Question 1

According to research by Rodin and Langer,when did nursing home residents become happier and more active?

Accepted Answer

A)  when they were allowed some control over their daily routines 
B)  when they were enrolled in specially designed exercise classes 
C)  when they were placed on age-appropriate diets 
D)  when they were able to participate in group day trips to area attractions 
A)  when they were allowed some control over their daily routines 
B)  when they were enrolled in specially designed exercise classes 
C)  when they were placed on age-appropriate diets 
D)  when they were able to participate in group day trips to area attractions

Question 2

Which of the following lists the necessary features for happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  health,wealth,and wisdom 
B)  social relationships,work,and health 
C)  social relationships,wealth and wisdom 
D)  social relationships,health and wealth 
A)  health,wealth,and wisdom 
B)  social relationships,work,and health 
C)  social relationships,wealth and wisdom 
D)  social relationships,health and wealth

Question 3

Alice was in a minor car accident three months ago,in which she was injured.Now every time she is in a car she becomes shaky and nervous due to the release of adrenaline.What kinds of effects is Alice likely currently experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of social support 
B)  suppressed immune system 
C)  enhanced viral load 
D)  hormonal system degeneration 
A)  lack of social support 
B)  suppressed immune system 
C)  enhanced viral load 
D)  hormonal system degeneration

Question 4

Consider Selye's general adaptation syndrome.When the body encounters a threat,how does it respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enters the arousal stage. 
B)  It enters the exhaustion stage. 
C)  It enters the resistance stage. 
D)  It enters the alarm stage. 
A)  It enters the arousal stage. 
B)  It enters the exhaustion stage. 
C)  It enters the resistance stage. 
D)  It enters the alarm stage.

Question 5

Which of the following people might be classified as having high self-efficacy pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valerie,who is very competitive and strives to win at any cost 
B)  Charlene,who is very persistent and believes she can make things work 
C)  Barbara,who is quick to blame others for mistakes 
D)  Helen,who develops very effective plans,but who becomes upset when others do not follow her recommendations 
A)  Valerie,who is very competitive and strives to win at any cost 
B)  Charlene,who is very persistent and believes she can make things work 
C)  Barbara,who is quick to blame others for mistakes 
D)  Helen,who develops very effective plans,but who becomes upset when others do not follow her recommendations

Question 6

Britt is a teenage girl and she sees pictures of her favourite celebrity smoking. What does research find about the influence of celebrities on health-related behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fans are not actually highly influenced by celebrity behaviour. 
B)  Fans are influenced by positive role models. 
C)  Fans are influenced by negative role models. 
D)  Fans are influenced by both negative and positive role models. 
A)  Fans are not actually highly influenced by celebrity behaviour. 
B)  Fans are influenced by positive role models. 
C)  Fans are influenced by negative role models. 
D)  Fans are influenced by both negative and positive role models.

Question 7

In times of stress,what is released into the blood stream?

Accepted Answer

A)  adrenaline 
B)  antibodies 
C)  endorphins 
D)  glucose 
A)  adrenaline 
B)  antibodies 
C)  endorphins 
D)  glucose

Question 8

Tice and Baumiester (1997)investigated the stress-levels in procrastinators and non-procrastinators over the course of an academic semester.What did they find?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procrastinators were less stressed early in the term but more stressed later. 
B)  Procrastinators were more stressed later in the term but they also received higher grades than their colleagues. 
C)  Procrastinators were more stressed for the entire semester. 
D)  Procrastinators were less stressed for the entire semester. 
A)  Procrastinators were less stressed early in the term but more stressed later. 
B)  Procrastinators were more stressed later in the term but they also received higher grades than their colleagues. 
C)  Procrastinators were more stressed for the entire semester. 
D)  Procrastinators were less stressed for the entire semester.

Question 9

In a study by Cohen et al.(1998),which of the following groups of participants were unlikely to catch a cold even though they had been exposed to a cold virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  people who were highly stressed 
B)  people who were highly sociable 
C)  people who experienced a sudden stressor 
D)  people who had experienced a positive life change like a promotion 
A)  people who were highly stressed 
B)  people who were highly sociable 
C)  people who experienced a sudden stressor 
D)  people who had experienced a positive life change like a promotion

Question 10

Heather has an on-going health issue.She has a number of acquaintances but relatively few close others to rely on.What has research shown to be the most important feature of her social support system?

