Question 1

High stress levels and poor nutrition put children who grow up in low socioeconomic status communities at a greater risk of developing ___________ as adults.

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia 
B) heart disease 
C) post-traumatic growth 
D) social contagion 
A) schizophrenia 
B) heart disease 
C) post-traumatic growth 
D) social contagion

Question 2

According to set point theory,the body tries to maintain body weight within a relatively small range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sheleigh and Henry are two married adults.Statistically speaking,how is their marriage most likely to affect their health?

Accepted Answer

A) Both likely experience health benefits from being married,but Henry probably benefits more than Sheleigh. 
B) Both likely experience health benefits from being married,but Sheleigh probably benefits more than Henry. 
C) Henry and Sheleigh are likely to experience equal health benefits from being married. 
D) Both Henry and Sheleigh are likely to have worse health outcomes because they are married. 
A) Both likely experience health benefits from being married,but Henry probably benefits more than Sheleigh. 
B) Both likely experience health benefits from being married,but Sheleigh probably benefits more than Henry. 
C) Henry and Sheleigh are likely to experience equal health benefits from being married. 
D) Both Henry and Sheleigh are likely to have worse health outcomes because they are married.

Question 4

Health psychologists are primarily interested in how an individual's ____________ affects his or her health.

Accepted Answer

A) physiology 
B) genetics 
C) development 
D) behavior 
A) physiology 
B) genetics 
C) development 
D) behavior

Question 5

In a famous study,Seligman and his colleagues trained dogs that a tone predicated an inescapable shock.When the dogs were put into a situation where they could avoid the shock simply by moving to a "safe zone" they would simply lie down and receive the shock.This phenomenon is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) masochism 
B) learned helplessness 
C) a pessimistic response pattern 
D) negative affectivity 
A) masochism 
B) learned helplessness 
C) a pessimistic response pattern 
D) negative affectivity

Question 6

The hormone oxytocin could be described as being involved in the ______________ response to stress.

Accepted Answer

A) "tend and befriend" 
B) "fight or flight" 
C) "cry and ask 'why?'" 
D) "avoid and evade" 
A) "tend and befriend" 
B) "fight or flight" 
C) "cry and ask 'why?'" 
D) "avoid and evade"

Question 7

The prevalence of smoking in the United States _____ over the 1990s and early 2000s.

Accepted Answer

A) increased steadily 
B) decreased steadily 
C) stayed relatively constant 
D) increased for men and decreased for women 
A) increased steadily 
B) decreased steadily 
C) stayed relatively constant 
D) increased for men and decreased for women

Question 8

Which of the following statements about how discrimination influences health is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Discrimination is unrelated to poor health. 
B) People who experience discrimination are likely to compensate for it by making positive health-related choices. 
C) An immediate increase in heart rate is the biggest problem associated with experiencing discrimination. 
D) Experiencing discrimination stimulates the stress response,which can bring about long-term health problems. 
A) Discrimination is unrelated to poor health. 
B) People who experience discrimination are likely to compensate for it by making positive health-related choices. 
C) An immediate increase in heart rate is the biggest problem associated with experiencing discrimination. 
D) Experiencing discrimination stimulates the stress response,which can bring about long-term health problems.

Question 9

According to Lazarus and Folkman,our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to determine whether it is a challenge or threat.This evaluation is referred to as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) primary appraisal 
B) secondary appraisal 
C) stress-related decision 
D) hassle-related decision 
A) primary appraisal 
B) secondary appraisal 
C) stress-related decision 
D) hassle-related decision

Question 10

People often turn to religion to explain natural disasters.This behavior demonstrates the concept of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) compensatory control 
B) learned helplessness 
C) coping 
D) resilience 
A) compensatory control 
B) learned helplessness 
C) coping 
D) resilience

Question 11

Which of the following is true about health effects of a man and women marrying?

Accepted Answer

A) Both the man and women typically benefit equally from the marriage. 
B) While both the man and woman benefit from the marriage,the man typically has the greater health benefits. 
C) While both the man and woman benefit from the marriage,the woman typically has the greater health benefits. 
D) The man is more likely to benefit,while the woman is more likely to have a small decrease in health as a result of marrying. 
A) Both the man and women typically benefit equally from the marriage. 
B) While both the man and woman benefit from the marriage,the man typically has the greater health benefits. 
C) While both the man and woman benefit from the marriage,the woman typically has the greater health benefits. 
D) The man is more likely to benefit,while the woman is more likely to have a small decrease in health as a result of marrying.

Question 12

According to your textbook,a large body of research suggests that ____________ can increase an animal's life expectancy and may even slow the onset of age-related conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) magnetic fields 
B) caloric restriction 
C) coffee 
D) alcohol 
A) magnetic fields 
B) caloric restriction 
C) coffee 
D) alcohol

Question 13

Research indicates that eating only 60% of your normal amount of calories might be the key to longevity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jamie has worked for the Jones & Miller law firm for the past five years.The firm is in the process of downsizing and laying off employees.Jamie is afraid that she may lose her job.To help deal with this stressful situation,Jamie tends to rely on her social contacts for support,in addition to nurturing those around her.This is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) fight or flight 
B) tend and befriend 
C) reliance and coping 
D) friend or relationship 
A) fight or flight 
B) tend and befriend 
C) reliance and coping 
D) friend or relationship

Question 15

Research discussed in your textbook indicated that television advertisements can have a significant impact on ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) the choice to smoke 
B) snacking 
C) stress levels 
D) activity level 
A) the choice to smoke 
B) snacking 
C) stress levels 
D) activity level

Question 16

Which of the following is true about the relationship between adult obesity rates and socioeconomic status in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) The recent increase in obesity rates is seen only in low-income groups. 
B) The recent increase in obesity rates is seen only in high-income groups. 
C) High-income males are more likely to be obese than men who earn low incomes. 
D) There is no relationship between obesity rates and socioeconomic status. 
A) The recent increase in obesity rates is seen only in low-income groups. 
B) The recent increase in obesity rates is seen only in high-income groups. 
C) High-income males are more likely to be obese than men who earn low incomes. 
D) There is no relationship between obesity rates and socioeconomic status.

