Question 1

All of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be treated with antibiotics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) gonorrhea. 
B) genital warts. 
C) nongonococcal urethritis. 
D) syphilis. 
E) chlamydia. 
A) gonorrhea. 
B) genital warts. 
C) nongonococcal urethritis. 
D) syphilis. 
E) chlamydia. B

Question 2

Keisha suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Her primary symptom is being unable to relax and difficulty falling asleep. Based on this description, Keisha's symptoms are an example of which aspect of PTSD?

Accepted Answer

A) emotional numbing 
B) avoidance of cues associated with the trauma 
C) impaired functioning 
D) reexperiencing the traumatic event 
E) heightened arousal 
A) emotional numbing 
B) avoidance of cues associated with the trauma 
C) impaired functioning 
D) reexperiencing the traumatic event 
E) heightened arousal E

Question 3

Sarah is trying to learn how to relax. One approach she might try is a deep breathing exercise reported in your textbook. To apply this technique, Sarah needs to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) breathe only through her nose and take the same amount of time inhaling as exhaling 
B) take a class in Yoga and meditation 
C) talk with her doctor about possible side effects of deep relaxation 
D) use a biofeedback machine to monitor her breathing 
E) ask a friend or coach to monitor her breathing when she's first learning the technique 
A) breathe only through her nose and take the same amount of time inhaling as exhaling 
B) take a class in Yoga and meditation 
C) talk with her doctor about possible side effects of deep relaxation 
D) use a biofeedback machine to monitor her breathing 
E) ask a friend or coach to monitor her breathing when she's first learning the technique A

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) immigration stress. 
B) acculturative stress. 
C) Type A behavior. 
D) multiple approach-avoidance conflict. 
E) posttraumatic stress disorder. 
A) immigration stress. 
B) acculturative stress. 
C) Type A behavior. 
D) multiple approach-avoidance conflict. 
E) posttraumatic stress disorder.

Question 5

______ is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from excessive job demands, caregiving, or other stress-laden commitments.

Accepted Answer

A) General adaptation syndrome 
B) Conflict 
C) Burnout 
D) Type A behavior pattern 
E) Frustration 
A) General adaptation syndrome 
B) Conflict 
C) Burnout 
D) Type A behavior pattern 
E) Frustration

Question 6

John was late for work after being caught in a traffic jam. Then he got caught in the rain walking from the parking garage to his office. John's experiences are best described as

Accepted Answer

A) life events. 
B) trauma. 
C) hassles. 
D) anxiety. 
E) distress. 
A) life events. 
B) trauma. 
C) hassles. 
D) anxiety. 
E) distress.

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

A) approach-avoidance 
B) avoidance-avoidance 
C) approach-approach 
D) multiple approach-avoidance 
E) multiple approach-approach 
A) approach-avoidance 
B) avoidance-avoidance 
C) approach-approach 
D) multiple approach-avoidance 
E) multiple approach-approach

Question 8

Which of the following people is experiencing stress because of frustration?

Accepted Answer

A) Andor wants to attend Harvard, but does not have the grades or money to achieve his goal. He attends the local community college instead, but is angry about it. 
B) Nanette gets married, has a baby, and buys a new house all within the same year. 
C) Marcus experiences PTSD after serving in the military in Iraq for a year. 
D) Katie wants to ask her colleague Mark for a date, but she fears that he will turn her down and tell their co-workers. 
E) Aubrey has a tendency to be hostile. When his boss criticizes Aubrey's work, Aubrey punctures his boss's tires. 
A) Andor wants to attend Harvard, but does not have the grades or money to achieve his goal. He attends the local community college instead, but is angry about it. 
B) Nanette gets married, has a baby, and buys a new house all within the same year. 
C) Marcus experiences PTSD after serving in the military in Iraq for a year. 
D) Katie wants to ask her colleague Mark for a date, but she fears that he will turn her down and tell their co-workers. 
E) Aubrey has a tendency to be hostile. When his boss criticizes Aubrey's work, Aubrey punctures his boss's tires.

Question 9

Antibodies are ______ produced by the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) specialized white blood cells 
B) specialized red blood cells 
C) specialized protein molecules 
D) foreign agents in the body 
E) hormones that help fight stress 
A) specialized white blood cells 
B) specialized red blood cells 
C) specialized protein molecules 
D) foreign agents in the body 
E) hormones that help fight stress

Question 10

Another name for the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A) adaptation. 
B) alarm. 
C) mobilization. 
D) exhaustion. 
E) stabilization. 
A) adaptation. 
B) alarm. 
C) mobilization. 
D) exhaustion. 
E) stabilization.

Question 11

According to a survey by the APA reported in your text, what percentage of adult Americans suffer adverse health effects due to stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Under 5% 
B) 10 to 15% 
C) 20 to 25% 
D) around 30% 
E) over 40% 
A) Under 5% 
B) 10 to 15% 
C) 20 to 25% 
D) around 30% 
E) over 40%

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) Take vitamin supplements, especially B-12 supplements. 
B) Inspect your partner's sex organs before sexual contact. 
C) Abstain from sexual contact if you have doubts about potential harmful effects. 
D) Use latex condoms since "natural" condoms provide less protection. 
E) Get regular medical check-ups to detect disorders you may not be aware of. 
A) Take vitamin supplements, especially B-12 supplements. 
B) Inspect your partner's sex organs before sexual contact. 
C) Abstain from sexual contact if you have doubts about potential harmful effects. 
D) Use latex condoms since "natural" condoms provide less protection. 
E) Get regular medical check-ups to detect disorders you may not be aware of.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus; pituitary gland 
B) pituitary gland; adrenal glands 
C) adrenal cortex; adrenal medulla 
D) adrenal medulla; adrenal cortex 
E) pituitary gland; hypothalamus 
A) hypothalamus; pituitary gland 
B) pituitary gland; adrenal glands 
C) adrenal cortex; adrenal medulla 
D) adrenal medulla; adrenal cortex 
E) pituitary gland; hypothalamus

Question 14

All but which of the following would be considered hassles?

Accepted Answer

A) coping with inclement weather 
B) being stuck in a traffic jam 
C) having a bunch of household chores to complete 
D) balancing school demands with social relationships 
E) flunking a class 
A) coping with inclement weather 
B) being stuck in a traffic jam 
C) having a bunch of household chores to complete 
D) balancing school demands with social relationships 
E) flunking a class

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) optimism 
B) type A behavior patterns 
C) psychological hardiness 
D) self-efficacy 
E) perceptions of control 
A) optimism 
B) type A behavior patterns 
C) psychological hardiness 
D) self-efficacy 
E) perceptions of control

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) sedentary lifestyle 
B) diet 
C) Type A behavior pattern 
D) overwork 
E) job stress 
A) sedentary lifestyle 
B) diet 
C) Type A behavior pattern 
D) overwork 
E) job stress

Question 17

All but which of the following serve as buffers against stress?

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy 
B) social support 
C) hardiness 
D) optimism 
E) external locus of control 
A) self-efficacy 
B) social support 
C) hardiness 
D) optimism 
E) external locus of control

Question 18

After being raped, Clarita develops a psychological disorder. Her symptoms include impaired functioning, heightened arousal, and nightmares of the rape. Based on this description, what is Clarita's disorder most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety disorder 
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) schizophrenia 
E) post-traumatic stress disorder 
A) generalized anxiety disorder 
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) schizophrenia 
E) post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 19

All but which of the following are sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses?

Accepted Answer

A) genital herpes 
B) genital warts 
C) hepatitis 
D) HIV/AIDS 
E) syphilis 
A) genital herpes 
B) genital warts 
C) hepatitis 
D) HIV/AIDS 
E) syphilis

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid multiple partners. 
B) Inspect your partner's sex organs before sexual contact. 
C) Abstain from sexual contact if you have doubts about potential harmful effects. 
D) Use "natural" condoms, such as those made from lamb skin. 
E) Get regular medical check-ups to detect disorders you may not be aware of. 
A) Avoid multiple partners. 
B) Inspect your partner's sex organs before sexual contact. 
C) Abstain from sexual contact if you have doubts about potential harmful effects. 
D) Use "natural" condoms, such as those made from lamb skin. 
E) Get regular medical check-ups to detect disorders you may not be aware of.

All of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be treated with antibiotics EXCEPT

Keisha suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Her primary symptom is being unable to relax and difficulty falling asleep. Based on this description, Keisha's symptoms are an example of which aspect of PTSD?

Sarah is trying to learn how to relax. One approach she might try is a deep breathing exercise reported in your textbook. To apply this technique, Sarah needs to _____.

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

______ is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from excessive job demands, caregiving, or other stress-laden commitments.

John was late for work after being caught in a traffic jam. Then he got caught in the rain walking from the parking garage to his office. John's experiences are best described as

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?

Which of the following people is experiencing stress because of frustration?

Antibodies are ______ produced by the immune system.

Another name for the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome is

According to a survey by the APA reported in your text, what percentage of adult Americans suffer adverse health effects due to stress?

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

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

All but which of the following would be considered hassles?

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

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

All but which of the following serve as buffers against stress?

After being raped, Clarita develops a psychological disorder. Her symptoms include impaired functioning, heightened arousal, and nightmares of the rape. Based on this description, what is Clarita's disorder most likely to be?

All but which of the following are sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses?

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

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All of the following sexually transmitted diseases can be treated with antibiotics EXCEPT

Keisha suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Her primary symptom is being unable to relax and difficulty falling asleep. Based on this description, Keisha's symptoms are an example of which aspect of PTSD?

Sarah is trying to learn how to relax. One approach she might try is a deep breathing exercise reported in your textbook. To apply this technique, Sarah needs to _____.

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

______ is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from excessive job demands, caregiving, or other stress-laden commitments.

John was late for work after being caught in a traffic jam. Then he got caught in the rain walking from the parking garage to his office. John's experiences are best described as

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?

Which of the following people is experiencing stress because of frustration?

Antibodies are ______ produced by the immune system.

Another name for the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome is

According to a survey by the APA reported in your text, what percentage of adult Americans suffer adverse health effects due to stress?

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

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

All but which of the following would be considered hassles?

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

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

All but which of the following serve as buffers against stress?

After being raped, Clarita develops a psychological disorder. Her symptoms include impaired functioning, heightened arousal, and nightmares of the rape. Based on this description, what is Clarita's disorder most likely to be?

All but which of the following are sexually transmitted diseases caused by viruses?

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

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking Language and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Methods of Therapy

Filters

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