Question 1

Match the disorder with the characteristics in question
-Heart flutters or fibrillation.

Accepted Answer

A) atherosclerosis 
B) cardiac arrhythmia 
C) migraine 
D) essential hypertension 
E) leukemia 
A) atherosclerosis 
B) cardiac arrhythmia 
C) migraine 
D) essential hypertension 
E) leukemia B

Question 2

When people receive a diagnosis of essential or primary hypertension it means that

Accepted Answer

A)  the mechanisms that cause their hypertension are unknown. 
B)  their hypertension is caused by disorders in essential body systems. 
C) there are identifiable biomedical causes for their disease. 
D)  they have heart disease. 
A)  the mechanisms that cause their hypertension are unknown. 
B)  their hypertension is caused by disorders in essential body systems. 
C) there are identifiable biomedical causes for their disease. 
D)  they have heart disease. A

Question 3

If individuals believe that they are capable of coping with an illness, their recovery is not statistically affected by the addition of social support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is necessary to develop high levels of self-efficacy

Accepted Answer

A)  A high level of internal control. 
B)  A belief that a behaviour will be effective. 
C)  Believing that one has the skills and resources available to perform the behaviour well. 
D)  Both b and c are necessary. 
A)  A high level of internal control. 
B)  A belief that a behaviour will be effective. 
C)  Believing that one has the skills and resources available to perform the behaviour well. 
D)  Both b and c are necessary.

Question 5

Evidence on the relationship of stress to Type A behaviour suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A people interpret stressors as threats to personal control. 
B)  Type A people experience stress quickly and strongly. 
C)  Type A people show greater reactivity to stressors compared to Type B individuals. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Type A people interpret stressors as threats to personal control. 
B)  Type A people experience stress quickly and strongly. 
C)  Type A people show greater reactivity to stressors compared to Type B individuals. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

Which statement best describes the relationship between stress and headaches

Accepted Answer

A)  All headaches have been found to be stress related. 
B)  All headaches are caused by some organic problem. 
C)  Intense stress will always produce headaches. 
D)  Stress is only one factor in headaches. 
A)  All headaches have been found to be stress related. 
B)  All headaches are caused by some organic problem. 
C)  Intense stress will always produce headaches. 
D)  Stress is only one factor in headaches.

Question 7

Your friend has just been told that he has Type A behaviour pattern. Help him understand the concept and the various factors that contribute to its development and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

Type A behavior pattern is a term used t

Question 8

Pessimistic people who believe that they have little personal control

Accepted Answer

A)  have more illnesses. 
B)  have better health habits 
C)  are more likely to seek a doctor's care for treatment of hypertension. 
D)  do a good job in controlling their own stress. 
A)  have more illnesses. 
B)  have better health habits 
C)  are more likely to seek a doctor's care for treatment of hypertension. 
D)  do a good job in controlling their own stress.

Question 9

When are social ties detrimental to our health

Accepted Answer

A)  When other people interfere with our efforts to engage in healthful activities. 
B)  When others encourage our own healthy behaviours. 
C)  When others engage in healthy behaviours themselves. 
D)  When our social network overprotects us. 
A)  When other people interfere with our efforts to engage in healthful activities. 
B)  When others encourage our own healthy behaviours. 
C)  When others engage in healthy behaviours themselves. 
D)  When our social network overprotects us.

Question 10

Studies comparing individuals from crowded versus uncrowded neighbourhoods found

Accepted Answer

A)  no real differences in hypertension levels. 
B)  no similarity to findings from animal studies on crowding. 
C)  residents from crowded neighbourhoods had higher heart rate and blood pressure increases during stressful tasks than did residents from uncrowded neighbourhoods. 
D)  residents from uncrowded neighbourhoods had higher heart rate and blood pressure increases during stressful tasks than did residents from crowded neighbourhoods. 
A)  no real differences in hypertension levels. 
B)  no similarity to findings from animal studies on crowding. 
C)  residents from crowded neighbourhoods had higher heart rate and blood pressure increases during stressful tasks than did residents from uncrowded neighbourhoods. 
D)  residents from uncrowded neighbourhoods had higher heart rate and blood pressure increases during stressful tasks than did residents from crowded neighbourhoods.

Question 11

Cutrona's study of college students indicated that the LEAST frequently offered type of support was

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional. 
B)  informational. 
C)  esteem. 
D)  tangible. 
A)  emotional. 
B)  informational. 
C)  esteem. 
D)  tangible.

Question 12

Which of the following has been described as the "deadly emotion" for Type A people

Accepted Answer

A)  competitiveness 
B)  hostility 
C)  jealousy 
D)  impatience 
A)  competitiveness 
B)  hostility 
C)  jealousy 
D)  impatience

Question 13

Informational support includes direct assistance such as when people lend money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the concept with the characteristics listed in question
-Marked by believing one is responsible for successes and failures.

Accepted Answer

A) Type A behaviour 
B) hardiness 
C) resilience 
D) stamina 
E) internal locus of control 
A) Type A behaviour 
B) hardiness 
C) resilience 
D) stamina 
E) internal locus of control

Question 15

For social support to reduce stress most effectively, which of the following conditions needs to be met

Accepted Answer

A)  We need to notice that it is being given. 
B)  We need to perceive that it is supportive. 
C)  It needs to match the demands of the situation. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  We need to notice that it is being given. 
B)  We need to perceive that it is supportive. 
C)  It needs to match the demands of the situation. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 16

Release of hormones such as the catecholamines and corticosteroids appear related to atherosclerosis as well as diminished immune system functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to Seligman, learned helplessness is a principal characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  internal locus of control. 
A)  depression. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  internal locus of control.

Question 18

Which combination of attribution types is most likely to result in an individual becoming depressed, feeling helpless, and losing self esteem

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Children who thrive in spite of terrible conditions are said to have

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  resilience. 
C)  sociability. 
D)  tolerance for ambiguity. 
A)  depression. 
B)  resilience. 
C)  sociability. 
D)  tolerance for ambiguity.

Question 20

Compare and contrast the buffering and direct effects hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

The buffering and direct effects hypothe

Match the disorder with the characteristics in question -Heart flutters or fibrillation.

When people receive a diagnosis of essential or primary hypertension it means that

If individuals believe that they are capable of coping with an illness, their recovery is not statistically affected by the addition of social support.

Which of the following is necessary to develop high levels of self-efficacy

Evidence on the relationship of stress to Type A behaviour suggests that

Which statement best describes the relationship between stress and headaches

Your friend has just been told that he has Type A behaviour pattern. Help him understand the concept and the various factors that contribute to its development and maintenance.

Pessimistic people who believe that they have little personal control

When are social ties detrimental to our health

Studies comparing individuals from crowded versus uncrowded neighbourhoods found

Cutrona's study of college students indicated that the LEAST frequently offered type of support was

Which of the following has been described as the "deadly emotion" for Type A people

Informational support includes direct assistance such as when people lend money.

Match the concept with the characteristics listed in question -Marked by believing one is responsible for successes and failures.

For social support to reduce stress most effectively, which of the following conditions needs to be met

Release of hormones such as the catecholamines and corticosteroids appear related to atherosclerosis as well as diminished immune system functioning.

According to Seligman, learned helplessness is a principal characteristic of

Which combination of attribution types is most likely to result in an individual becoming depressed, feeling helpless, and losing self esteem

Children who thrive in spite of terrible conditions are said to have

Compare and contrast the buffering and direct effects hypotheses.

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Substance Use and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

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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Exam 4: Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Match the disorder with the characteristics in question -Heart flutters or fibrillation.

When people receive a diagnosis of essential or primary hypertension it means that

If individuals believe that they are capable of coping with an illness, their recovery is not statistically affected by the addition of social support.

Which of the following is necessary to develop high levels of self-efficacy

Evidence on the relationship of stress to Type A behaviour suggests that

Which statement best describes the relationship between stress and headaches

Your friend has just been told that he has Type A behaviour pattern. Help him understand the concept and the various factors that contribute to its development and maintenance.

Pessimistic people who believe that they have little personal control

When are social ties detrimental to our health

Studies comparing individuals from crowded versus uncrowded neighbourhoods found

Cutrona's study of college students indicated that the LEAST frequently offered type of support was

Which of the following has been described as the "deadly emotion" for Type A people

Informational support includes direct assistance such as when people lend money.

Match the concept with the characteristics listed in question -Marked by believing one is responsible for successes and failures.

For social support to reduce stress most effectively, which of the following conditions needs to be met

Release of hormones such as the catecholamines and corticosteroids appear related to atherosclerosis as well as diminished immune system functioning.

According to Seligman, learned helplessness is a principal characteristic of

Which combination of attribution types is most likely to result in an individual becoming depressed, feeling helpless, and losing self esteem

Children who thrive in spite of terrible conditions are said to have

Compare and contrast the buffering and direct effects hypotheses.

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Substance Use and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

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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