Question 1

Protection Motivation Theory posits that behavior is a function of

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural values and gender norms. 
B)  threat appraisal and coping appraisal. 
C)  one's level of motivation. 
D)  one's security drive.

Question 2

The biopsychosocial model acknowledges that __________ may influence illness and health.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitions 
B)  genetic predispositions 
C)  life events 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

__________ is an example of a respondent technique used by health psychologists,and __________ is an example of an operant technique used by health psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biofeedback; contingency contracting 
B)  Selective reinforcement; exposure 
C)  Thought stopping; biofeedback 
D)  Systematic desensitization; contingency contracting

Question 4

The physiological effects of stress typically include ALL BUT WHICH of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased respiration 
B)  increased heart rate 
C)  increased blood flow 
D)  decreased muscle strength

Question 5

Explain at least three distinct ways personality may impact health/illness (or personality and health/illness may relate).

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Carmen,a chronic pain patient,completes a self-monitoring record,and the health psychology professional helps her to challenge and correct her maladaptive beliefs.The treatment Carmen is receiving is best labeled

Accepted Answer

A)  biofeedback. 
B)  primary prevention. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral. 
D)  behavioral.

Question 7

Bethany believes that nothing she does will have any impact on her life.We might say that Bethany demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)  dysthymia. 
B)  low self-efficacy. 
C)  delusions of persecution. 
D)  dependent personality disorder.

Question 8

Cognitive-behavioral methods have been demonstrated as effective for the treatment of

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic pain. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  smoking cessation. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

According to the text,the development of the field of health psychology beginning in the 1970s was fueled by

Accepted Answer

A)  a rise in the rate of infectious diseases. 
B)  rising health care costs. 
C)  increased barriers to entering private practice and academia. 
D)  more than one of the above

Question 10

In __________,an aspect of the patient's physiological functioning is monitored and fed back to the patient in the form of a signal,which he/she then attempts to modify.

Accepted Answer

A)  biofeedback 
B)  self-monitoring 
C)  a virtual reality paradigm 
D)  obesity treatment

Question 11

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is a criticism of the traditional biomedical approach to medicine?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mind-body dualism perspective is outdated. 
B)  Too often, psychosocial factors are emphasized to the neglect of somatic factors. 
C)  The approach is reductionistic and ultimately sheds no light on what causes disease. 
D)  All of the above are criticisms of the biomedical approach.

Question 12

Prolonged stress can have adverse effects on

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability of the immune system to destroy viruses. 
B)  bodily organs. 
C)  mental functions. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Research on health psychology applications with stressful medical procedures suggests that the most effective method of reducing negative affect,pain reports,and other distress involves descriptions of

Accepted Answer

A)  what will occur. 
B)  the sensations that will be encountered. 
C)  both what will occur and the sensations that will be encountered. 
D)  neither what will occur nor the sensations that will be encountered.

Question 14

By about __________,researchers in the field of psychosomatic medicine began to identify some diseases,including __________,as caused by psychological factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  the 1980s; hypertension 
B)  the 1940s; peptic ulcer disease 
C)  the 1920s; heart disease 
D)  the 1960s; lung cancer

Question 15

Most health problems in the United States are related to

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic diseases. 
B)  personality disorders. 
C)  malnutrition. 
D)  accidents.

Question 16

According to Protection Motivation Theory,a young man who is deciding whether or not to engage in drinking behavior will ask himself,

Accepted Answer

A)  "How dangerous is alcohol, and how vulnerable am I?" 
B)  "How capable am I to refrain from drinking alcohol, or to deal with the situations that come up as a result of drinking?" 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 17

Research on compliance with medical regimens suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  educational and instructional interventions are more effective than behavioral interventions. 
B)  behavioral interventions are more effective than educational and instructional interventions. 
C)  neither educational and instructional interventions nor behavioral interventions are effective. 
D)  educational and instructional interventions are more effective in the short term, and behavioral interventions are more effective in the long term.

Question 18

Describe generally how cognitive-behavioral treatment might proceed for the problem of chronic pain.In your response,be sure to identify at least a couple specific components of the treatment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following is true about stressful life events?

Accepted Answer

A)  They impact psychological health, but not physical health. 
B)  Only negative events are perceived as stressful. 
C)  Relatively common, minor stressors are referred to as "daily hassles." 
D)  They are the primary cause of illness and disease.

Question 20

The best predictor of coronary heart disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  the anger-hostility component of Type A personality. 
B)  the time-pressure component of Type A personality. 
C)  a combination of the anger-hostility and time-pressure components. 
D)  none of the above

Exam 17: Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine