Question 1

Whenever we are required to select an alternative that has both desirable and undesirable features, the conflict is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a double approach-avoidance conflict. 
B)  an avoidance-avoidance conflict. 
C)  an approach-approach conflict. 
D)  an approach-avoidance conflict 
A)  a double approach-avoidance conflict. 
B)  an avoidance-avoidance conflict. 
C)  an approach-approach conflict. 
D)  an approach-avoidance conflict

Question 2

A stressor is

Accepted Answer

A)  always a negative force life. 
B)  a stimulus or event that places a demand on an organism for adaptation or readjustment 
C)  a hormone that triggers the fight-or-flight syndrome. 
D)  an exercise program designed tocrease a person's ability to cope with stress. 
A)  always a negative force life. 
B)  a stimulus or event that places a demand on an organism for adaptation or readjustment 
C)  a hormone that triggers the fight-or-flight syndrome. 
D)  an exercise program designed tocrease a person's ability to cope with stress.

Question 3

Research suggests that the brains of alcoholics respond differently to visual and auditory stimuli than do those of non­alcoholics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Omar has just been notified that flood waters will enter his house in several hours. He is emotionally aroused and the defensive forces of his body are prepared for fight or flight. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is he in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Readjustment 
B)  Exhaustion 
C)  Alarm 
D)  Resistance 
A)  Readjustment 
B)  Exhaustion 
C)  Alarm 
D)  Resistance

Question 5

In problem-focused coping, the individual tries to reduce the source of stress itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The diagnosis of AIDS is made when

Accepted Answer

A)  the person is an asymptomatic carrier and possiblyfecting others. 
B)  the immune system is so damaged that victims develop opportunisticfections 
C)  the HIV antibody, or t-cell count rises above 750. 
D)  the person is firstfected, because HIV is the same as AIDS. 
A)  the person is an asymptomatic carrier and possiblyfecting others. 
B)  the immune system is so damaged that victims develop opportunisticfections 
C)  the HIV antibody, or t-cell count rises above 750. 
D)  the person is firstfected, because HIV is the same as AIDS.

Question 7

Victims of catastrophic events typically do not

Accepted Answer

A)  feel a compulsive need to retell the event. 
B)  have nightmares about the event. 
C)  initially seem disoriented and emotionally numb. 
D)  have a panic reaction during the catastrophe 
A)  feel a compulsive need to retell the event. 
B)  have nightmares about the event. 
C)  initially seem disoriented and emotionally numb. 
D)  have a panic reaction during the catastrophe

Question 8

A person whose control, commitment and challenge enable him or her to handle stressful situations would be considered to possess

Accepted Answer

A)  a high degree of psychological hardiness 
B)  an external locus of control. 
C)  a Type A Behaviour Pattern. 
D)  a high degree of social support. 
A)  a high degree of psychological hardiness 
B)  an external locus of control. 
C)  a Type A Behaviour Pattern. 
D)  a high degree of social support.

Question 9

Which of these has not been shown to benefit from a strong social support system?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart attack survival 
B)  Long-term memory 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  The immune system 
A)  heart attack survival 
B)  Long-term memory 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  The immune system

Question 10

Walter Cannon is to ________ as Hans Selye is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the biological model; the psychological model 
B)  general adaptation syndrome; the fight-or-flight response 
C)  the psychological model; the biological model 
D)  the fight-or-flight response; general adaptation syndrome 
A)  the biological model; the psychological model 
B)  general adaptation syndrome; the fight-or-flight response 
C)  the psychological model; the biological model 
D)  the fight-or-flight response; general adaptation syndrome

Question 11

Marty has experienced many stressful events in his life over the past year. According to Holmes and Rahe, within the next two years he will probably

Accepted Answer

A)  have fewer health problems than usual because the stress is the past. 
B)  have fewer health problems than usual because he now is psychologically hardy. 
C)  have no more health problems than usual. 
D)  have more health problems than usual 
A)  have fewer health problems than usual because the stress is the past. 
B)  have fewer health problems than usual because he now is psychologically hardy. 
C)  have no more health problems than usual. 
D)  have more health problems than usual

Question 12

What are some benefits of regular aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

Regular aerobic exercise reduc

Question 13

Who was the first to describe the fight-or-flight syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  David Holmes 
B)  Richard Lazarus 
C)  Hans Selye 
D)  Walter Cannon 
A)  David Holmes 
B)  Richard Lazarus 
C)  Hans Selye 
D)  Walter Cannon

Question 14

What has health psychology research found that can help cancer patients?

