Question 1

What do we call substances like bacteria that invade the body?

Accepted Answer

A) antigens 
B) allergens 
C) immuno-agents 
D) anti-fectious agents 
A) antigens 
B) allergens 
C) immuno-agents 
D) anti-fectious agents A

Question 2

Give examples of the primary,secondary,and tertiary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

Primary prevention focuses on encouraging people to develop positive health behaviors that will help keep them from developing CVD.For instance,public service programs that encourage people to quit smoking,eat well,exercise,monitor their blood pressure,and otherwise improve their health can all be considered primary prevention.Secondary prevention involves treating essential hypertension so that it does not develop into CHD.These attempts fall into two categories: improving health behavior and stress management programs.Tertiary prevention focuses on patients who have already had a cardiac event,such as a myocardial infarction.The goal of tertiary prevention is to prevent or reduce the incidence of recurrence.Examples of tertiary prevention include exercise programs and interventions that teach patients how to respond to stressful interactions with reduced hostility.

Question 3

Which of the following is LEAST likely to take place in a behavioral medicine clinic?

Accepted Answer

A) support groups for people with terminal cancer 
B) dialysis for patients with renal failure 
C) classes that introduce coping strategies to patients with chronic pain 
D) interventions to educate parents of chronically ill children 
A) support groups for people with terminal cancer 
B) dialysis for patients with renal failure 
C) classes that introduce coping strategies to patients with chronic pain 
D) interventions to educate parents of chronically ill children B

Question 4

Which types of laboratory rats are least able to reject implanted cancerous tumors?

Accepted Answer

A) those exposed to shock from which they can escape 
B) those exposed to the stress of inescapable shock 
C) those who observe siblings exposed to shock 
D) those who have no experience of shock 
A) those exposed to shock from which they can escape 
B) those exposed to the stress of inescapable shock 
C) those who observe siblings exposed to shock 
D) those who have no experience of shock

Question 5

Positive psychologists define the ability to cope well with life's challenges,even stressful ones,as

Accepted Answer

A) immunosupport. 
B) resilience. 
C) self actualization. 
D) very rare. 
A) immunosupport. 
B) resilience. 
C) self actualization. 
D) very rare.

Question 6

A study that looks at a group of people at one point in time is known as a __________ study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study that looks at a group...

Question 7

A study that looks at a group of people periodically over a period of time is known as a __________ study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study that looks at a group...

Question 8

Which of the following is known as the "stress hormone"?

Accepted Answer

A) adrenalin 
B) epinephrine 
C) cortisol 
D) norepinephrine 
A) adrenalin 
B) epinephrine 
C) cortisol 
D) norepinephrine

Question 9

What is the leading cause of death in the United States,taking more than 100,000 additional lives compared to the second leading cause?

Accepted Answer

A) cancer 
B) stroke 
C) homicide 
D) heart disease 
A) cancer 
B) stroke 
C) homicide 
D) heart disease

Question 10

In a study of stress,rats showed a smaller stress response when a flash of light signaled an impending shock than they did when the shock was not signaled.This demonstrates the importance of ________ in coping with stress.

Accepted Answer

A) control 
B) the illusion of control 
C) homeostatis 
D) predictability 
A) control 
B) the illusion of control 
C) homeostatis 
D) predictability

Question 11

Evidence indicates that learning more adaptive ways of coping can

Accepted Answer

A) change the amount of stress we face. 
B) prevent most physical and all psychological disorders. 
C) limit the recurrence or improve the course of many physical illnesses. 
D) make it more likely that illnesses will be correctly diagnosed. 
A) change the amount of stress we face. 
B) prevent most physical and all psychological disorders. 
C) limit the recurrence or improve the course of many physical illnesses. 
D) make it more likely that illnesses will be correctly diagnosed.

Question 12

Marvin has answered "Yes" to the following question: "Have you felt so sad,discouraged,hopeless,or had so many problems that you wondered if anything is worthwhile?" What can we say about Marvin's risk for coronary heart disease (CHD)compared to the general population?

