Question 1

A fundamental premise of the general adaptation syndrome is that

Accepted Answer

A)  a stressor produces the same physical symptoms in all people. 
B)  some people are immune to stress. 
C)  all stress responses will result in exhaustion. 
D)  stress acts on the parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  a stressor produces the same physical symptoms in all people. 
B)  some people are immune to stress. 
C)  all stress responses will result in exhaustion. 
D)  stress acts on the parasympathetic nervous system. A

Question 2

Who is most likely going to achieve their desired weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Billy's mother made him begin a martial arts program. 
B)  Florence's husband bought her a gym membership. 
C)  Stan wants to make the track team. 
D)  Felicity's boyfriend bought her a new tennis racket. 
A)  Billy's mother made him begin a martial arts program. 
B)  Florence's husband bought her a gym membership. 
C)  Stan wants to make the track team. 
D)  Felicity's boyfriend bought her a new tennis racket. C

Question 3

Discuss the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior.

Accepted Answer

The theory of reasoned action suggests that effective change requires an individual to have specific intentions about his/her behaviors, as well as positive attitudes about a new behavior, and a perception that his/her social group will look positively on the new behavior. The theory of planned behavior encompasses those same basic ideas, but also includes the person's perceptions of control over the outcome.

Question 4

When a rat is first introduced to an over-crowded cage, it will likely enter the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  curious 
B)  alarm 
C)  resistance 
D)  exhaustion 
A)  curious 
B)  alarm 
C)  resistance 
D)  exhaustion

Question 5

The connection between religion and a healthy lifestyle is

Accepted Answer

A)  causal. 
B)  doubtful. 
C)  non-existent. 
D)  correlational. 
A)  causal. 
B)  doubtful. 
C)  non-existent. 
D)  correlational.

Question 6

Aerobic exercise increases heart and lung functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Brittany loves the rush she gets after a couple of shots of vodka. Brittany's motive for drinking would be characterized as

Accepted Answer

A)  social. 
B)  coping. 
C)  enhancement. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  social. 
B)  coping. 
C)  enhancement. 
D)  All of these.

Question 8

The biggest health risk facing modern North Americans is being overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements about optimism and coping is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Optimists avoid paying attention to news that is negative. 
B)  Optimists face life's challenges from a place of strength. 
C)  Optimists prefer to know their risk for disease. 
D)  Optimists engage constructively with potentially threatening information. 
A)  Optimists avoid paying attention to news that is negative. 
B)  Optimists face life's challenges from a place of strength. 
C)  Optimists prefer to know their risk for disease. 
D)  Optimists engage constructively with potentially threatening information.

Question 10

Twenty-year-old Shynara has been smoking since she was 12 and wants to quit. While no method is foolproof, the most successful avenue for breaking the addiction is often

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine replacement. 
B)  counseling therapy. 
C)  behavioral strategies. 
D)  a combination of methods. 
A)  nicotine replacement. 
B)  counseling therapy. 
C)  behavioral strategies. 
D)  a combination of methods.

Question 11

You walk into your biology class and unexpectedly see a quiz waiting for you on your desk. If you are not prepared for the quiz, you are likely to experience the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  secondary 
A)  alarm 
B)  resistance 
C)  exhaustion 
D)  secondary

Question 12

People who are in the ________ stage of change possess a beginning awareness of their problem behavior but they are not yet ready to change it.

Accepted Answer

A)  action 
B)  contemplation 
C)  maintenance 
D)  preparation 
A)  action 
B)  contemplation 
C)  maintenance 
D)  preparation

Question 13

Which of the following statements would be most typical of someone in the preparation stage of change?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Problem? What problem? I don't have a problem." 
B)  "All right! I'm actually taking steps to change this problematic behavior." 
C)  "I know that my behavior is problematic, but I'm just not ready to change it yet." 
D)  "I'm going to do something about this problem, starting first thing next week." 
A)  "Problem? What problem? I don't have a problem." 
B)  "All right! I'm actually taking steps to change this problematic behavior." 
C)  "I know that my behavior is problematic, but I'm just not ready to change it yet." 
D)  "I'm going to do something about this problem, starting first thing next week."

Question 14

Discuss the precontemplation and contemplation stages of the stages of change model.

Accepted Answer

The precontemplation stage occurs when i

Question 15

Lisa has just given birth to a baby boy. While assuring her that she will be a good parent, Lisa' mother shows her how to breast feed. Lisa is thankful that her mother is also taking care of the household chores. What kind of social support is Lisa's mother providing?

Accepted Answer

A)  tangible assistance 
B)  information 
C)  emotional support 
D)  All of these. 
A)  tangible assistance 
B)  information 
C)  emotional support 
D)  All of these.

