Question 1

The biopsychological model focuses exclusively upon the psychological and social factors that contribute to an illness, leaving the biological factors to medical professionals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Drugs, alcohol, and wishful thinking are forms of

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A)   emotion-focused coping.
B)   problem avoidance coping.
C)   catastrophizing.
D)   problem-focused coping.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Richard Lazarus believes that the little stressors, which he calls hassles, add up to more stress than major life events.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What has research shown to be most related to increased stress?

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A)   predictability and control over the stressor
B)   predictability of the stressor
C)   unpredictability of the stressor
D)   unpredictability and lack of control over the stressorE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A common initial reaction to a catastrophic event is for a person to be

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A)   composed enough to help others.
B)   highly emotional.
C)   stunned and emotionally numb.
D)   in a state of panic.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 6

Which health-compromising behaviour is responsible for the most deaths?

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A)   Excessive alcohol use
B)   Overeating
C)   Smoking
D)   Lack of exerciseE) C) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 7

Ramona has just accepted a marriage proposal that will eventually involve a move to another city. She realizes that this will bring with it some new experiences, but more importantly, she is delighted to be getting married. Ramona interprets this stressor as predominantly a

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A)   loss.
B)   challenge.
C)   threat.
D)   threat of harm.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

It is a good idea to combine emotion-focused with problem-focused coping in the face of traumatic events.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

In order for aerobic exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness, it should be done

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A)   1 hour every day.
B)   2.5 hours per week.
C)   5 hours per week.
D)   15 minutes daily.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of problem-focused coping?

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A)   getting a second job
B)   crying
C)   humour
D)   religious faithE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

According to the cognitive theory of stress, it is not the stressor that causes the stress, but

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A)   the way the information is processed.
B)   the memory of the previous encounter with the stressor.
C)   the body's reaction to the stressor.
D)   the person's perception of the stressor.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

People who are high in psychological hardiness are said to have

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A)   a tendency to view change as a challenge rather than a threat.
B)   a lower sense of control or responsibility for events in their lives.
C)   lower levels of commitment to personal goals.
D)   greater involvement in physically demanding work.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

A prolonged and severe stress reaction to a catastrophic event is called

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A)   the alarm stage.
B)   catastrophic stress syndrome.
C)   post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)   panic stress disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Explain the balance between daily hassles and uplifts in the experience of stress.

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The textbook suggests that a person's so...

Question 15

According to the Canadian Medical Association, alcoholism is

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A)   a bad habit.
B)   a chosen lifestyle.
C)   a learned behaviour.
D)   a disease.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the three stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

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A)   exhaustion
B)   resistance
C)   response
D)   alarmE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Describe the typical immediate reaction to a catastrophic event and then describe post-traumatic stress disorder.

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The immediate reaction is to be dazed, t...

Question 18

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale assigns a point value to a number of stressful events in order to measure the severity of stress experienced by an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is the physiological and psychological response to a condition that threatens or challenges the individual and requires some form of adaptation or adjustment?

Accepted Answer

A)   tension
B)   psychological alignment
C)   strain
D)   stressE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Coping which is aimed at reducing, modifying, or eliminating a source of stress is called ________ coping; that aimed at reducing emotional distress is called ________ coping.

Accepted Answer

A)   secondary; primary
B)   problem-focused; emotion-focused
C)   emotion-focused; problem-focused
D)   primary; secondaryE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 12: Health and Stress

The biopsychological model focuses exclusively upon the psychological and social factors that contribute to an illness, leaving the biological factors to medical professionals.

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Drugs, alcohol, and wishful thinking are forms of

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Richard Lazarus believes that the little stressors, which he calls hassles, add up to more stress than major life events.

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What has research shown to be most related to increased stress?

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A common initial reaction to a catastrophic event is for a person to be

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Which health-compromising behaviour is responsible for the most deaths?

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It is a good idea to combine emotion-focused with problem-focused coping in the face of traumatic events.

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In order for aerobic exercise to improve cardiovascular fitness, it should be done

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Which of the following is an example of problem-focused coping?

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According to the cognitive theory of stress, it is not the stressor that causes the stress, but

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People who are high in psychological hardiness are said to have

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A prolonged and severe stress reaction to a catastrophic event is called

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Explain the balance between daily hassles and uplifts in the experience of stress.

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According to the Canadian Medical Association, alcoholism is

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Which of the following is not one of the three stages of Selye's general adaptation syndrome?

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Describe the typical immediate reaction to a catastrophic event and then describe post-traumatic stress disorder.

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The Social Readjustment Rating Scale assigns a point value to a number of stressful events in order to measure the severity of stress experienced by an individual.

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Which of the following is the physiological and psychological response to a condition that threatens or challenges the individual and requires some form of adaptation or adjustment?

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Coping which is aimed at reducing, modifying, or eliminating a source of stress is called ________ coping; that aimed at reducing emotional distress is called ________ coping.

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