Exam 12: Social Psychology

A technique in which muscle groups are tensed and relaxed in turn is known as:

Dr. Hawkins is studying the effects of HIV awareness campaigns on the number of new HIV cases among the Latino population in a major city. She is also investigating HIV-positive patients' compliance with medication regimes. Dr. Hawkins is a _____ psychologist.

Faced with overlapping, unrealistic deadlines at work, Ira recruits his friends to perform some of the routine clerical tasks associated with the projects. Ira is engaged in _____ coping.

Stress may impair the production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:

The Type D personality is linked with a poor prognosis among patients with coronary disease.

Daily exercise is associated with:

The textbook states that "smokers report that they smoke more cigarettes in response to stressors." This result MOST likely derives from _____ research.

Dr. Alastair examines the relationship among psychological factors, the immune system, and the nervous system. Dr. Alastair is a:

Among immigrants to the United States, facility in English is _____ associated with adjustment and well-being.

Discuss the components of the hardy personality and some of the outcomes for people with this personality trait.

Social support is less effective than exercise at reducing the risk of illness.

People are most vulnerable to illness during the alarm stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

The textbook suggests that in most studies, the correlation between Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) scores and health problems is:

Apply Selye's general adaptation syndrome to a student's experience in coping with finals week or a similar set of exams. Be sure to name and describe all three stages of the syndrome.

"Don't wait for the storm to pass-learn to dance in the rain," exhorts an inspirational poster you notice in an office. This quote most directly relates to the _____ component of hardiness.

Identify the components of the immune system and explain their roles in preventing illness.

_____ coping is to addressing work problems with a colleague as _____ coping is to talking to your hair stylist about all of the problems at work.

Which type of conflict is correctly matched with its definition?

Stefan receives an unexpected bill. He decides to contact the creditor to work out a payment plan. Stefan's response illustrates:

NK cells prevent the spread of infection within the body.