Question 1

Research indicates that exercise may be a useful resource for combating the adverse effects of stress. Your text suggests this may be because exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  appears to suppress the immune system. 
B)  appears to modulate immune activity during stress. 
C)  decreases exogenous opioids. 
D)  always increases cognitive processes. 
E)  increases endorphin levels, thus masking the effects of stress. 
A)  appears to suppress the immune system. 
B)  appears to modulate immune activity during stress. 
C)  decreases exogenous opioids. 
D)  always increases cognitive processes. 
E)  increases endorphin levels, thus masking the effects of stress. B

Question 2

Social support has beneficial effects on the

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular system. 
B)  endocrine system. 
C)  immune system. 
D)  psychological distress of the individual. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  cardiovascular system. 
B)  endocrine system. 
C)  immune system. 
D)  psychological distress of the individual. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. E

Question 3

Sarah is taking a stress management class. Her instructor provides a variety of ways Sarah can combat her stress. Sarah is instructed to try several of these techniques in order to discover the skills that work best for her. The instructor is using _______________ training.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive self-talk 
B)  relaxation 
C)  time management 
D)  stress inoculation 
E)  inoculation management 
A)  positive self-talk 
B)  relaxation 
C)  time management 
D)  stress inoculation 
E)  inoculation management D

Question 4

Coping can be thought of as

Accepted Answer

A)  the thoughts and behaviours used to manage internal and external demands of a situation appraised as stressful. 
B)  a one-time transaction between a person and their environment. 
C)  unaffected by the external resources available to an individual. 
D)  a positive reaction to stress. 
E)  unrelated to the personality of the individual. 
A)  the thoughts and behaviours used to manage internal and external demands of a situation appraised as stressful. 
B)  a one-time transaction between a person and their environment. 
C)  unaffected by the external resources available to an individual. 
D)  a positive reaction to stress. 
E)  unrelated to the personality of the individual.

Question 5

People who are higher in socio-economic status (SES) show

Accepted Answer

A)  lower morbidity for medical and psychiatric disorders. 
B)  lower mortality from all causes of death. 
C)  reduced neuroendocrine responses to stress. 
D)  better access to social support systems in general. 
E)  All of these are shown in people with a higher level SES. 
A)  lower morbidity for medical and psychiatric disorders. 
B)  lower mortality from all causes of death. 
C)  reduced neuroendocrine responses to stress. 
D)  better access to social support systems in general. 
E)  All of these are shown in people with a higher level SES.

Question 6

The process of _______________ involves an individual's efforts to manage internal or external demands that tax his or her resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary appraisal 
B)  secondary appraisal 
C)  coping 
D)  self-pacification 
E)  meditation 
A)  primary appraisal 
B)  secondary appraisal 
C)  coping 
D)  self-pacification 
E)  meditation

Question 7

Coping efforts center on

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining a positive self-image. 
B)  reducing harmful environmental conditions and enhancing the prospects of recovery. 
C)  maintaining emotional equilibrium. 
D)  continuing satisfying relationships with others. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  maintaining a positive self-image. 
B)  reducing harmful environmental conditions and enhancing the prospects of recovery. 
C)  maintaining emotional equilibrium. 
D)  continuing satisfying relationships with others. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

According to the textbook, in the coping process any new event or change in the environment prompts the individual to make secondary appraisals of the significance of the event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An important variable in understanding the mechanism by which stress is moderated by social support appears to be the manner in which social support is assessed. When social support has been measured in terms of social integration, _______________ have been found. When subjective levels of social support have been assessed, however, _______________ have been found.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct effects; few effects 
B)  buffering effects; few effects 
C)  buffering effects; direct effects 
D)  direct effects; buffering effects 
E)  few effects; direct effects 
A)  direct effects; few effects 
B)  buffering effects; few effects 
C)  buffering effects; direct effects 
D)  direct effects; buffering effects 
E)  few effects; direct effects

Question 10

Emotion-focused efforts would be most effective in coping with the worry and stress due to

Accepted Answer

A)  having two final exams scheduled for the same day. 
B)  waiting to hear if your application to graduate school has been accepted. 
C)  receiving a notice that your taxes will be audited by the Canada Revenue Agency next week. 
D)  knowing that you haven't saved enough money to pay your tuition, and it's due in two weeks. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  having two final exams scheduled for the same day. 
B)  waiting to hear if your application to graduate school has been accepted. 
C)  receiving a notice that your taxes will be audited by the Canada Revenue Agency next week. 
D)  knowing that you haven't saved enough money to pay your tuition, and it's due in two weeks. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Relaxation training therapies include

Accepted Answer

A)  reduces physiological arousal. 
B)  allows the person to return to pre-stress activities (when appropriate). 
C)  reduces psychological distress. 
D)  progressive muscle relaxation training, yoga and hypnosis among other techniques. 
E)  All of these are included in relaxation training therapies. 
A)  reduces physiological arousal. 
B)  allows the person to return to pre-stress activities (when appropriate). 
C)  reduces psychological distress. 
D)  progressive muscle relaxation training, yoga and hypnosis among other techniques. 
E)  All of these are included in relaxation training therapies.

