Question 1

An important difference between withdrawal and removing the source of the stress is that with withdrawal,the stress:

Accepted Answer

A)  is still around,but is temporarily avoided. 
B)  is dealt with effectively. 
C)  grows worse and worse. 
D)  is dealt with,but is dealt with in private. 
A)  is still around,but is temporarily avoided. 
B)  is dealt with effectively. 
C)  grows worse and worse. 
D)  is dealt with,but is dealt with in private.

Question 2

Which of the following factors have been correlated with depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor sleeping and eating habits 
B)  excessive drinking,smoking,and lack of exercise 
C)  a disturbance in the autonomic and endocrine systems 
D)  all of these 
A)  poor sleeping and eating habits 
B)  excessive drinking,smoking,and lack of exercise 
C)  a disturbance in the autonomic and endocrine systems 
D)  all of these

Question 3

In an approach-approach conflict,obtaining a positive goal necessitates a negative outcome as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Scale,which life event is at the top of the rating scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  divorce 
B)  death of spouse 
C)  death of a close family member 
D)  personal injury or illness 
A)  divorce 
B)  death of spouse 
C)  death of a close family member 
D)  personal injury or illness

Question 5

Which of the following is MOST relevant to health psychology?

Accepted Answer

A)  studying the motivations of physicians 
B)  developing a surgical technique for the treatment of epilepsy 
C)  examining the impact of stress on the incidence of stroke 
D)  studying bonding at childbirth 
A)  studying the motivations of physicians 
B)  developing a surgical technique for the treatment of epilepsy 
C)  examining the impact of stress on the incidence of stroke 
D)  studying bonding at childbirth

Question 6

According to your text,why do people eat so much junk food?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are addicted to sugar. 
B)  They are ignorant of the dangers. 
C)  The media is deceptive and doesn't tell people what is in the foods they eat. 
D)  Unhealthy foods have a higher social status. 
A)  They are addicted to sugar. 
B)  They are ignorant of the dangers. 
C)  The media is deceptive and doesn't tell people what is in the foods they eat. 
D)  Unhealthy foods have a higher social status.

Question 7

Of the components of the Type A personality,the factor most directly related to heart disease is a particular kind of ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the components of the Type A...

Question 8

Karen has just discovered her husband has cancer.She reacts in a detached manner and focuses on the fact that her husband will now need her more than he usually does.Friends and family are amazed at her surprisingly calm demeanor.The defense mechanism BEST illustrating Karen's response is:

Accepted Answer

A)  denial. 
B)  rationalization. 
C)  intellectualization. 
D)  regression. 
A)  denial. 
B)  rationalization. 
C)  intellectualization. 
D)  regression.

Question 9

Type A personalities tend to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  overworked heart muscles and decreased lung capacity. 
B)  higher blood pressure and more cholesterol plaques. 
C)  a higher vulnerability to addictive substances. 
D)  increased immune system functioning. 
A)  overworked heart muscles and decreased lung capacity. 
B)  higher blood pressure and more cholesterol plaques. 
C)  a higher vulnerability to addictive substances. 
D)  increased immune system functioning.

Question 10

Life events cause stress because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  involve change that is negative. 
B)  cause negative feelings. 
C)  require adjustments. 
D)  are perceived as pesky inconveniences. 
A)  involve change that is negative. 
B)  cause negative feelings. 
C)  require adjustments. 
D)  are perceived as pesky inconveniences.

Question 11

Which of the following MOST associated with the definition of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  coping 
B)  perception 
C)  motivation 
D)  genes 
A)  coping 
B)  perception 
C)  motivation 
D)  genes

Question 12

In your text,stress is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the physiological arousal associated with surprising events. 
B)  any event or circumstance that strains or exceeds an individual's ability to cope. 
C)  any event that causes an individual to feel angry and depressed. 
D)  changes in the environment to which an individual must respond. 
A)  the physiological arousal associated with surprising events. 
B)  any event or circumstance that strains or exceeds an individual's ability to cope. 
C)  any event that causes an individual to feel angry and depressed. 
D)  changes in the environment to which an individual must respond.

Question 13

You have to write 20 more pages on your term project before tomorrow.It's brutally tedious,but if you do well,you'll get a good grade in the course.Suddenly,your neighbor calls with a relationship problem.It would make you feel good to talk her through this crisis,but it would also be emotionally draining.What type of conflict are you experiencing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

According to your text,what is the minimum amount of exercise for the average adult?

Accepted Answer

A)  60 minutes,three times a week 
B)  30 minutes,three times a week 
C)  15 to 20 minutes every day 
D)  45 minutes every day 
A)  60 minutes,three times a week 
B)  30 minutes,three times a week 
C)  15 to 20 minutes every day 
D)  45 minutes every day

Question 15

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome have the body's resources been fully mobilized and resistance to stress is high?

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance stage 
B)  exhaustion stage 
C)  alarm stage 
D)  resolution stage 
A)  resistance stage 
B)  exhaustion stage 
C)  alarm stage 
D)  resolution stage

Question 16

Which description BEST fits the Type A personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  speaks loudly,is demanding,and is often angry with others 
B)  acts assertively,succeeds in business,and is good with numbers 
C)  quiet,passive,and easygoing 
D)  noncompetitive,works at a comfortable pace,and takes frequent vacations 
A)  speaks loudly,is demanding,and is often angry with others 
B)  acts assertively,succeeds in business,and is good with numbers 
C)  quiet,passive,and easygoing 
D)  noncompetitive,works at a comfortable pace,and takes frequent vacations

Question 17

A study with graduate students conducted by Thyer and Geller (1987)found that which of the following had a powerful impact on seat belt compliance?

Accepted Answer

A)  showing movies of gory accident scenes 
B)  fining people for noncompliance 
C)  impounding one's vehicle after the third offense 
D)  posting a sign reminding passengers to wear a safety belt 
A)  showing movies of gory accident scenes 
B)  fining people for noncompliance 
C)  impounding one's vehicle after the third offense 
D)  posting a sign reminding passengers to wear a safety belt

Question 18

In the Lehman (1987)studies,individuals who had lost a spouse or a child in a fatal automobile accident were still experiencing more depression than a control group up to ____________ later.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year 
B)  6 months 
C)  3 years 
D)  5 years 
A)  1 year 
B)  6 months 
C)  3 years 
D)  5 years

Question 19

Differentiate between approach-approach,approach-avoidance,avoidance-avoidance,and multiple approach-avoidance conflicts by defining each and giving a practical example of each type of conflict in a real-life situation.

Accepted Answer

(NOTE: Student examples will vary. )In a

Question 20

Stephanos hates everyone he meets.He turns around and states that,"people are worthless because they are so full of hate." Stephanos is using the defense mechanism of:

Accepted Answer

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

An important difference between withdrawal and removing the source of the stress is that with withdrawal,the stress:

Which of the following factors have been correlated with depression?

In an approach-approach conflict,obtaining a positive goal necessitates a negative outcome as well.

In the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Scale,which life event is at the top of the rating scale?

Which of the following is MOST relevant to health psychology?

According to your text,why do people eat so much junk food?

Of the components of the Type A personality,the factor most directly related to heart disease is a particular kind of ____________.

Karen has just discovered her husband has cancer.She reacts in a detached manner and focuses on the fact that her husband will now need her more than he usually does.Friends and family are amazed at her surprisingly calm demeanor.The defense mechanism BEST illustrating Karen's response is:

Type A personalities tend to have:

Life events cause stress because they:

Which of the following MOST associated with the definition of stress?

In your text,stress is defined as:

According to your text,what is the minimum amount of exercise for the average adult?

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome have the body's resources been fully mobilized and resistance to stress is high?

Which description BEST fits the Type A personality?

A study with graduate students conducted by Thyer and Geller (1987)found that which of the following had a powerful impact on seat belt compliance?

In the Lehman (1987)studies,individuals who had lost a spouse or a child in a fatal automobile accident were still experiencing more depression than a control group up to ____________ later.

Differentiate between approach-approach,approach-avoidance,avoidance-avoidance,and multiple approach-avoidance conflicts by defining each and giving a practical example of each type of conflict in a real-life situation.

Stephanos hates everyone he meets.He turns around and states that,"people are worthless because they are so full of hate." Stephanos is using the defense mechanism of:

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Exam 13: Stress and Health

An important difference between withdrawal and removing the source of the stress is that with withdrawal,the stress:

Which of the following factors have been correlated with depression?

In an approach-approach conflict,obtaining a positive goal necessitates a negative outcome as well.

In the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Scale,which life event is at the top of the rating scale?

Which of the following is MOST relevant to health psychology?

According to your text,why do people eat so much junk food?

Of the components of the Type A personality,the factor most directly related to heart disease is a particular kind of ____________.

Karen has just discovered her husband has cancer.She reacts in a detached manner and focuses on the fact that her husband will now need her more than he usually does.Friends and family are amazed at her surprisingly calm demeanor.The defense mechanism BEST illustrating Karen's response is:

Type A personalities tend to have:

Life events cause stress because they:

Which of the following MOST associated with the definition of stress?

In your text,stress is defined as:

According to your text,what is the minimum amount of exercise for the average adult?

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome have the body's resources been fully mobilized and resistance to stress is high?

Which description BEST fits the Type A personality?

A study with graduate students conducted by Thyer and Geller (1987)found that which of the following had a powerful impact on seat belt compliance?

In the Lehman (1987)studies,individuals who had lost a spouse or a child in a fatal automobile accident were still experiencing more depression than a control group up to ____________ later.

Differentiate between approach-approach,approach-avoidance,avoidance-avoidance,and multiple approach-avoidance conflicts by defining each and giving a practical example of each type of conflict in a real-life situation.

Stephanos hates everyone he meets.He turns around and states that,"people are worthless because they are so full of hate." Stephanos is using the defense mechanism of:

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

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