Question 1

Divorce rates for families with a chronic illness are

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A)  due to the strain involved. 
B)  lower than families without a chronic illness. 
C)  higher than families without a chronic illness. 
D)  no different than families without a chronic illness. 
A)  due to the strain involved. 
B)  lower than families without a chronic illness. 
C)  higher than families without a chronic illness. 
D)  no different than families without a chronic illness. D

Question 2

Denial is useful in helping patients

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A)  control their emotional reaction to illness. 
B)  monitor their physical condition. 
C)  seek treatment. 
D)  become active in their treatment regimen. 
A)  control their emotional reaction to illness. 
B)  monitor their physical condition. 
C)  seek treatment. 
D)  become active in their treatment regimen. A

Question 3

Assessment of quality of life considers

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A)  disease-or treatment-related symptoms. 
B)  physical status and functioning. 
C)  psychological and social status. 
D)  multiple criteria that includes all of the these. 
A)  disease-or treatment-related symptoms. 
B)  physical status and functioning. 
C)  psychological and social status. 
D)  multiple criteria that includes all of the these. D

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of depression among chronically ill patients?

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A)  lack of social support 
B)  chronic pain 
C)  marital status 
D)  becoming disabled 
A)  lack of social support 
B)  chronic pain 
C)  marital status 
D)  becoming disabled

Question 5

James works with patients injured in motorcycle accidents.He helps patients who are emotionally and mentally disabled regain physical,mental,or emotional stability.Sometimes he teaches painting,weaving,or other crafts.He is a

Accepted Answer

A)  massage therapist. 
B)  occupational therapist. 
C)  physical therapist. 
D)  dietitian. 
A)  massage therapist. 
B)  occupational therapist. 
C)  physical therapist. 
D)  dietitian.

Question 6

A social support group is most likely to appeal to

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A)  Fred, an insurance company executive who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). 
B)  Mar'a, a recent immigrant from the Philippines who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. 
C)  Sybil, a high-school dropout with three children who is recovering from a mastectomy. 
D)  Edith, a physician who is also an ostomy patient. 
A)  Fred, an insurance company executive who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). 
B)  Mar'a, a recent immigrant from the Philippines who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. 
C)  Sybil, a high-school dropout with three children who is recovering from a mastectomy. 
D)  Edith, a physician who is also an ostomy patient.

Question 7

Disease-related anxiety may _______________ over time,while anxiety related to the consequences of the disease may _______________ over time.

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A)  decrease; decrease 
B)  increase; increase 
C)  increase; decrease 
D)  decrease; increase 
A)  decrease; decrease 
B)  increase; increase 
C)  increase; decrease 
D)  decrease; increase

Question 8

Which of the following is important to include in a comprehensive rehabilitation program?

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A)  exercise. 
B)  stress management. 
C)  training in adaptive devices. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  exercise. 
B)  stress management. 
C)  training in adaptive devices. 
D)  All of these.

Question 9

The perception and evaluation of one's physical functioning and appearance comprises one's

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A)  physical self. 
B)  self-concept. 
C)  body image. 
D)  self-evaluation. 
A)  physical self. 
B)  self-concept. 
C)  body image. 
D)  self-evaluation.

Question 10

James works with cancer patients at County General Hospital.His particular specialty is in enabling the newly diagnosed cancer patient to understand the illness and its treatment and to negotiate the difficult emotional and social identity issues associated with the illness.John is a

Accepted Answer

A)  medical social worker. 
B)  medical psychologist. 
C)  health psychologist. 
D)  occupational therapist. 
A)  medical social worker. 
B)  medical psychologist. 
C)  health psychologist. 
D)  occupational therapist.

Question 11

Many chronic illnesses lead to a decrease in sexual activity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Emotional disorders associated with chronic illness are especially likely among patients who

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A)  enter into very aggressive medical treatment regimens. 
B)  are motivated to find meaning and to compensate for any negative impact of chronic illness on their quality of life. 
C)  have a history of depression or other mental illness. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  enter into very aggressive medical treatment regimens. 
B)  are motivated to find meaning and to compensate for any negative impact of chronic illness on their quality of life. 
C)  have a history of depression or other mental illness. 
D)  All of these.

Question 13

Family support of the chronically ill patient is especially important because they

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A)  encourage the patient to be cheerful. 
B)  are the only ones available when friends cannot be counted on. 
C)  promote adherence to treatment. 
D)  family is not helpful. 
A)  encourage the patient to be cheerful. 
B)  are the only ones available when friends cannot be counted on. 
C)  promote adherence to treatment. 
D)  family is not helpful.

Question 14

There is evidence that depression may occur somewhat earlier in the adjustment process than denial or severe anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Medical measures of quality of life are

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A)  seldom based on objective criteria. 
B)  poorly correlated with patients' and relatives' assessments. 
C)  poorly correlated with patients' assessments but are moderately correlated with relatives' assessments. 
D)  moderately correlated with health psychologists' assessments. 
A)  seldom based on objective criteria. 
B)  poorly correlated with patients' and relatives' assessments. 
C)  poorly correlated with patients' assessments but are moderately correlated with relatives' assessments. 
D)  moderately correlated with health psychologists' assessments.

Question 16

Adverse changes in social interactions after a diagnosis of chronic disease are more likely to be observed in

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A)  family members. 
B)  friends and acquaintances. 
C)  employers. 
D)  intimate others. 
A)  family members. 
B)  friends and acquaintances. 
C)  employers. 
D)  intimate others.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of physical rehabilitation discussed in your text?

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A)  redefining oneself as being chronically ill 
B)  adherence to one's treatment regimen 
C)  the control of energy expenditure 
D)  the ability to identify and respond to the onset of a medical crisis 
A)  redefining oneself as being chronically ill 
B)  adherence to one's treatment regimen 
C)  the control of energy expenditure 
D)  the ability to identify and respond to the onset of a medical crisis

Question 18

Due to the chronic strain involved,the divorce rate among families with a chronic illness is higher than that for the general population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The stable set of beliefs about one's qualities and abilities is

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A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-concept. 
C)  self-image. 
D)  self-evaluation. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-concept. 
C)  self-image. 
D)  self-evaluation.

Question 20

Of the following situations,patient anxiety would be highest

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A)  after the physician had explained the diagnosis and treatment regimen. 
B)  after the patient has received a test result. 
C)  while the patient is awaiting a new and promising, but invasive, medical procedure. 
D)  while the patient is experiencing the side effects of a familiar medical procedure. 
A)  after the physician had explained the diagnosis and treatment regimen. 
B)  after the patient has received a test result. 
C)  while the patient is awaiting a new and promising, but invasive, medical procedure. 
D)  while the patient is experiencing the side effects of a familiar medical procedure.

Divorce rates for families with a chronic illness are

Denial is useful in helping patients

Assessment of quality of life considers

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of depression among chronically ill patients?

James works with patients injured in motorcycle accidents.He helps patients who are emotionally and mentally disabled regain physical,mental,or emotional stability.Sometimes he teaches painting,weaving,or other crafts.He is a

A social support group is most likely to appeal to

Disease-related anxiety may _ over time,while anxiety related to the consequences of the disease may _ over time.

Which of the following is important to include in a comprehensive rehabilitation program?

The perception and evaluation of one's physical functioning and appearance comprises one's

James works with cancer patients at County General Hospital.His particular specialty is in enabling the newly diagnosed cancer patient to understand the illness and its treatment and to negotiate the difficult emotional and social identity issues associated with the illness.John is a

Many chronic illnesses lead to a decrease in sexual activity.

Emotional disorders associated with chronic illness are especially likely among patients who

Family support of the chronically ill patient is especially important because they

There is evidence that depression may occur somewhat earlier in the adjustment process than denial or severe anxiety.

Medical measures of quality of life are

Adverse changes in social interactions after a diagnosis of chronic disease are more likely to be observed in

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of physical rehabilitation discussed in your text?

Due to the chronic strain involved,the divorce rate among families with a chronic illness is higher than that for the general population.

The stable set of beliefs about one's qualities and abilities is

Of the following situations,patient anxiety would be highest

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, hypertension, stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorderss

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

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Divorce rates for families with a chronic illness are

Denial is useful in helping patients

Assessment of quality of life considers

Which of the following is NOT a predictor of depression among chronically ill patients?

James works with patients injured in motorcycle accidents.He helps patients who are emotionally and mentally disabled regain physical,mental,or emotional stability.Sometimes he teaches painting,weaving,or other crafts.He is a

A social support group is most likely to appeal to

Disease-related anxiety may _______________ over time,while anxiety related to the consequences of the disease may _______________ over time.

Which of the following is important to include in a comprehensive rehabilitation program?

The perception and evaluation of one's physical functioning and appearance comprises one's

James works with cancer patients at County General Hospital.His particular specialty is in enabling the newly diagnosed cancer patient to understand the illness and its treatment and to negotiate the difficult emotional and social identity issues associated with the illness.John is a

Many chronic illnesses lead to a decrease in sexual activity.

Emotional disorders associated with chronic illness are especially likely among patients who

Family support of the chronically ill patient is especially important because they

There is evidence that depression may occur somewhat earlier in the adjustment process than denial or severe anxiety.

Medical measures of quality of life are

Adverse changes in social interactions after a diagnosis of chronic disease are more likely to be observed in

Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of physical rehabilitation discussed in your text?

Due to the chronic strain involved,the divorce rate among families with a chronic illness is higher than that for the general population.

The stable set of beliefs about one's qualities and abilities is

Of the following situations,patient anxiety would be highest

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, hypertension, stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorderss

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

Filters

Disease-related anxiety may _ over time,while anxiety related to the consequences of the disease may _ over time.