Question 1

In response to sustained stress, the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye. The GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   alarm
B)   resistance
C)   exhaustion
D)   remediationE) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 2

In 1989, health professionals in China began a massive antismoking effort in several cities that involved children whose fathers smoked. As part of this effort, all of the following are accurate statements EXCEPT

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A)   schoolchildren were given antismoking literature and questionnaires to take home to their fathers.
B)   children wrote letters to their fathers asking them to quit smoking.
C)   children submitted monthly reports on their fathers' smoking habits to their schools.
D)   photos of the fathers who continued smoking were published in the school newspapers.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Discuss why stress is often implicated as a factor in cardiovascular disease and how the Type A behavior pattern relates to this process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of the complex interaction of physical and psychological factors in the experience of pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   The gate control theory of pain
B)   Phantom limb pain
C)   Chronic pain
D)   Delusional painE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

All of the following are examples of "pain behaviors" EXCEPT

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A)   complaining about pain to others.
B)   grimacing.
C)   positional changes (while sitting or walking) .
D)   suffering in silence.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

A treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome developed by Michael Sharpe includes all of the following EXCEPT ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   medication
B)   increased activity
C)   regulated rest periods
D)   breathing exercisesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT describe an effective psychosocial intervention that has been reported in oncology research studies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use of psychological treatments that reduce pain and depression and enhance feelings of well-being
B)   Use of videotapes and dolls that reduce children's stress and anxiety during medical procedures
C)   Use of therapy sessions that temporarily prolong life for breast cancer patients both during and after the intervention
D)   Use of cognitive imaging techniques that temporarily render the AIDS virus inactive for brief periodsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Cassandra is sitting cross-legged on her rug with her arms outstretched. She closes her eyes and makes a sound like "ummmm." She continues this procedure. Cassandra is demonstrating
______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   relaxation response; focus
B)   meditation; mantra
C)   biofeedback; focus
D)   hypnosis; focal pointE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common behaviors that put us at risk for physical disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Unhealthy eating habits
B)   Lack of exercise
C)   Smoking
D)   Watching too much TVE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

In biofeedback procedures, clinicians use physiological monitoring equipment to make the responses ______________ to the patient.

Accepted Answer

A)   visible
B)   audible
C)   visible and/or audible
D)   tactileE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The work of Cohen and his associates suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)   intensity of stress one experiences impacts the severity of cold symptoms.
B)   social support has no effect on cold symptoms.
C)   exposure to friends increases the chance of illness.
D)   cold symptoms are mostly psychological.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The immune system identifies and eliminates foreign materials, which are called .

Accepted Answer

A)   antigens
B)   mitogens
C)   lymphokines
D)   antibodiesE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Benefit finding refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   looking for the positive consequences of getting cancer.
B)   obtaining adequate healthcare coverage for cancer.
C)   promoting immune function in response to cancer.
D)   enhancing medical treatments for cancer.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

According to the principles of health psychology, which of the following is the best protection against acquiring AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A)   Getting an injection of the AIDS vaccine
B)   Being treated for HIV before it develops into AIDS
C)   Changing risky behaviors that can lead to disease acquisition
D)   Deciding to be sexually abstinent after years of being sexually activeE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Cardiac problems have recent been found to be related to .

Accepted Answer

A)   anger
B)   anxiety
C)   depression
D)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Individuals who are high users of pain relieving medications are programs than less frequent users.

Accepted Answer

A)   more likely
B)   less likely
C)   equally likely
D)   unableE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

In 2011, it was estimated that the total number of people afflicted with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, was slightly more than million.

Accepted Answer

A)   13
B)   23
C)   34
D)   43E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Define and describe the new fields of behavioral medicine and health psychology.

Accepted Answer

In the field of behavioral medicine, knowledge derived from behavioral science is applied to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical problems. This interdisciplinary field involves psychologists, physicians, and other health professionals working together to develop prevention and treatment strategies.
Health psychology is a subfield of behavioral medicine, which is not interdisciplinary. Practitioners in this area study the psychological factors that are important in the promotion and maintenance of health, and study and influence healthcare systems and health policy formation.
Both areas contribute to our understanding of psychological, social, and biological factors that impact health.

Question 19

In the phenomenon known as "operant" control of pain, the pain behaviors manifested by an individual are determined by

Accepted Answer

A)   the type of injury.
B)   social consequences.
C)   the side effects of medications.
D)   the patient's reaction to treatment.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) B

Question 20

The United States Centers for Disease Control estimate that ______ of Americans aged 14 to 49 years old are infected with herpes simplex virus.

Accepted Answer

A)   5.1%
B)   15.5%
C)   25.7%
D)   100%E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

In response to sustained stress, the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye. The GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT _____________.

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In 1989, health professionals in China began a massive antismoking effort in several cities that involved children whose fathers smoked. As part of this effort, all of the following are accurate statements EXCEPT

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Discuss why stress is often implicated as a factor in cardiovascular disease and how the Type A behavior pattern relates to this process.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of the complex interaction of physical and psychological factors in the experience of pain?

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All of the following are examples of "pain behaviors" EXCEPT

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A treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome developed by Michael Sharpe includes all of the following EXCEPT ____________.

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Which of the following does NOT describe an effective psychosocial intervention that has been reported in oncology research studies?

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Cassandra is sitting cross-legged on her rug with her arms outstretched. She closes her eyes and makes a sound like "ummmm." She continues this procedure. Cassandra is demonstrating ______________.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common behaviors that put us at risk for physical disorders?

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In biofeedback procedures, clinicians use physiological monitoring equipment to make the responses ______________ to the patient.

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The work of Cohen and his associates suggests that

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The immune system identifies and eliminates foreign materials, which are called .

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According to the principles of health psychology, which of the following is the best protection against acquiring AIDS?

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Cardiac problems have recent been found to be related to .

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Individuals who are high users of pain relieving medications are programs than less frequent users.

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In 2011, it was estimated that the total number of people afflicted with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, was slightly more than million.

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Define and describe the new fields of behavioral medicine and health psychology.

In the phenomenon known as "operant" control of pain, the pain behaviors manifested by an individual are determined by

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The United States Centers for Disease Control estimate that ______ of Americans aged 14 to 49 years old are infected with herpes simplex virus.

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Exam 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

In response to sustained stress, the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) , a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye. The GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT _____________.

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Discuss why stress is often implicated as a factor in cardiovascular disease and how the Type A behavior pattern relates to this process.

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A treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome developed by Michael Sharpe includes all of the following EXCEPT ____________.

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Which of the following does NOT describe an effective psychosocial intervention that has been reported in oncology research studies?

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Cassandra is sitting cross-legged on her rug with her arms outstretched. She closes her eyes and makes a sound like "ummmm." She continues this procedure. Cassandra is demonstrating ______________.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three most common behaviors that put us at risk for physical disorders?

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In biofeedback procedures, clinicians use physiological monitoring equipment to make the responses ______________ to the patient.

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The immune system identifies and eliminates foreign materials, which are called .

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According to the principles of health psychology, which of the following is the best protection against acquiring AIDS?

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Individuals who are high users of pain relieving medications are programs than less frequent users.

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In 2011, it was estimated that the total number of people afflicted with HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, was slightly more than million.

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Define and describe the new fields of behavioral medicine and health psychology.

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