Question 1

A mechanism is

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A)  something which regulates a physical system. 
B)  the means by which unconscious conflict produces psychological disturbances. 
C)  a process, activity of a living system that mediates the influence of an antecedent factor on disease. 
D)  the effect neurotic behaviour has on the family or social environment. 
E)  an axis of internal regulation that involves pulmonary and immunological functioning. 
A)  something which regulates a physical system. 
B)  the means by which unconscious conflict produces psychological disturbances. 
C)  a process, activity of a living system that mediates the influence of an antecedent factor on disease. 
D)  the effect neurotic behaviour has on the family or social environment. 
E)  an axis of internal regulation that involves pulmonary and immunological functioning.

Question 2

Somatoform disorders involve psychological processes that give rise to apparently physical symptoms without medical basis; psychophysiological disorders, in contrast

Accepted Answer

A)  involve psychological processes that give rise to identifiable disturbances in bodily structures and functions. 
B)  involve purely emotional processes that give rise to apparent physical symptoms. 
C)  are the result of physical processes that have psychological consequences. 
D)  involve physical symptoms with physiological causes. 
E)  involve purely cognitive processes that result in physical symptoms, without intermediary physiological processes. 
A)  involve psychological processes that give rise to identifiable disturbances in bodily structures and functions. 
B)  involve purely emotional processes that give rise to apparent physical symptoms. 
C)  are the result of physical processes that have psychological consequences. 
D)  involve physical symptoms with physiological causes. 
E)  involve purely cognitive processes that result in physical symptoms, without intermediary physiological processes.

Question 3

Consistent with the plumbing analogy of the cardiovascular system, which of the following best describes atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  The tubing expands reducing pressure. 
B)  The tubing develops calcium deposits from the water. 
C)  The pump begins to operate sporadically. 
D)  The tubing branch points dry out and become brittle. 
E)  The pump begins to leak water. 
A)  The tubing expands reducing pressure. 
B)  The tubing develops calcium deposits from the water. 
C)  The pump begins to operate sporadically. 
D)  The tubing branch points dry out and become brittle. 
E)  The pump begins to leak water.

Question 4

Cardiovascular reactivity refers to how much an individual's cardiovascular function changes in response to a psychologically significant stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The three body systems that are responsive to psychosocial variables are:

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine system; immune system; cardiovascular system 
B)  autonomic nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system 
C)  autonomic nervous system; central nervous system; immune system 
D)  autonomic nervous system; endocrine system; immune system 
E)  somatic nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system 
A)  endocrine system; immune system; cardiovascular system 
B)  autonomic nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system 
C)  autonomic nervous system; central nervous system; immune system 
D)  autonomic nervous system; endocrine system; immune system 
E)  somatic nervous system; endocrine system; cardiovascular system

Question 6

Outline the differences between signs and symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Symptoms are subjective reports of inter

Question 7

The DSM-5 workgroup is considering

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating Axis 3. 
B)  listing all "medical" and psychological disorders on one axis. 
C)  eliminating Axis 2. 
D)  listing diagnoses in a manner similar to ICD-10 does. 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  eliminating Axis 3. 
B)  listing all "medical" and psychological disorders on one axis. 
C)  eliminating Axis 2. 
D)  listing diagnoses in a manner similar to ICD-10 does. 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 8

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Accepted Answer

A)  informs cells in the liver to convert glycogen to usable sugars. 
B)  prompts cells in the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol. 
C)  is released by the pineal gland. 
D)  is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. 
E)  is a glucocorticoid. 
A)  informs cells in the liver to convert glycogen to usable sugars. 
B)  prompts cells in the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol. 
C)  is released by the pineal gland. 
D)  is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. 
E)  is a glucocorticoid.

Question 9

Health psychology refers to using psychological methods to mental illnesses that have physical consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following behaviours may NOT be considered emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

A)  watching television 
B)  taking drugs 
C)  thinking about something unrelated to the problem 
D)  drinking 
E)  identifying and rectifying the source of the threat 
A)  watching television 
B)  taking drugs 
C)  thinking about something unrelated to the problem 
D)  drinking 
E)  identifying and rectifying the source of the threat

Question 11

"Voodoo Death" is a phenomenon in which

Accepted Answer

A)  sublimated drives result in heart failure. 
B)  death is directly caused by voodoo. 
C)  ritualistic suicide occurs in Caribbean culture. 
D)  people die as a result of a nervous breakdown. 
E)  the individual dies after learning that he has been cursed. 
A)  sublimated drives result in heart failure. 
B)  death is directly caused by voodoo. 
C)  ritualistic suicide occurs in Caribbean culture. 
D)  people die as a result of a nervous breakdown. 
E)  the individual dies after learning that he has been cursed.

