Deck 14: D: Health, Stress, and Coping

Question 1

Which illness is most strongly associated with a depressed immune system?

A)multiple sclerosis
B)the common cold
C)cancer
D)arthritis

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Julie is described as having a Type A behaviour pattern while her friend Sarah is described as having a Type B behaviour pattern.According to Friedman and Rosenman (1959,1974),who is more likely to develop coronary heart disease (CHD)?

A)Julie
B)Sarah
C)Julie and Sarah are equally likely to develop CHD.
D)Neither Julie nor Sarah.Individuals with Type C behaviour patterns are most likely to develop CHD.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Without any warning,David's wife told him she was divorcing him to be with another man.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is David most likely experiencing?

A)alarm
B)resistance
C)exhaustion
D)fight or flight

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Danielle was in a terrible car accident one week ago.Since the accident,her family has noticed that she has been acting very differently.She has withdrawn emotionally and socially from her family and friends,she often wakes up in tears because of dreams of the crash,and she has increased her alcohol intake.Which disorder is Danielle most likely experiencing?

A)major depressive disorder
B)panic disorder
C)post-traumatic stress disorder
D)anticipatory anxiety

Question 5

Type A behaviour is characterized by ____________.

A)learned helplessness
B)relaxed attitude
C)anger and impatience
D)lack of competitiveness

Question 6

A student is very stressed because of her upcoming final exams.She does her best to study day and night,but near the end of the exam period,she begins to get sick with a runny nose,cough,and fever.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is this student most likely experiencing?

A)alarm
B)resistance
C)exhaustion
D)fight or flight

Question 7

Dr.Ellis works in the emergency room (E.R)of Toronto East General Hospital.For years,Dr.Ellis has been able to cope with the daily stressors that come with working in the E.R. ,and has only ever been diagnosed with high blood pressure.One day,however,Dr.Ellis has a sudden heart attack.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Dr.Ellis most likely experiencing?

A)alarm
B)resistance
C)exhaustion
D)fight or flight

Question 8

According to __________ theory,when a person add 10% to their weight their metabolism slows down to maintain this weight making weight loss difficult.

A)drive
B)caloric
C)hypothalamic
D)set point

Question 9

Darren lost his job last week.At first,he was very upset,but now he is doing his best to find a new job.Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Darren most likely experiencing?

A)alarm
B)resistance
C)exhaustion
D)fight or flight

Question 10

Animals exposed to unavoidable,uncontrollable aversive stimulation exhibit _______ when later trained in an avoidance procedure.

A)experimental neurosis
B)better learning
C)learned helplessness
D)enhanced performance

Question 11

According to set point theory,a person's initial weight is determined by:

A)heredity.
B)eating habits during adolescence and adulthood.
C)diet during the first two years of life.
D)the mother's diet before birth of the child.

Question 12

Which statement concerning psychoneuroimmunology is accurate?

A)Positive thinking can reverse serious illnesses such as cancer.
B)Significant psychological stressors can be predictive of who develops a cold.
C)Psychotherapy appears to prolong the survival of people diagnosed with cancer.
D)Negative thinking can stimulate the development of an illness.