Question 1

Mark has decided that it is finally time to quit smoking.He started using nicotine patches to help him control the craving to smoke.He is in the _____ stage of the change model.

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation/determination
B)  contemplation
C)  action/willpower
D)  maintenanceE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of individuals who exhibit hardiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a sense of commitment.
B)  They see problems as threats.
C)  They feel powerless.
D)  They feel alienated.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

_____ entails responding to the stress that one is feeling without confronting the root problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem-focused coping
B)  Emotion-focused coping
C)  Relapse
D)  ContemplationE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

According to Lazarus, in _____ individuals interpret whether an event involves harm or loss that has already occurred, a threat of some future danger, or a challenge to be overcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  initial assessment
B)  initial intake
C)  primary appraisal
D)  secondary appraisalE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

All of the following is a characteristic of hardiness EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a perception of problems as threats.
B)  a sense of control.
C)  a sense of commitment.
D)  a perception of problems as challenges.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Amber shifted to a new apartment.She is finding it difficult to adapt to the new place, so her friends help her out by arranging all her furniture.This makes Amber feel less stressful.This scenario exemplifies which type of benefit of social support?

Accepted Answer

A)  tangible assistance
B)  information
C)  emotional support
D)  cognitive supportE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The _____ is linked with a higher incidence of heart disease, whereas _____ is linked with a lower incidence of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A behavior pattern/the Type B behavior pattern
B)  Type B behavior pattern/the Type A behavior pattern
C)  Type B behavior pattern/the Type D behavior pattern
D)  Type D behavior pattern/the Type A behavior patternE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the preliminary hypotheses about the interaction that causes vulnerability to disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stressful experiences increase the efficiency of the immune system.
B)  Stressful situations make individuals more susceptible to diseases.
C)  Stressful experiences cause the deactivation of dormant viruses.
D)  Stress directly promotes disease-fighting processes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning the relationship between the immune system and stress is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute stressors produce superior immune-system functioning.
B)  Acute stressors can produce immunological changes.
C)  Chronic stressors are associated with an increasing downturn in immune-system responsiveness.
D)  Chronic emotional stress is associated with high blood pressure, heart disease, and early death.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Yolanda is planning to go cold turkey to quit smoking.This means that she is

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking about getting professional help to kick the habit.
B)  slowly reducing the number of cigarettes every day.
C)  opting for alcoholic drinks instead of cigarettes.
D)  going to simply stopping smoking.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of the stages of change model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be used to develop realistic expectations of the change process.
B)  Individuals do not skip any stage and always move from one to another sequentially.
C)  It refers more to attitudes that change than to behaviors.
D)  All stages of the change model are mutually exclusive.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following activities will stimulate heart and lung functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  typing
B)  swimming
C)  seeping
D)  drinking waterE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

According to _____, effective change requires individuals to have specific intentions about their behaviors, as well as positive attitudes about a new behavior, and to perceive that their social group looks positively on the new behavior as well.

Accepted Answer

A)  the stages of change model
B)  the theory of reasoned action
C)  the general adaptation syndrome
D)  Lazarus's model of stress and copingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS,)  biological damage (e.g., weakened immune system, heart attack, or death)  can occur during the

Accepted Answer

A)  exhaustion stage.
B)  resistance stage.
C)  coping stage.
D)  alarm and mobilization stage.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Evaluate the stages of change model.Has research supported this theoretical model? What are the major criticisms or shortcomings of the model?

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Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of the types of coping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotion-focused coping never gives good outcomes.
B)  Problem-focused coping is the best way to cope with the death of a family member.
C)  Emotion-focused coping is beneficial in facing life's problems.
D)  Problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping cannot be used together in a situation.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

In the long run, writing about traumatic life events

Accepted Answer

A)  is harmful because one relives the trauma over and over again.
B)  increases distress among men but not among women.
C)  is associated with physical and psychological health benefits.
D)  has no impact on reducing stress.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Martha likes her new job but her workplace is far from her home.She spends a lot of time driving every day.Traffic is normally quite heavy and Martha is experiencing a great deal of stress.Telling herself to relax, listen to music, and to enjoy "alone time" in the car rather than dreading the commute would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion-focused coping.
B)  problem-focused coping.
C)  social sharing.
D)  repressive coping.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  erysipelas
B)  impetigo
C)  syphilis
D)  cellulitisE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

According to the stages of change model, during the _____ stage, individuals commit to making a real behavioral change and enact a plan for effective change.

Accepted Answer

A)  action/willpower
B)  contemplation
C)  maintenance
D)  preparation/determinationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Mark has decided that it is finally time to quit smoking.He started using nicotine patches to help him control the craving to smoke.He is in the _____ stage of the change model.

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Which of the following statements is true of individuals who exhibit hardiness?

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Which of the following statements is true of the preliminary hypotheses about the interaction that causes vulnerability to disease?

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According to Lazarus, in _____ individuals interpret whether an event involves harm or loss that has already occurred, a threat of some future danger, or a challenge to be overcome.

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According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS,) biological damage (e.g., weakened immune system, heart attack, or death) can occur during the

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The _ is linked with a higher incidence of heart disease, whereas _ is linked with a lower incidence of heart disease.

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