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Pregunta 1
Pregunta
As discussed in class lecture, health psychologists propose that "health" is best described as a(n) _____.
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positive state of mental, social, and physical well-being
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absence of illness
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absence of disease risks
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lack of a terminal condition
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positive state of increased longevity
Pregunta 2
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During the action potential, the neuron is _____.
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A. sending a message down the axon
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B. undergoing transfer of sodium and potassium ions across the axonal membrane
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C. actively preparing to fire an action potential, but not actually doing so
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D. A & B
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E. B & C
Pregunta 3
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In discussing the illness and health continuum, Aaron Antonovsky emphasized the importance of focusing on _____.
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A. new treatments for biological disease
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B. new treatments for psychological disease
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C. what makes people sick
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D. what keeps people well
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E. A & B
Pregunta 4
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Which of the following has been identified as a risk factor for cancer?
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A. excessive alcohol use
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B. high fat diet
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C. cigarette smoking
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D. B & C
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E. A, B & C
Pregunta 5
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An epidemiologist writes a report on the total number of previously reported and new cases of AIDS for the past 5 years. He is reporting on the disease's _____.
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prevalence
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morbidity
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incidence
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mortality
Pregunta 6
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In operant conditioning, the association that is learned is between the _____ and the _____.
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reinforcement; punishment
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behavior; consequence
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conditioned stimulus; conditioned response
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unconditioned stimulus; unconditioned response
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conditioned stimulus; unconditioned stimulus
Pregunta 7
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In classical conditioning, the association that is learned is between the _____ and the _____.
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reinforcement; punishment
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behavior; consequence
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conditioned stimulus; conditioned response
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unconditioned stimulus; unconditioned response
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conditioned stimulus; unconditioned stimulus
Pregunta 8
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Oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, and ependymal cells are similar in that they are all types of _____.
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neurons in the central nervous system
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neurons in the peripheral nervous system
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glia in the central nervous system
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glia in the peripheral nervous system
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cells in the immune system
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
According to Matarazzo, health-protective habits are known as _____, whereas health-impairing habits are known as
_____.
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behavioral antigens; behavioral antibodies
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behavioral pathogens; behavioral immunogens
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behavioral antibodies; behavioral antigens
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behavioral immunogens; behavioral pathogens
Pregunta 10
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Myelin is a fatty, white insulating material that wraps around _____.
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A. axons
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B. cell bodies
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C. dendrites
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D. A & B
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E. A, B & C
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
To study the effects of antioxidant consumption on heart disease, 200 healthy individuals, 17-21 years of age, are
recruited to participate in a study that will track their antioxidant intake and heart-disease incidence for 40 years. This
study is an example of a _____.
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A. quasi-experimental study
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B. prospective study
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C. retrospective study
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D. A & B
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E. A & C
Pregunta 12
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That speech production and language comprehension are processed in different parts of the neocortex is evidence of
_____.
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neuroplasticity of brain function
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generalization of brain function
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localization of brain function
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redundancy of brain function
Pregunta 13
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Which is true of phenylketonuria (PKU)?
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It is an autoimmune disorder
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It is caused by the addition of an extra chromosome
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Its effects on the brain can be greatly reduced by dietary restriction
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It occurs more often in women than in men
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It is an endocrine system disorder
Pregunta 14
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In the nervous system, a lock-and-key relationship exists between the _____.
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neurotransmitter and ion channel
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neurotransmitter and synaptic cleft
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neurotransmitter and neuron
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neurotransmitter and postsynaptic receptor
Pregunta 15
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In the endocrine system, a lock-and-key relationship exists between the _____.
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hormone and ductless gland
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hormone and ducted gland
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hormone and receptor on the target cell
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hormone and ion channel
Pregunta 16
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During the stress response, the adrenal medulla releases _____ and the adrenal cortex releases _____.
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cortisol; adrenaline
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adrenaline; cortisol
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adrenaline; noradrenaline
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noradrenaline; adrenaline
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opioids; cortisol
Pregunta 17
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In the process of neural communication, neurotransmitters, themselves, _____.
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transmit messages down the axon
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can inhibit, but not excite the postsynaptic cell
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can excite, but not inhibit the postsynaptic cell
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can excite or inhibit the postsynaptic cell
Pregunta 18
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The presence of a positive feedback loop in the system that induces birthing contractions during labor indicates
that the system _____.
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produces pleasurable effects in the parturient female
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is associated with excitatory neurotransmitter action
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produces change rather than balance
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facilitates homeostasis
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creates excitatory postsynaptic potentials in the target cells
Pregunta 19
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Neurons in the hippocampus (“seahorse”) are involved in _____.
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A. Memory consolidation
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B. spatial navigation
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C. feeding, fighting, fleeing, and mating
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D. transfer of sensory information to the neocortex
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E. A & B
Pregunta 20
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During the stress response, analgesia (pain relief) is caused mainly via endogenous _____ release.
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glucocorticoid
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catecholamine
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reproductive hormone
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opioid
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adrenaline and noradrenaline
Pregunta 21
Pregunta
The condition called _____ produces resting tremors, bradykinesia (slow movement), rigid posture, and impaired
coordination that result from cell destruction in the _____.
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multiple sclerosis; substantia nigra
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Parkinson’s disease; substantia nigra
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multiple sclerosis; striatum
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Parkinson’s disease; striatum
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epilepsy; nigrostriatal pathway
Pregunta 22
Pregunta
Cognitive restructuring (e.g., modifying the way we view stressors in life so as to diminish or eliminate deleterious
effects on the health of our magnificent brains) is an example of _____.
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cognitive behavior-focused coping
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behavioral cognitive-focused coping
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cognitive emotion-focused coping
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behavioral emotion-focused coping
Pregunta 23
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Which of the following is true regarding the role of emotions in health and illness?
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A. People with positive emotions take better care of their health
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B. Fear prevents some people from obtaining medical care
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C. Recovery from illness can be affected by emotions
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D. A, B & C
Pregunta 24
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For what reasons are women thought to live longer than are men?
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A. Men have greater physiological reactivity when under stress and this contributes to greater likelihood of coronary heart disease
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B. Estrogen levels in women delay heart disease by reducing blood cholesterol levels and platelet clotting
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C. Men smoke more cigarettes and drink more alcohol, which increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer, and cirrhosis
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D. Men are less likely to seek medical care
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E. A, B, C & D
Pregunta 25
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In an experiment designed to investigate the effects of stress-inoculation training on blood pressure in people with
Type A personality, the dependent variable is _____.
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stress-inoculation training
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blood pressure
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Type A personality
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persons with Type A personality
Pregunta 26
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According to Hans Selye (the Father of Stress Research), the immediate mobilization of defenses to handle the
demands of a stressor occurs during the _____ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.
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conflict
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opposition
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alarm
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resistance
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challenge
Pregunta 27
Pregunta
According to class lecture, which of the following statements is TRUE?
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A. The stress response is the product of natural selection
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B. Stressors are always negative
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C. Stress can be alleviated (lessened) with good coping skills
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D. B & C
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E. A & C
Pregunta 28
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Which statement is TRUE about psychophysiological (i.e., psychosomatic) disorders?
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A. They are associated with no real physical impairment
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B. They reflect “faking” on the part of the sufferer
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C. They are unrelated to psychological factors
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D. They are caused or exacerbated by psychological factors
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E. A, B & C
Pregunta 29
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According to class lecture, which of the following is correctly classified as a (potential) stressor?
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A. trauma
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B. cortisol release
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C. adrenaline release
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D. B & C
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E. A, B & C
Pregunta 30
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According to class lecture, which of the following is correctly classified as stress?
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A. trauma
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B. cortisol release
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C. adrenaline release
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D. B & C
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E. A, B & C
Pregunta 31
Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention?
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using a condom during sexual intercourse
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engaging in regular exercise
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getting pre-conception genetic counseling
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taking a prescribed medicine to treat diabetes type I
Pregunta 32
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As coined by McEwan, “allostatic load” refers to _____.
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the physiological costs caused by chronic activation of the stress response
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the physiological benefits caused by acute activation of the stress response
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the physiological state of balance achieved when the demands of the stressor are equivalent to the resources of the individual facing the stressor
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the psychological state of imbalance that occurs when the fight-or-flight response is activated
Pregunta 33
Pregunta
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is activated during _____.
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parasympathetic nervous system activation
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energy conservation
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stress
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rest-and-digest processes
Pregunta 34
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Compared to the effects of the endocrine system, those of the nervous system are _____.
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A. more precise
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B. more rapid
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C. longer lasting
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D. A & B
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E. B & C
Pregunta 35
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The main cell types of the central nervous system are _____; the main cell types of the peripheral nervous
system are _____.
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neurons; glia
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glia; neurons
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neurons AND glia; neurons AND glia
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sensory and motor neurons; interneurons
Pregunta 36
Pregunta
According to Lazarus’ Transactional Model, stress arises from a person’s _____.
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cognitive appraisal of events
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negative life events
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everyday hassles
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lack of physical health
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genetically determined reactivity to stressors
Pregunta 37
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People with positive self-esteem may experience less stress because _____.
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demands are perceived as challenges rather than threats in these individuals
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threatening situations cause more analgesia in these individuals
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people with positive self-esteem engage in very little secondary appraisal
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self-confidence is associated with a hardy Type S personality
Pregunta 38
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Compared to people with Type B personality, people with Type A personality are ___.
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less likely to develop coronary heart disease
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more likely to develop coronary heart disease
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equally likely to develop coronary heart disease
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less likely to experience time urgency
Pregunta 39
Pregunta
The most stressful occupations are those that involve _____.
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low demands and low control
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low demands and high control
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high demands and low contro
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high demands and high control
Pregunta 40
Pregunta
Conflict theory emphasizes the impact of _____ on all major health decisions.
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only rational thinking
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only irrational thinking
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both rational and irrational thinking
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neither rational nor irrational thinking
Pregunta 41
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According to the health belief model, women who have annual mammograms to detect breast cancer _____.
