Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of stress management programs?

Accepted Answer

A) Effective stress management programs exclude cognitive-behavior therapy. 
B) Coping effectively with stress is essential for good mental health but not for good physical health. 
C) Establishing healthy habits and evaluating and changing behaviors that interfere with good health help avoid the damaging effects of stress. 
D) Many organizations have become less motivated to help their workers cope with the stressful circumstances due to the cost of stress management programs.

Question 2

Discuss the precontemplation and contemplation stages of the stages of change model.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of individuals who exhibit hardiness?

Accepted Answer

A) They have a sense of commitment. 
B) They see problems as threats. 
C) They feel powerless. 
D) They feel alienated.

Question 4

Transcendence means that individuals are consciously engaged in maintaining their healthy lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an effect of nicotine?

Accepted Answer

A) It slows down the brain's activities. 
B) It decreases the central nervous system activity. 
C) It leads to drowsiness and confusion. 
D) It leads to a pleasurable and reinforcing experience.

Question 6

Josh had a car accident.The first thing that he does after he recovers is,call his insurance company and begin the claim process.Josh is engaging in _____ coping.

Accepted Answer

A) problem-focused 
B) attitude-focused 
C) task-focused 
D) emotion-focused

Question 7

Richard is an unorganized person and his friends feel that he should be more organized.According to the stages of change model,if he is in the preparation stage,which of the following will occur next?

Accepted Answer

A) He will deny that he is unorganized. 
B) He will realize that he is unorganized. 
C) He will start trying to be more organized. 
D) He will enact a plan to be more organized.

Question 8

The element of _____ differentiates the theory of reasoned action from the theory of planned behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) confidence 
B) control 
C) caring 
D) creativity

Question 9

Max's best friend died in an accident.In the context of coping with stress,which of the following stress coping methods would be most beneficial to Max to react to the news?

Accepted Answer

A) Task-focused 
B) Problem-focused 
C) Emotion-focused 
D) Intelligence-focused

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of the HPA axis?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a complex set of interactions between the hypothalamus, pancreas, and the adrenal gland. 
B) When the brain detects a threat in the environment, it signals the adrenal gland. 
C) The hypothalamus produces corticotropin-releasing hormone. 
D) It does not regulate immune system responses.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the types of coping?

Accepted Answer

A) Emotion-focused coping never gives good outcomes. 
B) Problem-focused coping is the best way to cope with the death of a family member. 
C) Emotion-focused coping should be used when there is no solution to a problem. 
D) Problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping cannot be used together in a situation.

Question 12

Diane,a recently divorced teacher,has trouble meeting potential partners.She decides to try an online dating service.Diane has engaged in _____ coping of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) problem-focused 
B) emotion-focused 
C) intuition-focused 
D) cognition-focused

Question 13

Describe the function of the HPA axis when a person is under stress.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the relationship between religious faith and health?

Accepted Answer

A) Religious involvement causes stress, which increases the risk of premature death. 
B) Religion can provide a buffer against stress and help people cope with difficulties. 
C) Religious thoughts play a role in maintaining hope and stimulating motivation. 
D) Religious involvement promotes social connections and can prevent isolation.

Question 15

The main difference between health psychology and behavioral medicine is that in addition to behavioral and social influences,health psychology focuses on _____ influences,while behavioral medicine focuses on biomedical influences.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional 
B) ecological 
C) cognitive 
D) evolutionary

Question 16

Once individuals get over the initial stress associated with their first exam of finals week,the fact that they have several more exams will likely lead their body to enter the _____ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) alarm 
B) resistance 
C) exhaustion 
D) primary

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between stress and cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals who have had major life changes have a lower incidence of heart disease. 
B) People in a chronically stressed condition are less likely to take up smoking. 
C) Chronic emotional stress is associated with heart attacks and early deaths. 
D) The body's internal reactions to stress merely constitute the risk people face.

Question 18

Which of the following is a key consideration in the preparation stage of the change model?

Accepted Answer

A) Support from others 
B) Readiness to change 
C) Acceptance of the problem 
D) Creation of a backup plan

Question 19

Mark is excited about the big presentation he is going to give to the board of directors of his company.Although he stayed up most of the previous night perfecting the presentation,he feels energized and ready to go.Mark is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A) relapse. 
B) persistence. 
C) transcendence. 
D) hardiness.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of following a well-balanced diet?

Accepted Answer

A) It should be done only to reduce weight. 
B) It can increase the risk for cancer. 
C) It can increase blood pressure. 
D) It reduces tooth decay.

Exam 17: Health Psychology