Question 1

Babies will suck longer on a pacifier if it produces a happy face than if it produces a face with a negative expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When a person is under stress, the brain's hypothalamus sends messages to the endocrine glands along two major pathways, one of which activates the:

Accepted Answer

A)  reticular activating system. 
B)  sympathetic nervous system. 
C)  somatic nervous system. 
D)  parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 3

The textbook points out that a few psychologists still are enthusiastic about using the polygraph to detect liars. Most psychologists, however, regard the polygraph test as invalid. What research supports this latter view?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The textbook points out that a few...

Question 4

In what ways is confession beneficial?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In what ways is confession beneficial?...

Question 5

Display rules involve universal, biologically based emotional displays evoked by particular emotional situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Phyllis knew that it would be difficult attending a college 2,000 miles away from friends and family. She has many worries but doesn't know anyone well enough to feel comfortable opening up. Which of the following would be the healthiest solution for her?

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer to a college closer to home 
B)  begin an aerobic exercise program 
C)  write down her feelings in a diary 
D)  get an on-campus job to meet more people

Question 7

Several years ago, the television show 60 Minutes showed a support group of cancer patients laughing at the joke "What do you call a person who has a compulsion to get lymphoma over and over again? A lymphomaniac." What coping method was being used by the support group?

Accepted Answer

A)  reappraising the situation 
B)  cultivating a sense of humour 
C)  learning from the experience 
D)  making social comparisons

Question 8

A person is in the ________ when the muscles tense, blood pressure rises, and digestion shuts down.

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance phase 
B)  chronic stress phase 
C)  alarm phase 
D)  exhaustion phase

Question 9

Hans Selye's research on the effects of external stress led him to the conclusion that:

Accepted Answer

A)  different stressors trigger completely different bodily responses. 
B)  stressors cause organisms to react in order to restore equilibrium or homeostasis. 
C)  there are four basic stages involved in an organism's responses to stress. 
D)  prolonged and chronic stress had a beneficial effect on physical health.

Question 10

Match the definitions with the appropriate terms.
-A series of physiological responses to stressors that occurs in three phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Accepted Answer

A) general adaptation syndrome 
B) locus of control 
C) psychoneuroimmunology 
D) health psychology 
E) HPA axis

Question 11

According to Ekman, which of the following is NOT one of the universal facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A)  disgust 
B)  contempt 
C)  fear 
D)  shame

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT occur in the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart rate and blood pressure increase. 
B)  Epinephrine and norepinephrine are released from the adrenal gland. 
C)  Digestive processes shut down. 
D)  The HPA axis is activated.

Question 13

Steve is unexpectedly called on in class. He hasn't the faintest idea of the answer, and he feels his heart start to pound and his palms begin to sweat. According to Selye, he is in the ________ phase of his stress response.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Secondary control is an effort to modify reality by changing other people, the situation, or events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When compared to optimists, those with pessimistic explanatory styles tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  plan for the future. 
B)  keep their sense of humour. 
C)  have higher levels of white blood cells. 
D)  drink and smoke too much.

Question 16

A study of the autobiographies of 180 Catholic nuns, written when they were about 22 years old, demonstrated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  their degree of religious commitment was related to their general health over a lifetime. 
B)  their standard of living was related to their general health over a lifetime. 
C)  the frequency of positive emotions was related to their longevity. 
D)  their age when entering the convent was related to whether or not they developed Alzheimer's disease.

Question 17

Describe the role that hormones play in regard to emotion and stress (Chapter 11).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the role that hormones play in...

Question 18

Which of the following is a secondary emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  anger 
B)  disgust 
C)  fear 
D)  love

Question 19

When a person is under stress, the brain's hypothalamus sends messages to the endocrine glands along two major pathways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The three strongest predictors of health are maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and not smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Emotion, Stress, and Health

Babies will suck longer on a pacifier if it produces a happy face than if it produces a face with a negative expression.

When a person is under stress, the brain's hypothalamus sends messages to the endocrine glands along two major pathways, one of which activates the:

The textbook points out that a few psychologists still are enthusiastic about using the polygraph to detect liars. Most psychologists, however, regard the polygraph test as invalid. What research supports this latter view?

In what ways is confession beneficial?

Display rules involve universal, biologically based emotional displays evoked by particular emotional situations.

Phyllis knew that it would be difficult attending a college 2,000 miles away from friends and family. She has many worries but doesn't know anyone well enough to feel comfortable opening up. Which of the following would be the healthiest solution for her?

Several years ago, the television show 60 Minutes showed a support group of cancer patients laughing at the joke "What do you call a person who has a compulsion to get lymphoma over and over again? A lymphomaniac." What coping method was being used by the support group?

A person is in the ________ when the muscles tense, blood pressure rises, and digestion shuts down.

Hans Selye's research on the effects of external stress led him to the conclusion that:

Match the definitions with the appropriate terms. -A series of physiological responses to stressors that occurs in three phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

According to Ekman, which of the following is NOT one of the universal facial expressions?

Which of the following does NOT occur in the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

Steve is unexpectedly called on in class. He hasn't the faintest idea of the answer, and he feels his heart start to pound and his palms begin to sweat. According to Selye, he is in the ________ phase of his stress response.

Secondary control is an effort to modify reality by changing other people, the situation, or events.

When compared to optimists, those with pessimistic explanatory styles tend to:

A study of the autobiographies of 180 Catholic nuns, written when they were about 22 years old, demonstrated that:

Describe the role that hormones play in regard to emotion and stress (Chapter 11).

Which of the following is a secondary emotion?

When a person is under stress, the brain's hypothalamus sends messages to the endocrine glands along two major pathways.

The three strongest predictors of health are maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and not smoking.