Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between media that features smoking and adolescent smoking behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) The more adolescents are exposed to movies featuring smoking,the less likely they are to have tried smoking. 
B) The more adolescents are exposed to movies featuring smoking,the more likely they are to have tried smoking. 
C) Although smoking in movies has remained relatively stable,smoking rates among Canadian adolescents has been steadily increasing. 
D) Although smoking in movies has been steadily decreasing,smoking rates among Canadian adolescents has remained relatively stable. 
A) The more adolescents are exposed to movies featuring smoking,the less likely they are to have tried smoking. 
B) The more adolescents are exposed to movies featuring smoking,the more likely they are to have tried smoking. 
C) Although smoking in movies has remained relatively stable,smoking rates among Canadian adolescents has been steadily increasing. 
D) Although smoking in movies has been steadily decreasing,smoking rates among Canadian adolescents has remained relatively stable. B

Question 2

The health benefits of close social relationships,such as marriage,appear to be due in part to a hormone called

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine. 
B) cortisol. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) norepinephrine. 
A) epinephrine. 
B) cortisol. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) norepinephrine. C

Question 3

What effect does watching food commercials have on the eating habits of viewers?

Accepted Answer

A) Food commercials generally have little to no effect on eating habits. 
B) People are more likely to eat the specific product being advertised in the commercial,but not other unrelated foods. 
C) Snacking in general is more likely after viewers watch a food commercial. 
D) The eating habits of adults are influenced more by food commercials than are the eating habits of children. 
A) Food commercials generally have little to no effect on eating habits. 
B) People are more likely to eat the specific product being advertised in the commercial,but not other unrelated foods. 
C) Snacking in general is more likely after viewers watch a food commercial. 
D) The eating habits of adults are influenced more by food commercials than are the eating habits of children. C

Question 4

Which aspect of Type A personality is most closely correlated with increased risk for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) competitiveness 
B) anger and hostility 
C) high motivation 
D) worrying about time 
A) competitiveness 
B) anger and hostility 
C) high motivation 
D) worrying about time

Question 5

Gretta is in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend.Although leaving her boyfriend is an obvious way to end the abuse,Gretta has been in this situation for so long that she no longer feels that she has any control over it.Gretta's situation illustrates the concept of

Accepted Answer

A) compensatory control. 
B) learned helplessness. 
C) resilience. 
D) post-traumatic growth. 
A) compensatory control. 
B) learned helplessness. 
C) resilience. 
D) post-traumatic growth.

Question 6

Sheleigh and Henry are two married adults.Statistically speaking,how is their marriage most likely to affect their health?

Accepted Answer

A) Both are likely to experience health benefits from being married,but Henry will probably benefit more than Sheleigh. 
B) Both are likely to experience health benefits from being married,but Sheleigh will probably benefit more than Henry. 
C) Sheleigh will likely have poorer health outcomes due to being married,while Henry will experience health benefits. 
D) Henry will likely have poorer health outcomes due to being married,while Sheleigh will experience health benefits. 
A) Both are likely to experience health benefits from being married,but Henry will probably benefit more than Sheleigh. 
B) Both are likely to experience health benefits from being married,but Sheleigh will probably benefit more than Henry. 
C) Sheleigh will likely have poorer health outcomes due to being married,while Henry will experience health benefits. 
D) Henry will likely have poorer health outcomes due to being married,while Sheleigh will experience health benefits.

Question 7

Biofeedback is a therapeutic technique that involves

Accepted Answer

A) focusing on a specific thought or sensation,such as an image or a repeated sound. 
B) attending to all thoughts,sensations,and feelings without attempting to judge or control them. 
C) the use of physiological recording instruments to provide feedback that increases awareness of bodily responses. 
D) bodily interaction with thinking and emotion. 
A) focusing on a specific thought or sensation,such as an image or a repeated sound. 
B) attending to all thoughts,sensations,and feelings without attempting to judge or control them. 
C) the use of physiological recording instruments to provide feedback that increases awareness of bodily responses. 
D) bodily interaction with thinking and emotion.

Question 8

High rates of heart disease in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities are likely due to a combination of poor diet and which other factor?

Accepted Answer

A) stress 
B) drug use 
C) lead exposure 
D) education 
A) stress 
B) drug use 
C) lead exposure 
D) education

Question 9

The HPA axis involves which three structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Hippocampus,pituitary gland,adrenal glands 
B) Hypothalamus,pineal gland,adenoids 
C) Hippocampus,pineal gland,adrenal glands 
D) Hypothalamus,pituitary gland,adrenal glands 
A) Hippocampus,pituitary gland,adrenal glands 
B) Hypothalamus,pineal gland,adenoids 
C) Hippocampus,pineal gland,adrenal glands 
D) Hypothalamus,pituitary gland,adrenal glands

Question 10

What is the benefit of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases stamina during intense exercise. 
B) It promotes the formation of new brain synapses. 
C) It severely increases the effects of stress on the body. 
D) It leads to moderate to severe cognitive impairment. 
A) It increases stamina during intense exercise. 
B) It promotes the formation of new brain synapses. 
C) It severely increases the effects of stress on the body. 
D) It leads to moderate to severe cognitive impairment.

Exam 14: E: Health, Stress, and Coping

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between media that features smoking and adolescent smoking behaviour?

The health benefits of close social relationships,such as marriage,appear to be due in part to a hormone called

What effect does watching food commercials have on the eating habits of viewers?

Which aspect of Type A personality is most closely correlated with increased risk for heart disease?

Gretta is in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend.Although leaving her boyfriend is an obvious way to end the abuse,Gretta has been in this situation for so long that she no longer feels that she has any control over it.Gretta's situation illustrates the concept of

Sheleigh and Henry are two married adults.Statistically speaking,how is their marriage most likely to affect their health?

Biofeedback is a therapeutic technique that involves

High rates of heart disease in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities are likely due to a combination of poor diet and which other factor?

The HPA axis involves which three structures?

What is the benefit of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)?

A: Introducing Psychological Science

B: Introducing Psychological Science

C: Introducing Psychological Science

D: Introducing Psychological Science

E: Introducing Psychological Science

A: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

B: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

C: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

D: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

E: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

A: Biological Psychology

B: Biological Psychology

C: Biological Psychology

D: Biological Psychology

E: Biological Psychology

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: Consciousness

B: Consciousness

C: Consciousness

D: Consciousness

A: Learning

B: Learning

C: Learning

D: Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

D: Memory

A: Thought and Language

B: Thought and Language

C: Thought and Language

D: Thought and Language

E: Thought and Language

A: Intelligence Testing

B: Intelligence Testing

C: Intelligence Testing

D: Intelligence Testing

E: Intelligence Testing

A: Lifespan Development

B: Lifespan Development

C: Lifespan Development

D: Lifespan Development

E: Lifespan Development

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

E: Motivation and Emotion

A: Personality

B: Personality

C: Personality

D: Personality

E: Personality

A: Social Psychology

B: Social Psychology

C: Social Psychology

D: Social Psychology

E: Social Psychology

A: Health, Stress, and Coping

B: Health, Stress, and Coping

C: Health, Stress, and Coping

D: Health, Stress, and Coping

A: Psychological Disorders

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders