Question 1

To prevent disease,health psychologists first try to

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A)  remove behavioral risk factors.
B)  compensate for genetic predispositions.
C)  use maintenance doses of medication.
D)  use quarantines to alleviate the threat to healthy individuals.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Describe how a person's body responds during each stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

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Question 3

Bart has a very unhealthy lifestyle,which is marked by the presence of a number of

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A)  health refusal factors.
B)  behavioral risk factors.
C)  cultural stressors.
D)  Type B personality traits.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome,all of the following occur EXCEPT for the

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A)  hormone output from the adrenal glands decreasing.
B)  body mobilizing its defenses against stress.
C)  symptoms such as headache,fever,aching muscles and joints,and lack of energy.
D)  body responding automatically.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

People's health,happiness,and life expectancy are greatly affected by the health habits that they have developed by the time they are _______ years of age.

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A)  10 to 12
B)  18 to 19
C)  25 to 30
D)  40 to 45E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Moderation in drinking alcohol means consuming only

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A)  one alcoholic drink per week.
B)  two alcoholic drinks per week.
C)  only one or two alcoholic drinks per day and remaining alcohol-free two or three days per week.
D)  three or four alcoholic drinks per day and being alcohol-free at least one day a week.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The correct order of the stages in the general adaptation syndrome (G.A.S. ) are the

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A)  activation phase,maintenance reaction,and the stage of resolution.
B)  activation phase,stage of resistance,and stage of resolution.
C)  alarm reaction,the stage of resistance,and the stage of exhaustion.
D)  alarm reaction,the stage of exhaustion,and the maintenance phase.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Regarding stress and stress reactions,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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A)  A stress reaction begins with the same autonomic nervous system arousal that occurs during emotion.
B)  Stress reactions are produced by both pleasant and unpleasant events.
C)  Short-term stresses can be uncomfortable,but they rarely do any damage.
D)  Activities that provoke eustress are usually threatening and highly unpleasant.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Garrett has been feeling fatigued at work and has been experiencing more backaches and neckaches.Garrett believes that he must actively change aspects of his environment that contribute to his stress,such as utilizing stress­management techniques,getting more sleep,exercising more,and improving his diet.Garrett's view of health fits the

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A)  hypochondriac perspective.
B)  mind-body perspective.
C)  medical model.
D)  biopsychosocial model.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Physical symptoms in the earliest stage of the general adaptation syndrome are similar to those during

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A)  any disease or trauma.
B)  hypnosis.
C)  sensory deprivation.
D)  a psychotic break.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Megan is often so depressed that she eats and sleeps poorly,rarely exercises,and has been smoking more. According to health psychologists,Megan is exhibiting a

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A)  disease-prone personality.
B)  Type B personality.
C)  behavioral risk personality.
D)  stress-prone personality.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A healthy lifestyle may include a fair amount of "good stress," which is referred to as

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A)  microstressors.
B)  LCUs.
C)  eustress.
D)  a hardy stress reaction.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

During the alarm reaction of the general adaptation syndrome,the body mobilizes its resources to cope with added stress by the pituitary gland signaling the adrenal glands to produce more adrenaline,noradrenaline,and

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A)  acetylcholine.
B)  serotonin.
C)  cortisol.
D)  dopamine.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which type of personality is associated with a person being frequently ill and is marked by persistent negative emotions,including anxiety,hostility,and depression?

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A)  Type B
B)  behavioral risk
C)  stress-prone
D)  disease-proneE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Tony likes to mountain climb,surf,and skateboard.He finds these activities challenging,rewarding,and energizing. According to Hans Selye,Tony is experiencing

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A)  eustress.
B)  microstressors.
C)  hardy stress reactions.
D)  behavioral risk factors.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the general adaptation syndrome?

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A)  alarm reaction
B)  stage of resolution
C)  stage of exhaustion
D)  stage of resistanceE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

People who enjoy a positive state of subjective well-being are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT being

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A)  physically healthy.
B)  overly cautious regarding risks.
C)  self-confident.
D)  able to bounce back emotionally.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Thirty-eight percent of U.S.high school students engaged in which of the following health-endangering behaviors during the previous 30 days?

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A)  used marijuana
B)  carried a weapon
C)  drank alcohol
D)  smoked cigarettesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Jasmine is attending a program at school that includes practice in stress reduction,self-protection,decision- making,self control,and social skills that will help her solve problems rather than turning to drug use or other destructive behaviors.This program is called

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A)  a psychological health workshop.
B)  refusal skills training.
C)  a community health campaign.
D)  life skills training.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Because Margo is often so depressed that she eats and sleeps poorly,rarely exercises,and smokes too much,she would be described by health psychologists as having a disease-prone personality.

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A) True 
 B)False

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