worldwide. 
B)  10% of the adult population has AIDS. 
C)  5 million children are orphaned by the disease. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Which is an accurate statement regarding injury prevention programs for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most communities have injury prevention programs. 
B)  Repeated warnings have been effective in preventing or reducing the number of injuries. 
C)  Children who participated in safety skills programs remembered what they had learned even after the programs were over. 
D)  Injury prevention programs have been ineffective in changing children's behavior. 
A)  Most communities have injury prevention programs. 
B)  Repeated warnings have been effective in preventing or reducing the number of injuries. 
C)  Children who participated in safety skills programs remembered what they had learned even after the programs were over. 
D)  Injury prevention programs have been ineffective in changing children's behavior.

Question 19

Endogenous opioids have been implicated in a variety of psychopathological conditions including ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  eating disorders 
B)  phobias 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  personality disorders 
A)  eating disorders 
B)  phobias 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  personality disorders

Question 20

Which of the following best represents the emotional continuum believed to be related to coping with threat and challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety, stress, depression, excitement 
B)  Stress, anxiety, depression, excitement 
C)  Depression, stress, excitement, anxiety 
D)  Excitement, stress, anxiety, depression 
A)  Anxiety, stress, depression, excitement 
B)  Stress, anxiety, depression, excitement 
C)  Depression, stress, excitement, anxiety 
D)  Excitement, stress, anxiety, depression

During laboratory stress tests,which of the following individuals has been shown to have greater reactivity in their blood pressure?

Benefit finding refers to

Cognitive therapy is used in stress management programs to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are psychosocial treatments that have been developed for physical disorders and pain EXCEPT ______________.

Your textbook reports on a behavioral change program to address the high rate of smoking in China.This was an important study for several reasons including the fact that

While conducting his relaxation procedure,Jim silently repeats a sound to minimize distracting thoughts.The name for this procedure is

According to the text,some of the major contributing factors to illness and death in the United States are currently

Studies involving group therapy and cancer suggest that

Programs to prevent injuries in children

The main branches of the immune system are

In four cities where community-based behavioral change programs were carried out for individuals at high risk for HIV/AIDS,results indicated that

Many diseases that are biological in nature

Gregor has just learned that his spouse of 28 years has died in an automobile accident.Upon hearing the news,Gregor collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in apparent heart failure.Gregor probably suffered

In regard to the gate control theory,the are thought to open the gates allowing pain sensations to be transmitted,while are thought to close the gate and block the sensations.

Which of the following statements accurately describes a process in the activation of the HPA (hormonal)axis?

At various times the symptoms of the disorder known as chronic fatigue syndrome were attributed to all of the following EXCEPT __________________.

Estimates regarding the prevalence of AIDS in southern Africa indicate that

Which is an accurate statement regarding injury prevention programs for children?

Endogenous opioids have been implicated in a variety of psychopathological conditions including ________________.

Which of the following best represents the emotional continuum believed to be related to coping with threat and challenge?

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

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During laboratory stress tests,which of the following individuals has been shown to have greater reactivity in their blood pressure?

Benefit finding refers to

Cognitive therapy is used in stress management programs to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are psychosocial treatments that have been developed for physical disorders and pain EXCEPT ______________.

Your textbook reports on a behavioral change program to address the high rate of smoking in China.This was an important study for several reasons including the fact that

While conducting his relaxation procedure,Jim silently repeats a sound to minimize distracting thoughts.The name for this procedure is

According to the text,some of the major contributing factors to illness and death in the United States are currently

Studies involving group therapy and cancer suggest that

Programs to prevent injuries in children

The main branches of the immune system are

In four cities where community-based behavioral change programs were carried out for individuals at high risk for HIV/AIDS,results indicated that

Many diseases that are biological in nature

Gregor has just learned that his spouse of 28 years has died in an automobile accident.Upon hearing the news,Gregor collapsed and was rushed to the hospital in apparent heart failure.Gregor probably suffered

In regard to the gate control theory,the ______are thought to open the gates allowing pain sensations to be transmitted,while ______ are thought to close the gate and block the sensations.

Which of the following statements accurately describes a process in the activation of the HPA (hormonal)axis?

At various times the symptoms of the disorder known as chronic fatigue syndrome were attributed to all of the following EXCEPT __________________.

Estimates regarding the prevalence of AIDS in southern Africa indicate that

Which is an accurate statement regarding injury prevention programs for children?

Endogenous opioids have been implicated in a variety of psychopathological conditions including ________________.

Which of the following best represents the emotional continuum believed to be related to coping with threat and challenge?

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

Filters

In regard to the gate control theory,the are thought to open the gates allowing pain sensations to be transmitted,while are thought to close the gate and block the sensations.