Question 1

Other than advancing age, ______ is the single most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​gender 
B)  ​hypertension 
C)  ​high cholesterol 
D)  ​ethnic background 
A)  ​gender 
B)  ​hypertension 
C)  ​high cholesterol 
D)  ​ethnic background B

Question 2

Brady is a 22-year old college student who smokes, eats high-fat foods, and doesn't exercise. Brady knows that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet he views his chances of dying of heart disease as near zero. Weinstein would call Brady's attitude​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​blind faith. 
B)  ​unconscious denial. 
C)  ​optimistic bias. 
D)  ​a rationalization. 
A)  ​blind faith. 
B)  ​unconscious denial. 
C)  ​optimistic bias. 
D)  ​a rationalization. C

Question 3

Discuss the relationship between changes in lifestyle and decline in cardiovascular disease in the United States and other industrialized nations.​

Accepted Answer

A. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States and other industrialized nations, and 34% of deaths are due to CVD.
 B. Deaths from CVD have declined from their high in the mid-1960s, and both lifestyle changes and medical care have contributed to the decline.
 C. This decline has occurred in some industrialized countries but not in others.
 1. This decline has occurred in the United States, Finland, and other high-income Western countries.
 2. In countries of the former Soviet Union, rates of CVD had risen dramatically, especially among middle-aged men, but began dropping in many of these countries during the first decade of the 21st century.
 D. About 44% of the decline in CVD is related to changes in lifestyle, and about 47% is due to improvements in medical care.
 1. The rate of heart attacks has decreased, and this decrease seems to be related to changes in lifestyle.
 2. Some decline in CVD mortality is due to improved medical procedures: the survival rate for those who have had heart attacks has increased.

Question 4

Myocardial infarctions​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​are commonly known as heart attacks. 
B)  ​are seldom life-threatening, but serve as a signal of possible heart disease. 
C)  ​result from loss of oxygen to the brain. 
D)  ​fit none of these descriptions. 
A)  ​are commonly known as heart attacks. 
B)  ​are seldom life-threatening, but serve as a signal of possible heart disease. 
C)  ​result from loss of oxygen to the brain. 
D)  ​fit none of these descriptions.

Question 5

​People who follow a cardiac rehabilitation program substantially lower their risk for a second heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Coronary arteries​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​carry blood from the heart to the remainder of the body. 
B)  ​carry blood from the body's extremities to the heart. 
C)  ​furnish blood to the heart. 
D)  ​furnish blood to the brain. 
A)  ​carry blood from the heart to the remainder of the body. 
B)  ​carry blood from the body's extremities to the heart. 
C)  ​furnish blood to the heart. 
D)  ​furnish blood to the brain.

Question 7

Differences in hormones may help explain some of the differing rates of cardiovascular disease in men and women; ______ are responsible for much of the gender gap in heart disease.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​behavioral factors 
B)  ​physiological factors 
C)  ​psychological factors 
D)  ​both b and c 
A)  ​behavioral factors 
B)  ​physiological factors 
C)  ​psychological factors 
D)  ​both b and c

Question 8

________ may be related to higher rates of hypertension among African Americans.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Obesity 
B)  ​Cardiac reactivity 
C)  ​Hostility 
D)  ​Suppressed anger 
A)  ​Obesity 
B)  ​Cardiac reactivity 
C)  ​Hostility 
D)  ​Suppressed anger

Question 9

With regard to serum cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease among middle-aged people, research suggests that​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cholesterol level may not be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. 
B)  ​total cholesterol to HDL ratio may be more important than total cholesterol. 
C)  ​low-density lipoproteins may protect people against cardiovascular disease. 
D)  ​maintaining a high ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is most desirable. 
A)  ​cholesterol level may not be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. 
B)  ​total cholesterol to HDL ratio may be more important than total cholesterol. 
C)  ​low-density lipoproteins may protect people against cardiovascular disease. 
D)  ​maintaining a high ratio of total cholesterol to HDL is most desirable.

