Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of people in the precontemplation stage of change?

Accepted Answer

A) They ideally start preparing for a plan of action to change their behavior. 
B) They are actively thinking toward changing their behavior. 
C) They usually refuse or deny that their behavior is a problem. 
D) They are typically planning on various methods to combat relapse of behavior. 
A) They ideally start preparing for a plan of action to change their behavior. 
B) They are actively thinking toward changing their behavior. 
C) They usually refuse or deny that their behavior is a problem. 
D) They are typically planning on various methods to combat relapse of behavior.

Question 2

Pauline is responsible and reliable.She likes structure and always sees a task through until it is completed.She exercises, eats healthy foods, and always wears her seatbelt.Pauline would score high on which of the following personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) conscientiousness 
C) agreeableness 
D) openness to new experiences 
A) extraversion 
B) conscientiousness 
C) agreeableness 
D) openness to new experiences

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the maintenance stage of the change model?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves more focus and effort than the other stages. 
B) It involves individuals preparing to take action. 
C) In this stage, people become skilled at anticipating tempting situations. 
D) In this stage, individuals become aware that they have a problem. 
A) It involves more focus and effort than the other stages. 
B) It involves individuals preparing to take action. 
C) In this stage, people become skilled at anticipating tempting situations. 
D) In this stage, individuals become aware that they have a problem.

Question 4

Which of the following occurs in the contemplation stage of the change model?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals prepare to take action. 
B) Individuals actively think about change. 
C) Individuals commit to make a behavioral change. 
D) Individuals enact a plan. 
A) Individuals prepare to take action. 
B) Individuals actively think about change. 
C) Individuals commit to make a behavioral change. 
D) Individuals enact a plan.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of stress and the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike the central nervous system, the immune system possesses "sensory" elements, which receive information from the environment and other parts of the body. 
B) Unlike the immune system, the central nervous system possesses "motor" elements, which carry out an appropriate response. 
C) The immune system and the central nervous system are similar in their modes of receiving, and integrating, stress signals from the external environment. 
D) Corticotropin-releasing hormone released by the central nervous system works against the immune system, thus disintegrating the unity between the stress and immune responses. 
A) Unlike the central nervous system, the immune system possesses "sensory" elements, which receive information from the environment and other parts of the body. 
B) Unlike the immune system, the central nervous system possesses "motor" elements, which carry out an appropriate response. 
C) The immune system and the central nervous system are similar in their modes of receiving, and integrating, stress signals from the external environment. 
D) Corticotropin-releasing hormone released by the central nervous system works against the immune system, thus disintegrating the unity between the stress and immune responses.

Question 6

Discuss the consequences of chronic stress as outlined by psychoneuroimmunologists.

Accepted Answer

Chronic stress can have serious implicat

Question 7

Self-belief and especially beliefs about one's ability to "see it through" is characteristic of which of the following stages of change model?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

According to the general adaptation syndrome, serious, wear and tear takes a toll on the individual during the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A) exhaustion 
B) resistance 
C) coping 
D) alarm 
A) exhaustion 
B) resistance 
C) coping 
D) alarm

Question 9

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).

Accepted Answer

A) preparation 
B) acceptance 
C) resistance 
D) deferred optimism 
A) preparation 
B) acceptance 
C) resistance 
D) deferred optimism

Question 10

Melissa just landed her dream job.The only problem is that her workplace is far from her home.She spends about three hours commuting in the car every day.Traffic is normally quite heavy and Melissa is experiencing a great deal of stress.If Melissa moved closer to her place of employment in order to decrease her commute time, this would be an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Mia began a running routine to lose weight.After a year from starting the routine, she runs for the joy of running.Mia has

Accepted Answer

A) reached self-actualization. 
B) become resistant to change. 
C) reached transcendence. 
D) adapted to her weight problem. 
A) reached self-actualization. 
B) become resistant to change. 
C) reached transcendence. 
D) adapted to her weight problem.

Question 12

The body's first reaction to a stressor, in the _____, is a temporary state of shock during which resistance to illness and stress falls below normal limits.

Accepted Answer

A) alarm stage 
B) resistance stage 
C) exhaustion stage 
D) irritability phase 
A) alarm stage 
B) resistance stage 
C) exhaustion stage 
D) irritability phase

Question 13

According to Lazarus, in _____ individuals evaluate their resources and determine how effectively they can be marshaled to cope with the event.

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 14

Which of the following lists the stages of the stages of change model in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

A) preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance 
B) preparation, action, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance 
C) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance 
D) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, maintenance, action 
A) preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance 
B) preparation, action, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance 
C) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance 
D) precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, maintenance, action

Question 15

Leslie, a first-grade teacher, recently received a pink-slip notice informing her that she would be laid off next year.She has had some time to think about how this change will impact her life, and now she is actively evaluating her resources and trying to come up with a "game plan." According to Lazarus's model, Leslie is now engaging in

Accepted Answer

A) primary appraisal. 
B) secondary appraisal. 
C) emotion-focused coping. 
D) social sharing. 
A) primary appraisal. 
B) secondary appraisal. 
C) emotion-focused coping. 
D) social sharing.

Question 16

Lawrence was just told by his doctor that his recent weight gain has placed him at risk for type II diabetes.Lawrence chooses to ignore his doctor's diagnosis.According to the stages of change model, Lawrence is at which of the following stages?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Describe problem-focused and emotion-focused coping styles.Are both coping styles equally effective at reducing stress?

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping is the cognitive

Question 18

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), once the body's all-out effort to combat stress fails and the stress persists, the individual moves into

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Although many individuals use both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies, over the long term,

Accepted Answer

A) emotion-focused coping rather than problem-focused coping usually works best. 
B) problem-focused coping rather than emotion-focused coping usually works best. 
C) both problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping strategies are equally effective. 
D) neither problem-focused nor emotion-focused coping strategies are effective. 
A) emotion-focused coping rather than problem-focused coping usually works best. 
B) problem-focused coping rather than emotion-focused coping usually works best. 
C) both problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping strategies are equally effective. 
D) neither problem-focused nor emotion-focused coping strategies are effective.

Question 20

According to the stages of change model, a key element in the preparation stage is

Accepted Answer

A) raising one's consciousness about the problem. 
B) the amount of information that individuals have collected about their problematic behavior. 
C) whether individuals truly feel they are ready to change. 
D) the cost involved in changing one's behavior. 
A) raising one's consciousness about the problem. 
B) the amount of information that individuals have collected about their problematic behavior. 
C) whether individuals truly feel they are ready to change. 
D) the cost involved in changing one's behavior.

Which of the following statements is true of people in the precontemplation stage of change?

Pauline is responsible and reliable.She likes structure and always sees a task through until it is completed.She exercises, eats healthy foods, and always wears her seatbelt.Pauline would score high on which of the following personality traits?

Which of the following statements is true of the maintenance stage of the change model?

Which of the following occurs in the contemplation stage of the change model?

Which of the following statements is true of stress and the immune system?

Discuss the consequences of chronic stress as outlined by psychoneuroimmunologists.

Self-belief and especially beliefs about one's ability to "see it through" is characteristic of which of the following stages of change model?

According to the general adaptation syndrome, serious, wear and tear takes a toll on the individual during the _____ stage.

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).

Mia began a running routine to lose weight.After a year from starting the routine, she runs for the joy of running.Mia has

The body's first reaction to a stressor, in the _____, is a temporary state of shock during which resistance to illness and stress falls below normal limits.

According to Lazarus, in _____ individuals evaluate their resources and determine how effectively they can be marshaled to cope with the event.

Which of the following lists the stages of the stages of change model in the correct order?

Lawrence was just told by his doctor that his recent weight gain has placed him at risk for type II diabetes.Lawrence chooses to ignore his doctor's diagnosis.According to the stages of change model, Lawrence is at which of the following stages?

Describe problem-focused and emotion-focused coping styles.Are both coping styles equally effective at reducing stress?

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), once the body's all-out effort to combat stress fails and the stress persists, the individual moves into

Although many individuals use both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies, over the long term,

According to the stages of change model, a key element in the preparation stage is

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Which of the following statements is true of people in the precontemplation stage of change?

Pauline is responsible and reliable.She likes structure and always sees a task through until it is completed.She exercises, eats healthy foods, and always wears her seatbelt.Pauline would score high on which of the following personality traits?

Which of the following statements is true of the maintenance stage of the change model?

Which of the following occurs in the contemplation stage of the change model?

Which of the following statements is true of stress and the immune system?

Discuss the consequences of chronic stress as outlined by psychoneuroimmunologists.

Self-belief and especially beliefs about one's ability to "see it through" is characteristic of which of the following stages of change model?

According to the general adaptation syndrome, serious, wear and tear takes a toll on the individual during the _____ stage.

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).

Mia began a running routine to lose weight.After a year from starting the routine, she runs for the joy of running.Mia has

The body's first reaction to a stressor, in the _____, is a temporary state of shock during which resistance to illness and stress falls below normal limits.

According to Lazarus, in _____ individuals evaluate their resources and determine how effectively they can be marshaled to cope with the event.

Which of the following lists the stages of the stages of change model in the correct order?

Lawrence was just told by his doctor that his recent weight gain has placed him at risk for type II diabetes.Lawrence chooses to ignore his doctor's diagnosis.According to the stages of change model, Lawrence is at which of the following stages?

Describe problem-focused and emotion-focused coping styles.Are both coping styles equally effective at reducing stress?

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), once the body's all-out effort to combat stress fails and the stress persists, the individual moves into

Although many individuals use both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies, over the long term,

According to the stages of change model, a key element in the preparation stage is

The Science of Psychology

The Brain and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

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Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

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