Exam 11: Stress, Health, and Coping

Regarding stress responses, males are to _________ as females are to ________.

When discussing the idea of psychology and health, the text suggests that the most explanatory model is the

The _________ headache usually has a sudden onset and is often preceded by sensory and motor disturbances.

Life changes are to ________ as daily hassles are to ________.

Influenza is caused by a virus that is part of a broad category of disease-causing organisms called

The immune system is able to fight off foreign substances like pathogens because of the functioning of the white blood cells called _________.

Psychological hardiness is to _________ locus of control as helplessness is to _________ locus of control.

Marie is worried about her health. Which of the following would increase her risk of CHD?

Edgar was upset about something a friend said to him the previous day. He figured that he'd better not mention it to this friend because then this friend would be angry with him. This is an example of the effects of ________ on stress.

Which of the following includes emotional concern, information, and appraisal?

Define stress. Discuss three sources of stress and how they can be mediated.

A(n) __________________ conflict creates the least amount of stress.

Carrie is extremely anxious. This is likely

Sarah earns high grades and leads a study group at school. Her brother is less ambitious and earns low grades. Most likely, Sarah is a

Which of the following best describes the function of leukocytes?

Katie studies the relationship between psychological factors and the workings of the immune system. This field of study is called

Which person has at least one characteristic of psychological hardiness?

The _________ person is likely to earn higher grades and more money than ________.

Biofeedback, meditation, and ________ are techniques used to lower physiological arousal to combat stress.

During the exhaustion phase, ________ predominates.