Question 1

Who among the following is most likely engaging in problem-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Josh,who focuses on solving his problem
B)  Tina,who finds ways to avoid her problem
C)  Carlos,who fails to acknowledge his problem
D)  Rhonda,who prays for supportE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Paloma,a smoker,wants to have a baby and intends to quit smoking before she becomes pregnant.If she adopts the cold turkey approach to quit smoking,she is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  give up her habit within one year.
B)  slowly reduce the number of cigarettes she smokes every day.
C)  use nicotine patches.
D)  simply stop smoking.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to Hans Selye,in which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome does a person exert an all-out effort to combat stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm
B)  resistance
C)  primary
D)  exhaustionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Stanley has a physics exam tomorrow,and he has not prepared for it.Instead of preparing for the exam,he prays for the exam to be postponed.Which of the following types of coping is Stanley exhibiting in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  symptom-focused coping
B)  problem-focused coping
C)  emotion-focused coping
D)  intelligence-focused copingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

In the context of the stages of change model,one challenge during the maintenance stage is to find ways to support relapse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the three types of benefits associated with social support.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

In which of the following instances is the individual engaging in aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gary plays online games in his free time.
B)  Henry goes swimming every day after work.
C)  Mathew attends guitar classes every day after class.
D)  Peter meditates every morning and evening.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between stress,the immune system,and cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The physiological effects of stress results in an increase in NK-cell activity in the blood.
B)  The physiological effects of stress inhibit a number of cellular immune responses to cancer.
C)  The physiological effects of stress temporarily slow the progression of cancer.
D)  The physiological effects of stress provide resistance to cancer.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Outline the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome.

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The body's first reaction to a stressor,...

Question 10

In the context of stages of change model,who among the following is in the maintenance stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual who is in denial
B)  an individual who is getting ready to take action
C)  an individual who experiences relapse
D)  an individual who finds ways to stay motivatedE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Even in the absence of weight loss,physical activity has positive effects on diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of nicotine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces smokers' energy.
B)  It has a pain-reducing effect.
C)  It reduces smokers' alertness.
D)  It deactivates neurotransmitters.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

In the context of stages of change model,who among the following is most likely in the preparation/ determination stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stefan,who agrees that he overeats but has no intention of changing his behavior
B)  Gunther,who starts thinking about ways to continue his newly acquired habit of meditation
C)  Olga,who denies that she is anemic
D)  Lydia,who starts thinking about ways to stop smokingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Harry is abstaining from drinking.To help him overcome his alcohol addiction,he has joined a running club.He meets them every day after work.He has also begun giving excuses to avoid meeting his coworkers for drinks.Harry is most likely in the _____ stage of the change model.

Accepted Answer

A)  action/willpower
B)  contemplation
C)  preparation/determination
D)  maintenanceE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

In the context of the relationship between stress and cardiovascular disease,the surge in adrenaline caused by severe emotional stress causes

Accepted Answer

A)  the air passages of the lungs to contract.
B)  the body to become unresponsive to the fight-or-flight response.
C)  the blood to clot more rapidly.
D)  low blood pressure.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

In the context of coping with stress,emotion-focused coping will be most beneficial when

Accepted Answer

A)  a person's car breaks down.
B)  a person loses someone close.
C)  a person has a difficult test the next day.
D)  a person catches the flu.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Jane,a health psychology major,studies the influence of genetics,gender,socioeconomic status,and behavior on stress.In this case,Jane's study is most likely based on the _____ model.

Accepted Answer

A)  biopsychosocial
B)  cognitive
C)  medical
D)  neuropsychologicalE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Mary,an alcoholic,has stayed sober for over six months.Her parents buy her a new car to show support and encourage her new behavior.According to the stages of change model,Mary is most likely in the _____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  contemplation
B)  maintenance
C)  action/willpower
D)  precontemplationE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The body system that plays the greatest role in Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic system.
B)  hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
C)  cingulate gyrus.
D)  prefrontal cortex.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Gerald wants to wake up early every day so that he can go for a morning walk.He requests his friends to help him wake up.His friends call and wake him up at 7 a.m.following which he goes for his walk.He feels that he can never wake up early on his own if his friends don't call.Which of the following components of the theory of planned behavior is missing in Gerald's plan to wake up early?

Accepted Answer

A)  specific intentions
B)  positive attitude
C)  social support
D)  health behaviorE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 17: Health Psychology

Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between stress,the immune system,and cancer?

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Mary,an alcoholic,has stayed sober for over six months.Her parents buy her a new car to show support and encourage her new behavior.According to the stages of change model,Mary is most likely in the _____ stage.

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In the context of the relationship between stress and cardiovascular disease,the surge in adrenaline caused by severe emotional stress causes

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Which of the following statements is true of nicotine?

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The body system that plays the greatest role in Hans Selye's general adaptation syndrome is called the

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Paloma,a smoker,wants to have a baby and intends to quit smoking before she becomes pregnant.If she adopts the cold turkey approach to quit smoking,she is most likely to

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Discuss the three types of benefits associated with social support.

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According to Hans Selye,in which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome does a person exert an all-out effort to combat stress?

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Even in the absence of weight loss,physical activity has positive effects on diabetes.

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In the context of stages of change model,who among the following is most likely in the preparation/ determination stage?

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In which of the following instances is the individual engaging in aerobic exercise?

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In the context of the stages of change model,one challenge during the maintenance stage is to find ways to support relapse.

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In the context of coping with stress,emotion-focused coping will be most beneficial when

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Jane,a health psychology major,studies the influence of genetics,gender,socioeconomic status,and behavior on stress.In this case,Jane's study is most likely based on the _____ model.

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