PSY Ch 14 – Flashcards

Most people think that they are _____ famous people like Oprah Winfrey.

Research shows that winning the lottery usually leads to:

Preventive health behavior is best motivated by _____ framed messages; behavior leading to the detection of a disease is best motivated by _____.

Tim was told by his doctor that if he did not stop eating fast foods, he would turn diabetic and obese. This is an example of a _____ health message.

Who is experiencing the benefits of social support?

Which statement is NOT correct concerning the relationship between the immune system and stress?

When a rat is first introduced to an overcrowded cage, it will likely enter the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

A surge in ________ caused by severe emotional distress may contribute to one's risk of a heart attack.

Macy is about to try to quit smoking. We can predict that she will

Who is most likely going to achieve his or her desired weight loss?

Twenty-year-old Shynara has been smoking since she was 12 and wants to quit.While no method is foolproof, the most successful avenue for breaking the addiction is often

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the preliminary hypotheses in regards to the relationship between stress and the immune system?

The general adaptation syndrome refers to the

In which of the following situations might emotion-focused coping be most beneficial?

Who is NOT engaged in what psychologists refer to as health behaviors?

Which of the following statements about optimism and coping is FALSE?

A(n) ________ activity is defined as one that increases heart rate and lung functioning.

There is a distinct physiological pattern that emerges when people are exposed to strong and prolonged stress. Hans Selye labeled this response pattern the

Jennie's father comes home after a long day of work and has a couple of strong drinks to help him relax. His motive for drinking would be characterized as

Which of the following is true about happiness?

Identify the correct statement with regard to happiness of people.

Which of the following messages is most likely to motivate the maintenance of an exercise program?

Smoking contributes to all of the following EXCEPT

Maurice is desperately attempting to study for his first test in psychology. However, the book store has run out of textbooks. He loaned his notes to the good-looking girl who sits behind him, and she has not returned them. The test is scheduled for tomorrow morning and he has a headache. Maurice is experiencing

Jeanne only drinks alcohol when she is playing bridge with her friends. Her motive for drinking would be characterized as

A situation, circumstance, or event that challenges the individual and requires some form of coping mechanism best defines the term

Which of the following accurately describes the sequence of stages in the general adaptation syndrome?

After studying all week for final exams, eating poorly, and not getting enough sleep, Shelly woke up the day after her last exam with the flu. She is in which stage of the GAS?

According to the general adaptation syndrome, possible serious biological damage may occur during the ________ stage.

Ryan is sad because his girlfriend just broke up with him. Ryan's father assures him that he has lots of desirable traits and that he will be OK. Ryan's father is primarily providing what kind of social support?

Based on the text, which of these is an accurate description of the relationship between stress and the immune system and cancer?

If you are managing your problem as opposed to confronting your problem, you are engaged in ________ coping.

A fundamental premise of the general adaptation syndrome is that

Linda was suffering from an eye infection. Her doctor prescribed her eye drops that she had to use 4 times a day, and advised her to apply warm compresses 5 times every day. The doctor also asked her to avoid using eye makeup. However, Linda used the solution only once a day and rarely applied warm compresses to her eye. She also continued to use eye makeup. Linda is practicing:

Overall, the set point for happiness is _____ and it is determined:

Most individuals in the United States would rate themselves as:

Researchers have found that the most effective component of weight-loss programs is

Rosemary is interested in studying the relationships between emotion, the nervous system, and the immune system. She would be most interested in the field of

Yolanda is taking the "cold turkey" approach to stopping her drinking habit. This means that she is

Once you get over the initial stress associated with your first exam of finals week, the fact that you have several more exams will likely lead your body to enter the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Andrew was told by his physician that he would be able to control his diabetes if he controls his diet and avoids the use of sugar in his diet. Andrew was given a(n) _____ framed health message by his physician.

After a long week of final exams is over, many students end up getting sick the following week. This is most likely an illustration of the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Shirley is talking to a group of third graders about the importance of drinking plenty of water every day. She is focused on

Katie has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is under significant stress. She is now undergoing a series of chemotherapy treatments to attempt to treat the cancer. According to Selye, Katie is in the ________ stage of GAS.

Blythe takes the medication prescribed by her doctor. However, she takes an increased dose and combines the drug with other medications based on her past experience. Blythe is practicing:

Identify the correct statement relating to happy people.

Which individual will cope most successfully with stress?

