Question 1

Chronic exposure to stress can reduce our circulating levels of ____ and increase our levels of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) cortisol;lymphocytes 
B) immune function;distress 
C) lymphocytes;cortisol 
D) estrogen;testosterone 
E) proteins;hormones

Question 2

Robert is a high school graduate,with a job that pays enough to live on,and he is in the process of setting goals for himself.If you want to maximize his happiness,which goal should you encourage him to set?

Accepted Answer

A) Robert wants to be internationally famous for his juggling talent. 
B) Robert wants to save enough money to buy the care of his dreams. 
C) Robert wants to return to school and get a double PhD and a law degree. 
D) Robert wants to lose 50lbs. 
E) Robert wants to go to the gym and run 4 miles each week.

Question 3

How can we increase happiness?

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Question 4

Longitudinal research has found that couples whose relationships survive over many years are ____ in many respects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Longitudinal research has found that couples whose...

Question 5

________ that have occurred over the past thirty years are a significant contributor to obesity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ that have occurred over the past...

Question 6

What percent of couples report they have disagreements?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 30 
C) 98.8 
D) 10 
E) 85

Question 7

Relationship partners must balance the desire for independence and the need for _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Relationship partners must balance the desire for...

Question 8

Henrietta is on trial for a crime against another person.She is most likely to be found guilty if she is accused of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) fraud 
B) assault 
C) bigamy 
D) robbery 
E) theft

Question 9

Relationship success requires

Accepted Answer

A) a considerable amount of work. 
B) finding the right person. 
C) having a certain "chemistry" with the other person. 
D) avoiding individuals with high self-esteem. 
E) avoiding individuals with low self-esteem.

Question 10

When Brett and his partner after a long history of communal relationship behaviors begin to move to a more exchange or reciprocal approach,it is likely there will also be

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in commitment. 
B) a decrease in commitment. 
C) an increase in satisfaction. 
D) a decrease in satisfaction. 
E) a pending marriage proposal.

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the relationship between wealth and happiness?

Accepted Answer

A) The US is ranked first for income and also for positive feelings. 
B) Having more money always leads to more happiness. 
C) After a person has enough money to provide for their needs in terms of housing,food,clothes,money,wealth does not appear to have a very large impact on happiness. 
D) The more money people have the less happy they are,particularly after the first billion dollars. 
E) Nations that are ranked lower than the US in income,always rank similarly low in happiness.

Question 12

Bob is chronically lonely and hopes to acquire some social skills.What would a social psychologist suggest?

Accepted Answer

A) Engage in self-affirmations 
B) Practice interacting strangers and then watching tapes of the interaction 
C) Learn to make a request sound like an order 
D) Have more optimistic expectations about interactions 
E) Learn how to be more critical of others

Question 13

There is a need to reduce prejudice in legal proceedings.What were the findings in the experiment measuring both private and public attitudes in a sexual harassment suit? What was encouraging about the study results?

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Question 14

What percentage of the population in the United States is thought to exceed their ideal weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 30% 
B) 50% 
C) 66% 
D) 75% 
E) 80%

Question 15

First Lady Michelle Obama has begun a campaign against childhood obesity.This campaign and similar efforts have included all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) restriction advertisements of high-calorie foods aimed at children. 
B) changing school cafeteria offerings. 
C) including caloric count information in menus. 
D) increasing exercise. 
E) adapting school uniforms to allow more movement and less restriction of movement.

Question 16

What are the consequences of being lonely?

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Question 17

Wealth has the most impact on happiness when people are thinking of their economic standing

Accepted Answer

A) relative to others'. 
B) in absolute terms. 
C) compared to their spouses. 
D) compared to their children. 
E) compared to the national debt.

Question 18

A useful strategy for coping with stress involves ________.

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding negative thoughts and emotion-provoking stimuli 
B) engaging in activities that reduce or counter the negative emotions produced by stress 
C) engaging in efforts to modify or change the cause of the stress 
D) seeking contact with humans (or even a pet)that can provide social support 
E) engaging in temporary,short-term behaviors that temporarily alleviate the negative emotions caused by stress,such as drinking alcohol or over-eating

Question 19

A new couple is completely enamored with one another.They each believe the other is more agreeable and affectionate than they actually are.What do you predict for the future of this couple based on research?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive illusions about the partner can lead to the end of a relationship. 
B) Over time the truth will emerge and they'll end up hurt and alone. 
C) Relationships based on such falsehoods rarely last. 
D) This couple is likely to be happier over the long term as long as they maintain their positive illusions. 
E) This couple has a 50/50 shot just like every other couple.

Question 20

How can loneliness be reduced?

Accepted Answer

A) Learning self-defeating behaviors. 
B) Increasing one's self-esteem. 
C) Improving one's social skills. 
D) Reinforcing an avoidant attachment style. 
E) Improving one's attitude.

Exam 12: Social Psychology: a Guide to Dealing With Adversity and Achieving a Happy Life

Chronic exposure to stress can reduce our circulating levels of and increase our levels of .