Exam 17: Health Psychology

Sarah is a chain-smoker,and she wants to quit smoking by using a substitute source.Which of the following is Sarah likely to do in order to quit smoking?

Anna and Karl have the same intelligence quotient (IQ)scores and are similar on other characteristics,such as age and socioeconomic status.Both are asked to solve a puzzle in under five minutes.Karl finds this situation extremely stressful,whereas Anna does not.This scenario exemplifies the concept of

Nina has an unusual habit of eating raw rice grains.Her brother says that this behavior has been associated with pica,a disorder characterized by the urge to eat nonfood substances.Nina dismisses her brother's comment saying that she does not have a disorder.According to the stages of change model,Nina is most likely in the

Discuss the precontemplation and contemplation stages of the stages of change model.

Natalie has a weight problem and has joined a weight reduction program in her neighborhood.She has been attending the program for two weeks.According to the stages of change model,Natalie is most likely in the _____.

After studying all week for final exams,eating poorly,and not getting enough sleep,Shelly woke up the day after her last exam with the flu.Shelly is in the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about optimism and coping?

One potential limitation of the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behavior is that they consider health decision making to be an irrational process.

Betty wants to lose weight.She has a positive attitude and feels that her friends,family,and coworkers are supportive.The theory of reasoned action suggests that effective change requires these factors and also requires individuals to have nonspecific intentions about their behaviors.

Describe emotion-focused coping,and give an example.

Implementation intentions refer to specific strategies for dealing with the challenges of making a life change.

When Emily walked into her biology class,she was surprised to see a quiz waiting for her on her desk.She was not prepared for the quiz and was worried when she saw it.In this scenario,Emily likely experienced the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Researchers have found that individuals who are able to come up with specific strategies for dealing with the challenges of making a life change are less successful than others at negotiating the road to change.

In the context of the stages of change model,which of the following is a key element in the preparation/ determination stage?

Jenna,a smoker,chooses nicotine gum to give up smoking.Which of the following methods is Jenna adopting to quit smoking?

Katie has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is under significant stress.She is undergoing a series of chemotherapy treatments.According to Hans Selye,Katie is currently in the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS).

Discuss the relationship between religion and health,and indicate the most likely reasons why the relationship exists.

Professor McDowell is explaining the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)to his students.He states that the hormones that reduce the inflammation normally associated with injury circulate at high levels.In this scenario,Professor McDowell is referring to the _____ stage of GAS.

Madison is addicted to drugs.According to the stages of change model,if she is in the contemplation stage of changing her habit,which of the following will occur next?

Which of the following statements is true of individuals who exhibit hardiness?