Question 1

The dissatisfaction with the term "compliance" is

Accepted Answer

A)  that patients rarely follow recommendations anyway. 
B)  its suggestion that patients reluctantly submit to physicians' authoritarian demands. 
C)  not a common position in health psychology. 
D)  only discussed in psychology and not in medicine. 
A)  that patients rarely follow recommendations anyway. 
B)  its suggestion that patients reluctantly submit to physicians' authoritarian demands. 
C)  not a common position in health psychology. 
D)  only discussed in psychology and not in medicine.

Question 2

Which age group is most likely to visit a physician for chronic disease treatment

Accepted Answer

A)  the elderly 
B)  adults of all ages 
C)  children 
D)  infants 
A)  the elderly 
B)  adults of all ages 
C)  children 
D)  infants

Question 3

Some universal health care systems in countries other than Canada

Accepted Answer

A)  are partly funded with medical savings accounts, 
B)  cover prescription medications. 
C)  encourage the use of supplemental private insurance,. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  are partly funded with medical savings accounts, 
B)  cover prescription medications. 
C)  encourage the use of supplemental private insurance,. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

The chief advantage of a health care system organized into specialties is

Accepted Answer

A)  good patient doctor communication 
B)  patients receive the best expertise for each aspect of each problem 
C)  lower expense 
D)  faster delivery of services 
A)  good patient doctor communication 
B)  patients receive the best expertise for each aspect of each problem 
C)  lower expense 
D)  faster delivery of services

Question 5

People with faulty commonsense models of illness are affected in which of the following ways

Accepted Answer

A)  They may not seek appropriate treatment. 
B)  They may not adjust well psychologically to an illness they develop. 
C)  They may be less likely to follow doctor's advice. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  They may not seek appropriate treatment. 
B)  They may not adjust well psychologically to an illness they develop. 
C)  They may be less likely to follow doctor's advice. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

Compare and contrast inpatient treatment modalities.

Accepted Answer

Inpatient treatment modalities refer to

Question 7

Before many people seek medical attention they seek advice from friends, relatives or coworkers. These individuals constitute

Accepted Answer

A)  an extended family. 
B)  a lay referral system. 
C)  an informal health care network 
D)  an HMO. 
A)  an extended family. 
B)  a lay referral system. 
C)  an informal health care network 
D)  an HMO.

Question 8

A high school student fainted after eating the "mystery meat special" in the cafeteria. Upon witnessing this, thirty other students who had eaten the same thing subsequently fainted. Tests showed no harmful substances in the air or in the "mystery meat." These students were likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  food poisoning. 
B)  the placebo effect. 
C)  psychogenic illness. 
D)  conversion hysteria. 
A)  food poisoning. 
B)  the placebo effect. 
C)  psychogenic illness. 
D)  conversion hysteria.

Question 9

Research on patient memory as related to their interactions with practitioners shows

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligent patients remember more than less intelligent ones. 
B)  older patients remember less than younger ones. 
C)  patients remember what they're told first. 
D)  patients remember most of what their doctors say. 
A)  intelligent patients remember more than less intelligent ones. 
B)  older patients remember less than younger ones. 
C)  patients remember what they're told first. 
D)  patients remember most of what their doctors say.

Question 10

Although women contact their physicians more frequently (on average) than do men, this is due
to the increased visits necessitated by pregnancy and childbirth. Taking pregnancy into account, the
utilization rates of medical services are the same for the sexes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Janet's family has a history of breast cancer. When she notices a small lump in her breast, she attributes it to premenstrual symptoms. According to conflict theory, Janet may be engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  hypervigilant coping. 
B)  medical student's syndrome. 
C)  psychogenic illness. 
D)  Zola's denial. 
A)  hypervigilant coping. 
B)  medical student's syndrome. 
C)  psychogenic illness. 
D)  Zola's denial.

Question 12

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items.
-A less expensive option than inpatient care for individuals with chronic illnesses

Accepted Answer

A) hospitals 
B) nursing homes 
C) home health care 
D) Medicare 
E) universal health care 
A) hospitals 
B) nursing homes 
C) home health care 
D) Medicare 
E) universal health care

Question 13

Hospitals are to _____ as nursing homes are to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  emergency care; long term care 
B)  long term care; emergency care 
C)  inpatient services; home health care services 
D)  outpatient services; inpatient services 
A)  emergency care; long term care 
B)  long term care; emergency care 
C)  inpatient services; home health care services 
D)  outpatient services; inpatient services

Question 14

The condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome is a good example that

Accepted Answer

A)  if a medical test can't measure symptoms, the patient is probably hypochondriacal. 
B)  some illnesses are purely psychosomatic. 
C)  some medical problems simply can't be confirmed yet by medical tests. 
D)  chronic fatigue syndrome is not a medically confirmed condition 
A)  if a medical test can't measure symptoms, the patient is probably hypochondriacal. 
B)  some illnesses are purely psychosomatic. 
C)  some medical problems simply can't be confirmed yet by medical tests. 
D)  chronic fatigue syndrome is not a medically confirmed condition

Question 15

Monique could be described as an internally focused individual. Which of the following behavioural patterns would she be most likely to demonstrate

Accepted Answer

A)  Reporting less pain than do other people. 
B)  Being more accurate in her perception of internal body changes. 
C)  Overestimating changes in her bodily functions. 
D)  Reporting faster recovery from illness than do other people. 
A)  Reporting less pain than do other people. 
B)  Being more accurate in her perception of internal body changes. 
C)  Overestimating changes in her bodily functions. 
D)  Reporting faster recovery from illness than do other people.

