Question 1

Peter has decided to manage his stress related to his statistics class by talking to his professor and his TA and joining a study group. Peter is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-focused coping.
B)  problem-focused coping.
C)  rational-focused coping.
D)  none of theseE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

There seem to be a large number of research studies that support the idea that the symptoms of cancer can be mediated by psychological, rather than just medical, methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to Ellis, the result of a situation that causes stress is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome.
B)  result.
C)  consequence.
D)  stimulus.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Dawn wants to be a veterinarian because she wants to help animals remain healthy. On the other hand, she knows she does not like to see animals suffering from illnesses. This produces a(n)  ________ conflict.

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A)  multiple approach-approach
B)  avoidance-avoidance
C)  approach-approach
D)  approach-avoidanceE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A patient has a choice between surgery or a painful treatment. This is indicative of a(n)  _______ conflict.

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A)  approach-avoidance
B)  avoidance-approach
C)  approach-approach
D)  avoidance-avoidanceE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

________ is the most frequent type of headache experienced by people.

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The answer of ________ is the most frequent type of...

Question 7

Lazarus refers to the opposite of daily hassles as

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A)  daily satisfactions.
B)  uplifts.
C)  inner peace.
D)  security.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 8

Boris has been under a great deal of stress. Which of the following is most likely true?

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A)  His immune system is weakened.
B)  His immune system is strengthened.
C)  His immune system is unaffected.
D)  His immune system has become part of the respiratory system.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A student is starting a math exam. After reading the first question, he convinces himself that he will fail even though he studied for the test. What should this student do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pretend he is ill and leave as soon as possible.
B)  Take a deep breath and tell himself, "I can do this. I am prepared."
C)  Stop trying because it will only make matters worse.
D)  None of theseE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which one of the following does not belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diet
B)  Cigarette smoking
C)  Sleep patterns
D)  Functioning of the immune systemE) A) and B)
F) All of the above D

Question 11

Psychoneuroimmunology involves the study of relationships among all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous system.
B)  immune system.
C)  disease.
D)  sensation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Individuals who experience more car accidents and often arrive early for appointments are _________ personalities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A
B)  Type B
C)  Type C
D)  Type DE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following can be used to lower physiological arousal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Progressive relaxation
B)  Biofeedback
C)  Meditation
D)  All of theseE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 14

In psychology, _________ is the demand made on an organism to adapt, cope, or adjust.

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The answer of In psychology, _________ is the demand made...

Question 15

An example of an approach-avoidance conflict would be not wanting to go to the eye doctor because you may have to get glasses but you are afraid you will not be able to see the board at school and miss important information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Heidi is nervous about taking the bar exam at the end of the year. Knowledge of when this test will take place will likely

Accepted Answer

A)  magnify her stress.
B)  reduce her stress.
C)  not affect her stress.
D)  cause her bodily harm.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Dan is getting prepared to play a solo at his band concert. He has major "butterflies," and his hands and legs are shaky. He is anything but calm. According to Bandura's research, it appears that Dan has

Accepted Answer

A)  high self-efficacy.
B)  low self-efficacy.
C)  low amounts of adrenaline.
D)  low amounts of noradrenaline.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Many substances are thought to trigger migraine headaches. These include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  chocolate.
B)  white wine.
C)  monosodium glutamate.
D)  beer.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Describe three psychological moderators of stress, and explain how they can each help an individual cope with stress.

Accepted Answer

1. Resilience: Resilience is the ability...

Question 20

One interesting side effect related to women's response to stress versus men's responses, according to Taylor, is

Accepted Answer

A)  a woman's life expectancy is longer.
B)  a man's life expectancy is longer.
C)  women have more headaches.
D)  men are more likely to drive faster.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 11: Stress, Health, and Coping

Peter has decided to manage his stress related to his statistics class by talking to his professor and his TA and joining a study group. Peter is engaging in

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There seem to be a large number of research studies that support the idea that the symptoms of cancer can be mediated by psychological, rather than just medical, methods.

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According to Ellis, the result of a situation that causes stress is called a(n)

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Dawn wants to be a veterinarian because she wants to help animals remain healthy. On the other hand, she knows she does not like to see animals suffering from illnesses. This produces a(n) ________ conflict.

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A patient has a choice between surgery or a painful treatment. This is indicative of a(n) _______ conflict.

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________ is the most frequent type of headache experienced by people.

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Lazarus refers to the opposite of daily hassles as

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Boris has been under a great deal of stress. Which of the following is most likely true?

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A student is starting a math exam. After reading the first question, he convinces himself that he will fail even though he studied for the test. What should this student do?

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Which one of the following does not belong?

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Psychoneuroimmunology involves the study of relationships among all of the following except

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Individuals who experience more car accidents and often arrive early for appointments are _________ personalities.

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Which of the following can be used to lower physiological arousal?

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In psychology, _________ is the demand made on an organism to adapt, cope, or adjust.

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An example of an approach-avoidance conflict would be not wanting to go to the eye doctor because you may have to get glasses but you are afraid you will not be able to see the board at school and miss important information.

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Heidi is nervous about taking the bar exam at the end of the year. Knowledge of when this test will take place will likely

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Dan is getting prepared to play a solo at his band concert. He has major "butterflies," and his hands and legs are shaky. He is anything but calm. According to Bandura's research, it appears that Dan has

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Many substances are thought to trigger migraine headaches. These include all of the following except

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Describe three psychological moderators of stress, and explain how they can each help an individual cope with stress.

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