Question 16

Sheldon does not understand why he had a heart attack. He is not overweight, does not smoke, and exercises regularly. When you suggest stress as a possible factor, he is correct when he says that this cannot be the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A person who tries to quit smoking "cold turkey" is

Accepted Answer

A)  pairing unpleasant consequences with the undesirable behavior. 
B)  taking antipsychotic drugs. 
C)  trying to stop without making any major lifestyle changes. 
D)  using nicotine substitutes. 
A)  pairing unpleasant consequences with the undesirable behavior. 
B)  taking antipsychotic drugs. 
C)  trying to stop without making any major lifestyle changes. 
D)  using nicotine substitutes.

Question 18

Jeanne only drinks alcohol when she is playing bridge with her friends. Her motive for drinking would be characterized as

Accepted Answer

A)  social. 
B)  coping. 
C)  enhancement. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  social. 
B)  coping. 
C)  enhancement. 
D)  All of these.

Question 19

Betty wants to lose weight. She has a positive attitude and feels that her friends, family and co-workers are supportive. The theory of reasoned action suggests that effective change requires these factors, and also requires individuals to have nonspecific intentions about their behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to your text, the stages of change model has successfully predicted change in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking 
B)  exercise 
C)  safe-sex practices 
D)  All of these. 
A)  smoking 
B)  exercise 
C)  safe-sex practices 
D)  All of these.

A fundamental premise of the general adaptation syndrome is that

Who is most likely going to achieve their desired weight loss?

Discuss the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior.

When a rat is first introduced to an over-crowded cage, it will likely enter the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

The connection between religion and a healthy lifestyle is

Aerobic exercise increases heart and lung functioning.

Brittany loves the rush she gets after a couple of shots of vodka. Brittany's motive for drinking would be characterized as

The biggest health risk facing modern North Americans is being overweight or obese.

Which of the following statements about optimism and coping is FALSE?

Twenty-year-old Shynara has been smoking since she was 12 and wants to quit. While no method is foolproof, the most successful avenue for breaking the addiction is often

You walk into your biology class and unexpectedly see a quiz waiting for you on your desk. If you are not prepared for the quiz, you are likely to experience the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

People who are in the ________ stage of change possess a beginning awareness of their problem behavior but they are not yet ready to change it.

Which of the following statements would be most typical of someone in the preparation stage of change?

Discuss the precontemplation and contemplation stages of the stages of change model.

Lisa has just given birth to a baby boy. While assuring her that she will be a good parent, Lisa' mother shows her how to breast feed. Lisa is thankful that her mother is also taking care of the household chores. What kind of social support is Lisa's mother providing?

Sheldon does not understand why he had a heart attack. He is not overweight, does not smoke, and exercises regularly. When you suggest stress as a possible factor, he is correct when he says that this cannot be the case.

A person who tries to quit smoking "cold turkey" is

Jeanne only drinks alcohol when she is playing bridge with her friends. Her motive for drinking would be characterized as

Betty wants to lose weight. She has a positive attitude and feels that her friends, family and co-workers are supportive. The theory of reasoned action suggests that effective change requires these factors, and also requires individuals to have nonspecific intentions about their behaviors.

According to your text, the stages of change model has successfully predicted change in which of the following?

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Biological Foundations of Behavior

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States of Conciousness

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Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

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Motivation and Emotion

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Exam 17: Health Psychology

A fundamental premise of the general adaptation syndrome is that

Who is most likely going to achieve their desired weight loss?

Discuss the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior.

When a rat is first introduced to an over-crowded cage, it will likely enter the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

The connection between religion and a healthy lifestyle is

Aerobic exercise increases heart and lung functioning.

Brittany loves the rush she gets after a couple of shots of vodka. Brittany's motive for drinking would be characterized as

The biggest health risk facing modern North Americans is being overweight or obese.

Which of the following statements about optimism and coping is FALSE?

Twenty-year-old Shynara has been smoking since she was 12 and wants to quit. While no method is foolproof, the most successful avenue for breaking the addiction is often

You walk into your biology class and unexpectedly see a quiz waiting for you on your desk. If you are not prepared for the quiz, you are likely to experience the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

People who are in the ________ stage of change possess a beginning awareness of their problem behavior but they are not yet ready to change it.

Which of the following statements would be most typical of someone in the preparation stage of change?

Discuss the precontemplation and contemplation stages of the stages of change model.

Lisa has just given birth to a baby boy. While assuring her that she will be a good parent, Lisa' mother shows her how to breast feed. Lisa is thankful that her mother is also taking care of the household chores. What kind of social support is Lisa's mother providing?

Sheldon does not understand why he had a heart attack. He is not overweight, does not smoke, and exercises regularly. When you suggest stress as a possible factor, he is correct when he says that this cannot be the case.

A person who tries to quit smoking "cold turkey" is

Jeanne only drinks alcohol when she is playing bridge with her friends. Her motive for drinking would be characterized as

Betty wants to lose weight. She has a positive attitude and feels that her friends, family and co-workers are supportive. The theory of reasoned action suggests that effective change requires these factors, and also requires individuals to have nonspecific intentions about their behaviors.

According to your text, the stages of change model has successfully predicted change in which of the following?

Science of Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Conciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters