Question 1

suggested that

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant coping was more effective in managing chronic pain. 
B)  attentional coping strategies were more effective in managing acute pain. 
C)  patients should be trained in avoidant or attentive coping strategies depending on the nature of their pain. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  avoidant coping was more effective in managing chronic pain. 
B)  attentional coping strategies were more effective in managing acute pain. 
C)  patients should be trained in avoidant or attentive coping strategies depending on the nature of their pain. 
D)  None of these. C

Question 2

The McGill Pain Questionnaire assesses pain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Endogenous opioids are

Accepted Answer

A)  substances produced by the substantia gelatinosa that help regulate pain. 
B)  substances produced by the brain and glands that help regulate pain. 
C)  specialized receptor sites that play an active role in the regulation of pain. 
D)  drugs, such as heroin and morphine, that help control pain. 
A)  substances produced by the substantia gelatinosa that help regulate pain. 
B)  substances produced by the brain and glands that help regulate pain. 
C)  specialized receptor sites that play an active role in the regulation of pain. 
D)  drugs, such as heroin and morphine, that help control pain. B

Question 4

Controlled breathing is a component of

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis. 
B)  relaxation training. 
C)  distraction. 
D)  acupuncture. 
A)  hypnosis. 
B)  relaxation training. 
C)  distraction. 
D)  acupuncture.

Question 5

Pain that persists longer than six months and increases in severity is considered to be

Accepted Answer

A)  acute pain. 
B)  chronic benign pain. 
C)  recurrent acute pain. 
D)  chronic progressive pain. 
A)  acute pain. 
B)  chronic benign pain. 
C)  recurrent acute pain. 
D)  chronic progressive pain.

Question 6

The placebo effect is solely caused by psychological expectations of improved health and alleviation of symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Guided imagery is most effective in managing slow-rising pains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain how social psychological variables influence the perception of pain.

Accepted Answer

Social psychological variables can influ

Question 9

Athletes who continue to play,despite being injured,may be experiencing a short-term reduction of pain sensitivity due to

Accepted Answer

A)  sympathetic arousal. 
B)  parasympathetic arousal. 
C)  effective training and coaching. 
D)  activities that focus their attention on the pain. 
A)  sympathetic arousal. 
B)  parasympathetic arousal. 
C)  effective training and coaching. 
D)  activities that focus their attention on the pain.

Question 10

Nociception is the _______________ of pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological process 
B)  chemical process 
C)  sensation 
D)  perception 
A)  physiological process 
B)  chemical process 
C)  sensation 
D)  perception

Question 11

The affective and motivational aspect of pain seems to be determined primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  A-delta fibers. 
B)  C-fibers. 
C)  endorphins. 
D)  the cerebral cortex. 
A)  A-delta fibers. 
B)  C-fibers. 
C)  endorphins. 
D)  the cerebral cortex.

Question 12

The sensory aspect of pain seems to be determined primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)  A-delta fibers. 
B)  C-fibers. 
C)  the limbic system. 
D)  the cerebral cortex. 
A)  A-delta fibers. 
B)  C-fibers. 
C)  the limbic system. 
D)  the cerebral cortex.

Question 13

Chronic low back pain and myofascial pain syndrome are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  acute pain. 
B)  chronic benign pain. 
C)  recurrent acute pain. 
D)  chronic progressive pain 
A)  acute pain. 
B)  chronic benign pain. 
C)  recurrent acute pain. 
D)  chronic progressive pain

Question 14

Acute pain

Accepted Answer

A)  is not associated with anxiety and depression. 
B)  may precede the development of a chronic pain syndrome. 
C)  seldom responds to the administration of painkillers or other medication. 
D)  increases with the passage of time. 
A)  is not associated with anxiety and depression. 
B)  may precede the development of a chronic pain syndrome. 
C)  seldom responds to the administration of painkillers or other medication. 
D)  increases with the passage of time.

Question 15

Over $________________ million is spent every year on over-the counter drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  300 
C)  500 
D)  700 
A)  100 
B)  300 
C)  500 
D)  700

Question 16

A-delta fibers are unmyelinated nerve fibers that transmit dull or aching pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Self-report measures such as the McGill Pain Questionnaire typically measure

Accepted Answer

A)  pain threshold. 
B)  the nature and intensity of pain. 
C)  pain tolerance. 
D)  pain and encouraged tolerance level. 
A)  pain threshold. 
B)  the nature and intensity of pain. 
C)  pain tolerance. 
D)  pain and encouraged tolerance level.

Question 18

More than 85% of people suffer back pain at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

study of wartime injuries investigated the effect of _______________ on pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  placebos 
B)  fear 
C)  arousal 
D)  interpretation 
A)  placebos 
B)  fear 
C)  arousal 
D)  interpretation

Question 20

Acupuncture may

Accepted Answer

A)  function as a counterirritant. 
B)  be effective because patients believe it will work. 
C)  trigger the release of endorphins. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  function as a counterirritant. 
B)  be effective because patients believe it will work. 
C)  trigger the release of endorphins. 
D)  All of these.

suggested that

The McGill Pain Questionnaire assesses pain behaviors.

Endogenous opioids are

Controlled breathing is a component of

Pain that persists longer than six months and increases in severity is considered to be

The placebo effect is solely caused by psychological expectations of improved health and alleviation of symptoms.

Guided imagery is most effective in managing slow-rising pains.

Explain how social psychological variables influence the perception of pain.

Athletes who continue to play,despite being injured,may be experiencing a short-term reduction of pain sensitivity due to

Nociception is the _______________ of pain.

The affective and motivational aspect of pain seems to be determined primarily by

The sensory aspect of pain seems to be determined primarily by

Chronic low back pain and myofascial pain syndrome are examples of

Acute pain

Over $________________ million is spent every year on over-the counter drugs.

A-delta fibers are unmyelinated nerve fibers that transmit dull or aching pain.

Self-report measures such as the McGill Pain Questionnaire typically measure

More than 85% of people suffer back pain at some point in their lives.

study of wartime injuries investigated the effect of _______________ on pain.

Acupuncture may

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suggested that

The McGill Pain Questionnaire assesses pain behaviors.

Endogenous opioids are

Controlled breathing is a component of

Pain that persists longer than six months and increases in severity is considered to be

The placebo effect is solely caused by psychological expectations of improved health and alleviation of symptoms.

Guided imagery is most effective in managing slow-rising pains.

Explain how social psychological variables influence the perception of pain.

Athletes who continue to play,despite being injured,may be experiencing a short-term reduction of pain sensitivity due to

Nociception is the _______________ of pain.

The affective and motivational aspect of pain seems to be determined primarily by

The sensory aspect of pain seems to be determined primarily by

Chronic low back pain and myofascial pain syndrome are examples of

Acute pain

Over $________________ million is spent every year on over-the counter drugs.

A-delta fibers are unmyelinated nerve fibers that transmit dull or aching pain.

Self-report measures such as the McGill Pain Questionnaire typically measure

More than 85% of people suffer back pain at some point in their lives.

study of wartime injuries investigated the effect of _______________ on pain.

Acupuncture may

What Is Health Psychology

Health Behaviors

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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