Question 1

The technical term for a heart attack is ___.

Accepted Answer

myocardial

Question 2

People with less hardy personality styles are less likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder than those with more resilient personality styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Josie really wanted to go to Vancouver and attend the University of British Columbia but moving to British Columbia meant living her romantic partner and friends and family in Saskatoon.Joise is experiencing a(n)___ conflict.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Josie really wanted to go to Vancouver...

Question 4

Ryder was mugged earlier in the evening.An hour later,as he is giving his statement to the police,he is still feeling stressed.Which stress response system is most likely in action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pathway 1 (SNS) 
B)  Pathway 2 (HPA Axis) 
C)  Both will equally effective. 
D)  Neither of these. Her motor nervous system will be most useful. 
A)  Pathway 1 (SNS) 
B)  Pathway 2 (HPA Axis) 
C)  Both will equally effective. 
D)  Neither of these. Her motor nervous system will be most useful.

Question 5

Individuals who had childhoods characterized by poverty are no more likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)when confronted with horrific events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Pleasant stressors produce a state called ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pleasant stressors produce a state called ___....

Question 7

Name two psychological disorders whose symptoms people may experience when facing severe stress?

Accepted Answer

anxiety,de

Question 8

How does someone with a repressive coping style deal with stressors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They lash out at someone else. 
B)  They share their stressful experience with others to ease the burden. 
C)  They do the opposite of what they feel or believe. 
D)  They consistently block negative feelings and discomfort out of awareness. 
A)  They lash out at someone else. 
B)  They share their stressful experience with others to ease the burden. 
C)  They do the opposite of what they feel or believe. 
D)  They consistently block negative feelings and discomfort out of awareness.

Question 9

Provide an example of problem-focused coping.

Accepted Answer

Example should descr

Question 10

Which of the following are diseases of adaptation according to Selye?

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity 
B)  phobias 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  Parkinson's disease 
A)  obesity 
B)  phobias 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  Parkinson's disease

Question 11

How is an optimistic brand of pessimism different from being a defensive pessimist?

Accepted Answer

A)  An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you have a Type B personality, and defensive pessimism is when you have a Type C personality. 
B)  An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you cover up your pessimism with sarcasm, and defensive pessimism is when someone is overly pessimistic. 
C)  An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you believe things will go wrong but still hope that they won't, and defensive pessimism is expecting the worst to avoid being disappointed later. 
D)  An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you blame your pessimism on an external source, and defensive pessimism is when you hide the fact that you're pessimistic. 
A)  An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you have a Type B personality, and defensive pessimism is when you have a Type C personality. 
B)  An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you cover up your pessimism with sarcasm, and defensive pessimism is when someone is overly pessimistic. 
C)  An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you believe things will go wrong but still hope that they won't, and defensive pessimism is expecting the worst to avoid being disappointed later. 
D)  An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you blame your pessimism on an external source, and defensive pessimism is when you hide the fact that you're pessimistic.

Question 12

Why do we have two physiological systems that operate independently to react to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  because one system is for acute stressors and the other is for chronic stressors 
B)  because different stressors elicit responses from different systems 
C)  because males rely on one system and females rely on the other system 
D)  because this ensures that we can mobilize enough energy to deal with a stressor 
A)  because one system is for acute stressors and the other is for chronic stressors 
B)  because different stressors elicit responses from different systems 
C)  because males rely on one system and females rely on the other system 
D)  because this ensures that we can mobilize enough energy to deal with a stressor

Question 13

When and for what purpose do corticosteroids produce inhibitory messages in the body?

Accepted Answer

after stress has occ

Question 14

Provide an example of a chronic stressor in your own life.

Accepted Answer

Example must be long

Question 15

Which of the following statements about pressure is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-imposed pressure is often more difficult than pressure from others. 
B)  The presence of an audience always increases pressure. 
C)  Feelings of pressure are often associated with feelings of distress. 
D)  Pressure often results from standards being imposed. 
A)  Self-imposed pressure is often more difficult than pressure from others. 
B)  The presence of an audience always increases pressure. 
C)  Feelings of pressure are often associated with feelings of distress. 
D)  Pressure often results from standards being imposed.

