Exam 10: Psychology and Health

Richard contracted a sexually transmitted disease that has resulted in severe flu-like symptoms,including jaundiced skin,abdominal pain,and fever.Which STD has Richard contracted?

Stress and physical illness are linked through the actions of

Benita was just in a car accident.Although her physical injuries are minor,her body mobilized for the stress response.Benita's adrenal glands have just released hormones known as the "stress hormones." Based on this description,what are these hormones?

Joan is a nurse who also helps provide care for her aging parents.Lately Joan has been feeling apathetic toward her job.In addition,she has been having more headaches and sleep difficulties.Joan's condition is best described as

All but which of the following are considered psychological moderators of stress?

Which component of the Type A behavior pattern best explains the connections between the Type A profile and heart disease?

In order to prevent STDs,the textbook all of the following EXCEPT

According to data presented in your text,which factor(s)contributes to the highest number of deaths annually in the United States?

Stressors that are ______ tend to have the greatest impact on health.

Which of the following best describes the psychological concept of self-efficacy?

Which of the following is the correct order of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

Lisa is afraid of contracting an STD.Therefore,when having sex for the first time with her new partner,Bradley,she took several steps to protect herself.Unfortunately,she placed herself at risk when she

Basal cell carcinoma is the ______ common type of skin cancer,and it is ______ dangerous.

Emilio arrives at the movie theater planning to see a new thriller.When he gets there,he is surprised to see that a new comedy that he has wanted to see is also playing.Based on this description,which type of conflict is he most likely experiencing?

Molly goes to live in Italy for three years.Molly feels a lot of pressure to adapt to the values,linguistic preferences,and customs of the Italian people.Molly may be described as at risk to experience

Psychological hardiness has ______ key traits,and they are ______.

As cited in the text,which of the following behavioral patterns doubles the risk of heart disease?

All of the following may protect us against sexually transmitted diseases EXCEPT

People with Type A behavior pattern have a modestly high risk of

During stress,corticotrophin-releasing hormone targets the ______,while adrenocorticotrophic hormone targets the _______.