Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features of a hardy personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  seeing life as a series of challenges 
B)  having a sense of commitment to self, work and family 
C)  feeling that one has control over one's life and work 
D)  effective use of defense mechanisms 
A)  seeing life as a series of challenges 
B)  having a sense of commitment to self, work and family 
C)  feeling that one has control over one's life and work 
D)  effective use of defense mechanisms

Question 2

The tension-release method is another name for the procedure known as guided imagery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Regarding psychosomatic illnesses,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe psychosomatic disorders can be fatal. 
B)  The most common psychosomatic illnesses are hypertension and skin rashes, such as hives. 
C)  Typical psychosomatic illnesses include asthma, migraine headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  At least half of all patients who see a doctor have a psychosomatic disorder or an illness that is complicated by psychosomatic symptoms. 
A)  Severe psychosomatic disorders can be fatal. 
B)  The most common psychosomatic illnesses are hypertension and skin rashes, such as hives. 
C)  Typical psychosomatic illnesses include asthma, migraine headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis. 
D)  At least half of all patients who see a doctor have a psychosomatic disorder or an illness that is complicated by psychosomatic symptoms.

Question 4

According to a recent study,the healthiest people eat a diet high in fruit,vegetables,and fish
and low in red meat and dairy products.This diet is known as the __________ diet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to a recent study,the healthiest people...

Question 5

Regarding psychosomatic illness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe psychosomatic disorders can be fatal. 
B)  Psychosomatic problems are the same as hypochondriasis. 
C)  Psychosomatic disorders are caused by prolonged stress reactions. 
D)  Biofeedback can be helpful in alleviating some psychosomatic illnesses. 
A)  Severe psychosomatic disorders can be fatal. 
B)  Psychosomatic problems are the same as hypochondriasis. 
C)  Psychosomatic disorders are caused by prolonged stress reactions. 
D)  Biofeedback can be helpful in alleviating some psychosomatic illnesses.

Question 6

Ben is described as highly competitive and achievement-oriented,but often angry and hostile when things do not go his way.Ben would be described as having a(n)__________ personality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ben is described as highly competitive and...

Question 7

Justifying one's behavior by offering self-serving untruths that sound reasonable is a basic feature of the defense mechanism known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Justifying one's behavior by offering self-serving untruths...

Question 8

According to Redford Williams,which of the following is NOT likely to reduce hostility and increase trust?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep your anger inside. 
B)  Try to be kinder to other people. 
C)  Stop mistrusting the motives of others. 
D)  Consciously, try to reduce the times you become irritated over "little things." 
A)  Keep your anger inside. 
B)  Try to be kinder to other people. 
C)  Stop mistrusting the motives of others. 
D)  Consciously, try to reduce the times you become irritated over "little things."

Question 9

After coming to the U.S.,Ling-Chen learned English quickly and totally immersed herself in the American life.She prefers to be with her new American friends and is annoyed by her parents' continued ties to their native culture.Ling-Chen's pattern of acculturation would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  integration. 
B)  separation. 
C)  assimilation. 
D)  marginalization. 
A)  integration. 
B)  separation. 
C)  assimilation. 
D)  marginalization.

Question 10

If Maria tends to see her own shortcoming of laziness in others rather than in herself,she is displaying the defense mechanism known as projection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Carlos has been working on three different term papers for the last three weeks.At first he felt overwhelmed by the work and had frequent headaches and stomachaches but now he appears to be more in control and the headaches are gone for now,even though the stresses are still there.According to the general adaptation syndrome,Carlos is exhibiting signs of the stage of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carlos has been working on three different...

Question 12

The most damaging patterns of Type A personalities may occur in

Accepted Answer

A)  perfectionistic, achievement-oriented persons who tend to overwork. 
B)  persons who hurry from one activity to another, racing the clock in self-imposed urgency. 
C)  hostile persons who openly and outwardly express their anger rather than suppressing it. 
D)  hostile persons who keep their anger "bottled up" and don't express it outwardly. 
A)  perfectionistic, achievement-oriented persons who tend to overwork. 
B)  persons who hurry from one activity to another, racing the clock in self-imposed urgency. 
C)  hostile persons who openly and outwardly express their anger rather than suppressing it. 
D)  hostile persons who keep their anger "bottled up" and don't express it outwardly.

Question 13

A hardy personality

Accepted Answer

A)  is another name for a Type B personality. 
B)  has traits typical of the Type A personality, but is resistant to stress. 
C)  is another name for the Type C personality. 
D)  utilizes a detached orientation to the world in order to alleviate stress reactions. 
A)  is another name for a Type B personality. 
B)  has traits typical of the Type A personality, but is resistant to stress. 
C)  is another name for the Type C personality. 
D)  utilizes a detached orientation to the world in order to alleviate stress reactions.