Accepted Answer

Research has suggested that cancer patie

Question 15

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not affected by nicotine?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  ephedrine 
D)  norepinephrine 
A)  dopamine 
B)  acetylcholine 
C)  ephedrine 
D)  norepinephrine

Question 16

Studies with twins reveal that alcoholism

Accepted Answer

A)  is more likely to occur a pair of fraternal than identical twins. 
B)  has a substantial geneticfluence for male twins, especially if the first symptoms appeared before they turned 20 
C)  has a significantly higher genetic potential for men then women. 
D)  has little to do with heredity for men but was significantlyfluential for women. 
A)  is more likely to occur a pair of fraternal than identical twins. 
B)  has a substantial geneticfluence for male twins, especially if the first symptoms appeared before they turned 20 
C)  has a significantly higher genetic potential for men then women. 
D)  has little to do with heredity for men but was significantlyfluential for women.

Question 17

Initial social support is common after a natural disaster, but tends to deteriorate because

Accepted Answer

A)  the media covers the disaster less frequently over time, so people forget about it. 
B)  people stop caring about the victims. 
C)  friends and family members begin to resent the victim. 
D)  the needs of victims overwhelm the resources of friends and family 
A)  the media covers the disaster less frequently over time, so people forget about it. 
B)  people stop caring about the victims. 
C)  friends and family members begin to resent the victim. 
D)  the needs of victims overwhelm the resources of friends and family

Question 18

Scores on the Hassles Scale have been shown to be related to

Accepted Answer

A)  physical health. 
B)  psychological well-being. 
C)  both psychological well-being and physical health 
D)  neither psychological well-being nor physical health. 
A)  physical health. 
B)  psychological well-being. 
C)  both psychological well-being and physical health 
D)  neither psychological well-being nor physical health.

Question 19

It is not a good idea to combine emotion-focused with problem-focused coping in the face of traumatic events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raoul cannot decide whether to go out or stay home and study for his test. 
B)  Helene has to decide whether to have a big wedding or a small one. 
C)  Johann cannot decide whether to go to the ball game or to the movies. 
D)  Krista must decide whether to stay an awful marriage or go through a traumatic divorce 
A)  Raoul cannot decide whether to go out or stay home and study for his test. 
B)  Helene has to decide whether to have a big wedding or a small one. 
C)  Johann cannot decide whether to go to the ball game or to the movies. 
D)  Krista must decide whether to stay an awful marriage or go through a traumatic divorce

Whenever we are required to select an alternative that has both desirable and undesirable features, the conflict is called

A stressor is

Research suggests that the brains of alcoholics respond differently to visual and auditory stimuli than do those of nonalcoholics.

Omar has just been notified that flood waters will enter his house in several hours. He is emotionally aroused and the defensive forces of his body are prepared for fight or flight. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is he in?

In problem-focused coping, the individual tries to reduce the source of stress itself.

The diagnosis of AIDS is made when

Victims of catastrophic events typically do not

A person whose control, commitment and challenge enable him or her to handle stressful situations would be considered to possess

Which of these has not been shown to benefit from a strong social support system?

Walter Cannon is to as Hans Selye is to .

Marty has experienced many stressful events in his life over the past year. According to Holmes and Rahe, within the next two years he will probably

What are some benefits of regular aerobic exercise?

Who was the first to describe the fight-or-flight syndrome?

What has health psychology research found that can help cancer patients?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not affected by nicotine?

Studies with twins reveal that alcoholism

Initial social support is common after a natural disaster, but tends to deteriorate because

Scores on the Hassles Scale have been shown to be related to

It is not a good idea to combine emotion-focused with problem-focused coping in the face of traumatic events.

Which of the following is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict?

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Whenever we are required to select an alternative that has both desirable and undesirable features, the conflict is called

A stressor is

Research suggests that the brains of alcoholics respond differently to visual and auditory stimuli than do those of non­alcoholics.

Omar has just been notified that flood waters will enter his house in several hours. He is emotionally aroused and the defensive forces of his body are prepared for fight or flight. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is he in?

In problem-focused coping, the individual tries to reduce the source of stress itself.

The diagnosis of AIDS is made when

Victims of catastrophic events typically do not

A person whose control, commitment and challenge enable him or her to handle stressful situations would be considered to possess

Which of these has not been shown to benefit from a strong social support system?

Walter Cannon is to ________ as Hans Selye is to ________.

Marty has experienced many stressful events in his life over the past year. According to Holmes and Rahe, within the next two years he will probably

What are some benefits of regular aerobic exercise?

Who was the first to describe the fight-or-flight syndrome?

What has health psychology research found that can help cancer patients?

Which of the following neurotransmitters is not affected by nicotine?

Studies with twins reveal that alcoholism

Initial social support is common after a natural disaster, but tends to deteriorate because

Scores on the Hassles Scale have been shown to be related to

It is not a good idea to combine emotion-focused with problem-focused coping in the face of traumatic events.

Which of the following is an example of an avoidance-avoidance conflict?

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Conciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

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Personality Theory and Assessment

Psychology Disorders

Therapies

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Research suggests that the brains of alcoholics respond differently to visual and auditory stimuli than do those of nonalcoholics.

Walter Cannon is to as Hans Selye is to .