Question 10

Researchers have found that cardiac patients who completed rehabilitation programs:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​lowered their physiological but not psychological risks. 
B)  ​lowered their depression levels but raised anxiety levels. 
C)  ​lowered their anxiety levels but did not lower depression. 
D)  ​lowered anxiety and depression and raised sense of control. 
A)  ​lowered their physiological but not psychological risks. 
B)  ​lowered their depression levels but raised anxiety levels. 
C)  ​lowered their anxiety levels but did not lower depression. 
D)  ​lowered anxiety and depression and raised sense of control.

Question 11

What behaviors can alter the risk for cardiovascular disease?​

Accepted Answer

A. Behaviors that relate to several phys

Question 12

What is the role of health psychology in cardiac rehabilitation?​

Accepted Answer

A. Cardiac rehabilitation programs have

Question 13

In which form(s) does tobacco present a risk for CVD and heart attack?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Smoking it, and only if the smoker inhales 
B)  ​Smoking it without inhaling, or chewing it 
C)  ​Environmental secondhand smoke exposure 
D)  ​All of these add some CVD/heart attack risk 
A)  ​Smoking it, and only if the smoker inhales 
B)  ​Smoking it without inhaling, or chewing it 
C)  ​Environmental secondhand smoke exposure 
D)  ​All of these add some CVD/heart attack risk

Question 14

Extra weight carried around which body part is related to an increase risk for heart attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hips 
B)  The abdomen 
C)  The chest 
D)  The thighs 
A)  The hips 
B)  The abdomen 
C)  The chest 
D)  The thighs

Question 15

Bob is experiencing dizziness, nausea, a squeezing pain in his chest, and cold sweating. He is likely experiencing symptoms of​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a stroke. 
B)  hypertension​ 
C)  ​angina pectoris. 
D)  ​a myocardial infarction. 
A)  ​a stroke. 
B)  hypertension​ 
C)  ​angina pectoris. 
D)  ​a myocardial infarction.

Question 16

Evaluate the Type A behavior pattern, including its success and shortcomings in predicting coronary heart disease.​

Accepted Answer

A. The concept of the Type A behavior pa

Question 17

Judith has Type 1 diabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, Judith​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​can do nothing to protect herself against cardiovascular disease. 
B)  ​has a behavioral risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can engage in certain behaviors to eliminate her risk. 
C)  ​cannot eliminate her risk for cardiovascular disease, but she can learn to manage her disorder and thus lower her risks. 
D)  ​has a physiological risk for cardiovascular disease and can learn to reduce her risk to that of a person with no risk factors for cardiovascular disease. 
A)  ​can do nothing to protect herself against cardiovascular disease. 
B)  ​has a behavioral risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can engage in certain behaviors to eliminate her risk. 
C)  ​cannot eliminate her risk for cardiovascular disease, but she can learn to manage her disorder and thus lower her risks. 
D)  ​has a physiological risk for cardiovascular disease and can learn to reduce her risk to that of a person with no risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Question 18

Which of these strategies would NOT ordinarily be recommended to heart patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resumption of sexual activities 
B)  High-protein diet 
C)  Physical activity 
D)  Reduction of calories from fat 
A)  Resumption of sexual activities 
B)  High-protein diet 
C)  Physical activity 
D)  Reduction of calories from fat

Question 19

People with low levels of education have high rates of death from cardiovascular disease. What is the most valid explanation for this observation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Low educational levels cause CVD. 
B)  ​High educational levels protect against CVD. 
C)  ​Educational level is related to smoking, physical activity, diet, and obesity. 
D)  ​Educational level is related to gender, which is related to amount of smoking, which is related to CVD. 
A)  ​Low educational levels cause CVD. 
B)  ​High educational levels protect against CVD. 
C)  ​Educational level is related to smoking, physical activity, diet, and obesity. 
D)  ​Educational level is related to gender, which is related to amount of smoking, which is related to CVD.

Question 20

Presently, deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States are increasing.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Other than advancing age, ______ is the single most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Brady is a 22-year old college student who smokes, eats high-fat foods, and doesn't exercise. Brady knows that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet he views his chances of dying of heart disease as near zero. Weinstein would call Brady's attitude

Discuss the relationship between changes in lifestyle and decline in cardiovascular disease in the United States and other industrialized nations.

Myocardial infarctions

People who follow a cardiac rehabilitation program substantially lower their risk for a second heart attack.

Coronary arteries

Differences in hormones may help explain some of the differing rates of cardiovascular disease in men and women; ______ are responsible for much of the gender gap in heart disease.

________ may be related to higher rates of hypertension among African Americans.

With regard to serum cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease among middle-aged people, research suggests that

Researchers have found that cardiac patients who completed rehabilitation programs:

What behaviors can alter the risk for cardiovascular disease?

What is the role of health psychology in cardiac rehabilitation?

In which form(s) does tobacco present a risk for CVD and heart attack?

Extra weight carried around which body part is related to an increase risk for heart attack?

Bob is experiencing dizziness, nausea, a squeezing pain in his chest, and cold sweating. He is likely experiencing symptoms of

Evaluate the Type A behavior pattern, including its success and shortcomings in predicting coronary heart disease.

Judith has Type 1 diabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, Judith

Which of these strategies would NOT ordinarily be recommended to heart patients?

People with low levels of education have high rates of death from cardiovascular disease. What is the most valid explanation for this observation?

Presently, deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States are increasing.

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

Exam 9: Behaivoral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Other than advancing age, ______ is the single most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.​

Brady is a 22-year old college student who smokes, eats high-fat foods, and doesn't exercise. Brady knows that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet he views his chances of dying of heart disease as near zero. Weinstein would call Brady's attitude​

Discuss the relationship between changes in lifestyle and decline in cardiovascular disease in the United States and other industrialized nations.​

Myocardial infarctions​

​People who follow a cardiac rehabilitation program substantially lower their risk for a second heart attack.

Coronary arteries​

Differences in hormones may help explain some of the differing rates of cardiovascular disease in men and women; ______ are responsible for much of the gender gap in heart disease.​

________ may be related to higher rates of hypertension among African Americans.​

With regard to serum cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease among middle-aged people, research suggests that​

Researchers have found that cardiac patients who completed rehabilitation programs:​

What behaviors can alter the risk for cardiovascular disease?​

What is the role of health psychology in cardiac rehabilitation?​

In which form(s) does tobacco present a risk for CVD and heart attack?​

Extra weight carried around which body part is related to an increase risk for heart attack?

Bob is experiencing dizziness, nausea, a squeezing pain in his chest, and cold sweating. He is likely experiencing symptoms of​

Evaluate the Type A behavior pattern, including its success and shortcomings in predicting coronary heart disease.​

Judith has Type 1 diabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, Judith​

Which of these strategies would NOT ordinarily be recommended to heart patients?

People with low levels of education have high rates of death from cardiovascular disease. What is the most valid explanation for this observation?​

Presently, deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States are increasing.​

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

Other than advancing age, ______ is the single most important risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Brady is a 22-year old college student who smokes, eats high-fat foods, and doesn't exercise. Brady knows that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, yet he views his chances of dying of heart disease as near zero. Weinstein would call Brady's attitude

Discuss the relationship between changes in lifestyle and decline in cardiovascular disease in the United States and other industrialized nations.

Myocardial infarctions

People who follow a cardiac rehabilitation program substantially lower their risk for a second heart attack.

Coronary arteries

Differences in hormones may help explain some of the differing rates of cardiovascular disease in men and women; ______ are responsible for much of the gender gap in heart disease.

________ may be related to higher rates of hypertension among African Americans.

With regard to serum cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease among middle-aged people, research suggests that

Researchers have found that cardiac patients who completed rehabilitation programs:

What behaviors can alter the risk for cardiovascular disease?

What is the role of health psychology in cardiac rehabilitation?

In which form(s) does tobacco present a risk for CVD and heart attack?

Bob is experiencing dizziness, nausea, a squeezing pain in his chest, and cold sweating. He is likely experiencing symptoms of

Evaluate the Type A behavior pattern, including its success and shortcomings in predicting coronary heart disease.

Judith has Type 1 diabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Therefore, Judith

People with low levels of education have high rates of death from cardiovascular disease. What is the most valid explanation for this observation?

Presently, deaths from cardiovascular disease in the United States are increasing.