Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true of systematic desensitization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on classical conditioning. 
B)  It incorporates the use of muscle relaxation. 
C)  It uses psychoanalytic theories. 
D)  It can be used with both adults and children. 
A)  It is based on classical conditioning. 
B)  It incorporates the use of muscle relaxation. 
C)  It uses psychoanalytic theories. 
D)  It can be used with both adults and children.

Question 2

Biofeedback has been demonstrated to be more cost?effective and useful than relaxation training alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true about the relationship between perceived discrepancy and the experience of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although it was believed for some time that a positive relationship existed between the two, new research indicates that no relationship exists. 
B)  Efforts at coping are done to reduce perceived discrepancies. 
C)  When we are stressed, our ability to perceive discrepancies between demands and resources declines severely. 
D)  Only actual discrepancies, not perceived discrepancies, are related to the experience of stress. 
A)  Although it was believed for some time that a positive relationship existed between the two, new research indicates that no relationship exists. 
B)  Efforts at coping are done to reduce perceived discrepancies. 
C)  When we are stressed, our ability to perceive discrepancies between demands and resources declines severely. 
D)  Only actual discrepancies, not perceived discrepancies, are related to the experience of stress.

Question 4

Match the methods of coping listed with their description in numbers
-"I can't possibly have cancer!! Your test must be inaccurate!"

Accepted Answer

A) progressive relaxation 
B) denial 
C) cognitive restructuring 
D) time management 
E) informational control 
A) progressive relaxation 
B) denial 
C) cognitive restructuring 
D) time management 
E) informational control

Question 5

Allowing workers to have some control over their work hours, which tasks to work on, and the order in which they do them are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance. 
B)  intellectualization. 
C)  stress?driven coping. 
D)  enhancing personal control. 
A)  avoidance. 
B)  intellectualization. 
C)  stress?driven coping. 
D)  enhancing personal control.

Question 6

Which of the following is an accurate assessment of the research findings on the relationship between anxiety and exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no effect of exercise on anxiety. 
B)  Exercise and decreased anxiety are correlated, but the cause of this relationship is not clear. 
C)  Exercise seems to increase anxiety in some cases. 
D)  Exercise has positive effects only in the young. 
A)  There is no effect of exercise on anxiety. 
B)  Exercise and decreased anxiety are correlated, but the cause of this relationship is not clear. 
C)  Exercise seems to increase anxiety in some cases. 
D)  Exercise has positive effects only in the young.

Which of the following is NOT true of systematic desensitization?

Biofeedback has been demonstrated to be more cost?effective and useful than relaxation training alone.

Which of the following is true about the relationship between perceived discrepancy and the experience of stress?

Match the methods of coping listed with their description in numbers -"I can't possibly have cancer!! Your test must be inaccurate!"

Allowing workers to have some control over their work hours, which tasks to work on, and the order in which they do them are examples of

Which of the following is an accurate assessment of the research findings on the relationship between anxiety and exercise?

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Reducing Substance and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Aids:

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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Exam 5: Coping With and Reducing Stress

Which of the following is NOT true of systematic desensitization?

Biofeedback has been demonstrated to be more cost?effective and useful than relaxation training alone.

Which of the following is true about the relationship between perceived discrepancy and the experience of stress?

Match the methods of coping listed with their description in numbers -"I can't possibly have cancer!! Your test must be inaccurate!"

Allowing workers to have some control over their work hours, which tasks to work on, and the order in which they do them are examples of

Which of the following is an accurate assessment of the research findings on the relationship between anxiety and exercise?

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Reducing Substance and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Aids:

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

Filters