Question 1

Optimists are more likely than pessimists to experience

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A)   high blood sugar levels.
B)   an external locus of control.
C)   perceived control.
D)   biofeedback.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

A habit of playing video games to take your mind off your worry about keeping up with class reading assignments best illustrates a maladaptive

Accepted Answer

A)   internal locus of control.
B)   Type B personality.
C)   problem-focused coping strategy.
D)   emotion-focused coping strategy.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

One study found that people exhibited less obesity,lower blood pressure,and less distress at age 30 if they had expressed ________ at age 10.

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A)   a Type A personality
B)   a more internal locus of control
C)   self-control
D)   social supportE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

A perceived loss of control is associated with ________ stress hormone levels and ________ immune system activity.

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

Question 5

The distress associated with having to pick a course of action from among a very large number of reasonable alternatives best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   an external locus of control.
B)   unrealistic optimism.
C)   the tyranny of choice.
D)   suppressed immune functioning.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

When faced with an ever-increasing number of consumer product choices,people often experience the discomfort of

Accepted Answer

A)   emotion-focused coping.
B)   unrealistic optimism.
C)   information overload.
D)   an external locus of control.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Jason closes his eyes and focuses on becoming aware of his moment-to-moment bodily sensations such as the expansion and compression of his lungs as he slowly inhales and exhales breaths of air.Jason best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)   self-control.
B)   a Type A personality.
C)   mindfulness meditation.
D)   an external locus of control.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Primates at the top of the social pecking order are less likely to contract cold-like viral infections than those with lower social status.This best illustrates the value of

Accepted Answer

A)   problem-focused coping.
B)   emotion-focused coping.
C)   the faith factor.
D)   perceived control.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

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) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Feeling liked and encouraged by intimate friends and family has been found to promote

Accepted Answer

A)   an increase in cortisol.
B)   mindfulness.
C)   stronger immune functioning.
D)   emotion-focused coping.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The perception that we can strongly influence the outcome and destiny of our own life illustrates

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Patients who received recordings designed to ________ both before and after surgery reported better wound healing.

Accepted Answer

A)   increase heart rate and blood pressure
B)   inhibit activity in the limbic system
C)   reduce cortisol levels
D)   encourage relaxationE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following can increase both heart and lung fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)   an external locus of control
B)   elevated cortisol levels
C)   biofeedback
D)   aerobic exerciseE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Although Josiah has a demanding and stressful work schedule,he typically takes time to run the indoor track at his local health club about 30 minutes a day.This is an effective way for him to reduce his

Accepted Answer

A)   problem-focused coping.
B)   lymphocyte levels.
C)   serotonin activity in the brain.
D)   blood pressure reaction to stress.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Alleviating stress using emotional,cognitive,or behavioral methods is known as

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A)   coping.
B)   control.
C)   learned helplessness.
D)   meditation.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

People who laugh a lot have exhibited a lower incidence of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Mindfulness meditation has been found to reduce

Accepted Answer

A)   depression.
B)   endorphin levels.
C)   personal control.
D)   self-control.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Religiously active people have ________ socially supportive relationships and ________ lifestyles than those who are not religiously active.

Accepted Answer

A)   fewer;less healthy
B)   fewer;healthier
C)   more;less healthy
D)   more;healthierE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

When labeling emotions during mindfulness meditation,people show ________ activation in the amygdala and ________ activation in the prefrontal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A)   less;more
B)   more;less
C)   less;less
D)   more;moreE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

After resisting a strong temptation to overeat during a lengthy but sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet dinner,Jason was unable to resist the temptation to drink too much alcohol during an important after-dinner business meeting.Jason's excessive drinking best illustrates the impact of

Accepted Answer

A)   biofeedback.
B)   a Type B personality.
C)   learned helplessness.
D)   using up self-control energy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 40: Expressed Emotion

When labeling emotions during mindfulness meditation,people show ________ activation in the amygdala and ________ activation in the prefrontal cortex.

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Feeling liked and encouraged by intimate friends and family has been found to promote

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Although Josiah has a demanding and stressful work schedule,he typically takes time to run the indoor track at his local health club about 30 minutes a day.This is an effective way for him to reduce his

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When faced with an ever-increasing number of consumer product choices,people often experience the discomfort of

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Religiously active people have ________ socially supportive relationships and ________ lifestyles than those who are not religiously active.

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Optimists are more likely than pessimists to experience

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Primates at the top of the social pecking order are less likely to contract cold-like viral infections than those with lower social status.This best illustrates the value of

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A perceived loss of control is associated with ________ stress hormone levels and ________ immune system activity.

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Alleviating stress using emotional,cognitive,or behavioral methods is known as

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Mindfulness meditation has been found to reduce

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People who laugh a lot have exhibited a lower incidence of

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Which of the following is an example of biofeedback?

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Jason closes his eyes and focuses on becoming aware of his moment-to-moment bodily sensations such as the expansion and compression of his lungs as he slowly inhales and exhales breaths of air.Jason best illustrates

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After resisting a strong temptation to overeat during a lengthy but sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffet dinner,Jason was unable to resist the temptation to drink too much alcohol during an important after-dinner business meeting.Jason's excessive drinking best illustrates the impact of

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A habit of playing video games to take your mind off your worry about keeping up with class reading assignments best illustrates a maladaptive

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The distress associated with having to pick a course of action from among a very large number of reasonable alternatives best illustrates

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Which of the following can increase both heart and lung fitness?

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Patients who received recordings designed to ________ both before and after surgery reported better wound healing.

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One study found that people exhibited less obesity,lower blood pressure,and less distress at age 30 if they had expressed ________ at age 10.

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The perception that we can strongly influence the outcome and destiny of our own life illustrates

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When labeling emotions during mindfulness meditation,people show activation in the amygdala and activation in the prefrontal cortex.

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