Exam 39: A: Promoting Health

Which form of treatment has claimed to correct imbalances of energy flow at identifiable points close to the skin?

Students who reported fewer coughs, aches, and pains near the end of the semester were those who had previously been identified as having a(n)

Religiously active people have _______ socially supportive relationships and ________ lifestyles than those who are not religiously active.

Hakim has terminal cancer. He reacts to the stress of his condition by feeling grateful for his life and accepting his oncoming death. His response best illustrates

Captive animals are more vulnerable to disease than are wild animals. This is best explained in terms of

Ferdinand was assigned to a small dormitory room with two other freshman roommates. As a result, he feels he has little control over his environment. His body is most likely to respond with

AIDS patients have been found to experience reduced levels of depression if they have

In a study of Type A heart attack survivors, Friedman and his colleagues found that the most effective technique for preventing recurrent heart attacks was

Primates at the top of the social pecking order are less likely to contract cold-like viral infections than those with lower social status. This best illustrates the value of

Research has indicated that rats become more vulnerable to ulcers when exposed to ________ shock.

People are most likely to inflate their assessments of the value of alternative medicine for the treatment of

Self-control has been described as a(n) ________ that might account for the association of religious involvement and life expectancy.

During meditative relaxation, a part of the ________ lobe involved in focused attention is ________ active than usual.

Inga, a university sophomore, is experiencing stress and feels mildly depressed. She would be best advised to

Aerobic exercise increases the availability of mood-boosting neurotransmitters such as

Research participants who received nasal drops laden with a cold virus were least likely to catch a cold if they had

Research indicates that those who attend religious services regularly are more likely than nonattenders to experience

Aerobic exercise is an effective way to

People have been found to suffer fewer health problems following the death of their spouse if they

Trying to reduce stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor is most characteristic of