Question 1

The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities used to manage a challenge or threat are called:

Accepted Answer

A) appraisal. 
B) resistance. 
C) coping. 
D) adaptation. 
A) appraisal. 
B) resistance. 
C) coping. 
D) adaptation.

Question 2

Define approach-approach, approach-avoidance, avoidance-avoidance, and double approach-avoidance conflicts. Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

When catecholamines are released in the human body:

Accepted Answer

A) the pupils constrict. 
B) blood stops flowing to the muscles. 
C) digestion slows. 
D) blood pressure drops. 
A) the pupils constrict. 
B) blood stops flowing to the muscles. 
C) digestion slows. 
D) blood pressure drops.

Question 4

A lengthy traffic detour when one is late for an appointment is an example of a daily hassle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Based on the textbook's discussion, what is the MOST reasonable conclusion regarding the link between stress and ulcers?

Accepted Answer

A) Stress may or may not be related to ulcers - the results from empirical research are mixed. 
B) Stress is not associated with ulcers in contrast to other factors like family history and tobacco use. 
C) Stress is one of the causes of ulcers but only amongst those at risk because of family history or tobacco use. 
D) As has been shown in numerous studies, stress causes ulcers. 
A) Stress may or may not be related to ulcers - the results from empirical research are mixed. 
B) Stress is not associated with ulcers in contrast to other factors like family history and tobacco use. 
C) Stress is one of the causes of ulcers but only amongst those at risk because of family history or tobacco use. 
D) As has been shown in numerous studies, stress causes ulcers.

Question 6

The British Cohort Study explored the relationship between locus of control and health outcomes. To express this relationship, the investigators probably computed at least one _____ coefficient.

Accepted Answer

A) correlation 
B) significance 
C) experimental 
D) factor 
A) correlation 
B) significance 
C) experimental 
D) factor

Question 7

The stress inoculation hypothesis proposes that even moderate stress can impair health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Joseph et al. (2013) found that unemployment following Hurricane Katrina increased the likelihood of "cardiometabolic events" by a factor of:

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 9

Approximately _____% of the people living in the United States were born in another country.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 15 
A) 5 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 15

Question 10

Nielsen et al. (2008) conducted a large-scale prospective study of the link between stress and colorectal cancer among both men and women. The researchers found that stress:

Accepted Answer

A) was significantly linked to colorectal cancer among men, but not women. 
B) had a similar association to colorectal cancer for both men and women. 
C) was significantly linked to colorectal cancer among women, but not men. 
D) had opposite associations to colorectal cancer for men and women. 
A) was significantly linked to colorectal cancer among men, but not women. 
B) had a similar association to colorectal cancer for both men and women. 
C) was significantly linked to colorectal cancer among women, but not men. 
D) had opposite associations to colorectal cancer for men and women.

Question 11

Evan is considering two part-time jobs. Job A is on-campus with flexible hours. It would fit easily into his schedule of classes and campus activities. The job pays poorly, however. Job B pays well, but it is located far across town, and the hours sometimes conflict with his class schedule. Evan is facing a(n) _____ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) avoidance-avoidance 
B) double approach-avoidance 
C) approach-approach 
D) approach-avoidance 
A) avoidance-avoidance 
B) double approach-avoidance 
C) approach-approach 
D) approach-avoidance

Question 12

Which Type A characteristics are MOST associated with an increased risk for coronary disease and heart attacks?

Accepted Answer

A) aggressiveness and high achievement motivation 
B) a sense of urgency and competitiveness 
C) impatience and time urgency 
D) anger and hostility 
A) aggressiveness and high achievement motivation 
B) a sense of urgency and competitiveness 
C) impatience and time urgency 
D) anger and hostility

Question 13

Progressive muscle relaxation was developed in the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Dissociative symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include:

Accepted Answer

A) distorted perceptions of the world. 
B) self-blame. 
C) irritability and aggression. 
D) difficulty sleeping. 
A) distorted perceptions of the world. 
B) self-blame. 
C) irritability and aggression. 
D) difficulty sleeping.

Question 15

According to the text, ____ of research articles have linked stress and heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) dozens 
B) hundreds 
C) thousands 
D) tens of thousands 
A) dozens 
B) hundreds 
C) thousands 
D) tens of thousands

Question 16

An increased risk of heart disease is associated with the _____ personality.

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type D 
D) hardy 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type D 
D) hardy

Question 17

When one faces a situation with both attractive and unattractive characteristics, one is facing a(n) _____ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) approach-avoidance 
B) approach-approach 
C) avoidance-avoidance 
D) double approach-avoidance 
A) approach-avoidance 
B) approach-approach 
C) avoidance-avoidance 
D) double approach-avoidance

Question 18

Which type of correlation might one expect between scores on a hardiness questionnaire and scores on a measure of optimism?

Accepted Answer

A) a weak negative one 
B) a significant negative one 
C) a weak positive one 
D) a strong positive one 
A) a weak negative one 
B) a significant negative one 
C) a weak positive one 
D) a strong positive one

Question 19

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale was most popular in the:

Accepted Answer

A) 1950s and 1960s. 
B) 1960s and 1970s. 
C) 1970s and 1980s. 
D) 1980s and 1990s. 
A) 1950s and 1960s. 
B) 1960s and 1970s. 
C) 1970s and 1980s. 
D) 1980s and 1990s.

Question 20

The textbook describes research examining the effects of cortisol on police officers' performance. In one study, officers' took part in a realistic simulation in which they were targeted by shooters. The officers' cortisol levels increased and the functioning of their working memory was impaired. In this study, cortisol level and measures of working memory were _____ variables.

Accepted Answer

A) control 
B) dependent 
C) experimental 
D) independent 
A) control 
B) dependent 
C) experimental 
D) independent

The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities used to manage a challenge or threat are called:

Define approach-approach, approach-avoidance, avoidance-avoidance, and double approach-avoidance conflicts. Provide an example of each.

When catecholamines are released in the human body:

A lengthy traffic detour when one is late for an appointment is an example of a daily hassle.

Based on the textbook's discussion, what is the MOST reasonable conclusion regarding the link between stress and ulcers?

The British Cohort Study explored the relationship between locus of control and health outcomes. To express this relationship, the investigators probably computed at least one _____ coefficient.

The stress inoculation hypothesis proposes that even moderate stress can impair health.

Joseph et al. (2013) found that unemployment following Hurricane Katrina increased the likelihood of "cardiometabolic events" by a factor of:

Approximately _____% of the people living in the United States were born in another country.

Nielsen et al. (2008) conducted a large-scale prospective study of the link between stress and colorectal cancer among both men and women. The researchers found that stress:

Which Type A characteristics are MOST associated with an increased risk for coronary disease and heart attacks?

Progressive muscle relaxation was developed in the 1970s.

Dissociative symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include:

According to the text, ____ of research articles have linked stress and heart disease.

An increased risk of heart disease is associated with the _____ personality.

When one faces a situation with both attractive and unattractive characteristics, one is facing a(n) _____ conflict.

Which type of correlation might one expect between scores on a hardiness questionnaire and scores on a measure of optimism?

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale was most popular in the:

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Exam 12: Social Psychology

The cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities used to manage a challenge or threat are called:

Define approach-approach, approach-avoidance, avoidance-avoidance, and double approach-avoidance conflicts. Provide an example of each.

When catecholamines are released in the human body:

A lengthy traffic detour when one is late for an appointment is an example of a daily hassle.

Based on the textbook's discussion, what is the MOST reasonable conclusion regarding the link between stress and ulcers?

The British Cohort Study explored the relationship between locus of control and health outcomes. To express this relationship, the investigators probably computed at least one _____ coefficient.

The stress inoculation hypothesis proposes that even moderate stress can impair health.

Joseph et al. (2013) found that unemployment following Hurricane Katrina increased the likelihood of "cardiometabolic events" by a factor of:

Approximately _____% of the people living in the United States were born in another country.

Nielsen et al. (2008) conducted a large-scale prospective study of the link between stress and colorectal cancer among both men and women. The researchers found that stress:

Which Type A characteristics are MOST associated with an increased risk for coronary disease and heart attacks?

Progressive muscle relaxation was developed in the 1970s.

Dissociative symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include:

According to the text, ____ of research articles have linked stress and heart disease.

An increased risk of heart disease is associated with the _____ personality.

When one faces a situation with both attractive and unattractive characteristics, one is facing a(n) _____ conflict.

Which type of correlation might one expect between scores on a hardiness questionnaire and scores on a measure of optimism?

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale was most popular in the:

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters