Question 1

What did the follow-up assessments from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)study suggest about the role of hormones in coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) The data suggested that women in the estrogen group had decreased risk for CHD and stroke. 
B) The data suggested that women in the progesterone group had decreased risk for CHD and stroke. 
C) The data suggested that women in the combined group had decreased risk for CHD and stroke. 
D) Women at risk for CHD should consider taking a combination of estrogen and progesterone. 
A) The data suggested that women in the estrogen group had decreased risk for CHD and stroke. 
B) The data suggested that women in the progesterone group had decreased risk for CHD and stroke. 
C) The data suggested that women in the combined group had decreased risk for CHD and stroke. 
D) Women at risk for CHD should consider taking a combination of estrogen and progesterone.

Question 2

Compare psychological interventions that are aimed at improving physical health.As part of this discussion,describe the role of different psychological paradigms.

Accepted Answer

Psychological interventions aimed at imp

Question 3

People with elaborate social networks are more likely to develop

Accepted Answer

A) asthma. 
B) essential hypertension. 
C) coronary heart disease. 
D) None of the above;these individuals tolerate stress well. 
A) asthma. 
B) essential hypertension. 
C) coronary heart disease. 
D) None of the above;these individuals tolerate stress well.

Question 4

Which aspect of Type A behavior is linked to the development of hypertension in both men and women?

Accepted Answer

A) competitiveness 
B) hostility 
C) achievement striving 
D) low self-confidence 
A) competitiveness 
B) hostility 
C) achievement striving 
D) low self-confidence

Question 5

In the precipitation of an asthma attack,stressful life events

Accepted Answer

A) may delay the attack. 
B) are likely to bring on an attack. 
C) appear to be unrelated to asthma attacks. 
D) are important only when the person is also depressed or anxious. 
A) may delay the attack. 
B) are likely to bring on an attack. 
C) appear to be unrelated to asthma attacks. 
D) are important only when the person is also depressed or anxious.

Question 6

Mary discusses her job stress with her partner after work.She specifically discusses how the stress from her job makes her feel.This behavior is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) inward-focused coping. 
B) outward-focused coping. 
C) problem-focused coping. 
D) emotion-focused coping. 
A) inward-focused coping. 
B) outward-focused coping. 
C) problem-focused coping. 
D) emotion-focused coping.

Question 7

Theories of the stress-illness link all focus on

Accepted Answer

A) physiological mechanisms linking stress and illness. 
B) differences between desirable and undesirable stress. 
C) individual differences in vulnerability to stress. 
D) personality factors that mediate the link. 
A) physiological mechanisms linking stress and illness. 
B) differences between desirable and undesirable stress. 
C) individual differences in vulnerability to stress. 
D) personality factors that mediate the link.

Question 8

The effects of stress on health are most likely

Accepted Answer

A) direct. 
B) minimal. 
C) indirect. 
D) similar for all people. 
A) direct. 
B) minimal. 
C) indirect. 
D) similar for all people.

Question 9

When oxygen is cut off to the muscles of the heart,resulting in permanent damage to the heart,__________ is said to occur.

Accepted Answer

A) a myocardial infarction 
B) angina pectoris 
C) cardiac neoplasm 
D) a stroke 
A) a myocardial infarction 
B) angina pectoris 
C) cardiac neoplasm 
D) a stroke

Question 10

According to research findings,how should parents deal with an asthmatic child?

Accepted Answer

A) Invite child to talk openly about feelings. 
B) Encourage exercise. 
C) Minimize stressors that may provoke attacks. 
D) Provide extra emotional support and protection. 
A) Invite child to talk openly about feelings. 
B) Encourage exercise. 
C) Minimize stressors that may provoke attacks. 
D) Provide extra emotional support and protection.

Question 11

Essential hypertension is best treated by

Accepted Answer

A) medical advice concerning diet,weight loss,and other risk factors. 
B) systematic desensitization. 
C) a regular exercise regimen. 
D) assertion training. 
A) medical advice concerning diet,weight loss,and other risk factors. 
B) systematic desensitization. 
C) a regular exercise regimen. 
D) assertion training.

Question 12

You feel severe chest pain radiating into your left shoulder and arm.This is a symptom of

Accepted Answer

A) angina pectoris. 
B) hypertension. 
C) stroke. 
D) stress. 
A) angina pectoris. 
B) hypertension. 
C) stroke. 
D) stress.

Question 13

Mental health and medical professionals alike recognize that most drug interventions do not address the fact that

Accepted Answer

A) the person is reacting to psychological stress. 
B) people don't like taking medications. 
C) physiological disorders are often caused by psychopathology. 
D) most medications work through the placebo effect. 
A) the person is reacting to psychological stress. 
B) people don't like taking medications. 
C) physiological disorders are often caused by psychopathology. 
D) most medications work through the placebo effect.

Question 14

Describe the current status of research on Type A personality,and its role in physical health.

Accepted Answer

The current status of research on Type A

Question 15

Discuss barriers to preventing the spread of AIDS.Include socioeconomic factors in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

There are several barriers to preventing

Question 16

Studies of the incidence of asthma in children indicate that

Accepted Answer

A) it is higher in more industrialized areas. 
B) it has been on the rise. 
C) it has been decreasing as medications improve. 
D) it is more prevalent in girls than in boys when the onset is in childhood. 
A) it is higher in more industrialized areas. 
B) it has been on the rise. 
C) it has been decreasing as medications improve. 
D) it is more prevalent in girls than in boys when the onset is in childhood.

Question 17

Findings based on data from the National Cancer Institute include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) African Americans have the highest rates of cancer overall,as a result of very high rates of lung and prostate cancer among men 
B) Although African American women have lower breast cancer rates than do white women,their mortality rates 5 years after diagnosis are the same because their survival rates are lower 
C) Latino men and women have low rates of cancer in general,but Latina women have high rates of cervical cancer 
D) Asian Americans have high rates for all cancers except stomach cancer 
A) African Americans have the highest rates of cancer overall,as a result of very high rates of lung and prostate cancer among men 
B) Although African American women have lower breast cancer rates than do white women,their mortality rates 5 years after diagnosis are the same because their survival rates are lower 
C) Latino men and women have low rates of cancer in general,but Latina women have high rates of cervical cancer 
D) Asian Americans have high rates for all cancers except stomach cancer

Question 18

According to the text,one possible reason for the decreasing gap in mortality of men and women is

Accepted Answer

A) improved health services for men. 
B) men and women living more similar lifestyles. 
C) more dangerous/demanding careers for women. 
D) women are more susceptible to infectious diseases. 
A) improved health services for men. 
B) men and women living more similar lifestyles. 
C) more dangerous/demanding careers for women. 
D) women are more susceptible to infectious diseases.

Question 19

When blood pressure was monitored among paramedics at work,

Accepted Answer

A) blood pressure rose whenever there was a call. 
B) blood pressure only rose when the nature of the call was unknown. 
C) there was only a rise in blood pressure among paramedics in their first year of work. 
D) blood pressure only rose during high stress calls. 
A) blood pressure rose whenever there was a call. 
B) blood pressure only rose when the nature of the call was unknown. 
C) there was only a rise in blood pressure among paramedics in their first year of work. 
D) blood pressure only rose during high stress calls.

Question 20

Discuss the personality types that lead to essential hypertension.

Accepted Answer

Essential hypertension, also known as pr

What did the follow-up assessments from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)study suggest about the role of hormones in coronary heart disease?

Compare psychological interventions that are aimed at improving physical health.As part of this discussion,describe the role of different psychological paradigms.

People with elaborate social networks are more likely to develop

Which aspect of Type A behavior is linked to the development of hypertension in both men and women?

In the precipitation of an asthma attack,stressful life events

Mary discusses her job stress with her partner after work.She specifically discusses how the stress from her job makes her feel.This behavior is referred to as

Theories of the stress-illness link all focus on

The effects of stress on health are most likely

When oxygen is cut off to the muscles of the heart,resulting in permanent damage to the heart,__________ is said to occur.

According to research findings,how should parents deal with an asthmatic child?

Essential hypertension is best treated by

You feel severe chest pain radiating into your left shoulder and arm.This is a symptom of

Mental health and medical professionals alike recognize that most drug interventions do not address the fact that

Describe the current status of research on Type A personality,and its role in physical health.

Discuss barriers to preventing the spread of AIDS.Include socioeconomic factors in your discussion.

Studies of the incidence of asthma in children indicate that

Findings based on data from the National Cancer Institute include all of the following EXCEPT:

According to the text,one possible reason for the decreasing gap in mortality of men and women is

When blood pressure was monitored among paramedics at work,

Discuss the personality types that lead to essential hypertension.

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 7: Stress and Health

What did the follow-up assessments from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)study suggest about the role of hormones in coronary heart disease?

Compare psychological interventions that are aimed at improving physical health.As part of this discussion,describe the role of different psychological paradigms.

People with elaborate social networks are more likely to develop

Which aspect of Type A behavior is linked to the development of hypertension in both men and women?

In the precipitation of an asthma attack,stressful life events

Mary discusses her job stress with her partner after work.She specifically discusses how the stress from her job makes her feel.This behavior is referred to as

Theories of the stress-illness link all focus on

The effects of stress on health are most likely

When oxygen is cut off to the muscles of the heart,resulting in permanent damage to the heart,__________ is said to occur.

According to research findings,how should parents deal with an asthmatic child?

Essential hypertension is best treated by

You feel severe chest pain radiating into your left shoulder and arm.This is a symptom of

Mental health and medical professionals alike recognize that most drug interventions do not address the fact that

Describe the current status of research on Type A personality,and its role in physical health.

Discuss barriers to preventing the spread of AIDS.Include socioeconomic factors in your discussion.

Studies of the incidence of asthma in children indicate that

Findings based on data from the National Cancer Institute include all of the following EXCEPT:

According to the text,one possible reason for the decreasing gap in mortality of men and women is

When blood pressure was monitored among paramedics at work,

Discuss the personality types that lead to essential hypertension.

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters