Question 1

HIV is caused by

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A)  a viral infection. 
B)  a bacterial infection. 
C)  exposure to a cancer-causing agent. 
D)  homosexuality. 
A)  a viral infection. 
B)  a bacterial infection. 
C)  exposure to a cancer-causing agent. 
D)  homosexuality. A

Question 2

One explanation as to why some individuals are more vulnerable to depression is that these individuals

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A)  have a small, but active, social support network. 
B)  have ineffective coping strategies. 
C)  have too many stressful experiences. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  have a small, but active, social support network. 
B)  have ineffective coping strategies. 
C)  have too many stressful experiences. 
D)  all of the above B

Question 3

With regard to stress and illness,which of these statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress is a better predictor of heart disease than it is of hypertension. 
B)  Most people at risk from stressful experience will not develop a disease. 
C)  Stress is a better predictor of heart disease than cigarette smoking. 
D)  Both a and c are correct. 
A)  Stress is a better predictor of heart disease than it is of hypertension. 
B)  Most people at risk from stressful experience will not develop a disease. 
C)  Stress is a better predictor of heart disease than cigarette smoking. 
D)  Both a and c are correct. B

Question 4

Evidence regarding the effects of stress on depression indicates that

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A)  stress seems to be a necessary condition for depression. 
B)  stress is a sufficient condition for depression. 
C)  stress is involved in more than half of all depressive episodes. 
D)  vulnerability and coping ability mediate the effects of stress on depression. 
A)  stress seems to be a necessary condition for depression. 
B)  stress is a sufficient condition for depression. 
C)  stress is involved in more than half of all depressive episodes. 
D)  vulnerability and coping ability mediate the effects of stress on depression.

Question 5

Nonspecific immune system response

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A)  provides the first line of defense against foreign substances in the body. 
B)  occurs in a nonspecific order. 
C)  has the ability to create a type of memory that confers immunity. 
D)  protects against specific immune responses that threaten the body. 
A)  provides the first line of defense against foreign substances in the body. 
B)  occurs in a nonspecific order. 
C)  has the ability to create a type of memory that confers immunity. 
D)  protects against specific immune responses that threaten the body.

Question 6

The ethnic group that is most vulnerable to developing PTSD is

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A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Hispanic Americans 
C)  European Americans 
D)  African Americans 
A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Hispanic Americans 
C)  European Americans 
D)  African Americans

Question 7

Autoimmune disease occurs when

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A)  the immune system loses its effectiveness. 
B)  T-cells are reduced by 90%. 
C)  malignant cells proliferate, producing a demand for numerous immune system responses. 
D)  the immune system attacks body cells rather than invaders. 
A)  the immune system loses its effectiveness. 
B)  T-cells are reduced by 90%. 
C)  malignant cells proliferate, producing a demand for numerous immune system responses. 
D)  the immune system attacks body cells rather than invaders.

Question 8

Leukocytes are

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A)  white blood cells. 
B)  red blood cells. 
C)  platelets. 
D)  capillaries. 
A)  white blood cells. 
B)  red blood cells. 
C)  platelets. 
D)  capillaries.

Question 9

Psychoneuroimmunology is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the interactions among behavior,the nervous system,the endocrine system,and the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The development of immunity depends on the creation of

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A)  leukocytes. 
B)  natural killer cells. 
C)  antigens. 
D)  antibodies. 
A)  leukocytes. 
B)  natural killer cells. 
C)  antigens. 
D)  antibodies.

Question 11

Enhancing immune system function would be useful in the treatment of

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A)  allergies. 
B)  organ transplant patients. 
C)  AIDS. 
D)  cardiovascular disease. 
A)  allergies. 
B)  organ transplant patients. 
C)  AIDS. 
D)  cardiovascular disease.

Question 12

__________ experience poorer psychological and physical health,longer healing times for wounds,and lowered immune functioning.

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A)  First-time mothers 
B)  First-time fathers 
C)  Alzheimer's caregivers 
D)  The elderly 
A)  First-time mothers 
B)  First-time fathers 
C)  Alzheimer's caregivers 
D)  The elderly

Question 13

Which of these is NOT an organ of the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  spleen 
C)  tonsils 
D)  thymus 
A)  liver 
B)  spleen 
C)  tonsils 
D)  thymus

Question 14

What functions do nonspecific and specific immunity serve,and why are both necessary?

