Question 1

In African Americans, there appears to be a link between perceptions of historical racism and high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Public health researchers attribute the decline in the death rates from cancer to __________

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in psychological stress. 
B)  a reduction in the number of people who smoke. 
C)  earlier detection of cancer. 
D)  better treatment of cancer.

Question 3

According to __________, little stressors or hassles, add up to more life stress than major life events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Holmes Incorrect This statement is associated with Lazarus, not Holmes. 
B)  Rahe 
C)  Kanner 
D)  Lazarus

Question 4

Why do researchers claim that cancer treatment should include psychological therapy in addition to medical treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological treatment helps people live longer. 
B)  Psychological therapy can help patients cope better with pain. 
C)  People who receive psychological treatment in addition to medication respond faster to the medical treatment. 
D)  Women who receive psychological treatment for breast cancer have fewer relapses.

Question 5

The American Medical Association maintains that alcoholism is a non-curable disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When the body's resources are gone, the parasympathetic nervous system activates and the individual is in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hurricane Katrina and its various effects on the cities near the Gulf of Mexico are classic examples of what Selye calls hassles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Stress has been shown to put people at a higher risk for__________

Accepted Answer

A)  unplanned pregnancy. 
B)  heart attack and stroke. 
C)  promotions at work. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 9

The primary concern of a health psychologist is focusing on how various factors, including physical activities, psychological traits, and social relationships, affect our overall health and rate of illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following people who are forced out of their jobs experience a heightened risk of stress-related illnesses in the months that follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  low SES individuals 
B)  low and middle SES individuals 
C)  middle and high SES individuals 
D)  low, middle, and high SES individuals

Question 11

A person who is ambitious, time conscious, extremely hardworking, easily annoyed, and tends to have high levels of hostility and anger is said to be exhibiting a __________ personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A 
B)  Type S 
C)  Type B 
D)  Type C

Question 12

Once seated at his favorite restaurant, Malik was torn between ordering a turkey sandwich and ordering a plate of lasagna. He loves both equally, and is struggling to make a choice. Malik is experiencing an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ken wants to go to law school because he believes being a lawyer will bring him prestige and a good income. However, he is not sure he should attend because he is very concerned about the hard work law school will involve and the money it will cost. Ken is faced with a(n) __________ conflict.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

__________ is the term used to describe the physical and psychological responses to events that are threatening or challenging.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress 
B)  Burnout 
C)  Dysphoria 
D)  Distress

Question 15

__________ have received the most attention from researchers interested in the effects of historical racism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jews 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Native Americans 
D)  African Americans

Question 16

Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) to measure change due to __________

Accepted Answer

A)  natural disasters. 
B)  life events. 
C)  social difficulties. 
D)  negative life events.

Question 17

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Who is LEAST likely to be stressed by the demands of his/her job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phil, who works an assembly line job which requires standing and tolerance for noise 
B)  Bert, who is the garbage collector in his home town 
C)  Mandy, who is an aspiring singer and actress 
D)  Dan, who runs his own successful business which allows him good hours, contact with interesting people, and a reasonable income

Question 19

Burning your toast, having trouble opening an e-mail attachment, breaking a glass, and running late for an appointment are all examples of __________

Accepted Answer

A)  uplifts. 
B)  hassles. 
C)  downturns. 
D)  distress.

Question 20

Research has found that all but which of the following can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  having cancer in childhood 
B)  experiencing auto-immune disorders 
C)  being a victim of sexual violence 
D)  being a victim of childhood abuse

Exam 12: Health and Stress

In African Americans, there appears to be a link between perceptions of historical racism and high blood pressure.

Public health researchers attribute the decline in the death rates from cancer to __________

According to __________, little stressors or hassles, add up to more life stress than major life events.

Why do researchers claim that cancer treatment should include psychological therapy in addition to medical treatment?

The American Medical Association maintains that alcoholism is a non-curable disease.

When the body's resources are gone, the parasympathetic nervous system activates and the individual is in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Hurricane Katrina and its various effects on the cities near the Gulf of Mexico are classic examples of what Selye calls hassles.

Stress has been shown to put people at a higher risk for__________

The primary concern of a health psychologist is focusing on how various factors, including physical activities, psychological traits, and social relationships, affect our overall health and rate of illnesses.

Which of the following people who are forced out of their jobs experience a heightened risk of stress-related illnesses in the months that follow?

A person who is ambitious, time conscious, extremely hardworking, easily annoyed, and tends to have high levels of hostility and anger is said to be exhibiting a __________ personality.

Once seated at his favorite restaurant, Malik was torn between ordering a turkey sandwich and ordering a plate of lasagna. He loves both equally, and is struggling to make a choice. Malik is experiencing an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Ken wants to go to law school because he believes being a lawyer will bring him prestige and a good income. However, he is not sure he should attend because he is very concerned about the hard work law school will involve and the money it will cost. Ken is faced with a(n) __________ conflict.

__________ is the term used to describe the physical and psychological responses to events that are threatening or challenging.

__________ have received the most attention from researchers interested in the effects of historical racism.

Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) to measure change due to __________

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Who is LEAST likely to be stressed by the demands of his/her job?

Burning your toast, having trouble opening an e-mail attachment, breaking a glass, and running late for an appointment are all examples of __________

Research has found that all but which of the following can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder?