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1. A health psychologist would be most likely to conduct research assessing the relationship between: a.

lung disease and life expectancy. b. prenatal hormones and brain development. c. unprotected sex and sexually transmitted diseases. d. inherited genes and cardiovascular disease. 2. Walter Cannon confirmed that the fight-or-flight response was associated with the release of ________ into the bloodstream. a. serotonin b. telomeres c. lymphocytes d. epinephrine 3. The threat to ones immune system is greatest during ________ of the GAS. a. Phase 1 b. Phase 2 c. Phase 3 d. Phase 4 4. Ben is a self-employed accountant who works overtime during the first two weeks of April to finish his clients tax forms before the filing deadline. During this time, Ben is most likely to show a(n): a. elevated blood cholesterol level. b. reduction in the release of epinephrine. c. reduction in the release of cortisol. d. increased production of lymphocytes. 5. Type A personality is to Type B personality as ________ is to _______. a. epinephrine; norepinephrine b. obesity; cancer c. time-conscious; competitive d. irritable; calm 6. Compared with monkeys left in stable groups, those who were housed with three or four new roommates each month were more likely to experience: a. shrinkage of the adrenal cortex. b. reduction of blood cholesterol levels. c. suppressed production of lymphocytes. d. reduced build-up of plaques on artery walls. 7. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Kathy alleviated her stress by avoiding contact with her ex-boyfriend and by planning recreational activities with her best girlfriend. Kathys behavior best illustrates:

a. an optimistic explanatory style. b. spontaneous remission. c. a Type B personality. d. emotion-focused coping. 8. Leukemia patients have enjoyed markedly increased survival rates if they received: a. glucocorticoids. b. complementary medicine. c. social support. d. biofeedback. 9. Aerobic exercise ________ the bodys production of serotonin and ________ its production of the endorphins. a. decreases; decreases b. increases; increases c. decreases; increases d. increases; decreases 10. In the late 1960s, experiments indicated that rats could learn to slow their heartbeat if given pleasurable brain stimulation when their heartbeat decreased. This research most clearly demonstrated the potential utility of: a. spontaneous remission. b. acupuncture therapies. c. the placebo effect. d. biofeedback. 11. Religiously active AIDS patients ________ than do their nonreligious counterparts. a. survive longer b. have more depressed moods c. have higher stress hormone levels d. exhibit fewer problem-focused coping skills 12. Which of the following is the most noticeable nicotine withdrawal symptom? a. insomnia b. atherosclerosis c. increased serotonin levels d. a reduced appetite for carbohydrates 13. In a classic experiment, obese patients whose daily caloric intake was dramatically reduced lost only 6 percent of their weight. This limited weight loss was due, at least in part, to the fact that their dietary restriction led to: a. a proliferation of their lymphocytes. b. the inhibition of their dopamine reuptake. c. a sharp decrease in their metabolic rates.

d. a dramatic surge in their cholesterol levels. 14. Compared with their counterparts in the early 1900s, people today are expending _________ calories and eating a ________ diet. a. more; lower-fat b. fewer; higher-fat c. more; higher-fat d. fewer; lower-fat 15. Despite the very stressful events in his life, Marks strong immune system and persistent optimism and the support of his religious community have helped him to maintain his health. An integrated understanding of Marks well-being is most clearly provided by: a. a biopsychosocial approach. b. complementary and alternative medicine. c. the general adaptation syndrome. d. a two-track system. 1. Professor Dockery is a psychologist who conducts research to assess whether governmentsponsored educational programs that encourage people to practice effective dental hygiene have any effect on rates of gum disease. His research best illustrates the field of: a. complementary medicine. b. psychophysiological health. c. behavioral medicine. d. psychopharmacology. 2. One person, alone in a house, dismisses its creaking sounds and experiences no stress; someone else suspects an intruder and becomes alarmed. These different reactions illustrate the importance of: a. biofeedback. b. stress appraisal. c. spontaneous remission. d. the general adaptation syndrome. 3. The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by: a. resistance. b. exhaustion. c. an alarm reaction. d. low blood pressure. 4. Who is the best example of a Type A personality? a. Bonnie, a relaxed, fun-loving professor b. Susan, a brilliant, self-confident accountant c. Clay, a reflective, open-minded artist d. Andre, a competitive, easily-angered journalist

5. Compared to Type B personalities, Type A people are more likely to experience: a. enlargement of the thymus gland. b. atherosclerosis. c. reduced cortisol levels. d. increased levels of lymphocytes. 6. Kelseys painful symptoms of indigestion and heartburn were effectively reduced when her parents and teachers showed support for her decision not to continue her education. Kelseys symptoms of distress best illustrate: a. atherosclerosis. b. hypertension. c. hypochondriasis. d. a psychophysiological illness. 7. B lymphocytes are formed in the: a. adrenal gland. b. brainstem. c. thyroid. d. bone marrow. 8. A hay fever sufferer sees a flower on a restaurant table and, not realizing it is plastic, experiences a rapidly accelerating heartbeat and profuse perspiration. This most clearly illustrates that stress reactions can result from: a. hypertension. b. atherosclerosis. c. classical conditioning. d. biofeedback. 9. People tend to use emotion-focused rather than problem-focused coping strategies when they: a. believe they cannot change a stressful situation. b. appraise a stressful event as a challenge rather than a threat. c. enter the resistance phase of the general adaptation syndrome. d. deal with the stress of daily hassles such as obnoxious cell-phone talkers. 10. A perceived loss of control is associated with________ epinephrine levels and ________ lymphocyte levels. a. raised; lowered b. lowered; raised c. raised; raised d. lowered; lowered

11. the best way to increase the production of serotonin is to: a. avoid high-carbohydrate foods. b. make use of biofeedback. c. engage in aerobic exercise. d. receive training in meditation. 12. Psychologists would most likely use biofeedback to help clients reduce their: a. nicotine addiction. b. depression. c. tension headaches. d. obesity. 13. Smoking triggers ________ levels of epinephrine in the blood and ________ levels of dopamine in the synapses. a. increased; increased b. decreased; decreased c. increased; decreased d. decreased; increased 14. Over the last 40 years, Americans have become ________ likely to smoke and ________ likely to suffer from obesity. a. more; more b. less; less c. more; less d. less; more 15. According to health psychologists, which of the following would be the best advice or encouragement to offer someone who wants to lose excess weight? a. Avoid complex carbohydrates like potatoes and pasta. b. Reduce your weight gradually over a period of several months. c. Your self-esteem will increase dramatically if you can successfully lose weight. d. Once you lose your excess weight, you will experience a big reduction in your appetite for food.

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