Accepted Answer

A.Nonspecific immune responses occur as

Question 15

Robert,a middle-aged African American man believes that he has just been called a derogatory name.According to research,Robert is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  react by insulting the other person. 
B)  react by moving away from the other person. 
C)  react with increased blood pressure. 
D)  realize that he may have misinterpreted the other person's words. 
A)  react by insulting the other person. 
B)  react by moving away from the other person. 
C)  react with increased blood pressure. 
D)  realize that he may have misinterpreted the other person's words.

Question 16

Almost all ulcers are caused by stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Direct effects of stress on the immune system occur through ______,and indirect effects can occur through ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the cardiovascular system . . . autonomic nervous system activation effects 
B)  the sympathetic nervous system . . . parasympathetic nervous system suppression 
C)  connections between the immune and nervous systems . . . secretion of hormones 
D)  the adrenal medulla . . . activation of the pituitary gland and releasing factors 
A)  the cardiovascular system . . . autonomic nervous system activation effects 
B)  the sympathetic nervous system . . . parasympathetic nervous system suppression 
C)  connections between the immune and nervous systems . . . secretion of hormones 
D)  the adrenal medulla . . . activation of the pituitary gland and releasing factors

Question 18

Stress probably plays some role in the development of

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 diabetes. 
B)  Type 2 diabetes. 
C)  both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. 
D)  neither type of diabetes. 
A)  Type 1 diabetes. 
B)  Type 2 diabetes. 
C)  both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. 
D)  neither type of diabetes.

Question 19

Stress may contribute to diabetes through its possible effects on _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking 
B)  heavy drinking 
C)  obesity 
D)  exercise 
A)  smoking 
B)  heavy drinking 
C)  obesity 
D)  exercise

Question 20

The higher a person's level of stress,the more likely that person will become ill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

HIV is caused by

One explanation as to why some individuals are more vulnerable to depression is that these individuals

With regard to stress and illness,which of these statements is true?

Evidence regarding the effects of stress on depression indicates that

Nonspecific immune system response

The ethnic group that is most vulnerable to developing PTSD is

Autoimmune disease occurs when

Leukocytes are

Psychoneuroimmunology is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the interactions among behavior,the nervous system,the endocrine system,and the immune system.

The development of immunity depends on the creation of

Enhancing immune system function would be useful in the treatment of

__________ experience poorer psychological and physical health,longer healing times for wounds,and lowered immune functioning.

Which of these is NOT an organ of the immune system?

What functions do nonspecific and specific immunity serve,and why are both necessary?

Robert,a middle-aged African American man believes that he has just been called a derogatory name.According to research,Robert is most likely to

Almost all ulcers are caused by stress.

Direct effects of stress on the immune system occur through ,and indirect effects can occur through .

Stress probably plays some role in the development of

Stress may contribute to diabetes through its possible effects on _______.

The higher a person's level of stress,the more likely that person will become ill.

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

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Exam 6: Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

HIV is caused by

One explanation as to why some individuals are more vulnerable to depression is that these individuals

With regard to stress and illness,which of these statements is true?

Evidence regarding the effects of stress on depression indicates that

Nonspecific immune system response

The ethnic group that is most vulnerable to developing PTSD is

Autoimmune disease occurs when

Leukocytes are

Psychoneuroimmunology is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the interactions among behavior,the nervous system,the endocrine system,and the immune system.

The development of immunity depends on the creation of

Enhancing immune system function would be useful in the treatment of

__________ experience poorer psychological and physical health,longer healing times for wounds,and lowered immune functioning.

Which of these is NOT an organ of the immune system?

What functions do nonspecific and specific immunity serve,and why are both necessary?

Robert,a middle-aged African American man believes that he has just been called a derogatory name.According to research,Robert is most likely to

Almost all ulcers are caused by stress.

Direct effects of stress on the immune system occur through ______,and indirect effects can occur through ______.

Stress probably plays some role in the development of

Stress may contribute to diabetes through its possible effects on _______.

The higher a person's level of stress,the more likely that person will become ill.

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

Direct effects of stress on the immune system occur through ,and indirect effects can occur through .