Question 1

Stress may impair our production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:

Accepted Answer

A)  leukocytes. 
B)  lymphocytes. 
C)  monocytes. 
D)  hemocytes. 
A)  leukocytes. 
B)  lymphocytes. 
C)  monocytes. 
D)  hemocytes.

Question 2

Being insecure,negative,and anxious are personality traits that are characteristics of the _____ personality style.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Type D 
D)  Type C 
A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Type D 
D)  Type C

Question 3

Overall,the set point for happiness is _____ and it is determined:

Accepted Answer

A)  relatively high;at least partly by genetics 
B)  rather low;at least partly by genetics 
C)  relatively high;almost wholly by the environment 
D)  rather low;almost wholly by the environment 
A)  relatively high;at least partly by genetics 
B)  rather low;at least partly by genetics 
C)  relatively high;almost wholly by the environment 
D)  rather low;almost wholly by the environment

Question 4

The number of hassles people experience is _____ correlated with the frequency of such problems as the flu,a sore throat,and backaches.The number of uplifts people experience is _____ correlated with the frequency of these sorts of problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  not;not 
B)  not;negatively 
C)  positively;not 
D)  positively;negatively 
A)  not;not 
B)  not;negatively 
C)  positively;not 
D)  positively;negatively

Question 5

Distinguish between positively and negatively framed health messages.Illustrate with hypothetical health messages as examples.When is each type of message most appropriate?
Students' examples may vary.

Accepted Answer

The answer should contain the following

Question 6

Most individuals in the United States would rate themselves as:

Accepted Answer

A)  unhappy. 
B)  pretty happy. 
C)  neither happy nor unhappy. 
D)  either happy or unhappy,depending on the time of day. 
A)  unhappy. 
B)  pretty happy. 
C)  neither happy nor unhappy. 
D)  either happy or unhappy,depending on the time of day.

Question 7

Happy people:

Accepted Answer

A)  are realistic. 
B)  are modest. 
C)  hold moderately inflated views of themselves. 
D)  hold greatly inflated views of themselves. 
A)  are realistic. 
B)  are modest. 
C)  hold moderately inflated views of themselves. 
D)  hold greatly inflated views of themselves.

Question 8

Which of the following is found to be the least successful coping method for dealing with stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidant coping 
B)  Proactive coping 
C)  Emotion-focused coping 
D)  Problem-focused coping 
A)  Avoidant coping 
B)  Proactive coping 
C)  Emotion-focused coping 
D)  Problem-focused coping

Question 9

Describe the hardy personality and define resilience.Explain how hardiness and resilience help individuals cope with stress and potentially reduce the likelihood of stress-related illness.

Accepted Answer

The answer should include the following

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a personal stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Getting stuck in a severe traffic jam 
B)  Waiting in a restaurant for a long duration for an order to be taken 
C)  Being informed about a suicide bomb attack 
D)  Giving birth to a baby 
A)  Getting stuck in a severe traffic jam 
B)  Waiting in a restaurant for a long duration for an order to be taken 
C)  Being informed about a suicide bomb attack 
D)  Giving birth to a baby

Question 11

The _____ behavior pattern is a cluster of behaviors involving hostility,competitiveness,time urgency,and feeling driven.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type B 
B)  Type D 
C)  Type C 
D)  Type A 
A)  Type B 
B)  Type D 
C)  Type C 
D)  Type A

Question 12

At which stage of Hans Selye's general adaptation model (GAS)are individuals the most likely to show negative consequences of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exhaustion 
B)  Resistance 
C)  Alarm 
D)  Mobilization 
A)  Exhaustion 
B)  Resistance 
C)  Alarm 
D)  Mobilization

Question 13

Patrick is a typical Type B personality.Patrick would be characterized by _____ behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile 
B)  competitive 
C)  insecure 
D)  nonaggressive 
A)  hostile 
B)  competitive 
C)  insecure 
D)  nonaggressive

Question 14

Blythe takes the medication prescribed by her doctor.However,she takes an increased dose and combines the drug with other medications based on her past experience.Blythe is practicing:

Accepted Answer

A)  reactance. 
B)  creative nonadherence. 
C)  modified compliance. 
D)  hardiness. 
A)  reactance. 
B)  creative nonadherence. 
C)  modified compliance. 
D)  hardiness.

Question 15

Linda was suffering from an eye infection.Her doctor prescribed her eye drops that she had to use 4 times a day and advised her to apply warm compresses 5 times every day.The doctor also asked her to avoid using eye makeup.However,Linda used the solution only once a day and rarely applied warm compresses to her eye.She also continued to use eye makeup.Linda is practicing:

Accepted Answer

A)  reactance. 
B)  modified compliance. 
C)  creative nonadherence. 
D)  hardiness. 
A)  reactance. 
B)  modified compliance. 
C)  creative nonadherence. 
D)  hardiness.

Question 16

Which of the following messages is most likely to motivate the maintenance of an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A)  "If you exercise,you'll feel more energetic and look more attractive." 
B)  "If you don't exercise,you'll gain weight and feel sluggish." 
C)  "If you sit at home all day without any exercise,you will become obese." 
D)  "If you do not exercise,you will start looking ugly." 
A)  "If you exercise,you'll feel more energetic and look more attractive." 
B)  "If you don't exercise,you'll gain weight and feel sluggish." 
C)  "If you sit at home all day without any exercise,you will become obese." 
D)  "If you do not exercise,you will start looking ugly."