Accepted Answer

A) He is depressed but not more likely to suffer CHD. 
B) He is twice as likely to suffer CHD. 
C) He is no more likely to suffer CHD but more likely to die from it. 
D) He is five times more likely to suffer CHD. 
A) He is depressed but not more likely to suffer CHD. 
B) He is twice as likely to suffer CHD. 
C) He is no more likely to suffer CHD but more likely to die from it. 
D) He is five times more likely to suffer CHD.

Question 13

Chronic stressors and losses create ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chronic stressors and losses create ________....

Question 14

Health psychologists asked newly married couples to engage in 30-minute discussions of marital problems.What did the psychologists find when they compared couples who were hostile and negative with those who had more positive conversations?

Accepted Answer

A) Hostile interactions were associated with immunosuppression. 
B) Hostile interactions led to a higher rate of colds over the next month. 
C) Although hostile interactions raised blood pressure,it quickly returned to normal. 
D) The type of interaction had no demonstrated effect on any aspect of immune system functioning. 
A) Hostile interactions were associated with immunosuppression. 
B) Hostile interactions led to a higher rate of colds over the next month. 
C) Although hostile interactions raised blood pressure,it quickly returned to normal. 
D) The type of interaction had no demonstrated effect on any aspect of immune system functioning.

Question 15

Stress can indirectly affect our health and contribute to illness by leading people to

Accepted Answer

A) engage in more unhealthy activities. 
B) exercise in excessive and risky ways. 
C) seek out unnecessary medical treatment. 
D) engage in more primitive fight-flight responses. 
A) engage in more unhealthy activities. 
B) exercise in excessive and risky ways. 
C) seek out unnecessary medical treatment. 
D) engage in more primitive fight-flight responses.

Question 16

________ uses laboratory equipment to monitor physical processes that are usually outside of awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) TOHP 
B) MRFIT 
C) CBT 
D) Biofeedback 
A) TOHP 
B) MRFIT 
C) CBT 
D) Biofeedback

Question 17

For those infected with HIV,________ is associated with a more gradual onset of symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) use of condoms 
B) social support 
C) being female 
D) access to prevention programs 
A) use of condoms 
B) social support 
C) being female 
D) access to prevention programs

Question 18

Rebecca is suffering from recurrent chronic pain; she is referred to a psychologist who talks in terms of pain management.What can Rebecca expect when the psychologist begins treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypnosis will be used to help her forget about the pain. 
B) Efforts will be made to help her cope in ways that minimize the pain's impact on her life. 
C) A psychoanalytic approach will delve into the unconscious roots of the pain. 
D) A variety of drugs will be mixed to reduce the pain to the lowest level possible,without causing severe side effects. 
A) Hypnosis will be used to help her forget about the pain. 
B) Efforts will be made to help her cope in ways that minimize the pain's impact on her life. 
C) A psychoanalytic approach will delve into the unconscious roots of the pain. 
D) A variety of drugs will be mixed to reduce the pain to the lowest level possible,without causing severe side effects.

Question 19

Relaxation training for patients with high blood pressure is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) treatment of coronary heart disease. 
B) primary prevention of coronary heart disease. 
C) tertiary prevention of coronary heart disease. 
D) secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. 
A) treatment of coronary heart disease. 
B) primary prevention of coronary heart disease. 
C) tertiary prevention of coronary heart disease. 
D) secondary prevention of coronary heart disease.

Question 20

Ann is studying the different ways in which people respond physically to stress.While increased blood pressure and heart rate are normal reactions,researchers have long observed that some people exhibit different ________ to stress,for better or worse.

Accepted Answer

A) attitudes 
B) cardiac resilience 
C) types of CHD due 
D) cardiovascular reactivity 
A) attitudes 
B) cardiac resilience 
C) types of CHD due 
D) cardiovascular reactivity

What do we call substances like bacteria that invade the body?

Give examples of the primary,secondary,and tertiary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to take place in a behavioral medicine clinic?

