Question 1

Research on the relationship between marital status and well-being generally shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  being married has a positive effect on health and well-being. 
B)  being married has a negative effect on health and well-being. 
C)  being married has neither a positive nor a negative effect on health and well-being. 
D)  being in a traditional marriage,but not a homosexual marriage,has a positive effect on health and well-being. 
A)  being married has a positive effect on health and well-being. 
B)  being married has a negative effect on health and well-being. 
C)  being married has neither a positive nor a negative effect on health and well-being. 
D)  being in a traditional marriage,but not a homosexual marriage,has a positive effect on health and well-being.

Question 2

Gender differences in stress responses appear to stem from males ________,whereas females ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  being the primary caregiver of offspring; have larger social support groups 
B)  having larger social support groups; are the primary caregiver of offspring 
C)  being the primary caregiver of offspring; have more physical dominance and power 
D)  having more physical dominance and power; are the primary caregiver of offspring 
A)  being the primary caregiver of offspring; have larger social support groups 
B)  having larger social support groups; are the primary caregiver of offspring 
C)  being the primary caregiver of offspring; have more physical dominance and power 
D)  having more physical dominance and power; are the primary caregiver of offspring

Question 3

Based on what you know about the prevalence rates of smoking,where would you expect to find the most lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years?

Accepted Answer

A)  urban cities in the United States 
B)  rural communities in the United States 
C)  China 
D)  France 
A)  urban cities in the United States 
B)  rural communities in the United States 
C)  China 
D)  France

Question 4

The approximate life expectancy for a white female born in the United States in 2007 is:

Accepted Answer

A)  65 years old. 
B)  70 years old. 
C)  75 years old. 
D)  80 years old. 
A)  65 years old. 
B)  70 years old. 
C)  75 years old. 
D)  80 years old.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a major life stressor rather than a daily hassle stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  living in poverty 
B)  having a child 
C)  noisy environment 
D)  being overcrowded 
A)  living in poverty 
B)  having a child 
C)  noisy environment 
D)  being overcrowded

Question 6

As compared to men,women are ________ to respond to a natural disaster with an increased production of oxytocin.

Accepted Answer

A)  equally likely 
B)  more likely 
C)  somewhat less likely 
D)  much less likely 
A)  equally likely 
B)  more likely 
C)  somewhat less likely 
D)  much less likely

Question 7

Mike and Heather have a disagreeable marriage.They fight often and no longer believe they are in love.Mike and Heather will typically show ________ levels of oxytocin compared to when they were in love.

Accepted Answer

A)  similar 
B)  lower 
C)  higher 
D)  more variable 
A)  similar 
B)  lower 
C)  higher 
D)  more variable

Question 8

A positive reappraisal strategy that involves comparing oneself to those worse off is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  creation of positive events. 
B)  the silver lining effect. 
C)  downward comparisons. 
D)  upward social comparisons. 
A)  creation of positive events. 
B)  the silver lining effect. 
C)  downward comparisons. 
D)  upward social comparisons.

Question 9

In distinguishing the alarm stage of the GAS model from the exhaustion stage,you know that in the alarm stage ________,whereas in the exhaustion stage ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the immune systems begins to fail; immunity to infection increases 
B)  immunity to infection increases; the immune system begins to fail 
C)  physiological responses aimed at boosting physical abilities are activated; the immune system begins to fail 
D)  physiological responses aimed at boosting physical abilities are activated; immunity to infection increases 
A)  the immune systems begins to fail; immunity to infection increases 
B)  immunity to infection increases; the immune system begins to fail 
C)  physiological responses aimed at boosting physical abilities are activated; the immune system begins to fail 
D)  physiological responses aimed at boosting physical abilities are activated; immunity to infection increases

Question 10

Given what you have learned about dispositional vulnerabilities,which of the following people would be most hardy and thereby resilient to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sandra,a highly neurotic individual 
B)  Jessica,an anxiously attached individual 
C)  Jobe,an individual with low self-esteem 
D)  Hooman,an individual high in agreeableness 
A)  Sandra,a highly neurotic individual 
B)  Jessica,an anxiously attached individual 
C)  Jobe,an individual with low self-esteem 
D)  Hooman,an individual high in agreeableness

Question 11

The first few times they met,Doug was releasing oxytocin,whereas Susie was not.Therefore,we can conclude that:

Accepted Answer

A)  both Doug and Susie will tend to perceive each other as trustworthy individuals. 
B)  Susie will tend to trust Doug,but he may not trust her. 
C)  Doug will tend to trust Susie,but she may not trust him. 
D)  neither will trust the other. 
A)  both Doug and Susie will tend to perceive each other as trustworthy individuals. 
B)  Susie will tend to trust Doug,but he may not trust her. 
C)  Doug will tend to trust Susie,but she may not trust him. 
D)  neither will trust the other.

Question 12

Adam has been reading the research literature on positive psychology.He has decided to write a letter of thanks to his grandfather,whom he greatly admires.What should happen after Adam writes and delivers this letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will experience an increase in his level of happiness. 
B)  He will start to engage in downward comparisons. 
C)  He will experience an increase in testosterone. 
D)  Activity will increase slightly in his amygdala. 
A)  He will experience an increase in his level of happiness. 
B)  He will start to engage in downward comparisons. 
C)  He will experience an increase in testosterone. 
D)  Activity will increase slightly in his amygdala.

Question 13

Jeffrey has an eating disorder.Given what you know about the gender differences in eating disorders,it is likely that he has:

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  binge-eating disorder. 
D)  nervosa. 
A)  anorexia. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  binge-eating disorder. 
D)  nervosa.

Question 14

Who is most likely to respond to a stressor with a tend-and-befriend response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lacy,who recently became a mother 
B)  Mary,an adolescent 
C)  Bill,who recently was divorced 
D)  Joe,who recently became a father 
A)  Lacy,who recently became a mother 
B)  Mary,an adolescent 
C)  Bill,who recently was divorced 
D)  Joe,who recently became a father

Question 15

Evidence that humans have a set-point for weight is reflected in the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  when prisoners were fed large amounts of food they gained less weight than they should have and returned to their normal weight when they resumed a regular diet. 
B)  when people diet frequently,they wind up gaining more weight than those who do not. 
C)  studies of semi-starvation have shown that long-term reduction in food intake causes people to lose interest in food and eating. 
D)  as less food is consumed,the body's ability to use the energy contained in the food is reduced. 
A)  when prisoners were fed large amounts of food they gained less weight than they should have and returned to their normal weight when they resumed a regular diet. 
B)  when people diet frequently,they wind up gaining more weight than those who do not. 
C)  studies of semi-starvation have shown that long-term reduction in food intake causes people to lose interest in food and eating. 
D)  as less food is consumed,the body's ability to use the energy contained in the food is reduced.

Question 16

A general conclusion growing out of the research on health and stress is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term stress is more dangerous to your health than chronic stress. 
B)  until recently,psychologists have overemphasized the effects of stress on health. 
C)  the source of stress is more important to health outcomes than is the level of stress. 
D)  chronic stress has adverse effects on health. 
A)  short-term stress is more dangerous to your health than chronic stress. 
B)  until recently,psychologists have overemphasized the effects of stress on health. 
C)  the source of stress is more important to health outcomes than is the level of stress. 
D)  chronic stress has adverse effects on health.

Question 17

In which stage of the stress response does the immune system fail?

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  specific stress 
A)  alarm 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  specific stress

Question 18

Each of the following should lead to the authentic happiness of a musician EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  being actively engaged in writing and performing songs. 
B)  enjoying interactions with other musicians. 
C)  finding meaning in how their songs help them further their understanding of life. 
D)  receiving critique on how to make their songs more popular to audiences. 
A)  being actively engaged in writing and performing songs. 
B)  enjoying interactions with other musicians. 
C)  finding meaning in how their songs help them further their understanding of life. 
D)  receiving critique on how to make their songs more popular to audiences.

Question 19

Given the prevalence rates,you know that adolescent girls are ________ likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa as compared to anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A)  just as 
B)  more 
C)  a little less 
D)  a lot less 
A)  just as 
B)  more 
C)  a little less 
D)  a lot less

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a reason for racial disparities in life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic variation in susceptibility to disease 
B)  dietary and exercise habits 
C)  access to affordable health care 
D)  sleep cycle variations 
A)  genetic variation in susceptibility to disease 
B)  dietary and exercise habits 
C)  access to affordable health care 
D)  sleep cycle variations

Research on the relationship between marital status and well-being generally shows that:

Gender differences in stress responses appear to stem from males ,whereas females .

Based on what you know about the prevalence rates of smoking,where would you expect to find the most lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years?

The approximate life expectancy for a white female born in the United States in 2007 is:

Which of the following is considered a major life stressor rather than a daily hassle stressor?

As compared to men,women are ________ to respond to a natural disaster with an increased production of oxytocin.

Mike and Heather have a disagreeable marriage.They fight often and no longer believe they are in love.Mike and Heather will typically show ________ levels of oxytocin compared to when they were in love.

A positive reappraisal strategy that involves comparing oneself to those worse off is known as:

In distinguishing the alarm stage of the GAS model from the exhaustion stage,you know that in the alarm stage ,whereas in the exhaustion stage .

Given what you have learned about dispositional vulnerabilities,which of the following people would be most hardy and thereby resilient to stress?

The first few times they met,Doug was releasing oxytocin,whereas Susie was not.Therefore,we can conclude that:

Adam has been reading the research literature on positive psychology.He has decided to write a letter of thanks to his grandfather,whom he greatly admires.What should happen after Adam writes and delivers this letter?

Jeffrey has an eating disorder.Given what you know about the gender differences in eating disorders,it is likely that he has:

Who is most likely to respond to a stressor with a tend-and-befriend response?

Evidence that humans have a set-point for weight is reflected in the fact that:

A general conclusion growing out of the research on health and stress is that:

In which stage of the stress response does the immune system fail?

Each of the following should lead to the authentic happiness of a musician EXCEPT:

Given the prevalence rates,you know that adolescent girls are ________ likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa as compared to anorexia nervosa.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for racial disparities in life expectancy?

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Research on the relationship between marital status and well-being generally shows that:

Gender differences in stress responses appear to stem from males ________,whereas females ________.

Based on what you know about the prevalence rates of smoking,where would you expect to find the most lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years?

The approximate life expectancy for a white female born in the United States in 2007 is:

Which of the following is considered a major life stressor rather than a daily hassle stressor?

As compared to men,women are ________ to respond to a natural disaster with an increased production of oxytocin.

Mike and Heather have a disagreeable marriage.They fight often and no longer believe they are in love.Mike and Heather will typically show ________ levels of oxytocin compared to when they were in love.

A positive reappraisal strategy that involves comparing oneself to those worse off is known as:

In distinguishing the alarm stage of the GAS model from the exhaustion stage,you know that in the alarm stage ________,whereas in the exhaustion stage ________.

Given what you have learned about dispositional vulnerabilities,which of the following people would be most hardy and thereby resilient to stress?

The first few times they met,Doug was releasing oxytocin,whereas Susie was not.Therefore,we can conclude that:

Adam has been reading the research literature on positive psychology.He has decided to write a letter of thanks to his grandfather,whom he greatly admires.What should happen after Adam writes and delivers this letter?

Jeffrey has an eating disorder.Given what you know about the gender differences in eating disorders,it is likely that he has:

Who is most likely to respond to a stressor with a tend-and-befriend response?

Evidence that humans have a set-point for weight is reflected in the fact that:

A general conclusion growing out of the research on health and stress is that:

In which stage of the stress response does the immune system fail?

Each of the following should lead to the authentic happiness of a musician EXCEPT:

Given the prevalence rates,you know that adolescent girls are ________ likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa as compared to anorexia nervosa.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for racial disparities in life expectancy?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

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Gender differences in stress responses appear to stem from males ,whereas females .

In distinguishing the alarm stage of the GAS model from the exhaustion stage,you know that in the alarm stage ,whereas in the exhaustion stage .