Question 16

Fujita has been a straight "A" student since high school.Now in university,she studies hard and has continued to make the top grades in her program.However,every time she must write a final exam,she tells her classmates that she is certain she will fail.Fujita is exhibiting ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  an optimistic explanatory style 
B)  an optimistic brand of pessimism 
C)  defensive pessimism 
D)  a pessimistic explanatory style 
A)  an optimistic explanatory style 
B)  an optimistic brand of pessimism 
C)  defensive pessimism 
D)  a pessimistic explanatory style

Question 17

Muhammad's wife of 20 years passed away almost a month ago.What changes are likely present in his immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  His lymphocytes aren't functioning normally. 
B)  His cytokines are too low. 
C)  His norepinephrine levels are low. 
D)  His cortisol levels are very low. 
A)  His lymphocytes aren't functioning normally. 
B)  His cytokines are too low. 
C)  His norepinephrine levels are low. 
D)  His cortisol levels are very low.

Question 18

Kaleem's lymphocyte levels are suppressed.Kaleem may be at risk for ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary heart disease 
B)  ulcers 
C)  influenza 
D)  schizophrenia 
A)  coronary heart disease 
B)  ulcers 
C)  influenza 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 19

All the following are symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)EXCEPT ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme feelings of guilt 
B)  difficulty concentrating 
C)  manic behaviours 
D)  sleep disturbances 
A)  extreme feelings of guilt 
B)  difficulty concentrating 
C)  manic behaviours 
D)  sleep disturbances

Question 20

People with Type A personalities are best described as relaxed and easy-going.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The technical term for a heart attack is ___.

People with less hardy personality styles are less likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder than those with more resilient personality styles.

Josie really wanted to go to Vancouver and attend the University of British Columbia but moving to British Columbia meant living her romantic partner and friends and family in Saskatoon.Joise is experiencing a(n)___ conflict.

Ryder was mugged earlier in the evening.An hour later,as he is giving his statement to the police,he is still feeling stressed.Which stress response system is most likely in action?

Individuals who had childhoods characterized by poverty are no more likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)when confronted with horrific events.

Pleasant stressors produce a state called ___.

Name two psychological disorders whose symptoms people may experience when facing severe stress?

How does someone with a repressive coping style deal with stressors?

Provide an example of problem-focused coping.

Which of the following are diseases of adaptation according to Selye?

How is an optimistic brand of pessimism different from being a defensive pessimist?

Why do we have two physiological systems that operate independently to react to stress?

When and for what purpose do corticosteroids produce inhibitory messages in the body?

Provide an example of a chronic stressor in your own life.

Which of the following statements about pressure is FALSE?

Fujita has been a straight "A" student since high school.Now in university,she studies hard and has continued to make the top grades in her program.However,every time she must write a final exam,she tells her classmates that she is certain she will fail.Fujita is exhibiting ___.

Muhammad's wife of 20 years passed away almost a month ago.What changes are likely present in his immune system?

Kaleem's lymphocyte levels are suppressed.Kaleem may be at risk for ___.

All the following are symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)EXCEPT ___.

People with Type A personalities are best described as relaxed and easy-going.

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The technical term for a heart attack is ___.

People with less hardy personality styles are less likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder than those with more resilient personality styles.

Josie really wanted to go to Vancouver and attend the University of British Columbia but moving to British Columbia meant living her romantic partner and friends and family in Saskatoon.Joise is experiencing a(n)___ conflict.

Ryder was mugged earlier in the evening.An hour later,as he is giving his statement to the police,he is still feeling stressed.Which stress response system is most likely in action?

Individuals who had childhoods characterized by poverty are no more likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)when confronted with horrific events.

Pleasant stressors produce a state called ___.

Name two psychological disorders whose symptoms people may experience when facing severe stress?

How does someone with a repressive coping style deal with stressors?

Provide an example of problem-focused coping.

Which of the following are diseases of adaptation according to Selye?

How is an optimistic brand of pessimism different from being a defensive pessimist?

Why do we have two physiological systems that operate independently to react to stress?

When and for what purpose do corticosteroids produce inhibitory messages in the body?

Provide an example of a chronic stressor in your own life.

Which of the following statements about pressure is FALSE?

Fujita has been a straight "A" student since high school.Now in university,she studies hard and has continued to make the top grades in her program.However,every time she must write a final exam,she tells her classmates that she is certain she will fail.Fujita is exhibiting ___.

Muhammad's wife of 20 years passed away almost a month ago.What changes are likely present in his immune system?

Kaleem's lymphocyte levels are suppressed.Kaleem may be at risk for ___.

All the following are symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)EXCEPT ___.

People with Type A personalities are best described as relaxed and easy-going.

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Psychology as a Science

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