Question 1

Which of the following activities will stimulate heart and lung functioning?

Accepted Answer

A) typing 
B) swimming 
C) seeping 
D) drinking water 
A) typing 
B) swimming 
C) seeping 
D) drinking water

Question 2

Martha likes her new job but her workplace is far from her home.She spends a lot of time driving every day.Traffic is normally quite heavy and Martha is experiencing a great deal of stress.Telling herself to relax, listen to music, and to enjoy "alone time" in the car rather than dreading the commute would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A) emotion-focused coping. 
B) problem-focused coping. 
C) social sharing. 
D) repressive coping. 
A) emotion-focused coping. 
B) problem-focused coping. 
C) social sharing. 
D) repressive coping.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

Accepted Answer

A) erysipelas 
B) impetigo 
C) syphilis 
D) cellulitis 
A) erysipelas 
B) impetigo 
C) syphilis 
D) cellulitis

Question 4

Evaluate the stages of change model.Has research supported this theoretical model? What are the major criticisms or shortcomings of the model?

Accepted Answer

The stages of change model has been appl

Question 5

According to _____, effective change requires individuals to have specific intentions about their behaviors, as well as positive attitudes about a new behavior, and to perceive that their social group looks positively on the new behavior as well.

Accepted Answer

A) the stages of change model 
B) the theory of reasoned action 
C) the general adaptation syndrome 
D) Lazarus's model of stress and coping 
A) the stages of change model 
B) the theory of reasoned action 
C) the general adaptation syndrome 
D) Lazarus's model of stress and coping

Question 6

_____ entails responding to the stress that one is feeling without confronting the root problem.

Accepted Answer

A) Problem-focused coping 
B) Emotion-focused coping 
C) Relapse 
D) Contemplation 
A) Problem-focused coping 
B) Emotion-focused coping 
C) Relapse 
D) Contemplation

Question 7

Mark has decided that it is finally time to quit smoking.He started using nicotine patches to help him control the craving to smoke.He is in the _____ stage of the change model.

Accepted Answer

A) preparation/determination 
B) contemplation 
C) action/willpower 
D) maintenance 
A) preparation/determination 
B) contemplation 
C) action/willpower 
D) maintenance

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of the stages of change model?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be used to develop realistic expectations of the change process. 
B) Individuals do not skip any stage and always move from one to another sequentially. 
C) It refers more to attitudes that change than to behaviors. 
D) All stages of the change model are mutually exclusive. 
A) It can be used to develop realistic expectations of the change process. 
B) Individuals do not skip any stage and always move from one to another sequentially. 
C) It refers more to attitudes that change than to behaviors. 
D) All stages of the change model are mutually exclusive.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of the types of coping?

Accepted Answer

A) Emotion-focused coping never gives good outcomes. 
B) Problem-focused coping is the best way to cope with the death of a family member. 
C) Emotion-focused coping is beneficial in facing life's problems. 
D) Problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping cannot be used together in a situation. 
A) Emotion-focused coping never gives good outcomes. 
B) Problem-focused coping is the best way to cope with the death of a family member. 
C) Emotion-focused coping is beneficial in facing life's problems. 
D) Problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping cannot be used together in a situation.

Question 10

The _____ is linked with a higher incidence of heart disease, whereas _____ is linked with a lower incidence of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) Type A behavior pattern/the Type B behavior pattern 
B) Type B behavior pattern/the Type A behavior pattern 
C) Type B behavior pattern/the Type D behavior pattern 
D) Type D behavior pattern/the Type A behavior pattern 
A) Type A behavior pattern/the Type B behavior pattern 
B) Type B behavior pattern/the Type A behavior pattern 
C) Type B behavior pattern/the Type D behavior pattern 
D) Type D behavior pattern/the Type A behavior pattern

Question 11

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS,) biological damage (e.g., weakened immune system, heart attack, or death) can occur during the

Accepted Answer

A) exhaustion stage. 
B) resistance stage. 
C) coping stage. 
D) alarm and mobilization stage. 
A) exhaustion stage. 
B) resistance stage. 
C) coping stage. 
D) alarm and mobilization stage.

Question 12

In the long run, writing about traumatic life events

Accepted Answer

A) is harmful because one relives the trauma over and over again. 
B) increases distress among men but not among women. 
C) is associated with physical and psychological health benefits. 
D) has no impact on reducing stress. 
A) is harmful because one relives the trauma over and over again. 
B) increases distress among men but not among women. 
C) is associated with physical and psychological health benefits. 
D) has no impact on reducing stress.

Question 13

All of the following is a characteristic of hardiness EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) a perception of problems as threats. 
B) a sense of control. 
C) a sense of commitment. 
D) a perception of problems as challenges. 
A) a perception of problems as threats. 
B) a sense of control. 
C) a sense of commitment. 
D) a perception of problems as challenges.

Question 14

Amber shifted to a new apartment.She is finding it difficult to adapt to the new place, so her friends help her out by arranging all her furniture.This makes Amber feel less stressful.This scenario exemplifies which type of benefit of social support?

Accepted Answer

A) tangible assistance 
B) information 
C) emotional support 
D) cognitive support 
A) tangible assistance 
B) information 
C) emotional support 
D) cognitive support

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning the relationship between the immune system and stress is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute stressors produce superior immune-system functioning. 
B) Acute stressors can produce immunological changes. 
C) Chronic stressors are associated with an increasing downturn in immune-system responsiveness. 
D) Chronic emotional stress is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, and early death. 
A) Acute stressors produce superior immune-system functioning. 
B) Acute stressors can produce immunological changes. 
C) Chronic stressors are associated with an increasing downturn in immune-system responsiveness. 
D) Chronic emotional stress is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, and early death.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of the preliminary hypotheses about the interaction that causes vulnerability to disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Stressful experiences increase the efficiency of the immune system. 
B) Stressful situations make individuals more susceptible to diseases. 
C) Stressful experiences cause the deactivation of dormant viruses. 
D) Stress directly promotes disease-fighting processes. 
A) Stressful experiences increase the efficiency of the immune system. 
B) Stressful situations make individuals more susceptible to diseases. 
C) Stressful experiences cause the deactivation of dormant viruses. 
D) Stress directly promotes disease-fighting processes.

Question 17

Yolanda is planning to go cold turkey to quit smoking.This means that she is

Accepted Answer

A) thinking about getting professional help to kick the habit. 
B) slowly reducing the number of cigarettes every day. 
C) opting for alcoholic drinks instead of cigarettes. 
D) going to simply stopping smoking. 
A) thinking about getting professional help to kick the habit. 
B) slowly reducing the number of cigarettes every day. 
C) opting for alcoholic drinks instead of cigarettes. 
D) going to simply stopping smoking.

Question 18

According to Lazarus, in _____ individuals interpret whether an event involves harm or loss that has already occurred, a threat of some future danger, or a challenge to be overcome.

Accepted Answer

A) initial assessment 
B) initial intake 
C) primary appraisal 
D) secondary appraisal 
A) initial assessment 
B) initial intake 
C) primary appraisal 
D) secondary appraisal

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) They have a sense of commitment. 
B) They see problems as threats. 
C) They feel powerless. 
D) They feel alienated. 
A) They have a sense of commitment. 
B) They see problems as threats. 
C) They feel powerless. 
D) They feel alienated.

Question 20

According to the stages of change model, during the _____ stage, individuals commit to making a real behavioral change and enact a plan for effective change.

Accepted Answer

A) action/willpower 
B) contemplation 
C) maintenance 
D) preparation/determination 
A) action/willpower 
B) contemplation 
C) maintenance 
D) preparation/determination

Which of the following activities will stimulate heart and lung functioning?

Which of the following is an example of a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

Evaluate the stages of change model.Has research supported this theoretical model? What are the major criticisms or shortcomings of the model?

According to _____, effective change requires individuals to have specific intentions about their behaviors, as well as positive attitudes about a new behavior, and to perceive that their social group looks positively on the new behavior as well.

_____ entails responding to the stress that one is feeling without confronting the root problem.

Mark has decided that it is finally time to quit smoking.He started using nicotine patches to help him control the craving to smoke.He is in the _____ stage of the change model.

Which of the following is an advantage of the stages of change model?

Which of the following statements is true of the types of coping?

The _ is linked with a higher incidence of heart disease, whereas _ is linked with a lower incidence of heart disease.

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS,) biological damage (e.g., weakened immune system, heart attack, or death) can occur during the

In the long run, writing about traumatic life events

All of the following is a characteristic of hardiness EXCEPT

Amber shifted to a new apartment.She is finding it difficult to adapt to the new place, so her friends help her out by arranging all her furniture.This makes Amber feel less stressful.This scenario exemplifies which type of benefit of social support?

Which of the following statements concerning the relationship between the immune system and stress is FALSE?

Which of the following statements is true of the preliminary hypotheses about the interaction that causes vulnerability to disease?

Yolanda is planning to go cold turkey to quit smoking.This means that she is

According to Lazarus, in _____ individuals interpret whether an event involves harm or loss that has already occurred, a threat of some future danger, or a challenge to be overcome.

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

According to the stages of change model, during the _____ stage, individuals commit to making a real behavioral change and enact a plan for effective change.

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Exam 14: Health Psychology

Which of the following activities will stimulate heart and lung functioning?

Which of the following is an example of a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

Evaluate the stages of change model.Has research supported this theoretical model? What are the major criticisms or shortcomings of the model?

According to _____, effective change requires individuals to have specific intentions about their behaviors, as well as positive attitudes about a new behavior, and to perceive that their social group looks positively on the new behavior as well.

_____ entails responding to the stress that one is feeling without confronting the root problem.

Mark has decided that it is finally time to quit smoking.He started using nicotine patches to help him control the craving to smoke.He is in the _____ stage of the change model.

Which of the following is an advantage of the stages of change model?

Which of the following statements is true of the types of coping?

The _____ is linked with a higher incidence of heart disease, whereas _____ is linked with a lower incidence of heart disease.

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS,) biological damage (e.g., weakened immune system, heart attack, or death) can occur during the

In the long run, writing about traumatic life events

All of the following is a characteristic of hardiness EXCEPT

Amber shifted to a new apartment.She is finding it difficult to adapt to the new place, so her friends help her out by arranging all her furniture.This makes Amber feel less stressful.This scenario exemplifies which type of benefit of social support?

Which of the following statements concerning the relationship between the immune system and stress is FALSE?

Which of the following statements is true of the preliminary hypotheses about the interaction that causes vulnerability to disease?

Yolanda is planning to go cold turkey to quit smoking.This means that she is

According to Lazarus, in _____ individuals interpret whether an event involves harm or loss that has already occurred, a threat of some future danger, or a challenge to be overcome.

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

According to the stages of change model, during the _____ stage, individuals commit to making a real behavioral change and enact a plan for effective change.

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The Brain and Behavior

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States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

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The _ is linked with a higher incidence of heart disease, whereas _ is linked with a lower incidence of heart disease.