Question 1

One longitudinal study followed 1306 initially healthy men over a 10-year period.They found that ________ were more than twice as likely as ________ to develop heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  introverts;extraverts 
B)  married men;single men 
C)  Type B personalities;Type A personalities 
D)  pessimists;optimists

Question 2

As a psychologist employed by a medical school,Dr.McNerney specializes in research on the causes of stress and on the effectiveness of various techniques for coping with stress.Dr.McNerney is most likely a(n)________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

A)  educational 
B)  behavioral 
C)  forensic 
D)  health

Question 3

Psychoneuroimmunology is most broadly concerned with how the psychological,neural,and endocrine systems together affect the

Accepted Answer

A)  reproductive system. 
B)  cardiovascular system. 
C)  immune system. 
D)  respiratory system.

Question 4

Prolonged stress can increase one's vulnerability to illness in part because recurrent autonomic nervous system arousal leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  an elevated NK cell count. 
B)  inflammation of body tissues. 
C)  reduced cortisol levels. 
D)  an increased production of lymphocytes.

Question 5

When 15,000 Canadians were asked whether they were trying to take on too many tasks at once,responses indicated highest stress levels among

Accepted Answer

A)  children. 
B)  young adults. 
C)  middle-aged adults. 
D)  retired senior citizens.

Question 6

Jane coped with the stress of breast cancer by giving and receiving support from other women who were also struggling with this disease.Her reaction best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance. 
B)  the tend-and-befriend response. 
C)  empathy. 
D)  a Type A personality.

Question 7

An increased risk of illness is most closely associated with ______ of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phase 1 
B)  Phase 2 
C)  Phase 3 
D)  Phase 4

Exam 39: Experienced Emotion

One longitudinal study followed 1306 initially healthy men over a 10-year period.They found that were more than twice as likely as to develop heart disease.

As a psychologist employed by a medical school,Dr.McNerney specializes in research on the causes of stress and on the effectiveness of various techniques for coping with stress.Dr.McNerney is most likely a(n) ________ psychologist.

Psychoneuroimmunology is most broadly concerned with how the psychological,neural,and endocrine systems together affect the

Prolonged stress can increase one's vulnerability to illness in part because recurrent autonomic nervous system arousal leads to

When 15,000 Canadians were asked whether they were trying to take on too many tasks at once,responses indicated highest stress levels among

Jane coped with the stress of breast cancer by giving and receiving support from other women who were also struggling with this disease.Her reaction best illustrates

An increased risk of illness is most closely associated with ______ of the general adaptation syndrome.