Mark is excited about the big presentation he is going to give the board of directors this morning. Although he stayed up most of the night perfecting the presentation, he feels energized and ready to go. Mark is exhibiting

Which of the following statements is true regarding male and female physicians' communication with their patients?

A person who tries to quit smoking "cold turkey" is

If Jason decides that the snake he sees is dangerous, he has made a

Josh was just in an automobile accident. The first thing he does is call his insurance company and begin the claim process. Josh is engaging in ________ coping.

According to the text, a key element in predicting whether Barry will change his drinking behavior is

You walk into your biology class and unexpectedly see a quiz waiting for you on your desk. If you are not prepared for the quiz, you are likely to experience the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Stress may impair our production of disease-fighting white blood cells called:

Faced with overlapping, unrealistic deadlines at work, Ivan recruits his friends to perform some of the routine clerical tasks associated with the projects. Ivan is engaged in _____ coping.

Which of the following sequences best captures the "stress cycle," from the beginning to the end of one cycle?

Which of the following is true of resilience?

Agreeing with the statement: "Sometimes I feel like I can't do anything about my life" would reflect which of the following?

Wishful thinking and the use of drugs exemplify the use of _____ coping.

Which of the following is true of stress?

Susan has been working tirelessly for the past few weeks due to tight deadlines. She is also being pressurized by her parents to get married and settle in life. Susan is stressed and has been detected with high blood pressure, skin rashes, and fatigue. She is in a helpless state and thinks her life is messed up. Susan is suffering from a(n) _____.

Which of the following are strong stressors that occur suddenly and typically affect many people at once?

At which stage of Selye's general adaptation model (GAS) are individuals the most likely to show negative consequences of stress?

Dr. Alastair examines the relationship among psychological factors, the immune system, and the brain. Dr. Alastair is a:

A study conducted by Lehman and Taylor reports that California students living in dormitories unlikely to withstand an earthquake were more likely to doubt earthquake predictions than were students living in safer structures. This example best illustrates:

The strategy of preparing for stress before it happens is termed _____ coping.

Which of the following refer to unconscious strategies that people use to reduce anxiety by concealing the source from themselves and others?

Efforts to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the threats that lead to stress are termed:

Vivian always makes sure that he submits his class assignments before anybody else does. Also, he aims at getting the highest score among his classmates. Vivian has a _____ behavior pattern.

According to the World Health Organization, about what percentage of the world's population will die as a result of smoking?

The _____ behavior pattern is characterized by a patient and nonaggressive manner.

Owen is a Type B personality. Owen would be characterized by _____ behavior.

The component of the Type A pattern most strongly linked to coronary heart disease is that of:

Which category of stressor is correctly matched with an example?

Which of the following is true of the consequences of stress?

Which of the following is true of the exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

Sally was irritated as her cell phone got switched off due to low battery. This is an example of a _____.

Eve was stressed as she had got transferred to Italy. She decided to look at the brighter side of her relocation by telling herself that it will be a new experience, that she will be able to meet different people, and see new places. Eve is observing _____ coping.

The number of hassles people experience is _____ correlated with the frequency of such problems as the flu, a sore throat, and backaches. The number of uplifts people experience is _____ correlated with the frequency of these sorts of problems.

Which of the following is true about the general adaptation syndrome?

The Type A and Type B behavior patterns are best seen as:

The key component of the Type A behavior pattern, hostility, is highly toxic because it:

In the long term, the most effective means of reducing smoking may be:

In the psychology of health and stress, Hans Selye is associated with the study of:

Which of the following is true about problem-focused coping?

PTSD may result from:

Smoking is the number _____ preventable cause of death in the United States; one in _____ deaths in the United States is/are caused by smoking.

Patrick is a typical Type B personality. Patrick would be characterized by _____ behavior.

Which of the following statements best captures the relationship between background stressors and daily hassles?

"Don't wait for the storm to pass—learn to dance in the rain," exhorts an inspirational poster you notice in an office. This quote most directly relates to the _____ component of hardiness.

Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome model is correctly matched with an example?

Martha has a Type B behavior pattern. Which of the following characteristics would be observed in Martha?

Which of the following behavior types is correctly matched with an adjective?

Annie is a Type A individual. She would be characterized by _____ behavior.

The _____ behavior pattern is a cluster of behaviors involving hostility, competitiveness, time urgency, and feeling driven.

The body system that plays the greatest role in Selye's GAS is called the