Question 1

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 sympathetic nervous system responds to stress with greater arousal.
D)   they receive more social support.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

When "executive" and "subordinate" rats received simultaneous electric shocks, the ________ rat was subsequently more likely to develop ________.

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A)   "subordinate"; ulcers
B)   "executive"; heart disease
C)   "executive"; hypertension
D)   "subordinate"; immunity to diseaseE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

During the first few weeks of law school, students were observed to have stronger immune systems if they

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A)   lacked NK cells.
B)   were optimistic.
C)   had high blood sugar levels.
D)   utilized complementary and alternative medicine.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Compared with the unmarried, people in low-conflict marriages are more likely to

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A)   live longer.
B)   engage in stress appraisal.
C)   experience elevated blood sugar.
D)   display a general adaptation syndrome.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

(Thinking Critically)  Acupuncture, aromatherapy, and homeopathy are forms of

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A)   psychophysiological medicine.
B)   complementary and alternative medicine.
C)   Chi therapy.
D)   psychosomatic medicine.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Aerobic exercise has been most closely linked to a decrease in

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A)   lymphocyte production.
B)   depression.
C)   problem-focused coping.
D)   the production of endorphins.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Activities such as jogging or swimming are forms of

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A)   stress appraisal.
B)   relaxation.
C)   aerobic exercise.
D)   biofeedback.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 8

Social support ________ our ability to cope with stressful events.

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A)   has no effect on
B)   usually increases
C)   usually decreases
D)   has an unpredictable effect onE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to foster stronger immune functioning?

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A)   carcinogens
B)   social support
C)   a Type A personality
D)   reduced lymphocyte levelsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is true of biofeedback training?

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A)   A person is given sensory feedback for a subtle body response.
B)   Biological functions controlled by the autonomic nervous system may come under conscious control.
C)   The accompanying relaxation is much the same as that produced by other, simpler methods of relaxation.
D)   All of these statements are true.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Whether a health care treatment is mainstream medicine or an alternative medicine depends on whether the treatment has been

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A)   frequently used and is currently popular.
B)   administered by a licensed MD.
C)   scientifically validated as effective.
D)   used for diseases that are curable.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Vanessa alleviated some of the stress associated with the death of her husband by becoming more actively engaged in her work. Her response best illustrates

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A)   a fight-or-flight reaction.
B)   biofeedback.
C)   emotion-focused coping.
D)   a Type B personality.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Aerobic exercise ________ the body's production of serotonin and ________ its production of the endorphins.

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A)   decreases; decreases
B)   increases; increases
C)   decreases; increases
D)   increases; decreasesE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Addressing stressors with problem-focused coping would be most characteristic of those with

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A)   a Type B personality.
B)   personal control.
C)   a pessimistic outlook.
D)   a fight-or-flight reaction.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

People who laugh a lot have exhibited a lower incidence of

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A)   cancer.
B)   emotion-focused coping.
C)   heart disease.
D)   problem-focused coping.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Israelis living in nonreligious collective settlements were observed to have ________ than those living in religiously orthodox collective settlements.

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A)   higher rates of death
B)   better emotion-focused coping skills
C)   higher lymphocyte levels
D)   better problem-focused coping skillsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT suggested as a possible explanation of the faith factor in health?

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A)   Having a coherent worldview is a buffer against stress.
B)   Religious people tend to have healthier lifestyles.
C)   Those who are religious have stronger networks of social support.
D)   Because they are more affluent, religiously active people receive better health care.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of biofeedback?

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A)   Milos learns to relax his forehead muscles after being provided with information regarding moment-to-moment changes in the tension levels of these muscles.
B)   Jane decides to work fewer hours after seeing a film linking stress with cancer.
C)   Chico learns to lower his blood pressure by meditating twice a day.
D)   Kecia successfully quits smoking after her psychologist has her smoke so rapidly she cannot tolerate another cigarette.E) None of the above
F) All of the above A

Question 19

A perceived loss of control is associated with ________ epinephrine levels and ________ lymphocyte activity.

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A)   increased; decreased
B)   decreased; increased
C)   increased; increased
D)   decreased; decreasedE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Undergraduate women who had been sexually abused as children were especially likely to report health problems if they had

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A)   grown up in a religious family.
B)   kept the abuse a secret.
C)   been victimized before age 5.
D)   been victimized by a stranger rather than by a close relative.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 39: Promoting Health

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

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When "executive" and "subordinate" rats received simultaneous electric shocks, the ________ rat was subsequently more likely to develop ________.

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During the first few weeks of law school, students were observed to have stronger immune systems if they

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Compared with the unmarried, people in low-conflict marriages are more likely to

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(Thinking Critically) Acupuncture, aromatherapy, and homeopathy are forms of

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Aerobic exercise has been most closely linked to a decrease in

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Activities such as jogging or swimming are forms of

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Social support ________ our ability to cope with stressful events.

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Which of the following is most likely to foster stronger immune functioning?

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Which of the following is true of biofeedback training?

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Whether a health care treatment is mainstream medicine or an alternative medicine depends on whether the treatment has been

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Vanessa alleviated some of the stress associated with the death of her husband by becoming more actively engaged in her work. Her response best illustrates

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Aerobic exercise ________ the body's production of serotonin and ________ its production of the endorphins.

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Addressing stressors with problem-focused coping would be most characteristic of those with

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People who laugh a lot have exhibited a lower incidence of

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Israelis living in nonreligious collective settlements were observed to have ________ than those living in religiously orthodox collective settlements.

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Which of the following was NOT suggested as a possible explanation of the faith factor in health?

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Which of the following is an example of biofeedback?

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A perceived loss of control is associated with ________ epinephrine levels and ________ lymphocyte activity.

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Undergraduate women who had been sexually abused as children were especially likely to report health problems if they had

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