Question 1

The lifespan perspective in health psychology reveals that adolescents

Accepted Answer

A)  will be healthier than children because they are exposed to fewer infectious diseases. 
B)  typically follow the example of their parents more than their friends. 
C)  are powerfully influenced by peer pressure, often leading to poorer health practices. 
D)  respond to illnesses much like the elderly do. 
A)  will be healthier than children because they are exposed to fewer infectious diseases. 
B)  typically follow the example of their parents more than their friends. 
C)  are powerfully influenced by peer pressure, often leading to poorer health practices. 
D)  respond to illnesses much like the elderly do.

Question 2

The "systems" approach assumes simple systems are embedded within complex systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A biopsychosocial approach to dealing with an adolescent girl's weight problem would be likely to consider

Accepted Answer

A)  her family history. 
B)  how her weight problem affects her friendships. 
C)  how she feels emotionally about her weight problem. 
D)  all of these 
A)  her family history. 
B)  how her weight problem affects her friendships. 
C)  how she feels emotionally about her weight problem. 
D)  all of these

Question 4

Claudia goes to the university health center complaining of a sore throat and headache. A blood test reveals that her white blood cell count is high, and a throat culture reveals a streptococcus infection. Which of the following is true

Accepted Answer

A)  Claudia's high white blood cell count is a symptom of illness. 
B)  Her sore throat is a sign of illness. 
C)  The results of the blood test and throat culture are signs of illness. 
D)  Her headache and high white blood count are symptoms of illness. 
A)  Claudia's high white blood cell count is a symptom of illness. 
B)  Her sore throat is a sign of illness. 
C)  The results of the blood test and throat culture are signs of illness. 
D)  Her headache and high white blood count are symptoms of illness.

Question 5

The work on biofeedback by physiological psychologists has shown us that

Accepted Answer

A)  even internal functions like heart rate and blood pressure can be controlled with psychological methods. 
B)  the mind/body dichotomy really exists and can be measured. 
C)  psychoanalysis is effective in the treatment of high blood pressure. 
D)  biofeedback is an ineffective method of therapy. 
A)  even internal functions like heart rate and blood pressure can be controlled with psychological methods. 
B)  the mind/body dichotomy really exists and can be measured. 
C)  psychoanalysis is effective in the treatment of high blood pressure. 
D)  biofeedback is an ineffective method of therapy.

Question 6

Medical history notes for a young woman with a skin rash refers to her "conflicting feelings about being physically close to her husband". Her physician seems to accept a _____ explanation for her illness.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosomatic 
B)  behavioristic 
C)  public health 
D)  humoral 
A)  psychosomatic 
B)  behavioristic 
C)  public health 
D)  humoral

Question 7

The recent rise in the percentage of North Americans who are seriously overweight indicates that

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A)  North Americans are focusing on the wrong health behaviours. 
B)  primary prevention efforts are failing in North America. 
C)  the health behaviours influencing this health problem are changing in the wrong direction. 
D)  the health behaviours influencing all leading causes of death are changing in the wrong direction. 
A)  North Americans are focusing on the wrong health behaviours. 
B)  primary prevention efforts are failing in North America. 
C)  the health behaviours influencing this health problem are changing in the wrong direction. 
D)  the health behaviours influencing all leading causes of death are changing in the wrong direction.

Question 8

Common definitions of health include

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A)  optimal weight and endurance. 
B)  absence of signs of malfunctioning. 
C)  absence of subjective symptoms of disease. 
D)  both b and c. 
A)  optimal weight and endurance. 
B)  absence of signs of malfunctioning. 
C)  absence of subjective symptoms of disease. 
D)  both b and c.

Question 9

In Belloc and Breslow's study of longevity and health practices

Accepted Answer

A)  longevity was not statistically related to most health behaviors. 
B)  the health of older participants who practiced all seven health habits was similar to that of much younger participants. 
C)  maintaining an appropriate weight was the best predictor of health. 
D)  eating multiple small meals was important. 
A)  longevity was not statistically related to most health behaviors. 
B)  the health of older participants who practiced all seven health habits was similar to that of much younger participants. 
C)  maintaining an appropriate weight was the best predictor of health. 
D)  eating multiple small meals was important.

Question 10

A main contribution of Galen to knowledge about illness

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A)  was to discover that illness can be localized in specific parts of the body. 
B)  was to reject the humoral theory of Hippocrates. 
C)  was not appreciated until the 20th century. 
D)  was to reject the mind/body split. 
A)  was to discover that illness can be localized in specific parts of the body. 
B)  was to reject the humoral theory of Hippocrates. 
C)  was not appreciated until the 20th century. 
D)  was to reject the mind/body split.

Question 11

In discussing the illness and health continuum, Antonovsky emphasizes

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A)  illness more than health. 
B)  a revised focus toward what helps people stay healthy. 
C)  the psychosocial factors that contribute to illness. 
D)  the role of poverty in health care. 
A)  illness more than health. 
B)  a revised focus toward what helps people stay healthy. 
C)  the psychosocial factors that contribute to illness. 
D)  the role of poverty in health care.

Question 12

Which of the following approaches would a specialist in behavioral medicine be most likely to use in treating a chronic headache

Accepted Answer

A)  medicine 
B)  psychoanalysis 
C)  biofeedback 
D)  psychotherapy 
A)  medicine 
B)  psychoanalysis 
C)  biofeedback 
D)  psychotherapy

Question 13

Nonexperimental or correlational studies

Accepted Answer

A)  can generate predictive information. 
B)  are not usually useful because they can't lead to causal inferences. 
C)  are not usually done anymore. 
D)  involve the manipulation of independent variables. 
A)  can generate predictive information. 
B)  are not usually useful because they can't lead to causal inferences. 
C)  are not usually done anymore. 
D)  involve the manipulation of independent variables.

