Question 1

Most current health psychologists have

Accepted Answer

A)  a doctoral degree from a clinical health psychology graduate program. 
B)  a doctoral degree from a clinical, social, or experimental psychology graduate program. 
C)  a doctoral degree from a graduate program in public health. 
D)  a master's degree from a graduate program in public health. 
A)  a doctoral degree from a clinical health psychology graduate program. 
B)  a doctoral degree from a clinical, social, or experimental psychology graduate program. 
C)  a doctoral degree from a graduate program in public health. 
D)  a master's degree from a graduate program in public health.

Question 2

How is behavioral medicine distinguished from health psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no difference; the terms may be used interchangeably. 
B)  Behavioral medicine is a medical specialty, whereas health psychology is a psychology specialty. 
C)  Behavioral medicine focuses on disease prevention, whereas health psychology focuses on health promotion. 
D)  Behavioral medicine is an interdisciplinary field, whereas health psychology is a specialty within psychology. 
A)  There is no difference; the terms may be used interchangeably. 
B)  Behavioral medicine is a medical specialty, whereas health psychology is a psychology specialty. 
C)  Behavioral medicine focuses on disease prevention, whereas health psychology focuses on health promotion. 
D)  Behavioral medicine is an interdisciplinary field, whereas health psychology is a specialty within psychology.

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol abuse and dependence?

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A)  The majority of clients treated for alcohol problems have a relapse episode soon after treatment is terminated. 
B)  Research suggests that "controlled drinking" is a viable treatment option for some alcoholics. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  The majority of clients treated for alcohol problems have a relapse episode soon after treatment is terminated. 
B)  Research suggests that "controlled drinking" is a viable treatment option for some alcoholics. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 4

Stress increases the production of

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
B)  ACTH. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  epinephrine and norepinephrine. 
B)  ACTH. 
C)  cortisol. 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Identify at least one disease characteristic and one patient characteristic associated with higher levels of compliance to medical regimens.Also,identify two general strategies for improving patient compliance.

Accepted Answer

One disease characteristic associated wi

Question 6

Define self-efficacy,and explain the importance of this concept for health psychology.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's

Question 7

__________ refers to people's beliefs about their ability to exercise control over events that affect their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Grandiosity 
D)  Optimism 
A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Grandiosity 
D)  Optimism

Question 8

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding ethnicity and cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The incidence of common forms of cancer varies across ethnic groups. 
B)  The mortality rates from common forms of cancer vary across ethnic groups. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  The incidence of common forms of cancer varies across ethnic groups. 
B)  The mortality rates from common forms of cancer vary across ethnic groups. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 9

Individuals with Type A personality tend to

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A)  become aggressive and hostile when frustrated. 
B)  work near maximum capacity when a deadline approaches, and below maximum capacity when no deadline is approaching. 
C)  report significant fatigue and physical complaints. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  become aggressive and hostile when frustrated. 
B)  work near maximum capacity when a deadline approaches, and below maximum capacity when no deadline is approaching. 
C)  report significant fatigue and physical complaints. 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

In explaining the relationship between hostility and health,Dr.Billings asserts that more hostile individuals have poorer health habits,and it's these habits that increase their susceptibility to coronary heart disease.Evidently,Dr.Billings is an adherent of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional model of stress. 
B)  psychophysiological reactivity model. 
C)  psychosocial vulnerability model. 
D)  health behavior model. 
A)  transactional model of stress. 
B)  psychophysiological reactivity model. 
C)  psychosocial vulnerability model. 
D)  health behavior model.

Question 11

Because Delilah experiences severe headaches,she undergoes treatment that involves the placement of electrodes on her forehead.Delilah is most likely receiving

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral treatment. 
B)  electroconvulsive therapy. 
C)  placebo treatment. 
D)  biofeedback. 
A)  cognitive-behavioral treatment. 
B)  electroconvulsive therapy. 
C)  placebo treatment. 
D)  biofeedback.

Question 12

According to recent meta-analyses,ALL BUT WHICH of the following are effective components of obesity prevention programs for children and youth?

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing television viewing 
B)  limiting food access at home and providing good models for appropriate eating 
C)  modifying home and school environments/policies to encourage physical activity 
D)  All of the above appear to be effective program components. 
A)  reducing television viewing 
B)  limiting food access at home and providing good models for appropriate eating 
C)  modifying home and school environments/policies to encourage physical activity 
D)  All of the above appear to be effective program components.

Question 13

According to research on demographic characteristics of cigarette smokers,which person below is most likely to be a smoker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Martina, a 25-year-old Hispanic female with a college degree 
B)  Jared, a 40-year-old Caucasian male with a family income of $30,000 per year 
C)  Sandra, a 60-year-old Asian-American female with a family income of $75,000 per year 
D)  Russell, a 50-year-old African-American male with a high school education 
A)  Martina, a 25-year-old Hispanic female with a college degree 
B)  Jared, a 40-year-old Caucasian male with a family income of $30,000 per year 
C)  Sandra, a 60-year-old Asian-American female with a family income of $75,000 per year 
D)  Russell, a 50-year-old African-American male with a high school education

Question 14

Describe at least three professional challenges faced by health psychologists.What is one way health psychologists can establish their identity and presence in settings traditionally dominated by physicians?

Accepted Answer

Three professional challenges faced by h

Question 15

According to the psychosocial vulnerability model of the relationship between hostility and health,

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heart rate, blood pressure, and stress-related hormones increase risk for coronary artery disease. 
B)  hostile individuals create a stressful environment by mistrusting others and scanning their environments for potential mistreatment. 
C)  hostile individuals have small social support networks, and, as a result, take worse care of themselves/their bodies. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  increased heart rate, blood pressure, and stress-related hormones increase risk for coronary artery disease. 
B)  hostile individuals create a stressful environment by mistrusting others and scanning their environments for potential mistreatment. 
C)  hostile individuals have small social support networks, and, as a result, take worse care of themselves/their bodies. 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Which of the following best illustrates extinction?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person with a fear of doctors' offices overcomes this fear by repeatedly visiting a doctor's office for pleasant interactions with personnel and other, non-anxious, patients. 
B)  A person with a fear of dentists visits a psychoanalyst who helps to uncover the unconscious symbolism of dental procedures. 
C)  A person who is not anxious about acquiring HIV watches an educational video on the topic and develops mild anxiety about acquiring HIV. 
D)  A person never experiences anxiety about contracting sexually transmitted diseases because he/she has never developed such a disease despite frequent high-risk behaviors. 
A)  A person with a fear of doctors' offices overcomes this fear by repeatedly visiting a doctor's office for pleasant interactions with personnel and other, non-anxious, patients. 
B)  A person with a fear of dentists visits a psychoanalyst who helps to uncover the unconscious symbolism of dental procedures. 
C)  A person who is not anxious about acquiring HIV watches an educational video on the topic and develops mild anxiety about acquiring HIV. 
D)  A person never experiences anxiety about contracting sexually transmitted diseases because he/she has never developed such a disease despite frequent high-risk behaviors.

Question 17

Compare and contrast the biopsychosocial model of illness and health with the models that preceded it.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model of illness and

Question 18

Define biofeedback,and describe generally how it might proceed for the problem of hypertension.What are two common criticisms of biofeedback?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback is a mind-body technique tha

Question 19

In what ways can personality characteristics influence physical health and illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality characteristics can result from disease processes. 
B)  Personality characteristics can lead to unhealthy behaviors. 
C)  A third variable may relate to both personality characteristics and unhealthy behaviors/disease. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Personality characteristics can result from disease processes. 
B)  Personality characteristics can lead to unhealthy behaviors. 
C)  A third variable may relate to both personality characteristics and unhealthy behaviors/disease. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Dr.Perez,a health psychologist,would like to evaluate the social support available to her new client,Camden.In other words,she will assess

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of Camden's social relationships. 
B)  the quality of Camden's social relationships. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  the number of Camden's social relationships. 
B)  the quality of Camden's social relationships. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Most current health psychologists have

How is behavioral medicine distinguished from health psychology?

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol abuse and dependence?

Stress increases the production of

Identify at least one disease characteristic and one patient characteristic associated with higher levels of compliance to medical regimens.Also,identify two general strategies for improving patient compliance.

Define self-efficacy,and explain the importance of this concept for health psychology.

__________ refers to people's beliefs about their ability to exercise control over events that affect their lives.

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding ethnicity and cancer?

Individuals with Type A personality tend to

In explaining the relationship between hostility and health,Dr.Billings asserts that more hostile individuals have poorer health habits,and it's these habits that increase their susceptibility to coronary heart disease.Evidently,Dr.Billings is an adherent of the __________.

Because Delilah experiences severe headaches,she undergoes treatment that involves the placement of electrodes on her forehead.Delilah is most likely receiving

According to recent meta-analyses,ALL BUT WHICH of the following are effective components of obesity prevention programs for children and youth?

According to research on demographic characteristics of cigarette smokers,which person below is most likely to be a smoker?

Describe at least three professional challenges faced by health psychologists.What is one way health psychologists can establish their identity and presence in settings traditionally dominated by physicians?

According to the psychosocial vulnerability model of the relationship between hostility and health,

Which of the following best illustrates extinction?

Compare and contrast the biopsychosocial model of illness and health with the models that preceded it.

Define biofeedback,and describe generally how it might proceed for the problem of hypertension.What are two common criticisms of biofeedback?

In what ways can personality characteristics influence physical health and illness?

Dr.Perez,a health psychologist,would like to evaluate the social support available to her new client,Camden.In other words,she will assess

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Most current health psychologists have

How is behavioral medicine distinguished from health psychology?

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol abuse and dependence?

Stress increases the production of

Identify at least one disease characteristic and one patient characteristic associated with higher levels of compliance to medical regimens.Also,identify two general strategies for improving patient compliance.

Define self-efficacy,and explain the importance of this concept for health psychology.

__________ refers to people's beliefs about their ability to exercise control over events that affect their lives.

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding ethnicity and cancer?

Individuals with Type A personality tend to

In explaining the relationship between hostility and health,Dr.Billings asserts that more hostile individuals have poorer health habits,and it's these habits that increase their susceptibility to coronary heart disease.Evidently,Dr.Billings is an adherent of the __________.

Because Delilah experiences severe headaches,she undergoes treatment that involves the placement of electrodes on her forehead.Delilah is most likely receiving

According to recent meta-analyses,ALL BUT WHICH of the following are effective components of obesity prevention programs for children and youth?

According to research on demographic characteristics of cigarette smokers,which person below is most likely to be a smoker?

Describe at least three professional challenges faced by health psychologists.What is one way health psychologists can establish their identity and presence in settings traditionally dominated by physicians?

According to the psychosocial vulnerability model of the relationship between hostility and health,

Which of the following best illustrates extinction?

Compare and contrast the biopsychosocial model of illness and health with the models that preceded it.

Define biofeedback,and describe generally how it might proceed for the problem of hypertension.What are two common criticisms of biofeedback?

In what ways can personality characteristics influence physical health and illness?

Dr.Perez,a health psychologist,would like to evaluate the social support available to her new client,Camden.In other words,she will assess

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology

Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Problems

The Assessment Interview

The Assessment of Intelligence

Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Psychological Interventions

Psychotherapy: The Psychodynamic Perspective

Psychotherapy: Phenomenological Humanistic-Existential Perspective

Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy

Community Psychology

Neuropsychology

Forensic Psychology

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