Question 1

Activities such as jogging or swimming are forms of:

Accepted Answer

A)   mindfulness training.
B)   relaxation.
C)   aerobic exercise.
D)   biofeedback.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Compared with women,men are more likely to respond to stress with:

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A)   increased empathy.
B)   elevated levels of oxytocin.
C)   increased secretion of epinephrine.
D)   social withdrawal.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Coronary heart disease involves:

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A)   an immunodeficiency virus.
B)   macrophage overproduction.
C)   the clogging of blood vessels.
D)   excess oxytocin secretions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Stress is defused,pain is eased,and immune activity is strengthened by:

Accepted Answer

A)   biofeedback.
B)   humor.
C)   sarcasm.
D)   an external locus of control.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The three successive phases of the general adaptation syndrome are:

Accepted Answer

A)   attention,comprehension,and resistance.
B)   alarm reaction,resistance,and exhaustion.
C)   adrenal release,cognitive appraisal,and stomach ulceration.
D)   reactive frustration,sympathetic arousal,and parasympathetic inhibition.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

A successful stress-reduction program is most likely to quicken June's recovery from viral pneumonia by ________ her body's levels of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreasing;B lymphocytes
B)   increasing;T lymphocytes
C)   decreasing;T lymphocytes
D)   increasing;B lymphocytesE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The emotional bonding and mutual support that survivors of natural disasters provide to one another best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)   the general adaptation syndrome.
B)   the tend-and-befriend response.
C)   catharsis.
D)   psychoneuroimmunology.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

During World War II,promotion rates in the U.S.Air Corps were so rapid for the group as a whole that many individual soldiers in this military branch were unhappy about the somewhat slower speed at which they were promoted.Their unhappiness is best explained in terms of:

Accepted Answer

A)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.
B)   relative deprivation.
C)   the faith factor.
D)   the feel-good,do-good phenomenon.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Optimists are more likely than pessimists to experience:

Accepted Answer

A)   high blood sugar levels.
B)   an external locus of control.
C)   perceived control.
D)   biofeedback.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Cameron,a 50-year-old electrician,opens his pay envelope and,to his surprise,finds a pink slip inside indicating that he has been fired from his job.Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is Cameron most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)   resistance
B)   alarm reaction
C)   adjustment
D)   exhaustionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

In one study,nearly 4000 English adults (ages 52 to 79) provided mood reports from a single day.Compared with those in a good mood,those in a blue mood were twice as likely to experience ________ within the next five years.

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple sclerosis
B)   lupus
C)   elevated lymphocyte levels
D)   deathE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Research indicates that those who attend religious services regularly are more likely than nonattenders to experience:

Accepted Answer

A)   infectious diseases.
B)   a longer life span.
C)   an external locus of control.
D)   the adaptation-level phenomenon.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which immune system cells act as hungry scavengers that trap and ingest worn-out cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   endorphins
B)   carcinogens
C)   lymphocytes
D)   macrophagesE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Who is the best example of a Type A personality?

Accepted Answer

A)   Valentin,a self-confident,intelligent journalist
B)   Kane,a relaxed,easygoing mail carrier
C)   Philip,a competitive,hot-tempered corporation president
D)   Thomas,an introverted,inhibited mental patientE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

In considering the impact of public policies such as tax rates or divorce laws,many psychologists believe that assessments of ________ would be the most useful for guiding nations toward policies that foster human flourishing.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-control
B)   relative deprivation
C)   subjective well-being
D)   the adaptation-level phenomenonE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

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's behavior best illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)   biofeedback.
B)   a type A personality.
C)   mindfulness meditation.
D)   an external locus of control.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Mindfulness meditation involves attending to our moment-to-moment experiences in a manner that is:

Accepted Answer

A)   aimless.
B)   humble.
C)   nonjudgmental.
D)   emotionally arousing.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Psychoneuroimmunology is most broadly concerned with how the psychological,neural,and endocrine systems together affect the:

Accepted Answer

A)   reproductive system.
B)   cardiovascular system.
C)   immune system.
D)   respiratory system.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Ben is a self-employed accountant who works overtime during the first two weeks of April to finish his clients' tax forms before the filing deadline.During this time,Ben is most likely to show a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   elevated blood cholesterol level.
B)   reduction in blood pressure.
C)   reduction in blood sugar levels.
D)   increased release of lymphocytes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Aerobic exercise has been most closely linked to a decrease in:

Accepted Answer

A)   emotion-focused coping.
B)   the brain's serotonin activity.
C)   the experience of anxiety.
D)   oxytocin levels.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 11: Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing

In one study,nearly 4000 English adults (ages 52 to 79) provided mood reports from a single day.Compared with those in a good mood,those in a blue mood were twice as likely to experience ________ within the next five years.

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Research indicates that those who attend religious services regularly are more likely than nonattenders to experience:

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Coronary heart disease involves:

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In considering the impact of public policies such as tax rates or divorce laws,many psychologists believe that assessments of ________ would be the most useful for guiding nations toward policies that foster human flourishing.

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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's behavior best illustrates:

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Psychoneuroimmunology is most broadly concerned with how the psychological,neural,and endocrine systems together affect the:

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Compared with women,men are more likely to respond to stress with:

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Optimists are more likely than pessimists to experience:

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Who is the best example of a Type A personality?

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Aerobic exercise has been most closely linked to a decrease in:

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During World War II,promotion rates in the U.S.Air Corps were so rapid for the group as a whole that many individual soldiers in this military branch were unhappy about the somewhat slower speed at which they were promoted.Their unhappiness is best explained in terms of:

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Ben is a self-employed accountant who works overtime during the first two weeks of April to finish his clients' tax forms before the filing deadline.During this time,Ben is most likely to show a(n) :

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The emotional bonding and mutual support that survivors of natural disasters provide to one another best illustrates:

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Activities such as jogging or swimming are forms of:

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Which immune system cells act as hungry scavengers that trap and ingest worn-out cells?

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Stress is defused,pain is eased,and immune activity is strengthened by:

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The three successive phases of the general adaptation syndrome are:

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Cameron,a 50-year-old electrician,opens his pay envelope and,to his surprise,finds a pink slip inside indicating that he has been fired from his job.Which phase of the general adaptation syndrome is Cameron most likely experiencing?

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Mindfulness meditation involves attending to our moment-to-moment experiences in a manner that is:

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A successful stress-reduction program is most likely to quicken June's recovery from viral pneumonia by ________ her body's levels of ________.

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