Accepted Answer

A)  actual availability 
B)  perceived availability 
C)  actual resources 
D)  emotional response 
A)  actual availability 
B)  perceived availability 
C)  actual resources 
D)  emotional response

Question 11

Which of the following people might be classified as having a Type A behaviour pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vince,who is very competitive and strives to win at any cost 
B)  Charles,who hates wearing a watch and has the "patience of a saint" 
C)  Barry,who never seems to lose his temper 
D)  Hari,who is always cheerful,friendly,and pleasant to be around 
A)  Vince,who is very competitive and strives to win at any cost 
B)  Charles,who hates wearing a watch and has the "patience of a saint" 
C)  Barry,who never seems to lose his temper 
D)  Hari,who is always cheerful,friendly,and pleasant to be around

Question 12

Josh fell while hiking and dislocated his shoulder.Yemen,his companion,knows how to get his shoulder back in place but has no pain killers.Which of the following would you recommend to help Josh cope with the painful procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  instruct Josh not to think about the pain 
B)  instruct Josh to think about how much better it is going to feel when the shoulder is reset 
C)  instruct Josh to think about home 
D)  instruct Josh to count backwards from 100 
A)  instruct Josh not to think about the pain 
B)  instruct Josh to think about how much better it is going to feel when the shoulder is reset 
C)  instruct Josh to think about home 
D)  instruct Josh to count backwards from 100

Question 13

How do problem-focused and emotion-focused coping differ,and when are each helpful?

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping is a response aim

Question 14

Penelope has been taking care of her ailing father for the last two years.He has dementia and it is becoming more difficult for her to be able to manage on her own.How is this situation likely to affect her risk of developing a cold if she is exposed to a cold virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is no more likely to develop a cold now than she was when she took over her father's care. 
B)  She is slightly more likely to develop a cold now than she was when she took over her father's care. 
C)  She is three times more likely to develop a cold now than she was when she took over her father's care. 
D)  It is impossible to say as a single stressor,even long lasting,is unlikely to affect one's likelihood of developing a cold. 
A)  She is no more likely to develop a cold now than she was when she took over her father's care. 
B)  She is slightly more likely to develop a cold now than she was when she took over her father's care. 
C)  She is three times more likely to develop a cold now than she was when she took over her father's care. 
D)  It is impossible to say as a single stressor,even long lasting,is unlikely to affect one's likelihood of developing a cold.

Question 15

How is depression similar to learned helplessness?

Accepted Answer

Depression is similar to learned helples

Question 16

Melissa has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.Research would suggest that in addition to the medical treatment Melissa needs,her therapy should also involve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance of information about negative outcomes 
B)  a chance to discuss fears 
C)  privacy from others 
D)  avoidance of negative emotions 
A)  avoidance of information about negative outcomes 
B)  a chance to discuss fears 
C)  privacy from others 
D)  avoidance of negative emotions

Question 17

Four drivers who each had a small accident gave the following explanations.Which one exemplifies learned helplessness?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I was stopped at the sign when this car hit me from the back and knocked me forward right into the sign.It was the other guy's fault." 
B)  "I am just learning to drive.I guess I need a few more lessons.I seem to be a real slow learner." 
C)  "This is the first time I ever did anything like this.Ordinarily,I'm a very good driver.I must have dozed off at the wheel." 
D)  "I don't know why these things keep happening to me.I can't do this!" 
A)  "I was stopped at the sign when this car hit me from the back and knocked me forward right into the sign.It was the other guy's fault." 
B)  "I am just learning to drive.I guess I need a few more lessons.I seem to be a real slow learner." 
C)  "This is the first time I ever did anything like this.Ordinarily,I'm a very good driver.I must have dozed off at the wheel." 
D)  "I don't know why these things keep happening to me.I can't do this!"

Question 18

Consider Selye's general adaptation syndrome.When stress persists for a very long time,what happens to the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enters the arousal stage. 
B)  It enters the exhaustion stage. 
C)  It enters the resistance stage. 
D)  It enters the alarm stage. 
A)  It enters the arousal stage. 
B)  It enters the exhaustion stage. 
C)  It enters the resistance stage. 
D)  It enters the alarm stage.

Question 19

Cioffi and Holloway had people use different strategies to cope with a painful stimulus,sticking one's hand in ice-water for as long as possible.What were the effects of asking people to avoid thinking about the pain on the length of time they took to recover from the task?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were faster to recover than those asked to form a mental picture of their home. 
B)  They were slower to recover than those asked to form a mental picture of their home. 
C)  They were able to keep their hand submerged longer than those who formed a mental picture of their home. 
D)  They were unable to keep their hand submerged as long as those who formed a mental picture of their home. 
A)  They were faster to recover than those asked to form a mental picture of their home. 
B)  They were slower to recover than those asked to form a mental picture of their home. 
C)  They were able to keep their hand submerged longer than those who formed a mental picture of their home. 
D)  They were unable to keep their hand submerged as long as those who formed a mental picture of their home.

Question 20

Researchers have found that people are better able to tolerate the pain of arthritis,childbirth,and migraine headaches if they have a high level of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-awareness 
B)  self-monitoring 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  self-efficacy 
A)  self-awareness 
B)  self-monitoring 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  self-efficacy

According to research by Rodin and Langer,when did nursing home residents become happier and more active?

Which of the following lists the necessary features for happiness?

Alice was in a minor car accident three months ago,in which she was injured.Now every time she is in a car she becomes shaky and nervous due to the release of adrenaline.What kinds of effects is Alice likely currently experiencing?

Consider Selye's general adaptation syndrome.When the body encounters a threat,how does it respond?

Which of the following people might be classified as having high self-efficacy pattern?

Britt is a teenage girl and she sees pictures of her favourite celebrity smoking. What does research find about the influence of celebrities on health-related behaviour?

In times of stress,what is released into the blood stream?

Tice and Baumiester (1997)investigated the stress-levels in procrastinators and non-procrastinators over the course of an academic semester.What did they find?

In a study by Cohen et al.(1998),which of the following groups of participants were unlikely to catch a cold even though they had been exposed to a cold virus?

Heather has an on-going health issue.She has a number of acquaintances but relatively few close others to rely on.What has research shown to be the most important feature of her social support system?

Which of the following people might be classified as having a Type A behaviour pattern?

Josh fell while hiking and dislocated his shoulder.Yemen,his companion,knows how to get his shoulder back in place but has no pain killers.Which of the following would you recommend to help Josh cope with the painful procedure?

How do problem-focused and emotion-focused coping differ,and when are each helpful?

Penelope has been taking care of her ailing father for the last two years.He has dementia and it is becoming more difficult for her to be able to manage on her own.How is this situation likely to affect her risk of developing a cold if she is exposed to a cold virus?

How is depression similar to learned helplessness?

Melissa has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.Research would suggest that in addition to the medical treatment Melissa needs,her therapy should also involve which of the following?

Four drivers who each had a small accident gave the following explanations.Which one exemplifies learned helplessness?

Consider Selye's general adaptation syndrome.When stress persists for a very long time,what happens to the body?

Cioffi and Holloway had people use different strategies to cope with a painful stimulus,sticking one's hand in ice-water for as long as possible.What were the effects of asking people to avoid thinking about the pain on the length of time they took to recover from the task?

Researchers have found that people are better able to tolerate the pain of arthritis,childbirth,and migraine headaches if they have a high level of which of the following?

Introduction

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes,prejudice,and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Filters

Exam 13: Health

According to research by Rodin and Langer,when did nursing home residents become happier and more active?

Which of the following lists the necessary features for happiness?

Alice was in a minor car accident three months ago,in which she was injured.Now every time she is in a car she becomes shaky and nervous due to the release of adrenaline.What kinds of effects is Alice likely currently experiencing?

Consider Selye's general adaptation syndrome.When the body encounters a threat,how does it respond?

Which of the following people might be classified as having high self-efficacy pattern?

Britt is a teenage girl and she sees pictures of her favourite celebrity smoking. What does research find about the influence of celebrities on health-related behaviour?

In times of stress,what is released into the blood stream?

Tice and Baumiester (1997)investigated the stress-levels in procrastinators and non-procrastinators over the course of an academic semester.What did they find?

In a study by Cohen et al.(1998),which of the following groups of participants were unlikely to catch a cold even though they had been exposed to a cold virus?

Heather has an on-going health issue.She has a number of acquaintances but relatively few close others to rely on.What has research shown to be the most important feature of her social support system?

Which of the following people might be classified as having a Type A behaviour pattern?

Josh fell while hiking and dislocated his shoulder.Yemen,his companion,knows how to get his shoulder back in place but has no pain killers.Which of the following would you recommend to help Josh cope with the painful procedure?

How do problem-focused and emotion-focused coping differ,and when are each helpful?

Penelope has been taking care of her ailing father for the last two years.He has dementia and it is becoming more difficult for her to be able to manage on her own.How is this situation likely to affect her risk of developing a cold if she is exposed to a cold virus?

How is depression similar to learned helplessness?

Melissa has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.Research would suggest that in addition to the medical treatment Melissa needs,her therapy should also involve which of the following?

Four drivers who each had a small accident gave the following explanations.Which one exemplifies learned helplessness?

Consider Selye's general adaptation syndrome.When stress persists for a very long time,what happens to the body?

Cioffi and Holloway had people use different strategies to cope with a painful stimulus,sticking one's hand in ice-water for as long as possible.What were the effects of asking people to avoid thinking about the pain on the length of time they took to recover from the task?

Researchers have found that people are better able to tolerate the pain of arthritis,childbirth,and migraine headaches if they have a high level of which of the following?

Introduction

Doing Social Psychology Research

The Social Self

Perceiving Persons

Stereotypes,prejudice,and Discrimination

Attitudes

Conformity

Group Processes

Attraction and Close Relationships

Helping Others

Aggression

Law

Filters