Question 1

Proponents of the _______ theory believe that mild stress early in life makes individuals more resilient to stress later in life.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional syndrome 
B)  stress immunization 
C)  posttraumatic stress 
D)  general adaptation

Question 2

Cigarette smoking may lead to _______, a progressive lung disease that impairs respiration due to lung damage.

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary embolism 
B)  chronic plaque psoriasis 
C)  chronic fatigue syndrome 
D)  chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COP
D)

Question 3

Suppression of the immune system often results from

Accepted Answer

A)  proliferation of bacteria. 
B)  parasympathetic activation. 
C)  positive social interaction. 
D)  prolonged periods of stress.

Question 4

All of the following coping mechanisms are associated with stress reduction except

Accepted Answer

A)  cigarette smoking. 
B)  regular exercise. 
C)  a low-protein diet. 
D)  adequate sleep.

Question 5

Which sequence supports the "folk psychology" approach to emotional responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  A girl is arguing with her best friend. She feels her muscles tense, then she gets angry. 
B)  A woman walks past a group of laughing children. She smiles, and smiling makes her happy. 
C)  A man learns that his dog is ill. He is overcome with sadness, and at the same time his eyes fill with tears. 
D)  A boy walking in the dark hears footsteps behind him. He feels afraid, then begins to sweat.

Question 6

You awake in the night to the sound of a crash nearby. Immediately your heart begins racing as you simultaneously experience intense fear. Which theory does this experience support?

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange theory 
B)  Physiological arousal theory 
C)  Cannon-Bard theory 
D)  Schachter-Singer theory

Question 7

The focused study of psychological and neural influences on the immune system and its influences on behavior is known as _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The focused study of psychological and neural...

Question 8

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the figure below. 
 
-According to the information in the figure, a novice skydiver might learn to inhibit her fear of heights over successive jumps by

Accepted Answer

A)  watching the ground to stay informed about the remaining distance. 
B)  focusing on fear and allowing it to control her physical and emotional reactions. 
C)  interpreting fear as a rush of adrenaline and consciously letting it pass. 
D)  working through the fear with dramatic facial expressions until the fear passes.

Question 9

Neurons in the hypothalamus monitor the blood for proteins called _______, which the immune system uses to control the production of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cytokines; quinines 
B)  cytokines; white blood cells 
C)  white blood cells; cell walls 
D)  immunosuppressors; cytokines

Question 10

_______ procedures alleviate anxiety by helping people focus on progressive relief of muscle tension.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ procedures alleviate anxiety by helping people...

Question 11

Define the autonomic nervous system, then compare and contrast its two components.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define the autonomic nervous system, then compare...

Question 12

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, what will happen if you obey a request to smile and look happy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your heart rate will increase and your blood pressure will rise. 
B)  You will begin to feel annoyed. 
C)  You will start feeling happier. 
D)  Your reaction will vary according to your age and gender.

Question 13

According to Hans Selye, the order of the stages in the general adaptation syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm reaction, resistance stage, relaxation stage. 
B)  release stage, resistance stage, retrieval stage. 
C)  alarm reaction, adaptation stage, exhaustion stage. 
D)  alarm reaction, exhaustion stage, adaptation stage.

Question 14

According to Killingsworth and Gilbert's study, which of the following activities make people happiest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engaging in conversation 
B)  Resting 
C)  Surfing the Internet 
D)  Daydreaming

Question 15

A study by Ursin and colleagues of military recruits, both before and after parachute training, revealed that on jump days they released the hormone _______ from the _______ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisol; pineal 
B)  epinephrine; mammary 
C)  cortisol; adrenal 
D)  epinephrine; pineal

Question 16

You are sitting in your living room when suddenly you hear a loud bang come from the kitchen. You almost jump out of your chair, and your heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure rise. According to Hans Selye's views,

Accepted Answer

A)  your parasympathetic nervous system has been activated. 
B)  you are having an alarm reaction. 
C)  your amygdala has shut down. 
D)  you have entered the resistance phase.

Question 17

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do to improve your health and reduce stress. Studies have shown that people are most likely to stop smoking if

Accepted Answer

A)  they try nicotine replacement therapy. 
B)  their friends and family also quit smoking. 
C)  they combine acupuncture with an exercise program. 
D)  their doctors show them the health benefits of quitting.

Question 18

Which emotion is recognized through facial expression by people in virtually every culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affection 
B)  Expectation 
C)  Happiness 
D)  Vigilance

Question 19

One example of the psychological phenomenon called _______ might be screaming obscenities after hitting your head on something very hard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One example of the psychological phenomenon called...

Question 20

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the graph below.
 
-Which conclusion is best represented by the graph?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall, the level of agreement about expressions of emotion is low across cultures. 
B)  There is most agreement about expressions of sadness across all cultures in the study. 
C)  Isolated, nonliterate groups rely heavily on facial expressions of emotion and thus show the highest level of agreement on what each one means. 
D)  There is a high level of agreement among Western and non-Western literate groups regarding emotional expression.

Exam 13: Emotions, Stress, and Health