Question 17

Describe hypothetical individuals displaying Type A,Type B,and Type D behavior patterns.Discuss the association of Type A and Type D behavior patterns with negative health consequences.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary.
The answer s

Question 18

refers to one's overall evaluation of one's life in terms of both one's thoughts and feelings.

Accepted Answer

Subjective

Question 19

Research shows that winning the lottery usually leads to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a long-term spike in happiness. 
B)  an initial surge in happiness,followed by a slow return to previous levels. 
C)  an initial surge in happiness,followed by a slide into deep depression. 
D)  no change in happiness levels,even in the short-term. 
A)  a long-term spike in happiness. 
B)  an initial surge in happiness,followed by a slow return to previous levels. 
C)  an initial surge in happiness,followed by a slide into deep depression. 
D)  no change in happiness levels,even in the short-term.

Question 20

Kim is aggressive,competitive,and ambitious.Lonnie is relaxed,cooperative,and patient.Morrie is anxious,tense,and pessimistic.Which individual is correctly paired with the behavior pattern he or she reflects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lonnie-Type B 
B)  Morrie-Type A 
C)  Kim-Type D 
D)  Kim-Type C 
A)  Lonnie-Type B 
B)  Morrie-Type A 
C)  Kim-Type D 
D)  Kim-Type C

Stress may impair our production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:

Being insecure,negative,and anxious are personality traits that are characteristics of the _____ personality style.

Overall,the set point for happiness is _____ and it is determined:

The number of hassles people experience is _ correlated with the frequency of such problems as the flu,a sore throat,and backaches.The number of uplifts people experience is _ correlated with the frequency of these sorts of problems.

Distinguish between positively and negatively framed health messages.Illustrate with hypothetical health messages as examples.When is each type of message most appropriate? Students' examples may vary.

Most individuals in the United States would rate themselves as:

Happy people:

Which of the following is found to be the least successful coping method for dealing with stress?

Describe the hardy personality and define resilience.Explain how hardiness and resilience help individuals cope with stress and potentially reduce the likelihood of stress-related illness.

Which of the following is an example of a personal stressor?

The _____ behavior pattern is a cluster of behaviors involving hostility,competitiveness,time urgency,and feeling driven.

At which stage of Hans Selye's general adaptation model (GAS)are individuals the most likely to show negative consequences of stress?

Patrick is a typical Type B personality.Patrick would be characterized by _____ behavior.

Blythe takes the medication prescribed by her doctor.However,she takes an increased dose and combines the drug with other medications based on her past experience.Blythe is practicing:

Which of the following messages is most likely to motivate the maintenance of an exercise program?

Describe hypothetical individuals displaying Type A,Type B,and Type D behavior patterns.Discuss the association of Type A and Type D behavior patterns with negative health consequences.

refers to one's overall evaluation of one's life in terms of both one's thoughts and feelings.

Research shows that winning the lottery usually leads to:

Kim is aggressive,competitive,and ambitious.Lonnie is relaxed,cooperative,and patient.Morrie is anxious,tense,and pessimistic.Which individual is correctly paired with the behavior pattern he or she reflects?

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Exam 11: Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-Being

Stress may impair our production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:

Being insecure,negative,and anxious are personality traits that are characteristics of the _____ personality style.

Overall,the set point for happiness is _____ and it is determined:

The number of hassles people experience is _____ correlated with the frequency of such problems as the flu,a sore throat,and backaches.The number of uplifts people experience is _____ correlated with the frequency of these sorts of problems.

Distinguish between positively and negatively framed health messages.Illustrate with hypothetical health messages as examples.When is each type of message most appropriate? Students' examples may vary.

Most individuals in the United States would rate themselves as:

Happy people:

Which of the following is found to be the least successful coping method for dealing with stress?

Describe the hardy personality and define resilience.Explain how hardiness and resilience help individuals cope with stress and potentially reduce the likelihood of stress-related illness.

Which of the following is an example of a personal stressor?

The _____ behavior pattern is a cluster of behaviors involving hostility,competitiveness,time urgency,and feeling driven.

At which stage of Hans Selye's general adaptation model (GAS)are individuals the most likely to show negative consequences of stress?

Patrick is a typical Type B personality.Patrick would be characterized by _____ behavior.

Blythe takes the medication prescribed by her doctor.However,she takes an increased dose and combines the drug with other medications based on her past experience.Blythe is practicing:

Which of the following messages is most likely to motivate the maintenance of an exercise program?

Describe hypothetical individuals displaying Type A,Type B,and Type D behavior patterns.Discuss the association of Type A and Type D behavior patterns with negative health consequences.

refers to one's overall evaluation of one's life in terms of both one's thoughts and feelings.

Research shows that winning the lottery usually leads to:

Kim is aggressive,competitive,and ambitious.Lonnie is relaxed,cooperative,and patient.Morrie is anxious,tense,and pessimistic.Which individual is correctly paired with the behavior pattern he or she reflects?

Introduction to Psychology

Neuroscience and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Social Psychology

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The number of hassles people experience is _ correlated with the frequency of such problems as the flu,a sore throat,and backaches.The number of uplifts people experience is _ correlated with the frequency of these sorts of problems.