Question 14

A _____ study would NOT be an example of a quasi‑experimental study.

Accepted Answer

A)  retrospective 
B)  prospective 
C)  longitudinal 
D)  correlational 
A)  retrospective 
B)  prospective 
C)  longitudinal 
D)  correlational

Question 15

Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine"

Accepted Answer

A)  suggested that eating a good diet would promote good health. 
B)  proposed the humoral theory of illness and wellness. 
C)  defined health as a balance of humors. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  suggested that eating a good diet would promote good health. 
B)  proposed the humoral theory of illness and wellness. 
C)  defined health as a balance of humors. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 16

Match the following with descriptions given in question
-Organizes health education or provides community health services.

Accepted Answer

A) epidemiology 
B) public health 
C) medical sociology 
D) medical anthropology 
E) health psychology 
A) epidemiology 
B) public health 
C) medical sociology 
D) medical anthropology 
E) health psychology

Question 17

When reporting the decrease in deaths from HIV/AIDS, an epidemiologist is discussing the ________ of HIV/AIDS.

Accepted Answer

A)  morbidity 
B)  mortality 
C)  incidence 
D)  prevalence 
A)  morbidity 
B)  mortality 
C)  incidence 
D)  prevalence

Question 18

Which of the following statements about chronic disease is true

Accepted Answer

A)  Significant advances have been made in their treatment, to the point where they are no longer dangerous. 
B)  Although we know more about the causes of chronic diseases, advances in their treatment have been modest. 
C)  Psychological and social factors have little to do with these diseases. 
D)  Gains and survival rates from cancer between 1950 and 1987 are due to improved medical techniques. 
A)  Significant advances have been made in their treatment, to the point where they are no longer dangerous. 
B)  Although we know more about the causes of chronic diseases, advances in their treatment have been modest. 
C)  Psychological and social factors have little to do with these diseases. 
D)  Gains and survival rates from cancer between 1950 and 1987 are due to improved medical techniques.

Question 19

Melody has been having a great deal of difficulty in her attempt to quit smoking. Which of the following might be reasons for her lack of success

Accepted Answer

A)  She thinks getting cancer is not likely. 
B)  Her friends all smoke and don't think it's such a big problem. 
C)  She is addicted to nicotine. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  She thinks getting cancer is not likely. 
B)  Her friends all smoke and don't think it's such a big problem. 
C)  She is addicted to nicotine. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Dr. Lee believes that disease occurs independently from our psychological and social experience. Dr. Lee believes in the _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  humoral 
B)  biopsychosocial 
C)  biomedical 
D)  trephination 
A)  humoral 
B)  biopsychosocial 
C)  biomedical 
D)  trephination

The lifespan perspective in health psychology reveals that adolescents

The "systems" approach assumes simple systems are embedded within complex systems.

A biopsychosocial approach to dealing with an adolescent girl's weight problem would be likely to consider

Claudia goes to the university health center complaining of a sore throat and headache. A blood test reveals that her white blood cell count is high, and a throat culture reveals a streptococcus infection. Which of the following is true

The work on biofeedback by physiological psychologists has shown us that

Medical history notes for a young woman with a skin rash refers to her "conflicting feelings about being physically close to her husband". Her physician seems to accept a _____ explanation for her illness.

The recent rise in the percentage of North Americans who are seriously overweight indicates that

Common definitions of health include

In Belloc and Breslow's study of longevity and health practices

A main contribution of Galen to knowledge about illness

In discussing the illness and health continuum, Antonovsky emphasizes

Which of the following approaches would a specialist in behavioral medicine be most likely to use in treating a chronic headache

Nonexperimental or correlational studies

A _____ study would NOT be an example of a quasi‑experimental study.

Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine"

Match the following with descriptions given in question -Organizes health education or provides community health services.

When reporting the decrease in deaths from HIV/AIDS, an epidemiologist is discussing the ________ of HIV/AIDS.

Which of the following statements about chronic disease is true

Melody has been having a great deal of difficulty in her attempt to quit smoking. Which of the following might be reasons for her lack of success

Dr. Lee believes that disease occurs independently from our psychological and social experience. Dr. Lee believes in the _____ theory.

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

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 1: An Overview of Psychology and Health

The lifespan perspective in health psychology reveals that adolescents

The "systems" approach assumes simple systems are embedded within complex systems.

A biopsychosocial approach to dealing with an adolescent girl's weight problem would be likely to consider

Claudia goes to the university health center complaining of a sore throat and headache. A blood test reveals that her white blood cell count is high, and a throat culture reveals a streptococcus infection. Which of the following is true

The work on biofeedback by physiological psychologists has shown us that

Medical history notes for a young woman with a skin rash refers to her "conflicting feelings about being physically close to her husband". Her physician seems to accept a _____ explanation for her illness.

The recent rise in the percentage of North Americans who are seriously overweight indicates that

Common definitions of health include

In Belloc and Breslow's study of longevity and health practices

A main contribution of Galen to knowledge about illness

In discussing the illness and health continuum, Antonovsky emphasizes

Which of the following approaches would a specialist in behavioral medicine be most likely to use in treating a chronic headache

Nonexperimental or correlational studies

A _____ study would NOT be an example of a quasi‑experimental study.

Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine"

Match the following with descriptions given in question -Organizes health education or provides community health services.

When reporting the decrease in deaths from HIV/AIDS, an epidemiologist is discussing the ________ of HIV/AIDS.

Which of the following statements about chronic disease is true

Melody has been having a great deal of difficulty in her attempt to quit smoking. Which of the following might be reasons for her lack of success

Dr. Lee believes that disease occurs independently from our psychological and social experience. Dr. Lee believes in the _____ theory.

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

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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