Question 1

At the present,there is no clear evidence suggesting that gay or single parent families are unhealthy for children (Patterson,et al.,2002).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What are some of the biological and psychological issues that occur for individuals who are learning to adjust to living with chronic illness?

Accepted Answer

Living with a chronic illness can present a range of biological and psychological challenges for individuals as they learn to adjust to their new reality. From a biological perspective, individuals may experience physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and limitations in mobility or functioning. These symptoms can impact their daily lives and make it difficult to engage in activities they once enjoyed. Additionally, managing medications, treatments, and doctor's appointments can become a significant part of their routine, adding to the biological burden of living with a chronic illness.

Psychologically, individuals may experience a range of emotions as they come to terms with their diagnosis and adjust to the impact it has on their lives. Feelings of grief, anger, frustration, and sadness are common as individuals mourn the loss of their previous health and lifestyle. They may also experience anxiety and uncertainty about the future, as well as feelings of isolation and loneliness as they navigate their illness.

Learning to adjust to living with a chronic illness can also impact an individual's sense of identity and self-esteem. They may struggle with feelings of inadequacy or a sense of being a burden to others, as well as a loss of independence and control over their lives. Additionally, the financial burden of managing a chronic illness can add stress and strain to their psychological well-being.

Overall, the biological and psychological issues that occur for individuals learning to adjust to living with a chronic illness can be complex and challenging. It is important for individuals to seek support from healthcare professionals, as well as from friends, family, and support groups, to help them navigate these issues and find ways to cope and adapt to their new reality.

Question 3

In many folk and traditional medical systems,a greater emphasis is also placed on _____,which can increase patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) prescribing medications and ointments 
B) communication and explanation 
C) communication with the patient only 
D) using herbs 
A) prescribing medications and ointments 
B) communication and explanation 
C) communication with the patient only 
D) using herbs B

Question 4

The term of a family that has a lot of arguing between family members is:

Accepted Answer

A) broken family 
B) risky family 
C) extended family 
D) blended family 
A) broken family 
B) risky family 
C) extended family 
D) blended family

Question 5

When Bill learns he has diabetes and considers it to be a challenge,this situation is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) primary appraisal 
B) secondary appraisal 
C) example of denial 
D) example of negotiating interpersonal adjustments. 
A) primary appraisal 
B) secondary appraisal 
C) example of denial 
D) example of negotiating interpersonal adjustments.

Question 6

Important cultural differences exist in how:

Accepted Answer

A) the dead are treated 
B) patients cope with death 
C) caregivers cope with death 
D) all of the above are true 
A) the dead are treated 
B) patients cope with death 
C) caregivers cope with death 
D) all of the above are true

Question 7

Motivational interviewing is a directive,patient-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by:

Accepted Answer

A) dictating to patients on what they must do to get better 
B) helping patients to understand their psyche 
C) helping patients to explore and resolve ambivalence 
D) helping patients to vent their frustrations with their chronic illness 
A) dictating to patients on what they must do to get better 
B) helping patients to understand their psyche 
C) helping patients to explore and resolve ambivalence 
D) helping patients to vent their frustrations with their chronic illness

Question 8

As a culture,talking about death is commonly taboo among:

Accepted Answer

A) Buddhists 
B) Roman Catholics 
C) Native Americans 
D) Latinos 
A) Buddhists 
B) Roman Catholics 
C) Native Americans 
D) Latinos

Question 9

Women coping with an illness who benefit the most from educational groups,and peer discussion groups are those who lack support from:

Accepted Answer

A) their children 
B) their friends 
C) partners or doctors 
D) community 
A) their children 
B) their friends 
C) partners or doctors 
D) community

Question 10

How does religion play a role in coping with chronic illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Religion can play a significant role in

Question 11

Different religions deal with death differently.Muslims,or followers of Islam,believe:

Accepted Answer

A) that last rights need to be performed on a dying person 
B) a dying person must do penance 
C) the body must not be washed at time of death 
D) the seriously ill may not die at home 
A) that last rights need to be performed on a dying person 
B) a dying person must do penance 
C) the body must not be washed at time of death 
D) the seriously ill may not die at home

Question 12

The most prevalent chronic disease is also the nation's primary cause of death.That illness is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) coronary heart disease 
B) cancer 
C) diabetes 
D) pneumonia 
A) coronary heart disease 
B) cancer 
C) diabetes 
D) pneumonia

Question 13

The most common reaction to a chronic illness tends to be depression.Unlike anxiety,depression tends to:

Accepted Answer

A) be more of a short-term reaction 
B) decrease as pain and disability increases 
C) be more of a long-term reaction 
D) only biological in nature 
A) be more of a short-term reaction 
B) decrease as pain and disability increases 
C) be more of a long-term reaction 
D) only biological in nature

Question 14

Traditional Latinos tend to be very religious.Latinos that use passive coping tend to:

Accepted Answer

A) have great psychological well-being 
B) have greater pain and worse adjustment 
C) tend to use curanderismo and Western medicine 
D) heal more quickly than those who used religious coping 
A) have great psychological well-being 
B) have greater pain and worse adjustment 
C) tend to use curanderismo and Western medicine 
D) heal more quickly than those who used religious coping

Question 15

The top three killers of adults are:

Accepted Answer

A) smoking,alcohol abuse and automobile accidents 
B) strokes,alcohol and cancer 
C) coronary heart disease,cancer and stroke 
D) heart attacks,smoking and alcohol abuse 
A) smoking,alcohol abuse and automobile accidents 
B) strokes,alcohol and cancer 
C) coronary heart disease,cancer and stroke 
D) heart attacks,smoking and alcohol abuse

Question 16

Research shows that surrogate preferences can _____ the patient's treatment wishes (Haley,et al.,2002).

Accepted Answer

A) modify 
B) implicitly follow 
C) inaccurately reflect 
D) blatantly disregard 
A) modify 
B) implicitly follow 
C) inaccurately reflect 
D) blatantly disregard

Question 17

Patients with cancer or CHD often have an increase in pain,and medical practitioners prescribe:

Accepted Answer

A) high doses of morphine,which the delivery might be under the patient's own control 
B) very little medication for fear that the patient will be suicidal 
C) medications that are not habit forming so the patient does not have to deal with addiction to a pain medication 
D) medication if it is allowed by the insurance company 
A) high doses of morphine,which the delivery might be under the patient's own control 
B) very little medication for fear that the patient will be suicidal 
C) medications that are not habit forming so the patient does not have to deal with addiction to a pain medication 
D) medication if it is allowed by the insurance company

Question 18

Experiments comparing hospices to hospitals are hard to do and unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT the custom of families who are Muslim and experiencing the death of a family member?

Accepted Answer

A) They need to turn the body to face Mecca after the person has died 
B) They must have someone sitting close by to read the Koran to the person who is dying 
C) They must close the body's mouth and eyes and cover the face after the individual has died 
D) They must sing to the person as they are dying 
A) They need to turn the body to face Mecca after the person has died 
B) They must have someone sitting close by to read the Koran to the person who is dying 
C) They must close the body's mouth and eyes and cover the face after the individual has died 
D) They must sing to the person as they are dying

Question 20

The first state to legalize euthanasia was:

Accepted Answer

A) Illinois 
B) Oregon 
C) California 
D) New York 
A) Illinois 
B) Oregon 
C) California 
D) New York

At the present,there is no clear evidence suggesting that gay or single parent families are unhealthy for children (Patterson,et al.,2002).

What are some of the biological and psychological issues that occur for individuals who are learning to adjust to living with chronic illness?

In many folk and traditional medical systems,a greater emphasis is also placed on _____,which can increase patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment.

The term of a family that has a lot of arguing between family members is:

When Bill learns he has diabetes and considers it to be a challenge,this situation is a(n):

Important cultural differences exist in how:

Motivational interviewing is a directive,patient-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by:

As a culture,talking about death is commonly taboo among:

Women coping with an illness who benefit the most from educational groups,and peer discussion groups are those who lack support from:

How does religion play a role in coping with chronic illnesses?

Different religions deal with death differently.Muslims,or followers of Islam,believe:

The most prevalent chronic disease is also the nation's primary cause of death.That illness is _____.

The most common reaction to a chronic illness tends to be depression.Unlike anxiety,depression tends to:

Traditional Latinos tend to be very religious.Latinos that use passive coping tend to:

The top three killers of adults are:

Research shows that surrogate preferences can _____ the patient's treatment wishes (Haley,et al.,2002).

Patients with cancer or CHD often have an increase in pain,and medical practitioners prescribe:

Experiments comparing hospices to hospitals are hard to do and unethical.

Which of the following is NOT the custom of families who are Muslim and experiencing the death of a family member?

The first state to legalize euthanasia was:

Health Psychology: Setting the Stage

Cultural Approaches to Health

Essential Physiology

Stress Across Cultures

Coping and Social Support

Models of Behavior Change

Health Behaviors: Eating, Physical Activity, Smoking and Drinking

Factors Surrounding Illness

Pain

Psychoneuroimmunology and Hiv

Culture and Cancer

Culture and Cardiovascular Disease

The Future of Health Psychology

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Exam 10: Chronic Illness, Terminal Illness, and Death

At the present,there is no clear evidence suggesting that gay or single parent families are unhealthy for children (Patterson,et al.,2002).

What are some of the biological and psychological issues that occur for individuals who are learning to adjust to living with chronic illness?

In many folk and traditional medical systems,a greater emphasis is also placed on _____,which can increase patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment.

The term of a family that has a lot of arguing between family members is:

When Bill learns he has diabetes and considers it to be a challenge,this situation is a(n):

Important cultural differences exist in how:

Motivational interviewing is a directive,patient-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by:

As a culture,talking about death is commonly taboo among:

Women coping with an illness who benefit the most from educational groups,and peer discussion groups are those who lack support from:

How does religion play a role in coping with chronic illnesses?

Different religions deal with death differently.Muslims,or followers of Islam,believe:

The most prevalent chronic disease is also the nation's primary cause of death.That illness is _____.

The most common reaction to a chronic illness tends to be depression.Unlike anxiety,depression tends to:

Traditional Latinos tend to be very religious.Latinos that use passive coping tend to:

The top three killers of adults are:

Research shows that surrogate preferences can _____ the patient's treatment wishes (Haley,et al.,2002).

Patients with cancer or CHD often have an increase in pain,and medical practitioners prescribe:

Experiments comparing hospices to hospitals are hard to do and unethical.

Which of the following is NOT the custom of families who are Muslim and experiencing the death of a family member?

The first state to legalize euthanasia was:

Health Psychology: Setting the Stage

Cultural Approaches to Health

Essential Physiology

Stress Across Cultures

Coping and Social Support

Models of Behavior Change

Health Behaviors: Eating, Physical Activity, Smoking and Drinking

Factors Surrounding Illness

Pain

Psychoneuroimmunology and Hiv

Culture and Cancer

Culture and Cardiovascular Disease

The Future of Health Psychology

Filters