Question 1

Psychophysiological disorders include

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A)  headaches. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  high blood pressure. 
D)  All of these 
A)  headaches. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  high blood pressure. 
D)  All of these

Question 2

Major life events that have immediate negative consequences that generally fade with time are called

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A)  cataclysmic events. 
B)  daily hassles. 
C)  personal stressors. 
D)  life-crisis events. 
A)  cataclysmic events. 
B)  daily hassles. 
C)  personal stressors. 
D)  life-crisis events.

Question 3

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has been found to be effective in helping school-aged girls improve their ________ and their overall ability to cope with stress.

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The answer of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has been found...

Question 4

Experiencing intense fear while reliving a shocking event in dreams or flashbacks describes

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A)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
B)  personal stressors. 
C)  the general adaptation syndrome. 
D)  daily hassles. 
A)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
B)  personal stressors. 
C)  the general adaptation syndrome. 
D)  daily hassles.

Question 5

In the general adaptation syndrome, the resistance stage _______ the exhaustion stage.

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The answer of In the general adaptation syndrome, the resistance...

Question 6

A researcher assesses the number of hassles and the number of uplifts that survey respondents report experiencing during a given time period; she also includes a measure of physical and psychological health. Given your text's discussion, which of the following measures do you think would correlate MOST STRONGLY with health scores?

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A)  number of hassles 
B)  number of uplifts 
C)  number of hassles plus the number of uplifts 
D)  ratio of hassles to uplifts 
A)  number of hassles 
B)  number of uplifts 
C)  number of hassles plus the number of uplifts 
D)  ratio of hassles to uplifts

Question 7

In what way do daily hassles represent a problem for our physical and psychological well-being?

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A)  Their effects tend to cumulate, or add up, over time. 
B)  They increase dopamine-4 
C)  They require a great deal of coping. 
D)  all of these options 
A)  Their effects tend to cumulate, or add up, over time. 
B)  They increase dopamine-4 
C)  They require a great deal of coping. 
D)  all of these options

Question 8

Research has shown that people's set point for happiness is determined:

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A)  partly by genetics 
B)  mostly by genetics 
C)  mostly by daily fluctuations in mood 
D)  partly by observing how happy other people are 
A)  partly by genetics 
B)  mostly by genetics 
C)  mostly by daily fluctuations in mood 
D)  partly by observing how happy other people are

Question 9

Researchers have found that being part of a mutual network, called __________, enables us to experience lower levels of stress and be better able to cope with the stress that we do undergo.

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The answer of Researchers have found that being part of...

Question 10

Brett sees an attractive woman he wants to meet. As he approaches her, he experiences sweaty palms and a racing heart. In this situation, __________ is the stressor.

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A)  his attraction to the woman 
B)  approaching the woman 
C)  his physical reaction 
D)  None of these is a stressor; this is a pleasant experience. 
A)  his attraction to the woman 
B)  approaching the woman 
C)  his physical reaction 
D)  None of these is a stressor; this is a pleasant experience.

Question 11

Yoga has been found to be an effective tool for coping with anxiety and ________.

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The answer of Yoga has been found to be an...

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of happy people as described in the text?

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A)  extroverted 
B)  optimistic 
C)  high self-esteem 
D)  learned helplessness 
A)  extroverted 
B)  optimistic 
C)  high self-esteem 
D)  learned helplessness

Question 13

About how many soldiers returning from Iraq show symptoms of PTSD?

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A)  one in two 
B)  one in four 
C)  one in five 
D)  one in six 
A)  one in two 
B)  one in four 
C)  one in five 
D)  one in six

Question 14

Illnesses once derided as "psychosomatic" are now more properly termed _________ disorders; they are real medical problems exacerbated by emotional and psychological difficulties.

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The answer of Illnesses once derided as "psychosomatic" are now...

Question 15

Which statement about health psychologists is/are TRUE?

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A)  They investigate the effects of psychological factors on illness. 
B)  They examine the psychological principles underlying treatments for disease and illness. 
C)  They study how more healthful behaviour can avoid and reduce health problems. 
D)  All these are true. 
A)  They investigate the effects of psychological factors on illness. 
B)  They examine the psychological principles underlying treatments for disease and illness. 
C)  They study how more healthful behaviour can avoid and reduce health problems. 
D)  All these are true.

Question 16

Some health psychologists have criticized the general adaptation syndrome, because it

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A)  suggests that one's physiological reaction to stress is always the same, which may not be true. 
B)  does not take into account how an individual interprets or appraises a stressful event. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  suggests that one's physiological reaction to stress is always the same, which may not be true. 
B)  does not take into account how an individual interprets or appraises a stressful event. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 17

Disorders that can be made worse by stress are called

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A)  psychogenic disorders. 
B)  mental illnesses. 
C)  psychophysiological disorders. 
D)  diseases. 
A)  psychogenic disorders. 
B)  mental illnesses. 
C)  psychophysiological disorders. 
D)  diseases.

Question 18

The way we interpret or appraise an event can impact how stressful that event feels for us. This is known as ________.

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The answer of The way we interpret or appraise an...

Question 19

Research cited in your text suggests that, compared to more passive women, women who adopt a "fighting spirit" in response to breast cancer

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A)  may cope less effectively in the short term. 
B)  may live longer. 
C)  may not live as long as passive women. 
D)  may develop heart disease as well. 
A)  may cope less effectively in the short term. 
B)  may live longer. 
C)  may not live as long as passive women. 
D)  may develop heart disease as well.

Question 20

How does stress affect the immune system?

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A)  It may decrease immune system response. 
B)  It may overstimulate the immune system. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  It may decrease immune system response. 
B)  It may overstimulate the immune system. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Psychophysiological disorders include

Major life events that have immediate negative consequences that generally fade with time are called

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has been found to be effective in helping school-aged girls improve their ________ and their overall ability to cope with stress.

Experiencing intense fear while reliving a shocking event in dreams or flashbacks describes

In the general adaptation syndrome, the resistance stage _______ the exhaustion stage.

In what way do daily hassles represent a problem for our physical and psychological well-being?

Research has shown that people's set point for happiness is determined:

Researchers have found that being part of a mutual network, called __________, enables us to experience lower levels of stress and be better able to cope with the stress that we do undergo.

Brett sees an attractive woman he wants to meet. As he approaches her, he experiences sweaty palms and a racing heart. In this situation, __________ is the stressor.

Yoga has been found to be an effective tool for coping with anxiety and ________.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of happy people as described in the text?

About how many soldiers returning from Iraq show symptoms of PTSD?

Illnesses once derided as "psychosomatic" are now more properly termed _________ disorders; they are real medical problems exacerbated by emotional and psychological difficulties.

Which statement about health psychologists is/are TRUE?

Some health psychologists have criticized the general adaptation syndrome, because it

Disorders that can be made worse by stress are called

The way we interpret or appraise an event can impact how stressful that event feels for us. This is known as ________.

Research cited in your text suggests that, compared to more passive women, women who adopt a "fighting spirit" in response to breast cancer

How does stress affect the immune system?

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Psychophysiological disorders include

Major life events that have immediate negative consequences that generally fade with time are called

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) has been found to be effective in helping school-aged girls improve their ________ and their overall ability to cope with stress.

Experiencing intense fear while reliving a shocking event in dreams or flashbacks describes

In the general adaptation syndrome, the resistance stage _______ the exhaustion stage.

In what way do daily hassles represent a problem for our physical and psychological well-being?

Research has shown that people's set point for happiness is determined:

Researchers have found that being part of a mutual network, called __________, enables us to experience lower levels of stress and be better able to cope with the stress that we do undergo.

Brett sees an attractive woman he wants to meet. As he approaches her, he experiences sweaty palms and a racing heart. In this situation, __________ is the stressor.

Yoga has been found to be an effective tool for coping with anxiety and ________.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of happy people as described in the text?

About how many soldiers returning from Iraq show symptoms of PTSD?

Illnesses once derided as "psychosomatic" are now more properly termed _________ disorders; they are real medical problems exacerbated by emotional and psychological difficulties.

Which statement about health psychologists is/are TRUE?

Some health psychologists have criticized the general adaptation syndrome, because it

Disorders that can be made worse by stress are called

The way we interpret or appraise an event can impact how stressful that event feels for us. This is known as ________.

Research cited in your text suggests that, compared to more passive women, women who adopt a "fighting spirit" in response to breast cancer

How does stress affect the immune system?

Psychology: Topics, Perspectives, and Methods

Biological Psychology: Exploring Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and Brain Functions

Sensory Perception and Processing

Exploring Altered States of Consciousness, Sleep, and Drug Use

Conditioning, Reinforcement, Punishment, and Learning

Memory Processes, Consolidation, and Forgetting: Exploring the Complexities of Memory

Exploring the Field of Cognitive Psychology and Problem Solving

Motivation, Emotions, and Sexual Behaviors: an Overview

Understanding Persuasion, Attribution, and Social Cognition in Advertising and Psychology

Developmental Psychology: Exploring Intellectual Issues, Twin Studies, Research Designs, and Developmental Milestones

Personality Theories and Criticisms: a Comprehensive Overview

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