Question 1

Which of the following is a correct statement concerning male-female differences in psychological reactions to stress?

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A)  the proposal males and females differ in their behavioral reactions is not controversial
B)  sex differences in response to stress occur across the animal kingdom
C)  there is no evidence the differences are due to differences in the male and female brain
D)  most research on the behavioral component of the stress response is on women

Question 2

Stress is an adaptive reaction to events in the world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Health psychology is part of the broad movement known as ____________________ that seeks to understand the role of biological, psychological, environmental, and cultural factors in the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

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Question 4

Public information campaigns that identify the major risk factors associated with HIV infection are one example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary prevention
B)  tertiary prevention
C)  primary prevention
D)  auxiliary prevention

Question 5

Stress can lower the immune response by decreasing the number of ____________________ in the bloodstream.

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The answer of Stress can lower the immune response by...

Question 6

Since the 1960s, the rate of smoking in the United States has:

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A)  been about the same
B)  increased a substantial amount
C)  increased slightly
D)  decreased a substantial amount

Question 7

Stress can lower the immune response by increasing the number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Karen Allen had female students attempt to solve relatively difficult math problems.Some of the participants had their dog with them while they worked on the problems, while others had a close friend with them.The researchers measured each participant's stress-related arousal.In this study the dependent variable was:

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A)  the amount of stress-related arousal that the participants displayed
B)  the difficulty of the math problems
C)  the length of time it took to solve the problems that were presented
D)  who was present while the individual worked on the problems, their dog or a close friend

Question 9

Stressful events have been implicated in the onset of mood disorders, but not in the onset of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During the alarm reaction of the general activation syndrome (GAS) , the:

Accepted Answer

A)  parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system becomes activated
B)  sympathetic division of the automatic nervous system becomes activated
C)  limbic system of the brain becomes activated
D)  reticular formation begins to secrete cortisol into the blood stream

Question 11

When people live in crowded environments they are more susceptible to health problems and there is also a greater likelihood of ____________________.

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The answer of When people live in crowded environments they...

Question 12

Cigarette smoking:

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A)  has increased in frequency over the past two decades, in spite of antismoking campaigns
B)  introduces a central nervous system depressant to the brain
C)  does not produce an addiction, although it is a habit that is difficult to break
D)  during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of birth defects

Question 13

Discuss what research has shown about the role of pets in the effective management of stress.

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Research has shown that pets can play a ...

Question 14

Psychologists use the term ____________________ to refer to the resources we receive from other people or groups, often in the form of comfort, caring, or help.

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The answer of Psychologists use the term ____________________ to refer...

Question 15

The advertising campaigns, directed toward young children, that focus on "just saying NO" as one way of preventing drug use and potential drug addiction, are an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention
B)  tertiary prevention
C)  auxiliary prevention
D)  secondary prevention

Question 16

In the general activation syndrome (GAS) , described by Selye, during the exhaustion stage:

Accepted Answer

A)  the stress reaction is most adaptive
B)  the stress reaction becomes more and more maladaptive
C)  the stressor has been successfully dealt with, and arousal levels return to normal
D)  the stressor has been successfully dealt with, but arousal levels remain high

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT among the three stages or phases in the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , described by Selye?

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal
B)  alarm
C)  exhaustion
D)  agitation

Question 18

In order to relax, some people use ____________________, which involves time-tested mental exercises, such as repeating a string of words or sounds over and over in your head.

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The answer of In order to relax, some people use...

Question 19

The third stage of the general adaptation syndrome is:

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance
B)  alarm
C)  exhaustion
D)  agitation

Question 20

Which technique involves the mental repetition of words or sounds, preventing distracting and stress-causing thoughts?

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive muscle relaxation
B)  autogenic training
C)  meditation
D)  transference

Exam 16: Stress and Health

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Since the 1960s, the rate of smoking in the United States has:

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Cigarette smoking:

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Which technique involves the mental repetition of words or sounds, preventing distracting and stress-causing thoughts?

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Stress is an adaptive reaction to events in the world.

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Which of the following is NOT among the three stages or phases in the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , described by Selye?

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Stressful events have been implicated in the onset of mood disorders, but not in the onset of schizophrenia.

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Stress can lower the immune response by increasing the number of lymphocytes in the bloodstream.

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Stress can lower the immune response by decreasing the number of ____________________ in the bloodstream.

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In order to relax, some people use ____________________, which involves time-tested mental exercises, such as repeating a string of words or sounds over and over in your head.

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Public information campaigns that identify the major risk factors associated with HIV infection are one example of:

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When people live in crowded environments they are more susceptible to health problems and there is also a greater likelihood of ____________________.

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In the general activation syndrome (GAS) , described by Selye, during the exhaustion stage:

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The advertising campaigns, directed toward young children, that focus on "just saying NO" as one way of preventing drug use and potential drug addiction, are an example of:

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During the alarm reaction of the general activation syndrome (GAS) , the:

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Which of the following is a correct statement concerning male-female differences in psychological reactions to stress?

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The third stage of the general adaptation syndrome is:

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Health psychology is part of the broad movement known as ____________________ that seeks to understand the role of biological, psychological, environmental, and cultural factors in the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.

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Stress is an adaptive reaction to events in the world.

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Which of the following is NOT among the three stages or phases in the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , described by Selye?

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Stressful events have been implicated in the onset of mood disorders, but not in the onset of schizophrenia.

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Public information campaigns that identify the major risk factors associated with HIV infection are one example of:

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In the general activation syndrome (GAS) , described by Selye, during the exhaustion stage:

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During the alarm reaction of the general activation syndrome (GAS) , the:

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Which of the following is a correct statement concerning male-female differences in psychological reactions to stress?

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