Question 1

_________ are a special type of "reserve" lymphocyte that can remain in the bloodstream for years and form the basis for a quick immune response to an invader the second time around.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reserve lymphocytes 
B)  Antigens 
C)  Memory lymphocytes 
D)  Antibodies

Question 2

Investigators found that survivors of terrorist acts had double the rate of PTSD as compared with survivors ? of motor vehicle accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the common features of PTSD is that the person may feel "numb" inside and lose the ability to have loving feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cortisol and cortisone are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  leukocytes 
B)  components of hemoglobin 
C)  androgens 
D)  corticosteroids

Question 5

The field of psychoneuroimmunology studies relationships between psychological
factors, especially stress, and the workings of the immune system

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The prevalence of PTSD among U.S. soldiers who served in the Vietnam War is about one in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five

Question 7

The term_________ refers to a state of physical or mental pain or suffering.

Accepted Answer

A)  mourning 
B)  eustress 
C)  distress 
D)  stress

Question 8

In his study with spider-phobic women, Bandura found that stress declines with our ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge about the stressful situation 
B)  ability to escape the situation quickly 
C)  confidence that we will be able to cope effectively 
D)  recognition that we are not alone in dealing with the situation

Question 9

Which of the following is true of Charles Negy's research of Latinos in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latinos greatly varied in their degree of acculturation to the U.S. culture. 
B)  The longer Latinos lived in the U.S, the less acculturated they tended to be. 
C)  Scores of more acculturated Mexican-Americans were very different to non-Hispanic whites on standardized personality tests. 
D)  Mexican couples reported less verbal and/or physical aggression in their relationships than did Mexican-American couples.

Question 10

In acute stress disorder, the person with acute stress disorder may have been directly exposed to the trauma, witnessed other people experiencing the trauma, or learned about a trauma experienced by a close friend or family member.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In order for an adjustment disorder to be diagnosed, a person's emotional reaction must ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  include significant levels of anxiety 
B)  not involve any loss of relationships 
C)  exceed what would be expected with normal coping 
D)  equal the expected response for coping normally

Question 12

Increased bicultural adaptation among Mexican American elders ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  created conflicts between spouses 
B)  accelerated decisions to retire 
C)  decreased likelihood of depression 
D)  resulted in rejection by relatives still in Mexico

Question 13

When you are under stress, the ______ releases a hormone that arouses the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotrophic hormone, or ACTH.

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenal medulla 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  kidney 
D)  adrenal gland

Question 14

The process of adaptation by which immigrants, native groups, and ethnic minorities adjust to the new culture through making behavioral and attitudinal changes is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation 
B)  immersement 
C)  acculturation 
D)  appeasement

Question 15

Psychologists who study the interrelationships between psychological factors and physical well-being are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive psychologists 
B)  evolutionary psychologists 
C)  health psychologists 
D)  psychoneuroimmunologists

Question 16

Psychologically hardy people appear to cope more effectively with stress by using more emotion-focused problem-solving approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Optimism Scale measures ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stress levels 
B)  sexual preference 
C)  career interests and goals 
D)  whether someone tends to look on the bright side

Question 18

Which of the following is a pathogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  white blood cells 
B)  leukocytes 
C)  worn-out body cells 
D)  corticosteroids

Question 19

Locus of control is a construct that was suggested by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gardner Murphy 
B)  Julian Rotter 
C)  Gordon Allport 
D)  Hans Eysenck

Question 20

A coping style that attempts to confront the stressor directly is ______ coping.

Accepted Answer

A)  rational 
B)  problem-focused 
C)  sensate-focused 
D)  emotion-focused

Exam 4: Stress-Related Disorders

_________ are a special type of "reserve" lymphocyte that can remain in the bloodstream for years and form the basis for a quick immune response to an invader the second time around.

Investigators found that survivors of terrorist acts had double the rate of PTSD as compared with survivors ? of motor vehicle accidents.

One of the common features of PTSD is that the person may feel "numb" inside and lose the ability to have loving feelings.

Cortisol and cortisone are ______.

The field of psychoneuroimmunology studies relationships between psychological factors, especially stress, and the workings of the immune system

The prevalence of PTSD among U.S. soldiers who served in the Vietnam War is about one in ______.

The term_________ refers to a state of physical or mental pain or suffering.

In his study with spider-phobic women, Bandura found that stress declines with our ______.

Which of the following is true of Charles Negy's research of Latinos in the United States?

In acute stress disorder, the person with acute stress disorder may have been directly exposed to the trauma, witnessed other people experiencing the trauma, or learned about a trauma experienced by a close friend or family member.

In order for an adjustment disorder to be diagnosed, a person's emotional reaction must ______.

Increased bicultural adaptation among Mexican American elders ______.

When you are under stress, the ______ releases a hormone that arouses the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotrophic hormone, or ACTH.

The process of adaptation by which immigrants, native groups, and ethnic minorities adjust to the new culture through making behavioral and attitudinal changes is called ______.

Psychologists who study the interrelationships between psychological factors and physical well-being are called ______.

Psychologically hardy people appear to cope more effectively with stress by using more emotion-focused problem-solving approaches.

The Optimism Scale measures ______.

Which of the following is a pathogen?

Locus of control is a construct that was suggested by ______.

A coping style that attempts to confront the stressor directly is ______ coping.