Question 1

Research on the topic of emotional disclosure has demonstrated its effectiveness​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​in reducing the symptoms of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. 
B)  ​is enhanced if people find some positive aspect of their experience. 
C)  ​with psychological problems, but not with physical problems. 
D)  ​with respect both to (a) and to (b), but (c) is not accurate. 
A)  ​in reducing the symptoms of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. 
B)  ​is enhanced if people find some positive aspect of their experience. 
C)  ​with psychological problems, but not with physical problems. 
D)  ​with respect both to (a) and to (b), but (c) is not accurate.

Question 2

A combination of emotional concern, instrumental aid, information, and appraisal best describes​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​social networks. 
B)  ​social contacts. 
C)  ​social support. 
D)  ​all these things. 
A)  ​social networks. 
B)  ​social contacts. 
C)  ​social support. 
D)  ​all these things.

Question 3

Claudia believes that her own health is mostly due to genetics and germs, and she can do very little to improve her health. This attitude is consistent with​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an internal locus of control. 
B)  ​an external locus of control. 
C)  ​a high level of self-efficacy. 
D)  ​a low level of self-efficacy. 
A)  ​an internal locus of control. 
B)  ​an external locus of control. 
C)  ​a high level of self-efficacy. 
D)  ​a low level of self-efficacy.

Question 4

Rosario participated in a program in which she wrote about a traumatic event in her life as a way to improve her distress about this event. Maxime participated in the same program, but in addition to writing about a traumatic event in her life, she received instructions to focus on finding something positive about this negative experience. Research indicates that​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​both women will benefit from each version of the program equally. 
B)  ​Rosario will profit more than Maxime because trying to find a positive aspect to a negative situation will detract from the value of emotional disclosure. 
C)  ​Maxime will profit more than Rosario because focusing on something positive adds additional benefits to emotional disclosure. 
D)  ​neither woman will benefit from the program as much as a man would. 
A)  ​both women will benefit from each version of the program equally. 
B)  ​Rosario will profit more than Maxime because trying to find a positive aspect to a negative situation will detract from the value of emotional disclosure. 
C)  ​Maxime will profit more than Rosario because focusing on something positive adds additional benefits to emotional disclosure. 
D)  ​neither woman will benefit from the program as much as a man would.

Question 5

Lazarus saw stress as stemming from​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​strong emotional reactions to environmental stimuli. 
B)  ​negative life events. 
C)  ​positive life events. 
D)  ​the person's perception of an event. 
A)  ​strong emotional reactions to environmental stimuli. 
B)  ​negative life events. 
C)  ​positive life events. 
D)  ​the person's perception of an event.

Question 6

James Pennebaker has demonstrated that​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​writing or talking about traumatic events can produce positive results. 
B)  ​relaxation training is more effective than biofeedback to address pain. 
C)  ​social support is critical in helping patients to cope with chronic pain. 
D)  ​social support is not critical in helping patients cope with chronic pain. 
A)  ​writing or talking about traumatic events can produce positive results. 
B)  ​relaxation training is more effective than biofeedback to address pain. 
C)  ​social support is critical in helping patients to cope with chronic pain. 
D)  ​social support is not critical in helping patients cope with chronic pain.

Question 7

The most stressful occupations are those that offer​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​high demands and low control. 
B)  ​high demands and high control. 
C)  ​low demands and low control. 
D)  ​low demands and high control. 
A)  ​high demands and low control. 
B)  ​high demands and high control. 
C)  ​low demands and low control. 
D)  ​low demands and high control.

Question 8

Emotional disclosure improves not only _____________ but also _____________.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​social support . . . number of close friends 
B)  ​feelings of distress . . . physical symptoms 
C)  ​fever . . . hepatic indicators 
D)  ​sleep problems . . . negative life events 
A)  ​social support . . . number of close friends 
B)  ​feelings of distress . . . physical symptoms 
C)  ​fever . . . hepatic indicators 
D)  ​sleep problems . . . negative life events

Question 9

Life events produce stress by​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​making the affected person's life more unpleasant. 
B)  ​creating change and requiring adaptation. 
C)  ​putting people's lives in danger. 
D)  ​accomplishing all of these. 
A)  ​making the affected person's life more unpleasant. 
B)  ​creating change and requiring adaptation. 
C)  ​putting people's lives in danger. 
D)  ​accomplishing all of these.

Question 10

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale assumes that​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​daily events are more crucial than major life events. 
B)  ​change in life events is the key for measuring stress. 
C)  ​only desirable events are valid predictors for stress. 
D)  ​positive life events tend to decrease levels of stress. 
A)  ​daily events are more crucial than major life events. 
B)  ​change in life events is the key for measuring stress. 
C)  ​only desirable events are valid predictors for stress. 
D)  ​positive life events tend to decrease levels of stress.

Question 11

The two principal neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​serotonin and dopamine. 
B)  ​acetylcholine and norepinephrine. 
C)  ​epinephrine and dopamine. 
D)  ​the same as those of the central nervous system. 
A)  ​serotonin and dopamine. 
B)  ​acetylcholine and norepinephrine. 
C)  ​epinephrine and dopamine. 
D)  ​the same as those of the central nervous system.

Question 12

Among these effective applications of cognitive behavioral techniques, which is identified as yielding greater outcomes than other approaches?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Substance abuse rehabilitation programs 
B)  ​Workplace stress management programs 
C)  ​Raising student standardized test scoring 
D)  ​Raising student performance motivations 
A)  ​Substance abuse rehabilitation programs 
B)  ​Workplace stress management programs 
C)  ​Raising student standardized test scoring 
D)  ​Raising student performance motivations

Question 13

The peripheral nervous system is divided into two parts:

Accepted Answer

A)  the afferent and efferent branches. 
B)  the spinal cord and the brain. 
C)  the spinal cord and theparasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. 
A)  the afferent and efferent branches. 
B)  the spinal cord and the brain. 
C)  the spinal cord and theparasympathetic nervous system. 
D)  the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.

Question 14

The mechanism of Meichenbaum and Cameron's version of a cognitive behavioral therapy program for stress management is best understood through an analogy with​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vaccination. 
B)  ​sensitization. 
C)  ​immersion. 
D)  ​rejection. 
A)  ​vaccination. 
B)  ​sensitization. 
C)  ​immersion. 
D)  ​rejection.

Question 15

The experiments with rats living in highly crowded cages suggest that​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​overcrowding leads to differences in the social interactions among rats. 
B)  ​overcrowding causes short life spans for most rats in crowded conditions. 
C)  ​rats become more fertile, hence leading to even more crowded conditions. 
D)  ​crowding eventually reduces the population to about 1/10 of its original size. 
A)  ​overcrowding leads to differences in the social interactions among rats. 
B)  ​overcrowding causes short life spans for most rats in crowded conditions. 
C)  ​rats become more fertile, hence leading to even more crowded conditions. 
D)  ​crowding eventually reduces the population to about 1/10 of its original size.

Question 16

What are the advantages of problem-focused coping? Does emotion-focused coping have any advantages?

Accepted Answer

A. Problem-focused coping is aimed at ch

Question 17

Phyllis is 65 years old, lives alone, and has no close friends or relatives. Her condition is best described as​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​social isolation. 
B)  ​widowhood. 
C)  ​sociopathy. 
D)  ​socioeconomic deficit. 
A)  ​social isolation. 
B)  ​widowhood. 
C)  ​sociopathy. 
D)  ​socioeconomic deficit.

Question 18

Discrimination is a source of stress that may increase the risk for _______.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cardiovascular disease 
B)  ​mental health problems 
C)  ​either/both (a) and/or (b) 
D)  ​none of these problems 
A)  ​cardiovascular disease 
B)  ​mental health problems 
C)  ​either/both (a) and/or (b) 
D)  ​none of these problems

Question 19

Neurons are more like a chain than like a net.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a difference between emotional disclosure and emotional expression?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Emotional expression requires some self-reflection. 
B)  ​Emotional disclosure may be venting or outbursts. 
C)  ​Emotional disclosure requires the use of language. 
D)  ​Emotional expression is healthy and reduces stress. 
A)  ​Emotional expression requires some self-reflection. 
B)  ​Emotional disclosure may be venting or outbursts. 
C)  ​Emotional disclosure requires the use of language. 
D)  ​Emotional expression is healthy and reduces stress.

Research on the topic of emotional disclosure has demonstrated its effectiveness

A combination of emotional concern, instrumental aid, information, and appraisal best describes

Claudia believes that her own health is mostly due to genetics and germs, and she can do very little to improve her health. This attitude is consistent with

Lazarus saw stress as stemming from

James Pennebaker has demonstrated that

The most stressful occupations are those that offer

Emotional disclosure improves not only _ but also _.

Life events produce stress by

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale assumes that

The two principal neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are

Among these effective applications of cognitive behavioral techniques, which is identified as yielding greater outcomes than other approaches?

The peripheral nervous system is divided into two parts:

The mechanism of Meichenbaum and Cameron's version of a cognitive behavioral therapy program for stress management is best understood through an analogy with

The experiments with rats living in highly crowded cages suggest that

What are the advantages of problem-focused coping? Does emotion-focused coping have any advantages?

Phyllis is 65 years old, lives alone, and has no close friends or relatives. Her condition is best described as

Discrimination is a source of stress that may increase the risk for _______.

Neurons are more like a chain than like a net.

Which of the following is a difference between emotional disclosure and emotional expression?

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behaivoral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

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Exam 5: Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Research on the topic of emotional disclosure has demonstrated its effectiveness​

A combination of emotional concern, instrumental aid, information, and appraisal best describes​

Claudia believes that her own health is mostly due to genetics and germs, and she can do very little to improve her health. This attitude is consistent with​

Lazarus saw stress as stemming from​

James Pennebaker has demonstrated that​

The most stressful occupations are those that offer​

Emotional disclosure improves not only _____________ but also _____________.​

Life events produce stress by​

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale assumes that​

The two principal neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are​

Among these effective applications of cognitive behavioral techniques, which is identified as yielding greater outcomes than other approaches?​

The peripheral nervous system is divided into two parts:

The mechanism of Meichenbaum and Cameron's version of a cognitive behavioral therapy program for stress management is best understood through an analogy with​

The experiments with rats living in highly crowded cages suggest that​

What are the advantages of problem-focused coping? Does emotion-focused coping have any advantages?

Phyllis is 65 years old, lives alone, and has no close friends or relatives. Her condition is best described as​

Discrimination is a source of stress that may increase the risk for _______.​

Neurons are more like a chain than like a net.​

Which of the following is a difference between emotional disclosure and emotional expression?​

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behaivoral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Exercising

Future Challenges

Filters

Research on the topic of emotional disclosure has demonstrated its effectiveness

A combination of emotional concern, instrumental aid, information, and appraisal best describes

Claudia believes that her own health is mostly due to genetics and germs, and she can do very little to improve her health. This attitude is consistent with

Lazarus saw stress as stemming from

James Pennebaker has demonstrated that

The most stressful occupations are those that offer

Emotional disclosure improves not only _ but also _.

Life events produce stress by

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale assumes that

The two principal neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system are

Among these effective applications of cognitive behavioral techniques, which is identified as yielding greater outcomes than other approaches?

The mechanism of Meichenbaum and Cameron's version of a cognitive behavioral therapy program for stress management is best understood through an analogy with

The experiments with rats living in highly crowded cages suggest that

Phyllis is 65 years old, lives alone, and has no close friends or relatives. Her condition is best described as

Discrimination is a source of stress that may increase the risk for _______.

Neurons are more like a chain than like a net.

Which of the following is a difference between emotional disclosure and emotional expression?