Exam 17: Health Psychology

Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between physical activity and health?

Healthy eating refers to

During the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome,a number of glands throughout the body manufacture hormones that protect an individual in stress.

In the context of the stages of change model,people in the contemplation stage

Fiona's friend Andrew says that she has been very stressed out lately and that she must go for yoga classes. Although Fiona denies it at first,she later agrees with Andrew.She says that yoga classes are usually conducted early in the morning,and she will find it difficult to wake up that early.According to the stages of change model,Fiona is most likely in the

Which of the following accurately describes the sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

Claire is an alcoholic.After her family confronts her about her drinking problem,she searches the Internet for ways to stop drinking.She also reads extensively about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).According to the stages of change model,Claire is most likely in the

Emma is shocked when her teacher announces that there is a pop quiz on the reading material that was assigned the day before.Which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome will Emma be experiencing first?

In the context of the influences on health decision making,_____ refers to the feeling that individuals will strongly look back on their decision with negative emotion.

Which of the following individuals will cope most successfully with stress?

If a person's body's all-out effort to combat stress fails and the stress persists,the individual moves into the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Transcendence means that individuals are consciously engaged in maintaining their healthy lifestyle.

Which of the following statements is true of following a well-balanced diet?

Which of the following is a criticism of the stages of change model?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the relationship between the immune system and stress?

Aerobic exercise is defined as

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS),_____ is a temporary state of shock during which resistance to illness and stress falls below normal limits.

People who really want to change a problematic behavior are always successful on their first try.

Vince is overweight and,hence,wants to join a gym to lose weight.According to the theory of reasoned action,which of the following is a critical factor with regard to Vince's chances of effective change?

Mathew is addicted to marijuana.He starts taking surfing lessons hoping that it will give him the same rush that marijuana does.According to the stages of change model,Mathew is in the _____ stage.