Question 1

Provide a brief summary of Antonovsky's illness-wellness continuum. How does it differ from traditional definitions of health

Accepted Answer

Antonovsky's illness-wellness continuum

Question 2

Dr. Martinez is conducting an in-depth study of a patient exposed to farm pesticides. Dr. Martinez is probably using a

Accepted Answer

A)  cross‑sectional design. 
B)  experimental design. 
C)  single-subject design. 
D)  twin study. 
A)  cross‑sectional design. 
B)  experimental design. 
C)  single-subject design. 
D)  twin study.

Question 3

A student researcher writes in his report that his statistical analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of +2.13 between the two variables in his study. His reported correlation coefficient

Accepted Answer

A)  indicates a negative correlation. 
B)  indicates a positive correlation. 
C)  is a significant result. 
D)  is an error. 
A)  indicates a negative correlation. 
B)  indicates a positive correlation. 
C)  is a significant result. 
D)  is an error.

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of an indirect way that health psychologists help patients

Accepted Answer

A)  Conducting research to discover information about lifestyles that affect health. 
B)  Providing therapy to a patient to assist in adjustment to a chronic illness. 
C)  Holding a training workshop for medical professionals regarding psychosocial characteristics of patients. 
D)  Designing new behaviour change programs that will affect people's health. 
A)  Conducting research to discover information about lifestyles that affect health. 
B)  Providing therapy to a patient to assist in adjustment to a chronic illness. 
C)  Holding a training workshop for medical professionals regarding psychosocial characteristics of patients. 
D)  Designing new behaviour change programs that will affect people's health.

Question 5

"Risk factors" are those biological or behavioral characteristics that are
known to cause a disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following illustrates a difference between experimental and non‑experimental approaches to research

Accepted Answer

A)  Only experimental methods can imply causation. 
B)  In nonexperimental methods, the researcher manipulates an independent variable. 
C)  Only experimental methods measure dependent variables 
D)  Nonexperimental methods test cause and effect relationships. 
A)  Only experimental methods can imply causation. 
B)  In nonexperimental methods, the researcher manipulates an independent variable. 
C)  Only experimental methods measure dependent variables 
D)  Nonexperimental methods test cause and effect relationships.

Question 7

In the past, practitioners of psychosomatic medicine generally used a
psychoanalytic model to explain a physical symptom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Provide a brief summary of Antonovsky's illness-wellness continuum. How does it differ from traditional definitions of health

Dr. Martinez is conducting an in-depth study of a patient exposed to farm pesticides. Dr. Martinez is probably using a

A student researcher writes in his report that his statistical analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of +2.13 between the two variables in his study. His reported correlation coefficient

Which of the following is not an example of an indirect way that health psychologists help patients

"Risk factors" are those biological or behavioral characteristics that are known to cause a disease.

Which of the following illustrates a difference between experimental and non‑experimental approaches to research

In the past, practitioners of psychosomatic medicine generally used a psychoanalytic model to explain a physical symptom.

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

Provide a brief summary of Antonovsky's illness-wellness continuum. How does it differ from traditional definitions of health

Dr. Martinez is conducting an in-depth study of a patient exposed to farm pesticides. Dr. Martinez is probably using a

A student researcher writes in his report that his statistical analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of +2.13 between the two variables in his study. His reported correlation coefficient

Which of the following is not an example of an indirect way that health psychologists help patients

"Risk factors" are those biological or behavioral characteristics that are known to cause a disease.

Which of the following illustrates a difference between experimental and non‑experimental approaches to research

In the past, practitioners of psychosomatic medicine generally used a psychoanalytic model to explain a physical symptom.

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

Filters