Question 1

The psychological disorder lasting at least a month, characterized by feeling continuously on edge, having difficulty sleeping and concentrating, and frequently recalling or reliving the event, is known as:

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A)   acute stress disorder.
B)   major depressive disorder.
C)   adjustment disorder.
D)   posttraumatic stress disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Health psychology is the psychological specialization that focuses on:

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A)   only the health of the mind.
B)   only the health of the body.
C)   the relationship between the mind and the body.
D)   how the mind works independent of the body.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

People show resilience to trauma through _____, which is trying to create some sense out of what may not have made sense at first.

Accepted Answer

A)   benefit finding
B)   hopefulness
C)   meaning making
D)   optimistic thinkingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

People can show resilience to trauma through _____, which is deliberately looking for the advantages of the experience of the trauma.

Accepted Answer

A)   meaning making
B)   hardiness
C)   hopefulness
D)   benefit findingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

_____ meditation involves a focus on a single stimulus, often coming from within the person, such as breathing patterns or a repeated sound.

Accepted Answer

A)   Homeopathic
B)   Mindfulness
C)   Concentrative
D)   ConcertedE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Research supports that having either Type _____ or Type _____ personality increases the risk of heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A)   A; D
B)   A; B
C)   B; C
D)   C; DE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

During the high school years, _____ is a common source of stress.

Accepted Answer

A)   dating
B)   saving money
C)   athletics
D)   making friendsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

During the middle school years, _____ is a common source of stress.

Accepted Answer

A)   a power struggle with parents
B)   making friends
C)   starting to date
D)   moneyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 9

_____ describes a reaction, while _____ describes a situation.

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A)   Stress; stressor
B)   Stressor; stress
C)   Stress; illness
D)   Illness; stressE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which trait is not one of the Big Five?

Accepted Answer

A)   neuroticism
B)   honesty
C)   conscientiousness
D)   agreeablenessE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 11

Phyllis works with a group of people who constantly take advantage of her kindness. Phyllis always has to complete the tasks that no one else wants to do. She never complains, though, and feels helpless to change her circumstances. Phyllis MOST likely has _____ personality.

Accepted Answer

A)   Type A
B)   Type B
C)   Type C
D)   Type DE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

During the elementary school years, _____ is a common source of stress.

Accepted Answer

A)   academic achievement
B)   a power struggle with parents
C)   popularity
D)   finishing schoolE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

An acculturation strategy in which you reject both the old and the new culture is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   assimilation.
B)   separation.
C)   marginalization.
D)   integration.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Compare and contrast Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type D personalities. Describe how each personality type interprets and handles stress.

Accepted Answer

People with Type A personality engage in...

Question 15

Hassles can add significantly to your stress level because:

Accepted Answer

A)   there is no way to deal with them.
B)   they are impossible to fix.
C)   you cannot control them.
D)   they add up.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Levi has a midterm exam on Monday, and that is also the day his 25-page term paper is due. Which is an emotion-focused coping method he might use to deal with these stressors?

Accepted Answer

A)   convince himself that grades are not such a big deal
B)   set up a schedule for studying and working on the paper
C)   schedule times at the Tutoring and Writing Centers on campus
D)   work extra hours at his part-time jobE) A) and B)
F) C) and D) A

Question 17

_____ is the tendency to be organized, responsible, and deliberate.

Accepted Answer

A)   Extraversion
B)   Openness to experience
C)   Agreeableness
D)   ConscientiousnessE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Twenty-five-year old Chisomo moved from Zambia to the United States and finds herself in a new culture. She finds it stressful to figure out how to handle both the culture she is used to and the new culture. Chisomo is experiencing what psychologists call _____ stress.

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural
B)   assimilation
C)   integration
D)   acculturativeE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

What is the correct order of the stages in the stages of change model?

Accepted Answer

A)   precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
B)   preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance
C)   maintenance, precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action
D)   preparation, maintenance, precontemplation, contemplation, actionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

As good as optimism is for handling stress, being hardy may be a little bit better. The BEST reason for this is because hardy people:

Accepted Answer

A)   do not face stressful situations that often.
B)   work to make sure positive outcomes happen, rather than just thinking they will.
C)   tend to be more patient and wait for the results to happen.
D)   are more proactive and tend to avoid stressful situations before they happen.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 11: Stress and Health

The psychological disorder lasting at least a month, characterized by feeling continuously on edge, having difficulty sleeping and concentrating, and frequently recalling or reliving the event, is known as:

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Health psychology is the psychological specialization that focuses on:

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People show resilience to trauma through _____, which is trying to create some sense out of what may not have made sense at first.

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People can show resilience to trauma through _____, which is deliberately looking for the advantages of the experience of the trauma.

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_____ meditation involves a focus on a single stimulus, often coming from within the person, such as breathing patterns or a repeated sound.

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Research supports that having either Type _____ or Type _____ personality increases the risk of heart disease.

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During the high school years, _____ is a common source of stress.

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During the middle school years, _____ is a common source of stress.

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_____ describes a reaction, while _____ describes a situation.

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Which trait is not one of the Big Five?

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During the elementary school years, _____ is a common source of stress.

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An acculturation strategy in which you reject both the old and the new culture is called:

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Compare and contrast Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type D personalities. Describe how each personality type interprets and handles stress.

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Hassles can add significantly to your stress level because:

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Levi has a midterm exam on Monday, and that is also the day his 25-page term paper is due. Which is an emotion-focused coping method he might use to deal with these stressors?

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_____ is the tendency to be organized, responsible, and deliberate.

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Twenty-five-year old Chisomo moved from Zambia to the United States and finds herself in a new culture. She finds it stressful to figure out how to handle both the culture she is used to and the new culture. Chisomo is experiencing what psychologists call _____ stress.

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What is the correct order of the stages in the stages of change model?

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