Question 14

Many lesser health complaints can also be psychosomatic.They include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  fatigue 
B)  premenstrual problems 
C)  sexual dysfunctions 
D)  all of these 
A)  fatigue 
B)  premenstrual problems 
C)  sexual dysfunctions 
D)  all of these

Question 15

Russell has found a really good buy on a late model used car that would make it easier for him to get to work,but he does not want to be "saddled" with monthly payments for the next three years.Russell is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

approach-a

Question 16

Gerry is an undergraduate at the local community college.He has just taken the Undergraduate Stress Questionnaire and received a high score.This suggests that Gerry

Accepted Answer

A)  has a high rate of satisfaction with life, in general. 
B)  is socially more active than the average college student. 
C)  has been exposed to health-threatening levels of stress. 
D)  has a Type A personality. 
A)  has a high rate of satisfaction with life, in general. 
B)  is socially more active than the average college student. 
C)  has been exposed to health-threatening levels of stress. 
D)  has a Type A personality.

Question 17

Fiona has been experiencing a great deal of stress at her job.She is experiencing neckaches,headaches,indigestion,and insomnia.When she goes to her doctor,she finds that her blood pressure is also elevated.Fiona has

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochondrias. 
B)  a conversion disorder. 
C)  a somatoform disorder. 
D)  a psychosomatic disorder. 
A)  hypochondrias. 
B)  a conversion disorder. 
C)  a somatoform disorder. 
D)  a psychosomatic disorder.

Question 18

The tension-release method is another name for

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive relaxation. 
B)  guided imagery. 
C)  stress inoculation. 
D)  daily exercise sessions of ten minutes each at least three times a day. 
A)  progressive relaxation. 
B)  guided imagery. 
C)  stress inoculation. 
D)  daily exercise sessions of ten minutes each at least three times a day.

Question 19

Gabe is an undergraduate at the local community college and has just taken the
Undergraduate Stress Questionnaire and received a high score,which indicates that Gabe
has a high rate of satisfaction with life,in general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

After coming to the U.S.,Marta continued to speak only Portuguese and only interacted with others who had also immigrated from Brazil.She remains almost completely separate form American society.Marta's pattern of acculturation would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  integration. 
B)  separation. 
C)  assimilation. 
D)  marginalization. 
A)  integration. 
B)  separation. 
C)  assimilation. 
D)  marginalization.

Exam 13: C: Health,stress,and Coping

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features of a hardy personality?

The tension-release method is another name for the procedure known as guided imagery.

Regarding psychosomatic illnesses,which of the following statements is FALSE?

According to a recent study,the healthiest people eat a diet high in fruit,vegetables,and fish and low in red meat and dairy products.This diet is known as the __________ diet.

Regarding psychosomatic illness,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Ben is described as highly competitive and achievement-oriented,but often angry and hostile when things do not go his way.Ben would be described as having a(n)__________ personality.

Justifying one's behavior by offering self-serving untruths that sound reasonable is a basic feature of the defense mechanism known as __________.

According to Redford Williams,which of the following is NOT likely to reduce hostility and increase trust?

After coming to the U.S.,Ling-Chen learned English quickly and totally immersed herself in the American life.She prefers to be with her new American friends and is annoyed by her parents' continued ties to their native culture.Ling-Chen's pattern of acculturation would be classified as

If Maria tends to see her own shortcoming of laziness in others rather than in herself,she is displaying the defense mechanism known as projection.

The most damaging patterns of Type A personalities may occur in

A hardy personality

Many lesser health complaints can also be psychosomatic.They include which of the following?

Russell has found a really good buy on a late model used car that would make it easier for him to get to work,but he does not want to be "saddled" with monthly payments for the next three years.Russell is experiencing a(n)__________ conflict.

Gerry is an undergraduate at the local community college.He has just taken the Undergraduate Stress Questionnaire and received a high score.This suggests that Gerry

Fiona has been experiencing a great deal of stress at her job.She is experiencing neckaches,headaches,indigestion,and insomnia.When she goes to her doctor,she finds that her blood pressure is also elevated.Fiona has

The tension-release method is another name for

Gabe is an undergraduate at the local community college and has just taken the Undergraduate Stress Questionnaire and received a high score,which indicates that Gabe has a high rate of satisfaction with life,in general.

After coming to the U.S.,Marta continued to speak only Portuguese and only interacted with others who had also immigrated from Brazil.She remains almost completely separate form American society.Marta's pattern of acculturation would be classified as

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

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B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: States of Consciousness

B: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

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A: Conditioning and Learning

B: Conditioning and Learning

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A: Memory

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B: Cognition,language,and Creativity

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B: Intelligence

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A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

A: Gender and Sexuality

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C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

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