Question 12

A number of studies using the __________ have found an association between hostility and increased risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Anger Interview 
B)  Cook-Medley Hostility Scale 
C)  Turner Interruption Test 
D)  Stroop Colour-Word Conflict Test 
E)  Structured Interview 
A)  The Anger Interview 
B)  Cook-Medley Hostility Scale 
C)  Turner Interruption Test 
D)  Stroop Colour-Word Conflict Test 
E)  Structured Interview

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of dominant male baboons in Sapolsky's (1995) studies of how social status may affect stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher levels of circulating lymphocytes 
B)  reduced concentrations of cortisol 
C)  lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol 
D)  a greater ability to recover from provocation 
E)  lower blood pressure 
A)  higher levels of circulating lymphocytes 
B)  reduced concentrations of cortisol 
C)  lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol 
D)  a greater ability to recover from provocation 
E)  lower blood pressure

Question 14

Define emotion-focused and problem-focused coping. Provide an example of each. In simple terms and in one sentence, describe how utilization of each type of coping is reinforced (i.e., met with reward, or loss of reward, punishment or escape from punishment).

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping refers to strateg

Question 15

There is considerable evidence that experience or expression of anger plays a role in heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

__________ control over stressful events is sufficient to reduce their harmful effects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Perceived 
B)  Direct 
C)  Physical 
D)  Internal 
E)  Emotional 
A)  Perceived 
B)  Direct 
C)  Physical 
D)  Internal 
E)  Emotional

Question 17

Use the transactional model to identify the psychological processes that give rise to the disease-related physiological processes described in the chapter. What exactly are the psychological events or processes that interact with the body and how? Briefly list the bodily impact (the physiological systems affected by) of these events and processes?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive appraisals of threat and their

Question 18

The final phase of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome is the __________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  alarm 
E)  resolution 
A)  adaptation 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  alarm 
E)  resolution

Question 19

Identify one similarity and one difference between the psychophysiological disorders and the somatoform disorders. Specify how mind interacts with body in each category of disorder.

Accepted Answer

Psychophysiological disorders involve an

Question 20

Kanner, Coyne, Schaefer and Lazarus (1981) suggest that the most common sources of stress in people's lives are

Accepted Answer

A)  inner conflicts. 
B)  medical problems. 
C)  hassles. 
D)  drastic life changes. 
E)  financial. 
A)  inner conflicts. 
B)  medical problems. 
C)  hassles. 
D)  drastic life changes. 
E)  financial.

A mechanism is

Somatoform disorders involve psychological processes that give rise to apparently physical symptoms without medical basis; psychophysiological disorders, in contrast

Consistent with the plumbing analogy of the cardiovascular system, which of the following best describes atherosclerosis?

Cardiovascular reactivity refers to how much an individual's cardiovascular function changes in response to a psychologically significant stimulus.

The three body systems that are responsive to psychosocial variables are:

Outline the differences between signs and symptoms.

The DSM-5 workgroup is considering

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Health psychology refers to using psychological methods to mental illnesses that have physical consequences.

Which of the following behaviours may NOT be considered emotion-focused coping?

"Voodoo Death" is a phenomenon in which

A number of studies using the __________ have found an association between hostility and increased risk of heart disease.

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of dominant male baboons in Sapolsky's (1995) studies of how social status may affect stress?

Define emotion-focused and problem-focused coping. Provide an example of each. In simple terms and in one sentence, describe how utilization of each type of coping is reinforced (i.e., met with reward, or loss of reward, punishment or escape from punishment).

There is considerable evidence that experience or expression of anger plays a role in heart disease.

__________ control over stressful events is sufficient to reduce their harmful effects.

The final phase of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome is the __________ phase.

Identify one similarity and one difference between the psychophysiological disorders and the somatoform disorders. Specify how mind interacts with body in each category of disorder.

Kanner, Coyne, Schaefer and Lazarus (1981) suggest that the most common sources of stress in people's lives are

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Exam 7: Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

A mechanism is

Somatoform disorders involve psychological processes that give rise to apparently physical symptoms without medical basis; psychophysiological disorders, in contrast

Consistent with the plumbing analogy of the cardiovascular system, which of the following best describes atherosclerosis?

Cardiovascular reactivity refers to how much an individual's cardiovascular function changes in response to a psychologically significant stimulus.

The three body systems that are responsive to psychosocial variables are:

Outline the differences between signs and symptoms.

The DSM-5 workgroup is considering

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Health psychology refers to using psychological methods to mental illnesses that have physical consequences.

Which of the following behaviours may NOT be considered emotion-focused coping?

"Voodoo Death" is a phenomenon in which

A number of studies using the __________ have found an association between hostility and increased risk of heart disease.

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of dominant male baboons in Sapolsky's (1995) studies of how social status may affect stress?

Define emotion-focused and problem-focused coping. Provide an example of each. In simple terms and in one sentence, describe how utilization of each type of coping is reinforced (i.e., met with reward, or loss of reward, punishment or escape from punishment).

There is considerable evidence that experience or expression of anger plays a role in heart disease.

__________ control over stressful events is sufficient to reduce their harmful effects.

The final phase of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome is the __________ phase.

Identify one similarity and one difference between the psychophysiological disorders and the somatoform disorders. Specify how mind interacts with body in each category of disorder.

Kanner, Coyne, Schaefer and Lazarus (1981) suggest that the most common sources of stress in people's lives are

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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