Question 17

According to studies,people who are involved in a religion and attend services regularly are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) live a shorter life than are those who do not have religious beliefs. 
B) lack a social support system. 
C) live longer than do those who do not have religious beliefs. 
D) feel alone with their struggles. 
A) live a shorter life than are those who do not have religious beliefs. 
B) lack a social support system. 
C) live longer than do those who do not have religious beliefs. 
D) feel alone with their struggles.

Question 18

The health risk most likely to be associated with type a personality is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) cancer 
C) coronary heart disease 
D) the cold virus 
A) AIDS 
B) cancer 
C) coronary heart disease 
D) the cold virus

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding ulcers is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that lives in stomach acid and causes stomach ulcers. 
B) Stress is the primary cause of ulcers. 
C) Spicy foods and an unhealthy diet are the primary causes of ulcers. 
D) Ulcers are uniquely genetic and stress has nothing to do with the symptoms of ulcers. 
A) Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that lives in stomach acid and causes stomach ulcers. 
B) Stress is the primary cause of ulcers. 
C) Spicy foods and an unhealthy diet are the primary causes of ulcers. 
D) Ulcers are uniquely genetic and stress has nothing to do with the symptoms of ulcers.

Question 20

The field of __________ studies the relationship between immune and nervous system functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) social psychology 
B) organic medicine 
C) psychoneuroimmunology 
D) interactive psychology 
A) social psychology 
B) organic medicine 
C) psychoneuroimmunology 
D) interactive psychology

High stress levels and poor nutrition put children who grow up in low socioeconomic status communities at a greater risk of developing ___________ as adults.

According to set point theory,the body tries to maintain body weight within a relatively small range.

Sheleigh and Henry are two married adults.Statistically speaking,how is their marriage most likely to affect their health?

Health psychologists are primarily interested in how an individual's ____________ affects his or her health.

In a famous study,Seligman and his colleagues trained dogs that a tone predicated an inescapable shock.When the dogs were put into a situation where they could avoid the shock simply by moving to a "safe zone" they would simply lie down and receive the shock.This phenomenon is called ___________.

The hormone oxytocin could be described as being involved in the ______________ response to stress.

The prevalence of smoking in the United States _____ over the 1990s and early 2000s.

Which of the following statements about how discrimination influences health is most accurate?

According to Lazarus and Folkman,our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to determine whether it is a challenge or threat.This evaluation is referred to as _____________.

People often turn to religion to explain natural disasters.This behavior demonstrates the concept of _____.

Which of the following is true about health effects of a man and women marrying?

According to your textbook,a large body of research suggests that ____________ can increase an animal's life expectancy and may even slow the onset of age-related conditions.

Research indicates that eating only 60% of your normal amount of calories might be the key to longevity.

Research discussed in your textbook indicated that television advertisements can have a significant impact on ____________.

Which of the following is true about the relationship between adult obesity rates and socioeconomic status in the United States?

According to studies,people who are involved in a religion and attend services regularly are more likely to:

The health risk most likely to be associated with type a personality is _____.

Which of the following statements regarding ulcers is true?

The field of __________ studies the relationship between immune and nervous system functioning.

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High stress levels and poor nutrition put children who grow up in low socioeconomic status communities at a greater risk of developing ___________ as adults.

According to set point theory,the body tries to maintain body weight within a relatively small range.

Sheleigh and Henry are two married adults.Statistically speaking,how is their marriage most likely to affect their health?

Health psychologists are primarily interested in how an individual's ____________ affects his or her health.

In a famous study,Seligman and his colleagues trained dogs that a tone predicated an inescapable shock.When the dogs were put into a situation where they could avoid the shock simply by moving to a "safe zone" they would simply lie down and receive the shock.This phenomenon is called ___________.

The hormone oxytocin could be described as being involved in the ______________ response to stress.

The prevalence of smoking in the United States _____ over the 1990s and early 2000s.

Which of the following statements about how discrimination influences health is most accurate?

According to Lazarus and Folkman,our first task when faced with a potential stressor is to determine whether it is a challenge or threat.This evaluation is referred to as _____________.

People often turn to religion to explain natural disasters.This behavior demonstrates the concept of _____.

Which of the following is true about health effects of a man and women marrying?

According to your textbook,a large body of research suggests that ____________ can increase an animal's life expectancy and may even slow the onset of age-related conditions.

Research indicates that eating only 60% of your normal amount of calories might be the key to longevity.

Research discussed in your textbook indicated that television advertisements can have a significant impact on ____________.

Which of the following is true about the relationship between adult obesity rates and socioeconomic status in the United States?

According to studies,people who are involved in a religion and attend services regularly are more likely to:

The health risk most likely to be associated with type a personality is _____.

Which of the following statements regarding ulcers is true?

The field of __________ studies the relationship between immune and nervous system functioning.

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Biological Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Social Psychology

Krause and Corts

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