Exam 17: Health Psychology

Gerald wants to wake up early every day so that he can go for a morning walk.He requests his friends to help him wake up.His friends call and wake him up at 7 a.m.following which he goes for his walk.He feels that he can never wake up early on his own if his friends don't call.Which of the following components of the theory of planned behavior is missing in Gerald's plan to wake up early?

In which of the following instances is the individual engaging in aerobic exercise?

According to Hans Selye,in which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome does a person exert an all-out effort to combat stress?

In the context of coping with stress,emotion-focused coping will be most beneficial when

In the context of stages of change model,who among the following is most likely in the preparation/ determination stage?

In the context of the relationship between stress and cardiovascular disease,the surge in adrenaline caused by severe emotional stress causes

Stanley has a physics exam tomorrow,and he has not prepared for it.Instead of preparing for the exam,he prays for the exam to be postponed.Which of the following types of coping is Stanley exhibiting in this scenario?

In the context of the stages of change model,one challenge during the maintenance stage is to find ways to support relapse.

Jane,a health psychology major,studies the influence of genetics,gender,socioeconomic status,and behavior on stress.In this case,Jane's study is most likely based on the _____ model.

Which of the following statements is true of nicotine?

In the context of stages of change model,who among the following is in the maintenance stage?

The body system that plays the greatest role in Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome is called the

Discuss the three types of benefits associated with social support.

Who among the following is most likely engaging in problem-focused coping?

Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between stress,the immune system,and cancer?

Harry is abstaining from drinking.To help him overcome his alcohol addiction,he has joined a running club.He meets them every day after work.He has also begun giving excuses to avoid meeting his coworkers for drinks.Harry is most likely in the _____ stage of the change model.

Even in the absence of weight loss,physical activity has positive effects on diabetes.

Mary,an alcoholic,has stayed sober for over six months.Her parents buy her a new car to show support and encourage her new behavior.According to the stages of change model,Mary is most likely in the _____ stage.

Paloma,a smoker,wants to have a baby and intends to quit smoking before she becomes pregnant.If she adopts the cold turkey approach to quit smoking,she is most likely to

Outline the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome.