Question 1

Which of the following is a stress-management technique that counteracts depression by increasing arousal and increasing the brain's serotonin activity?

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A)   biofeedback
B)   the Innovation Time Off program
C)   mindfulness meditation
D)   aerobic exerciseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A stress-moderating hormone released by cuddling and associated with pair-bonding is known as

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A)   serotonin.
B)   cortisol.
C)   norepinephrine.
D)   oxytocin.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

One possible explanation for the longer life expectancy of religiously active people is that

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A)   they respond to stress with higher blood pressure.
B)   they have Type A personalities.
C)   their nervous system responds to stress with greater arousal.
D)   they receive more social support.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Research indicates that those who attend religious services regularly are more likely than nonattenders to experience

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A)   infectious diseases.
B)   a longer life span.
C)   an external locus of control.
D)   the tyranny of choice.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Kathy alleviated the stress of breaking up with her boyfriend in two ways.She avoided contact with her ex-boyfriend and she planned recreational activities with her best girlfriend.Kathy's behavior best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   mindfulness.
B)   an external locus of control.
C)   a Type B personality.
D)   emotion-focused coping.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

In the 1920s,Walter Cannon discovered that stress produced an outpouring of ________ into the bloodstream.

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A)   epinephrine and norepinephrine
B)   acetylcholine and endorphins
C)   lymphocytes and glucocorticoids
D)   estrogen and testosteroneE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Relative deprivation refers to the tendency for our personal happiness to be heavily influenced by

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A)   genetics.
B)   previous experiences.
C)   bodily arousal.
D)   others' success.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Employees who have just been laid off are asked questions that encourage them to express hostility toward their employer.Research suggests that this opportunity to vent anger will

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A)   calm their emotions and reduce their anger.
B)   lead them to perceive their employer's actions as unavoidable.
C)   rechannel their anger into constructive motivation.
D)   increase their hostility.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

You were happy with your grade of B on the psychology test until you learned that almost everyone else in the class received an A.This illustrates that one's level of happiness is influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.
B)   relative deprivation.
C)   the feel-good,do-good phenomenon.
D)   catharsis.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

College men given injections of epinephrine felt happiest if they were told the injection would produce ________ and if they were in the company of a person who was acting ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   arousal;euphoric
B)   arousal;irritated
C)   no effects;euphoric
D)   no effects;irritatedE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Women who had experienced prolonged stress as caregivers for children with serious disorders experienced a premature decrease in the size of their

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A)   adrenal glands.
B)   frontal lobes.
C)   telomeres.
D)   lymphocytes.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Stress is defused,pain is eased,and immune activity is strengthened by

Accepted Answer

A)   biofeedback.
B)   humor.
C)   sarcasm.
D)   an external locus of control.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following BEST explains why stress heightens vulnerability to bacterial and viral infections?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stress accelerates the "hardening" of the arteries.
B)   Stress facilitates the depositing of cholesterol and fat around the heart.
C)   Stress suppresses the release of lymphocytes.
D)   Stress triggers the production of carcinogens.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

After imagining and then writing about various tragedies,such as people being burned and disfigured,university women expressed increased

Accepted Answer

A)   fear.
B)   anger.
C)   depression.
D)   subjective well-being.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

People's positive emotions typically ________ between the early and middle hours of the day and typically ________ between the middle and late hours of the day.

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A)   rise;rise further
B)   fall;fall further
C)   rise;fall
D)   remain stable;fallE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A belief in free will is most likely to be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   the faith factor.
B)   mindfulness meditation.
C)   an internal locus of control.
D)   a Type A personality.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which division of the nervous system arouses the body and mobilizes its energy in emotionally stressful situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   sympathetic
B)   central
C)   somatic
D)   parasympatheticE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

One way for people to improve their own subjective well-being is to

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A)   focus more attention on themselves.
B)   participate in regular aerobic exercise.
C)   overestimate how much they can accomplish.
D)   do all of these things.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Compared with men,women would probably be better at

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A)   detecting the emotions of two people having a discussion over lunch.
B)   controlling their physiological responses to a person who is lying.
C)   exhibiting a natural expression of anger.
D)   avoiding the facial feedback effect.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

It has been suggested that a stable worldview may contribute to the stress protection associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   an external locus of control.
B)   biofeedback.
C)   religious involvement.
D)   a Type A personality.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 13: Emotions, Stress, and Health

Research indicates that those who attend religious services regularly are more likely than nonattenders to experience

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One way for people to improve their own subjective well-being is to

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People's positive emotions typically ________ between the early and middle hours of the day and typically ________ between the middle and late hours of the day.

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Women who had experienced prolonged stress as caregivers for children with serious disorders experienced a premature decrease in the size of their

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It has been suggested that a stable worldview may contribute to the stress protection associated with

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Stress is defused,pain is eased,and immune activity is strengthened by

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Which of the following BEST explains why stress heightens vulnerability to bacterial and viral infections?

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Kathy alleviated the stress of breaking up with her boyfriend in two ways.She avoided contact with her ex-boyfriend and she planned recreational activities with her best girlfriend.Kathy's behavior best illustrates

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Relative deprivation refers to the tendency for our personal happiness to be heavily influenced by

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Which of the following is a stress-management technique that counteracts depression by increasing arousal and increasing the brain's serotonin activity?

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In the 1920s,Walter Cannon discovered that stress produced an outpouring of ________ into the bloodstream.

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One possible explanation for the longer life expectancy of religiously active people is that

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Employees who have just been laid off are asked questions that encourage them to express hostility toward their employer.Research suggests that this opportunity to vent anger will

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Which division of the nervous system arouses the body and mobilizes its energy in emotionally stressful situations?

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You were happy with your grade of B on the psychology test until you learned that almost everyone else in the class received an A.This illustrates that one's level of happiness is influenced by

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Compared with men,women would probably be better at

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A stress-moderating hormone released by cuddling and associated with pair-bonding is known as

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After imagining and then writing about various tragedies,such as people being burned and disfigured,university women expressed increased

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College men given injections of epinephrine felt happiest if they were told the injection would produce ________ and if they were in the company of a person who was acting ________.

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