Question 1

Laquanda has noticed that there is something unusual in her left breast.She does not call a physician for an examination, but rather says to herself, "there is no way I could have breast cancer.I'm too young." Laquanda is using a defense mechanism called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  identification
B)  intellectualization
C)  rationalization
D)  denialE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

According to your text, the degree of frustration you feel is related to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of stressors in your life
B)  your level of motivation to achieve a blocked goal
C)  the ratio of intrinsic to extrinsic motivators in the situation
D)  your innate frustration thresholdE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Samsara is an idealistic person who is exposed to chronic stress in her emotionally draining job as an air traffic controller.The BEST term to describe what Samsara is likely to experience as a result of this situation is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  burnout
B)  eustress
C)  technostress
D)  minor hasslesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

You have a minor car accident after which you experience sweaty palms, rapid breathing, and a racing heart.In this situation, _____ is the stressor, and _____ is the stress reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  your racing heart; the accident
B)  the accident; your physical reaction
C)  your sweaty palms; your rapid breathing
D)  the accident; the accidentE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale, constructed by Holmes and Rahe, measures the stress in a person's life on the basis of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  life changes
B)  stress tolerance
C)  daily hassles
D)  the balance between eustress and distressE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the major causes of stress identified in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  life changes
B)  daily routines
C)  conflict
D)  hasslesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT among the coping resources listed in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  religious commitment
B)  relaxation
C)  social skills
D)  exerciseE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Money is an important coping resource because _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  people with money seldom experience stress
B)  it compensates for a lack of other coping resources or skills
C)  it increases your options for eliminating stressors or reducing stress
D)  none of these options because money is not an important coping resourceE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

When the complexity of a task is very high, the optimal level of stress that would promote the best performance would be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low
B)  moderate
C)  high
D)  zeroE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

_____ is the field that studies the effects of psychological factors on the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychosomatology
B)  Neurobiology
C)  Psychoneuroimmunology
D)  BiopsychologyE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is the medical term for chest pain that is caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart?

Accepted Answer

A)  angina
B)  myocardial infarction
C)  atherosclerosis
D)  arteriosclerosisE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following situations is the BEST example of eustress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carello has just found out that a deadline at work has been moved up by a week, and he has to get the project finished.
B)  Mose is performing his regular, moderate workout at the gym.
C)  Alban just sprained his ankle playing a grueling tennis match.
D)  Divya is getting ready for surgery to repair a broken hip.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A health psychologist is LEAST likely to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  study interpersonal relationships among nurses and doctors
B)  teach people to be more assertive or less assertive
C)  inform patients and their families about what to expect during or after surgery
D)  educate the public regarding health maintenanceE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

The stressor that includes role conflict and role ambiguity is .

Accepted Answer

A)  eustress
B)  situational stress
C)  job stress
D)  life changesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Desmond sees an attractive woman whom he would like to meet.As he approaches her, his heart starts racing and his pupils dilate.In this situation, _____ is the stressor, and _____ is the stress reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Desmond; Desmond's attraction to the woman
B)  the attractive woman; Desmond's racing heart and dilated pupils
C)  Desmond's racing heart and dilated pupils; the attractive woman
D)  none of these options; this is an enjoyable experienceE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Three-year-old Cory wants to stay up, rather than going to bed.However, he has to decide whether he will go to bed now or in five minutes.This is an example of _____ conflict.

Accepted Answer

A)  an approach-approach
B)  an avoidance-avoidance
C)  an approach-avoidance
D)  a double approach-avoidanceE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following diseases may occur during the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental allergies
B)  high blood pressure
C)  astigmatism
D)  presbycusisE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

People who interpret the events that happen to them as falling within their own mastery skills exhibit a(n) _____ locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A)  external
B)  internal
C)  neutral
D)  peripheralE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The hormone that is released from the adrenal glands when we are under physical or emotional stress is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin
B)  cortisol
C)  dopamine
D)  adrenalineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A stress reduction strategy based on developing a state of consciousness that attends to ongoing events in a receptive non-judgmental way is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  optimism
B)  positive affect
C)  mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
D)  hypnotherapyE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: Stress and Health Psychology

When the complexity of a task is very high, the optimal level of stress that would promote the best performance would be ________.

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People who interpret the events that happen to them as falling within their own mastery skills exhibit a(n) _____ locus of control.

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Desmond sees an attractive woman whom he would like to meet.As he approaches her, his heart starts racing and his pupils dilate.In this situation, _____ is the stressor, and _____ is the stress reaction.

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The Social Readjustment Rating Scale, constructed by Holmes and Rahe, measures the stress in a person's life on the basis of _____.

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The stressor that includes role conflict and role ambiguity is .

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According to your text, the degree of frustration you feel is related to _____.

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_____ is the field that studies the effects of psychological factors on the immune system.

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Which of the following is NOT among the coping resources listed in your text?

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Three-year-old Cory wants to stay up, rather than going to bed.However, he has to decide whether he will go to bed now or in five minutes.This is an example of _____ conflict.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the major causes of stress identified in your text?

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Laquanda has noticed that there is something unusual in her left breast.She does not call a physician for an examination, but rather says to herself, "there is no way I could have breast cancer.I'm too young." Laquanda is using a defense mechanism called _______.

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Which of the following is the medical term for chest pain that is caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart?

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A health psychologist is LEAST likely to _____.

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Which of the following diseases may occur during the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

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Money is an important coping resource because _____.

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Which of the following situations is the BEST example of eustress?

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A stress reduction strategy based on developing a state of consciousness that attends to ongoing events in a receptive non-judgmental way is _______.

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You have a minor car accident after which you experience sweaty palms, rapid breathing, and a racing heart.In this situation, _____ is the stressor, and _____ is the stress reaction.

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The hormone that is released from the adrenal glands when we are under physical or emotional stress is ________.

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Samsara is an idealistic person who is exposed to chronic stress in her emotionally draining job as an air traffic controller.The BEST term to describe what Samsara is likely to experience as a result of this situation is _____.

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