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A. believe that they are susceptible to breast cancer
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B. believe that developing breast cancer would cause serious consequences
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C. believe that the benefits of having annual mammograms outweigh the costs
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D. A & C
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E. A, B & C
Pregunta 42
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The largest white matter structure in the brain is the _____.
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central sulcus
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longitudinal fissure
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corpus callosum
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limbic cortex
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neocortex
Pregunta 43
Pregunta
Allowing workers to have some control over their work hours, which tasks to work on, and the order in which they
perform the tasks are ways to _____ in workers.
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increase pessimistic attributional style
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promote the use of intellectualization as a coping strategy
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activate the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis
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enhance personal control
Pregunta 44
Pregunta
The presence of quality social support has been linked to _____.
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A. lower coronary heart risk
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B. fewer pregnancy complications
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C. lower mortality rate
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D. quicker recovery from illness
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E. A, B, C & D
Pregunta 45
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In research, a “double blind” design eliminates/reduces _____ effects.
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A. participant expectancy
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B. experimenter expectancy
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C. confounding variable
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D. A & B
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E. A, B & C
Pregunta 46
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The notion that social support is beneficial to health regardless of stress level is called the _____ hypothesis.
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buffering
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health belief
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direct effects
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generalizability
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global network
Pregunta 47
Pregunta
Problem-focused coping is LEAST likely to be used under which of the following situations?
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destruction of property due to a hurricane
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loss of a loved one
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final exams
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job loss
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interpersonal conflict
Pregunta 48
Pregunta
Stress and BDNF (brain-derived neurotropic factor, which promotes the growth of new neurons) are related in some
brain regions such that increased stress is linked to decreased BDNF. This relationship illustrates a _____.
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positive correlation
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negative correlation
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neutral correlation
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causal correlation
Pregunta 49
Pregunta
According to the theory of planned behavior (action), the key determinant of people’s behavior is _____.
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self-efficacy
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social norms
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perceived behavioral control
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emotional stability
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intention
Pregunta 50
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a useful scientific theory?
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It enables predictions that can be empirically tested.
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It relates information that previously seemed to be unrelated.
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It is unchanging in the face of new data.
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It organizes accepted facts in a coherent way.
Pregunta 51
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between psychosocial factors and heart
disease?
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A. Cardiac patients with strong social support recover faster and survive longer than do cardiac patients with little social support.
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B. Pre-existing family problems can be exacerbated by a heart attack.
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C. Unhealthy family dynamics can promote cardiac problems.
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D. A, B & C
Pregunta 52
Pregunta
In what way are multiple sclerosis and diabetes type I similar?
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They are both characterized by underactive immune systems.
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They are both endocrine disorders.
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They are both peripheral nervous system disorders.
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They are both autoimmune disorders.
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They are both characterized by decreased insulin release from the pancreas.
Pregunta 53
Pregunta
People who have an _____ locus of control believe that their own decisions and behaviors affect their outcomes, and
people with such a belief system generally experience _____ physical and psychological health.
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external; better
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external; worse
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internal; better
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internal; worse
Pregunta 54
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Actions taken to help a patient manage complicated, long term health problems such as diabetes, heart disease,
cancer, and chronic musculoskeletal pain are generally referred to as _____.
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primary prevention
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secondary prevention
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tertiary prevention
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quaternary prevention
Pregunta 55
Pregunta
According to class lecture, which of the following is TRUE about the effects of exercise?
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A. Regular exercise lowers cardiovascular reactivity and decreases likelihood of hypertension
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B. Less illness is noted in those who exercise more
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C. Stress has less of a deleterious impact on the health of fit people
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D. Exercise may slow the progression of certain brain disorders
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E. A, B, C & D
Pregunta 56
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Who coined the terms homeostasis and fight-or-flight response?
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Albert Einstein
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Hans Selye
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Richard Lazarus
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Walter Cannon
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Sir Isaac Newton
Pregunta 57
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Positive reinforcement _____ the chances that a behavior will recur; negative reinforcement _____ the chances
that a behavior will recur. (Please read this question very carefully!)
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increases; decreases
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decreases; increases
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increases; increases
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decreases; decreases
Pregunta 58
Pregunta
The nursing home residents who were given greater control over their lives in the Langer and Rodin (1976) study
(i.e., they had a plant to tend and could help to plan the menu) were more likely to be _____ than were the control
condition participants a year and a half later.
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deceased
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alive and healthier
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alive, but no healthier
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a member of the community gardening team (Please do not pick this choice!)
Pregunta 59
Pregunta
According to the biopsychosocial model presented in lecture, health and disease outcomes flow directly from ____.
(Please note that the answer key is correct this time!)
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A. biological factors
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B. psychological factors
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C. social factors
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D. A, B & C
Pregunta 60
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Brain coral gets its name from the fact that its outer covering (bark) resembles that of the _____.
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corpus callosum
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thalamus
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tectum
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spinal cord
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neocortex
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