Question 1

Stress is almost always harmful and must be avoided at all costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Hans Selye developed a model, which describes the series of bodily reactions that occur to prolonged stress. He called this model the

Accepted Answer

A)  mind-body connection. 
B)  locus of control. 
C)  general adaptation syndrome. 
D)  defense mechanism. 
A)  mind-body connection. 
B)  locus of control. 
C)  general adaptation syndrome. 
D)  defense mechanism. C

Question 3

The most common psychosomatic problems are skin rashes (hives) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A)  approach-approach 
B)  avoidance-avoidance 
C)  reversible-irreversible 
D)  multiple approach-avoidance 
A)  approach-approach 
B)  avoidance-avoidance 
C)  reversible-irreversible 
D)  multiple approach-avoidance

Question 5

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him. This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  double appraisal 
B)  approach-approach 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  avoidance-avoidance 
A)  double appraisal 
B)  approach-approach 
C)  approach-avoidance 
D)  avoidance-avoidance

Question 6

A Type A personality exhibits all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  time urgency. 
B)  believing that they can overcome any obstacle. 
C)  a poor attention span. 
D)  being achievement-oriented. 
A)  time urgency. 
B)  believing that they can overcome any obstacle. 
C)  a poor attention span. 
D)  being achievement-oriented.

Question 7

Both your body's stress reaction and your body's emotional reaction begin with

Accepted Answer

A)  a tendency toward resistance. 
B)  autonomic nervous system arousal. 
C)  large increases in alpha waves. 
D)  a feeling of exhaustion. 
A)  a tendency toward resistance. 
B)  autonomic nervous system arousal. 
C)  large increases in alpha waves. 
D)  a feeling of exhaustion.

Question 8

People who are unusually resistant to stress; have a sense of personal commitment to self, work, and family; feel that they have control over their lives and their work; and have a tendency to see life as a series of challenges, rather than as a series of threats or problems, would be described as having a(n) __________ personality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who are unusually resistant to stress;...

Question 9

Self-critical thoughts that increase anxiety and lower performance are called __________.

Accepted Answer

negative s

Question 10

Guided imagery involves

Accepted Answer

A)  vividly imagining oneself in a calm and relaxing situation. 
B)  tightening all the muscles in a given area of the body then relaxing them. 
C)  deliberating doing things at a slower pace, visualizing each step in the process. 
D)  an internal monologue of positive coping statements. 
A)  vividly imagining oneself in a calm and relaxing situation. 
B)  tightening all the muscles in a given area of the body then relaxing them. 
C)  deliberating doing things at a slower pace, visualizing each step in the process. 
D)  an internal monologue of positive coping statements.

Question 11

Any response that is made with the intent of harming a person or an object is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  aggression. 
B)  assertion. 
C)  circumvention. 
D)  sublimation. 
A)  aggression. 
B)  assertion. 
C)  circumvention. 
D)  sublimation.

Question 12

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous. Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  Think about the ending of your speech and the relief you will feel. 
B)  Think about a supportive friend or a loving pet. 
C)  Visualize that you are floating on a cloud and breathe deeply. 
D)  Roll your shoulders, and bend your neck from side-to-side. 
A)  Think about the ending of your speech and the relief you will feel. 
B)  Think about a supportive friend or a loving pet. 
C)  Visualize that you are floating on a cloud and breathe deeply. 
D)  Roll your shoulders, and bend your neck from side-to-side.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features of a hardy personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  seeing life as a series of challenges 
B)  having a sense of commitment to self, work and family 
C)  feeling that one has control over one's life and work 
D)  effective use of defense mechanisms 
A)  seeing life as a series of challenges 
B)  having a sense of commitment to self, work and family 
C)  feeling that one has control over one's life and work 
D)  effective use of defense mechanisms

Question 14

A hardy personality

Accepted Answer

A)  is another name for a Type B personality. 
B)  has traits typical of the Type A personality but is resistant to stress. 
C)  is another name for the Type C personality. 
D)  utilizes a detached orientation to the world in order to alleviate stress reactions. 
A)  is another name for a Type B personality. 
B)  has traits typical of the Type A personality but is resistant to stress. 
C)  is another name for the Type C personality. 
D)  utilizes a detached orientation to the world in order to alleviate stress reactions.

Question 15

A person who complains about illnesses that appear to be imaginary is referred to as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who complains about illnesses that...

Question 16

Rachel tends to be a perfectionist regarding her college work. She also has volunteered many times for campus projects. Toward the end of the semester, Rachel has several tests and term paper deadlines coming up, when club sponsors ask her to volunteer for several new projects. Rachel is feeling very stressed and guilty because she does not have time for these added projects. Which would be the best course of action for Rachel?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should set a rigid schedule and finish the term papers as quickly as possible so her stress levels will drop, and she will be able to volunteer. 
B)  She should do the volunteer projects in order not to feel guilty and destroy her relationships with these club sponsors, and then work on her term papers. 
C)  She should try to set reasonable, less perfectionistic goals, and learn to say "no" to added demands and responsibilities that would cause her stress at this time. 
D)  She should stop working on the term papers for a week and go home or on a short trip to get away and relax. 
A)  She should set a rigid schedule and finish the term papers as quickly as possible so her stress levels will drop, and she will be able to volunteer. 
B)  She should do the volunteer projects in order not to feel guilty and destroy her relationships with these club sponsors, and then work on her term papers. 
C)  She should try to set reasonable, less perfectionistic goals, and learn to say "no" to added demands and responsibilities that would cause her stress at this time. 
D)  She should stop working on the term papers for a week and go home or on a short trip to get away and relax.

Question 17

Which of the following tend to be hardy individuals, who see setbacks as challenges, are strengthened by losses, and find humor in disappointments?

Accepted Answer

A)  naïve people 
B)  immature people 
C)  happy people 
D)  arrogant people 
A)  naïve people 
B)  immature people 
C)  happy people 
D)  arrogant people

Question 18

Bart has a very unhealthy lifestyle, characterized by smoking cigarettes and frequent binge drinking. His risk factors are primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  sociological. 
B)  behavioral. 
C)  cultural. 
D)  emotional. 
A)  sociological. 
B)  behavioral. 
C)  cultural. 
D)  emotional.

Question 19

Jake is provided with information regarding such ongoing bodily functions as his heart rate and muscle tension, and he is able to use this information to voluntarily regulate these bodily states. Jake is utilizing a procedure known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jake is provided with information regarding such...

Question 20

Because it helps put things into perspective, one of the best antidotes for anxiety and emotional distress involves

Accepted Answer

A)  laughing at life's ups and downs. 
B)  logically analyzing the source of the stress. 
C)  occasionally denying stressful problems. 
D)  quickly eliminating the source of the stress. 
A)  laughing at life's ups and downs. 
B)  logically analyzing the source of the stress. 
C)  occasionally denying stressful problems. 
D)  quickly eliminating the source of the stress.

Stress is almost always harmful and must be avoided at all costs.

Hans Selye developed a model, which describes the series of bodily reactions that occur to prolonged stress. He called this model the

The most common psychosomatic problems are skin rashes (hives) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of conflicts?

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him. This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

A Type A personality exhibits all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Both your body's stress reaction and your body's emotional reaction begin with

Self-critical thoughts that increase anxiety and lower performance are called __________.

Guided imagery involves

Any response that is made with the intent of harming a person or an object is referred to as

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous. Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features of a hardy personality?

A hardy personality

A person who complains about illnesses that appear to be imaginary is referred to as a(n) __________.

Which of the following tend to be hardy individuals, who see setbacks as challenges, are strengthened by losses, and find humor in disappointments?

Bart has a very unhealthy lifestyle, characterized by smoking cigarettes and frequent binge drinking. His risk factors are primarily

Jake is provided with information regarding such ongoing bodily functions as his heart rate and muscle tension, and he is able to use this information to voluntarily regulate these bodily states. Jake is utilizing a procedure known as __________.

Because it helps put things into perspective, one of the best antidotes for anxiety and emotional distress involves

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Exam 12: Health Psychology

Stress is almost always harmful and must be avoided at all costs.

Hans Selye developed a model, which describes the series of bodily reactions that occur to prolonged stress. He called this model the

The most common psychosomatic problems are skin rashes (hives) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

Which of the following is NOT one of the four types of conflicts?

James wants to marry Lauren, but the responsibilities of marriage scare him. This situation would be classified as what type of conflict?

A Type A personality exhibits all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

Both your body's stress reaction and your body's emotional reaction begin with

Self-critical thoughts that increase anxiety and lower performance are called __________.

Guided imagery involves

Any response that is made with the intent of harming a person or an object is referred to as

You are about to make a speech, and you are quite nervous. Which of the following would most likely reduce your tension and anxiety the most?

Which of the following is NOT one of the core features of a hardy personality?

A hardy personality

A person who complains about illnesses that appear to be imaginary is referred to as a(n) __________.

Which of the following tend to be hardy individuals, who see setbacks as challenges, are strengthened by losses, and find humor in disappointments?

Bart has a very unhealthy lifestyle, characterized by smoking cigarettes and frequent binge drinking. His risk factors are primarily

Jake is provided with information regarding such ongoing bodily functions as his heart rate and muscle tension, and he is able to use this information to voluntarily regulate these bodily states. Jake is utilizing a procedure known as __________.

Because it helps put things into perspective, one of the best antidotes for anxiety and emotional distress involves

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Psychological Disorders

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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