PsychPortal Mastery Questions – Flashcards

Susan's husband took her to the doctor because she woke up unable to see. After exhaustive tests, the physician found nothing physically wrong. After a few months, Susan regained her sight. She had likely been suffering from: A. dissociative identify disorder. B. somatization disorder. C. hypochondriasis. D. conversion disorder.

The ________ are the three key organs involved in the HPA axis response to stress. A. hippocampus, pineal gland, and amygdala B. hippocampus, parietal lobe, and anterior cingulate gyrus C. hypothalamus, pineal gland, and amygdala D. hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands

When faced with a stressor, people report that the level of stress is ________ when they ________. A. greatest; perceive that they cannot control stressful events B. lowest; perceive that the stressor is chronic and not acute C. greatest; perceive that they control stressful events D. lowest; perceive that they cannot control stressful events

As a technique to increase relaxation, biofeedback has proven to be ________ traditional relaxation therapy. A. slightly less effective than B. about as effective as C. considerably less effective than D. considerably more effective than

Stress is to a ________ as a stressor is to a ________. A. physiological response; psychological response B. chronic situation; specific event C. response; stimulus D. psychological response; physiological response

Currently, the U.S. government recommends that ________ of moderately vigorous exercise a day will reduce the risk of chronic illness. A. 30 minutes B. 45 minutes C. 60 minutes D. 10 minutes

Psychologists would identify which one of the following people as most at risk for developing premature heart disease? A. James, who works a sedentary job and is overweight B. Ralph, who is extremely competitive in seeking job promotions C. John, a manager who often exhibits anger toward his employees D. Larry, who is the president of a large corporation and is extremely time-conscious

The general adaptation syndrome occurs in three stages, which are, in order: A. resistance, alarm, exhaustion. B. reaction, alarm, exhaustion. C. reaction, alarm, collapse. D. alarm, resistance, exhaustion.

Dr. Flint, a health psychologist, would offer which of the following reasons that explains how optimism allows a person to maintain psychological health during physical illness? A. Optimists seek out and face negative emotions in the face of illness. B. Optimists keep up social contact and recreational activities during treatment. C. Optimists are more likely to use relaxation training to control their stress reactions. D. Optimists focus on the big picture instead of following detailed directions of their physicians.

Self-regulation often involves: A. relaxation therapy. B. not succumbing to immediate gratification. C. weighing oneself on a daily basis. D. keeping a diary.

Burnout is most frequently observed in the ________ professions. A. sales B. artistic C. helping D. journalistic

A stressful event that you believe you can handle is termed a ________, whereas a stressor that would overwhelm you is termed a ________. A. threat; challenge B. primary stressor; secondary stressor C. challenge; threat D. secondary stressor; primary stressor

Which of the following statements about smoking is FALSE? A. Smoking causes 80% of lung cancer. B. The resolve to quit smoking can break down under stress. C. Nicotine is addictive. D. The rate of smoking in the United States is increasing.

Men with a Type ________ behavior pattern are more likely to have a heart attack than men with a Type ________ behavior pattern. A. A; B B. B; C C. A; C D. B; A

The obesity problem in the United States has its basis in which of the following? A. Americans eat food that has a higher percentage fat content than Europeans. B. Americans eat larger portions of food. C. Americans eat at the wrong times of the day to maximally burn calories. D. Americans eat slowly, which impedes digestion.

After Sally was raped, she had recurring nightmares of the event and began to avoid men. She received a diagnosis of: A. social phobia. B. generalized anxiety disorder. C. post-traumatic stress disorder. D. panic disorder.

________ coined the term general adaptation syndrome. A. Jerome Singer B. Walter Cannon C. Hans Selye D. Ray Rosenman

On the basis of clear research evidence, the American Psychological Association argues that the best way to prevent adolescents from having unprotected sex is to: A. provide sex education that gives teens the information they need to plan ahead. B. provide sex education that stresses abstinence only. C. begin sex education in second grade. D. provide abbreviated sex education that focuses on negative outcomes so that teenagers will not be encouraged to experiment.

Which of the following people is most likely to develop an illness in the near future, according to the College Undergraduate Stress Scale? A. a person whose close friend has died B. a person falling asleep in class C. a person going on a first date D. a person arrested for drunk driving

The hardy personality has been shown to offer protection from stress-induced illnesses. According to research, all of the following traits are evident in hardiness EXCEPT: A. a sense of commitment. B. a willingness to accept challenge. C. a belief in control. D. a sense of conscientiousness.