Question 12

Stress management programs typically involve _______________ phases.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  six 
A)  two 
B)  three 
C)  four 
D)  five 
E)  six

Question 13

Individuals who are high in negative affectivity

Accepted Answer

A)  are less likely to use health services. 
B)  are more prone to have genetic markers linked to alcohol dependence. 
C)  suppress symptoms of psychological distress and physical illness. 
D)  are not prone to anxiety. 
E)  have a decreased risk of suicide. 
A)  are less likely to use health services. 
B)  are more prone to have genetic markers linked to alcohol dependence. 
C)  suppress symptoms of psychological distress and physical illness. 
D)  are not prone to anxiety. 
E)  have a decreased risk of suicide.

Question 14

External coping resources may include time, money, education, a decent job and the absence of other life stressors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Refusing to tolerate negative events is an important coping outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An individual with a pessimistic explanatory style is more likely to interpret negative events in terms of _______________ factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  external, unstable, specific 
B)  external, stable, global 
C)  internal, unstable, global 
D)  internal, stable, global 
E)  internal and unstable 
A)  external, unstable, specific 
B)  external, stable, global 
C)  internal, unstable, global 
D)  internal, stable, global 
E)  internal and unstable

Question 17

The assurance that one is a valuable individual who is cared for is

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional support. 
B)  tangible assistance. 
C)  visible support. 
D)  instrumental support. 
E)  invisible support. 
A)  emotional support. 
B)  tangible assistance. 
C)  visible support. 
D)  instrumental support. 
E)  invisible support.

Question 18

A study of post-menopausal women conducted by O'Donovan and colleagues (2009) found that pessimistic explanatory style is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced cell-mediated immunity. 
B)  higher rates of physical illness. 
C)  increased use of health facilities. 
D)  reduced energy levels. 
E)  a lack of physical symptoms. 
A)  reduced cell-mediated immunity. 
B)  higher rates of physical illness. 
C)  increased use of health facilities. 
D)  reduced energy levels. 
E)  a lack of physical symptoms.

Question 19

_______________ involves the provision of services, financial assistance, or goods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Visible support 
B)  Tangible assistance 
C)  Invisible support 
D)  Monetary assistance 
E)  Perceived social support 
A)  Visible support 
B)  Tangible assistance 
C)  Invisible support 
D)  Monetary assistance 
E)  Perceived social support

Question 20

Psychological control has been related to

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional well-being. 
B)  successful coping. 
C)  improved immune functioning among children with asthma. 
D)  increased self-efficacy. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  emotional well-being. 
B)  successful coping. 
C)  improved immune functioning among children with asthma. 
D)  increased self-efficacy. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Research indicates that exercise may be a useful resource for combating the adverse effects of stress. Your text suggests this may be because exercise

Social support has beneficial effects on the

Sarah is taking a stress management class. Her instructor provides a variety of ways Sarah can combat her stress. Sarah is instructed to try several of these techniques in order to discover the skills that work best for her. The instructor is using _______________ training.

Coping can be thought of as

People who are higher in socio-economic status (SES) show

The process of _______________ involves an individual's efforts to manage internal or external demands that tax his or her resources.

Coping efforts center on

According to the textbook, in the coping process any new event or change in the environment prompts the individual to make secondary appraisals of the significance of the event.

Emotion-focused efforts would be most effective in coping with the worry and stress due to

Relaxation training therapies include

Stress management programs typically involve _______________ phases.

Individuals who are high in negative affectivity

External coping resources may include time, money, education, a decent job and the absence of other life stressors.

Refusing to tolerate negative events is an important coping outcome.

An individual with a pessimistic explanatory style is more likely to interpret negative events in terms of _______________ factors.

The assurance that one is a valuable individual who is cared for is

A study of post-menopausal women conducted by O'Donovan and colleagues (2009) found that pessimistic explanatory style is associated with

_______________ involves the provision of services, financial assistance, or goods.

Psychological control has been related to

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Patients, Providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Health Disorders

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders

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Exam 7: Coping, Resilience, and Social Support

Research indicates that exercise may be a useful resource for combating the adverse effects of stress. Your text suggests this may be because exercise

Social support has beneficial effects on the

Sarah is taking a stress management class. Her instructor provides a variety of ways Sarah can combat her stress. Sarah is instructed to try several of these techniques in order to discover the skills that work best for her. The instructor is using _______________ training.

Coping can be thought of as

People who are higher in socio-economic status (SES) show

The process of _______________ involves an individual's efforts to manage internal or external demands that tax his or her resources.

Coping efforts center on

According to the textbook, in the coping process any new event or change in the environment prompts the individual to make secondary appraisals of the significance of the event.

Emotion-focused efforts would be most effective in coping with the worry and stress due to

Relaxation training therapies include

Stress management programs typically involve _______________ phases.

Individuals who are high in negative affectivity

External coping resources may include time, money, education, a decent job and the absence of other life stressors.

Refusing to tolerate negative events is an important coping outcome.

An individual with a pessimistic explanatory style is more likely to interpret negative events in terms of _______________ factors.

The assurance that one is a valuable individual who is cared for is

A study of post-menopausal women conducted by O'Donovan and colleagues (2009) found that pessimistic explanatory style is associated with

_______________ involves the provision of services, financial assistance, or goods.

Psychological control has been related to

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Using Health Services

Patients, Providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Health Disorders

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

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