Question 1

Which of the following is particularly likely to be a hidden source of stress,because the situation looks so positive?

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach conflict 
B)  avoidance-avoidance conflict 
C)  approach-avoidance conflict 
D)  multiple approach-avoidance conflict 
A)  approach-approach conflict 
B)  avoidance-avoidance conflict 
C)  approach-avoidance conflict 
D)  multiple approach-avoidance conflict

Question 2

Of the following stressors,which one tends to be the MOST stressful?

Accepted Answer

A)  stressors that are ignored 
B)  self-induced stressors 
C)  unfamiliar or surprising stressors 
D)  predictable stressors 
A)  stressors that are ignored 
B)  self-induced stressors 
C)  unfamiliar or surprising stressors 
D)  predictable stressors

Question 3

One of the MOST dangerous consequences of an activated general adaptation syndrome over the long term is:

Accepted Answer

A)  elevated blood sugar. 
B)  faster bleed time. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  the formation of plaque in the arteries. 
A)  elevated blood sugar. 
B)  faster bleed time. 
C)  arrhythmia. 
D)  the formation of plaque in the arteries.

Question 4

Which of following generally does little to help people stick to an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A)  exercising with a friend 
B)  rewarding yourself for reaching goals 
C)  avoiding overdoing it 
D)  buying expensive exercise equipment 
A)  exercising with a friend 
B)  rewarding yourself for reaching goals 
C)  avoiding overdoing it 
D)  buying expensive exercise equipment

Question 5

The finding that young widows and widowers experience more prolonged depression than do older widows and widowers illustrates the importance of ____________ in predicting individual reactions to stress.

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental factors 
B)  control 
C)  prior experience 
D)  social support 
A)  developmental factors 
B)  control 
C)  prior experience 
D)  social support

Question 6

Discuss the relationship between depression and immune system functioning.

Accepted Answer

The negative effects of stress on the im

Question 7

Mom punishes James for his disobedience.Later that day,James hits his sister Alex.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement. 
B)  projection. 
C)  rationalization. 
D)  repression. 
A)  displacement. 
B)  projection. 
C)  rationalization. 
D)  repression.

Question 8

Which of the following claims about the relationship between stress and the immune system is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only unusually intense stress affects immune system functioning. 
B)  Depressed individuals tend to have impaired immune system functioning. 
C)  Stress increases the number of natural killer cells in the immune system. 
D)  Long-term stress stimulates the immune system to provide protection against infectious diseases. 
A)  Only unusually intense stress affects immune system functioning. 
B)  Depressed individuals tend to have impaired immune system functioning. 
C)  Stress increases the number of natural killer cells in the immune system. 
D)  Long-term stress stimulates the immune system to provide protection against infectious diseases.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress is purely a cognitive condition. 
B)  Stress is linked with a variety of health problems. 
C)  Stress is associated with reduced immunity. 
D)  Stress is of particular concern to health psychologists. 
A)  Stress is purely a cognitive condition. 
B)  Stress is linked with a variety of health problems. 
C)  Stress is associated with reduced immunity. 
D)  Stress is of particular concern to health psychologists.

Question 10

Describe two studies that support the importance of social support in managing stress.

Accepted Answer

(NOTE: Student examples will vary. )Stud

Question 11

With approach-avoidance conflict,as the individual gets closer in time to the stressful event,the motive to approach the event increases ____________,and the motive to avoid the event increases ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  slowly;slowly 
B)  slowly;quickly 
C)  quickly;slowly 
D)  quickly;quickly 
A)  slowly;slowly 
B)  slowly;quickly 
C)  quickly;slowly 
D)  quickly;quickly

Question 12

In the study by Cohen (1996),stressful life events were significantly associated with an increased risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart attack. 
B)  depression. 
C)  catching a cold. 
D)  developing cancer. 
A)  heart attack. 
B)  depression. 
C)  catching a cold. 
D)  developing cancer.

Question 13

In studies of adolescents who were sexually abused,how many developed suicidal thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  61% 
B)  25% 
C)  41% 
D)  0% 
A)  61% 
B)  25% 
C)  41% 
D)  0%

Question 14

According to your text,why do people eat so many unhealthy foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are unconcerned about health and appearance. 
B)  They are addicted to food just like any other drug. 
C)  They have grown accustomed to tastes of food high in fat,sugar,and salt. 
D)  They cannot get past the need for immediate gratification. 
A)  They are unconcerned about health and appearance. 
B)  They are addicted to food just like any other drug. 
C)  They have grown accustomed to tastes of food high in fat,sugar,and salt. 
D)  They cannot get past the need for immediate gratification.

Question 15

The source of stress that is the result of not being able to simultaneously satisfy two or more motives is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict. 
B)  pressure. 
C)  frustration. 
D)  life events. 
A)  conflict. 
B)  pressure. 
C)  frustration. 
D)  life events.

Question 16

Which specialty area in psychology is specifically concerned with reducing the impact of stress on the well-being of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychology 
B)  physiological psychology 
C)  health psychology 
D)  developmental psychology 
A)  clinical psychology 
B)  physiological psychology 
C)  health psychology 
D)  developmental psychology

Question 17

In the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Scale,individuals:

Accepted Answer

A)  are scored on how well they are coping with their current stresses. 
B)  describe how they would respond to a series of stressful events. 
C)  receive a score based on adding up the life change units experienced during the past year. 
D)  are coached on how best to cope with their daily hassles. 
A)  are scored on how well they are coping with their current stresses. 
B)  describe how they would respond to a series of stressful events. 
C)  receive a score based on adding up the life change units experienced during the past year. 
D)  are coached on how best to cope with their daily hassles.

Question 18

Keeping upsetting events from entering conscious awareness constitutes:

Accepted Answer

A)  sublimation. 
B)  repression. 
C)  regression. 
D)  denial. 
A)  sublimation. 
B)  repression. 
C)  regression. 
D)  denial.

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement about gender differences in response to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are more likely than women to experience anxiety,depression,and sleep disturbances subsequent to a trauma. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to experience anxiety,depression,and sleep disturbances subsequent to a trauma. 
C)  Men tend to experience more severe stressful situations than women. 
D)  Men are less emotional overall because of genetic differences. 
A)  Men are more likely than women to experience anxiety,depression,and sleep disturbances subsequent to a trauma. 
B)  Women are more likely than men to experience anxiety,depression,and sleep disturbances subsequent to a trauma. 
C)  Men tend to experience more severe stressful situations than women. 
D)  Men are less emotional overall because of genetic differences.

Question 20

Why is the management of AIDS an issue that naturally fits within the field of health psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health psychologists have traditionally advocated against homosexuality. 
B)  AIDS is the direct result of behavior patterns that bring persons into contact with the AIDS virus. 
C)  AIDS is a genetically acquired disorder,which is perpetuated by people with similar biological backgrounds. 
D)  Health psychologists are concerned that the transmission of AIDS will eradicate the pool of healthy heterosexuals. 
A)  Health psychologists have traditionally advocated against homosexuality. 
B)  AIDS is the direct result of behavior patterns that bring persons into contact with the AIDS virus. 
C)  AIDS is a genetically acquired disorder,which is perpetuated by people with similar biological backgrounds. 
D)  Health psychologists are concerned that the transmission of AIDS will eradicate the pool of healthy heterosexuals.

Which of the following is particularly likely to be a hidden source of stress,because the situation looks so positive?

Of the following stressors,which one tends to be the MOST stressful?

One of the MOST dangerous consequences of an activated general adaptation syndrome over the long term is:

Which of following generally does little to help people stick to an exercise program?

The finding that young widows and widowers experience more prolonged depression than do older widows and widowers illustrates the importance of ____________ in predicting individual reactions to stress.

Discuss the relationship between depression and immune system functioning.

Mom punishes James for his disobedience.Later that day,James hits his sister Alex.This is an example of:

Which of the following claims about the relationship between stress and the immune system is MOST accurate?

Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true?

Describe two studies that support the importance of social support in managing stress.

With approach-avoidance conflict,as the individual gets closer in time to the stressful event,the motive to approach the event increases ,and the motive to avoid the event increases .

In the study by Cohen (1996),stressful life events were significantly associated with an increased risk of:

In studies of adolescents who were sexually abused,how many developed suicidal thoughts?

According to your text,why do people eat so many unhealthy foods?

The source of stress that is the result of not being able to simultaneously satisfy two or more motives is referred to as:

Which specialty area in psychology is specifically concerned with reducing the impact of stress on the well-being of the body?

In the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Scale,individuals:

Keeping upsetting events from entering conscious awareness constitutes:

Which of the following is a true statement about gender differences in response to stress?

Why is the management of AIDS an issue that naturally fits within the field of health psychology?

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Exam 13: Stress and Health

Which of the following is particularly likely to be a hidden source of stress,because the situation looks so positive?

Of the following stressors,which one tends to be the MOST stressful?

One of the MOST dangerous consequences of an activated general adaptation syndrome over the long term is:

Which of following generally does little to help people stick to an exercise program?

The finding that young widows and widowers experience more prolonged depression than do older widows and widowers illustrates the importance of ____________ in predicting individual reactions to stress.

Discuss the relationship between depression and immune system functioning.

Mom punishes James for his disobedience.Later that day,James hits his sister Alex.This is an example of:

Which of the following claims about the relationship between stress and the immune system is MOST accurate?

Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true?

Describe two studies that support the importance of social support in managing stress.

With approach-avoidance conflict,as the individual gets closer in time to the stressful event,the motive to approach the event increases ____________,and the motive to avoid the event increases ____________.

In the study by Cohen (1996),stressful life events were significantly associated with an increased risk of:

In studies of adolescents who were sexually abused,how many developed suicidal thoughts?

According to your text,why do people eat so many unhealthy foods?

The source of stress that is the result of not being able to simultaneously satisfy two or more motives is referred to as:

Which specialty area in psychology is specifically concerned with reducing the impact of stress on the well-being of the body?

In the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Scale,individuals:

Keeping upsetting events from entering conscious awareness constitutes:

Which of the following is a true statement about gender differences in response to stress?

Why is the management of AIDS an issue that naturally fits within the field of health psychology?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

Filters

With approach-avoidance conflict,as the individual gets closer in time to the stressful event,the motive to approach the event increases ,and the motive to avoid the event increases .