Question 1

In the__________, each of several alternative courses of action has pluses and minuses.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple approach-avoidance conflict  
B)  case of homeostasis  
C)  case of eustress  
D)  approach-approach conflictE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is true of people with the Type A behavior pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  They eat slowly. 
B)  They attempt to dominate group discussions. 
C)  They delegate authority to others. 
D)  They arrive late for appointments.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

__________engage in search-and-destroy missions in which they "recognize" and eradicate foreign agents and unhealthy cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Erythrocytes  
B)  Blood platelets  
C)  Red blood cells  
D)  White blood cellsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Emily is on a diet. For lunch, she has the choice of a salad with fat-free dressing or a fruit plate. However, she does not like either of them. This situation is an example of a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance-avoidance conflict  
B)  approach-approach conflict  
C)  approach-avoidance conflict  
D)  multiple approach-avoidance conflictE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The__________is the first stage in a group of bodily changes that occur in the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm reaction stage  
B)  exhaustion stage  
C)  latency stage  
D)  resistance stageE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

In the case of cardiovascular problems and cancer, genes create predispositions toward the health problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People who have higher self-efficacy expectations are more prone to be disturbed by adverse events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Feeling lonely and being socially isolated are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  health hassles  
B)  inner concern hassles  
C)  work hassles  
D)  security hasslesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

__________is referred to as the coronary-prone behavior pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A behavior  
B)  Type B behavior  
C)  Passive behavior  
D)  Insecure behaviorE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

People with higher self-efficacy expectations have biological as well as psychological reasons for remaining calmer than people with lower self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the context of stress, predictability is of greater benefit to externals-that is, to people who wish to exercise control over their situations-than to internals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the general adaptation syndrome, during the resistance stage, a person typically feels like a heavy burden has been removed from his or her mind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a risk factor for coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overeating  
B)  Low blood pressure  
C)  Sunbathing  
D)  Type B behaviorE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

In the context of the alarm reaction, once a threat is removed, the body returns to a higher state of arousal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Who among the following exhibits a characteristic of psychological hardiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rose, who feels alienated from her co-workers  
B)  Roanne, who sees change as an opportunity to grow  
C)  Robert, who feels helpless at work  
D)  Rufus, who believes that stability is normalE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Increasing hypertension and LDL (harmful) serum cholesterol, through medicine if necessary, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to a study by the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute, which of the following is true of first-year college students?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are now encountering a record level of stress. 
B)  Their stress levels have remained the same over the last 30 years. 
C)  Their stress levels have been falling consistently for the past 30 years. 
D)  They feel that the beginning of college is more stressful than the death of a spouse.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Psychological states such as anxiety and depression can impair the functioning of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Influenza is caused by a virus. This virus is an example of a broad category of disease-causing organisms called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogens  
B)  antibodies  
C)  antigens  
D)  leukocytesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

In the context of stress and the body, which of the following is true of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress is confined to the psychological state of a person. 
B)  All types of stress are unhealthy and bad for us. 
C)  Stress can lead to physical health problems. 
D)  Intense or prolonged stress keeps us alert and occupied.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 11: Stress, Health, and Coping

In the context of stress and the body, which of the following is true of stress?

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Feeling lonely and being socially isolated are examples of _____.

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The__________is the first stage in a group of bodily changes that occur in the general adaptation syndrome.

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Who among the following exhibits a characteristic of psychological hardiness?

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According to the general adaptation syndrome, during the resistance stage, a person typically feels like a heavy burden has been removed from his or her mind.

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__________engage in search-and-destroy missions in which they "recognize" and eradicate foreign agents and unhealthy cells.

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Influenza is caused by a virus. This virus is an example of a broad category of disease-causing organisms called _____.

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Emily is on a diet. For lunch, she has the choice of a salad with fat-free dressing or a fruit plate. However, she does not like either of them. This situation is an example of a(n) _____.

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People with higher self-efficacy expectations have biological as well as psychological reasons for remaining calmer than people with lower self-efficacy.

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In the__________, each of several alternative courses of action has pluses and minuses.

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In the context of the alarm reaction, once a threat is removed, the body returns to a higher state of arousal.

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Psychological states such as anxiety and depression can impair the functioning of the immune system.

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Which of the following is a risk factor for coronary heart disease?

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Increasing hypertension and LDL (harmful) serum cholesterol, through medicine if necessary, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

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According to a study by the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute, which of the following is true of first-year college students?

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People who have higher self-efficacy expectations are more prone to be disturbed by adverse events.

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In the context of stress, predictability is of greater benefit to externals-that is, to people who wish to exercise control over their situations-than to internals.

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Which of the following is true of people with the Type A behavior pattern?

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In the case of cardiovascular problems and cancer, genes create predispositions toward the health problem.

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__________is referred to as the coronary-prone behavior pattern.

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