Question 1

Discuss the role that crowded and noisy environments play in stress.What effects do these factors have?

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Question 2

In the general activation syndrome (GAS) , described by Selye, the stress reaction becomes more and more maladaptive during:

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A)  the alarm reaction
B)  the resistance phase
C)  the stage of exhaustion
D)  recovery from the stress

Question 3

In which of the following neighborhoods would you expect levels of stress to be highest?

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A)  a crowded but quiet neighborhood
B)  a noisy neighborhood that has a low population density
C)  a crowded and noisy neighborhood
D)  a quiet neighborhood with a low population density

Question 4

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demanding situations is referred to as:

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A)  posttraumatic stress disorder
B)  schizophrenia
C)  burnout
D)  general adaptation syndrome

Question 5

Hans Selye introduced the model of stress reaction called the ____________________, which claimed that reactions to stressful situations are general and nonspecific.

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Question 6

The research suggests that individuals who are most likely to suffer burnout on the job are those who:

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A)  have low motivation
B)  have an external locus of control
C)  are highly motivated
D)  are high in self-monitoring

Question 7

Specific physiological information people are given about the effectiveness of their relaxation efforts is called:

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A)  autogenic training
B)  biofeedback
C)  meditation
D)  transference

Question 8

In which of the following neighborhoods would you expect levels of stress to be lowest?

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A)  a crowded but quiet neighborhood
B)  a noisy neighborhood that has a low population density
C)  a crowded and noisy neighborhood
D)  a quiet neighborhood with a low population density

Question 9

The stress that a person actually experiences in different situations is critically influenced by:

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A)  the number of life change units the event involves
B)  the person's physical health when the stressor is present
C)  the overall magnitude of the stressful event
D)  the cognitive appraisal that the person makes

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?

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A)  Individuals who are intravenous drug users are encouraged to come in for regular blood tests in order to be screened for possible HIV infection.
B)  In hopes of reducing the incidence of heart disease and stroke, a company offered free cholesterol tests each year.
C)  A health psychologist is involved in promoting women's health fairs that screen for breast and cervical cancer, and evaluating psychological and nutritional conditions
D)  none of these choices

Question 11

A number of doctors and HMOs recommend that all women over the age of 40 have a baseline mammogram, with follow-up mammograms every two years.The goal is to identify possible breast cancer as early as possible.This is one example of:

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A)  secondary prevention
B)  primary prevention
C)  tertiary prevention
D)  auxiliary prevention

Question 12

Matteo is studying for the SAT.Based on the research conducted by Karen Allen, you might expect that Matteo will experience the least stress-related arousal if he studies:

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A)  with his best friend
B)  alone
C)  with his dog in the room
D)  with a group of friends who have already taken the test

Question 13

A student has just walked into a psychology class and realized there is going to be a pop quiz.The student says quietly, "That's okay, I study every day anyway," and feels optimistic and confident.The best explanation for the student's reaction is the concept of:

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A)  cognitive appraisal
B)  the general adaptation syndrome
C)  denial
D)  the reaction formation

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct statement concerning male-female differences in psychological reactions to stress?

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A)  the proposal males and females differ in their behavioral reactions is not controversial
B)  sex differences in response to stress occur only in humans
C)  there is no evidence the differences are due to differences in the male and female brain
D)  most research on the behavioral component of the stress response has been done on men

Question 15

Distinguish between three main types of prevention programs.Illustrate how each type of program might be used in relation to AIDS prevention and treatment.

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Question 16

Stress may affect not only the body's ability to fight cancer, but also the likelihood that cancer cells will form in the first place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Rod is an impatient, highly competitive individual who is easily provoked into angry confrontations.He never seems to unwind or enjoy himself, and he frequently works late and comes into work on weekends.Friedman and Rosenhan would probably suggest that Rod's personality puts him at increased risk for:

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A)  a number of different types of cancer
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder
C)  ulcers and stomach disorders
D)  high blood pressure and coronary heart disease

Question 18

Counseling an HIV-positive individual about how to avoid transmitting the virus to other people is:

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A)  ancillary prevention
B)  primary prevention
C)  secondary prevention
D)  tertiary prevention

Question 19

The general adaptation syndrome was proposed by ____________________.

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Question 20

Outline the stages in Selye's general adaptation syndrome.Discuss the overall adaptiveness of the stress reaction at each stage.

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