Which types of laboratory rats are least able to reject implanted cancerous tumors?

Positive psychologists define the ability to cope well with life's challenges,even stressful ones,as

A study that looks at a group of people at one point in time is known as a __________ study.

A study that looks at a group of people periodically over a period of time is known as a __________ study.

Which of the following is known as the "stress hormone"?

What is the leading cause of death in the United States,taking more than 100,000 additional lives compared to the second leading cause?

In a study of stress,rats showed a smaller stress response when a flash of light signaled an impending shock than they did when the shock was not signaled.This demonstrates the importance of ________ in coping with stress.

Evidence indicates that learning more adaptive ways of coping can

Marvin has answered "Yes" to the following question: "Have you felt so sad,discouraged,hopeless,or had so many problems that you wondered if anything is worthwhile?" What can we say about Marvin's risk for coronary heart disease (CHD)compared to the general population?

Chronic stressors and losses create ________.

Health psychologists asked newly married couples to engage in 30-minute discussions of marital problems.What did the psychologists find when they compared couples who were hostile and negative with those who had more positive conversations?

Stress can indirectly affect our health and contribute to illness by leading people to

________ uses laboratory equipment to monitor physical processes that are usually outside of awareness.

For those infected with HIV,________ is associated with a more gradual onset of symptoms.

Rebecca is suffering from recurrent chronic pain; she is referred to a psychologist who talks in terms of pain management.What can Rebecca expect when the psychologist begins treatment?

Relaxation training for patients with high blood pressure is an example of

Ann is studying the different ways in which people respond physically to stress.While increased blood pressure and heart rate are normal reactions,researchers have long observed that some people exhibit different ________ to stress,for better or worse.

Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior

Causes of Abnormal Behavior

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Anxiety Disorders

Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Personality Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Psychological Disorders of Childhood

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

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Exam 8: Stress and Physical Health

What do we call substances like bacteria that invade the body?

Give examples of the primary,secondary,and tertiary prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to take place in a behavioral medicine clinic?

Which types of laboratory rats are least able to reject implanted cancerous tumors?

Positive psychologists define the ability to cope well with life's challenges,even stressful ones,as

A study that looks at a group of people at one point in time is known as a __________ study.

A study that looks at a group of people periodically over a period of time is known as a __________ study.

Which of the following is known as the "stress hormone"?

What is the leading cause of death in the United States,taking more than 100,000 additional lives compared to the second leading cause?

In a study of stress,rats showed a smaller stress response when a flash of light signaled an impending shock than they did when the shock was not signaled.This demonstrates the importance of ________ in coping with stress.

Evidence indicates that learning more adaptive ways of coping can

Marvin has answered "Yes" to the following question: "Have you felt so sad,discouraged,hopeless,or had so many problems that you wondered if anything is worthwhile?" What can we say about Marvin's risk for coronary heart disease (CHD)compared to the general population?

Chronic stressors and losses create ________.

Health psychologists asked newly married couples to engage in 30-minute discussions of marital problems.What did the psychologists find when they compared couples who were hostile and negative with those who had more positive conversations?

Stress can indirectly affect our health and contribute to illness by leading people to

________ uses laboratory equipment to monitor physical processes that are usually outside of awareness.

For those infected with HIV,________ is associated with a more gradual onset of symptoms.

Rebecca is suffering from recurrent chronic pain; she is referred to a psychologist who talks in terms of pain management.What can Rebecca expect when the psychologist begins treatment?

Relaxation training for patients with high blood pressure is an example of

Ann is studying the different ways in which people respond physically to stress.While increased blood pressure and heart rate are normal reactions,researchers have long observed that some people exhibit different ________ to stress,for better or worse.

Examples and Definitions of Abnormal Behavior

Causes of Abnormal Behavior

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Classification and Assessment of Abnormal Behavior

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Anxiety Disorders

Acute and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Personality Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Psychological Disorders of Childhood

Adjustment Disorders and Life-Cycle Transitions

Mental Health and the Law

Filters