Question 16

When comparing disability from chronic low back pain in six different countries, in which country was the greatest impairment reported

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan. 
B)  United States. 
C)  Italy. 
D)  Mexico. 
A)  Japan. 
B)  United States. 
C)  Italy. 
D)  Mexico.

Question 17

Patients describe symptoms for the same health problem differently because

Accepted Answer

A)  they differ in the attention they pay to internal states. 
B)  they may emphasize a symptom they believe reflects serious illness. 
C)  they may downplay a symptom they believe reflects serious illness. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  they differ in the attention they pay to internal states. 
B)  they may emphasize a symptom they believe reflects serious illness. 
C)  they may downplay a symptom they believe reflects serious illness. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Rare diseases are perceived as _______ than common ones.

Accepted Answer

A)  more serious 
B)  less serious 
C)  more likely to be genetically linked 
D)  more prevalent 
A)  more serious 
B)  less serious 
C)  more likely to be genetically linked 
D)  more prevalent

Question 19

Findings on medical adherence indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  doctors overestimate adherence 
B)  patients honestly report their adherence. 
C)  overall adherence rate is 90%. 
D)  adherence is very easy to measure. 
A)  doctors overestimate adherence 
B)  patients honestly report their adherence. 
C)  overall adherence rate is 90%. 
D)  adherence is very easy to measure.

Question 20

Which of the following statements best represents conclusions regarding the impact of nonadherence on health outcomes

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonadherence has little to no impact on health outcomes. 
B)  Nonadherence tends to make most medicine-taking schedules completely useless. 
C)  The impact of nonadherence depends on the particular health problem and treatment prescribed. 
D)  Studies of nonadherence have been inconclusive. 
A)  Nonadherence has little to no impact on health outcomes. 
B)  Nonadherence tends to make most medicine-taking schedules completely useless. 
C)  The impact of nonadherence depends on the particular health problem and treatment prescribed. 
D)  Studies of nonadherence have been inconclusive.

The dissatisfaction with the term "compliance" is

Which age group is most likely to visit a physician for chronic disease treatment

Some universal health care systems in countries other than Canada

The chief advantage of a health care system organized into specialties is

People with faulty commonsense models of illness are affected in which of the following ways

Compare and contrast inpatient treatment modalities.

Before many people seek medical attention they seek advice from friends, relatives or coworkers. These individuals constitute

A high school student fainted after eating the "mystery meat special" in the cafeteria. Upon witnessing this, thirty other students who had eaten the same thing subsequently fainted. Tests showed no harmful substances in the air or in the "mystery meat." These students were likely suffering from

Research on patient memory as related to their interactions with practitioners shows

Although women contact their physicians more frequently (on average) than do men, this is due to the increased visits necessitated by pregnancy and childbirth. Taking pregnancy into account, the utilization rates of medical services are the same for the sexes.

Janet's family has a history of breast cancer. When she notices a small lump in her breast, she attributes it to premenstrual symptoms. According to conflict theory, Janet may be engaging in

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items. -A less expensive option than inpatient care for individuals with chronic illnesses

Hospitals are to _ as nursing homes are to _.

The condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome is a good example that

Monique could be described as an internally focused individual. Which of the following behavioural patterns would she be most likely to demonstrate

When comparing disability from chronic low back pain in six different countries, in which country was the greatest impairment reported

Patients describe symptoms for the same health problem differently because

Rare diseases are perceived as _______ than common ones.

Findings on medical adherence indicate that

Which of the following statements best represents conclusions regarding the impact of nonadherence on health outcomes

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Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

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Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

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Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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The dissatisfaction with the term "compliance" is

Which age group is most likely to visit a physician for chronic disease treatment

Some universal health care systems in countries other than Canada

The chief advantage of a health care system organized into specialties is

People with faulty commonsense models of illness are affected in which of the following ways

Compare and contrast inpatient treatment modalities.

Before many people seek medical attention they seek advice from friends, relatives or coworkers. These individuals constitute

A high school student fainted after eating the "mystery meat special" in the cafeteria. Upon witnessing this, thirty other students who had eaten the same thing subsequently fainted. Tests showed no harmful substances in the air or in the "mystery meat." These students were likely suffering from

Research on patient memory as related to their interactions with practitioners shows

Although women contact their physicians more frequently (on average) than do men, this is due to the increased visits necessitated by pregnancy and childbirth. Taking pregnancy into account, the utilization rates of medical services are the same for the sexes.

Janet's family has a history of breast cancer. When she notices a small lump in her breast, she attributes it to premenstrual symptoms. According to conflict theory, Janet may be engaging in

Match the institution listed below with the descriptions in items. -A less expensive option than inpatient care for individuals with chronic illnesses

Hospitals are to _____ as nursing homes are to _____.

The condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome is a good example that

Monique could be described as an internally focused individual. Which of the following behavioural patterns would she be most likely to demonstrate

When comparing disability from chronic low back pain in six different countries, in which country was the greatest impairment reported

Patients describe symptoms for the same health problem differently because

Rare diseases are perceived as _______ than common ones.

Findings on medical adherence indicate that

Which of the following statements best represents conclusions regarding the impact of nonadherence on health outcomes

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Substance Use and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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Hospitals are to _ as nursing homes are to _.