Question 1

All of the following situations have been associated with lowered immune system functioning EXCEPT

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A)   marital conflict or relationship difficulties.
B)   job loss.
C)   death of a loved one.
D)   pregnancy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

What percentage of deaths that are attributed to the top ten causes of death in the US can be traced to lifestyle choices?

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A)   10%
B)   25%
C)   50%
D)   75%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A controlled research study investigating the effects of a cognitive-behavioral treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome resulted in improvement on

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A)   measures of fatigue.
B)   measures of illness belief.
C)   both measures of fatigue and measures of illness belief.
D)   neither measures of fatigue nor measures of illness belief.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In 1936 Canadian researcher Hans Selye discovered that giving injections to laboratory rats caused them to develop ulcers. His finding led to a new area of study called

Accepted Answer

A)   stress physiology.
B)   stress psychology.
C)   animal psychology.
D)   psychosomatic pathology.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

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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) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

It has been suggested that biofeedback relieves the pain of tension headaches because it "teaches people to relax," but it is more likely that

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A)   the patients whose pain is seemingly relieved by biofeedback are probably also taking aspirin or Tylenol.
B)   biofeedback training gives patients a sense of control over their headache pain.
C)   biofeedback has a "numbing effect" because it affects the nerve endings in the somatic nervous system.
D)   patients experience a placebo effect because the headache pain returns once the biofeedback sessions are completed.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Based on your knowledge of recent research studies, which of the following people would you predict is LEAST likely to catch a cold following exposure to the virus?

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A)   Karen, a very sociable woman who has many good friends
B)   Mike, a very intelligent student who understands complex information and concepts
C)   Judy, a very assertive individual who frequently says exactly what's on her mind
D)   Marilyn, a very compulsive person who likes to point out other people's mistakesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Health psychology, a subfield of behavioral medicine, focuses on all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   promotion and maintenance of health.
B)   health policy formation.
C)   improvements in healthcare systems.
D)   psychosomatic effects on health.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is a correct match of medical condition and its definition?

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A)   Angina: obstruction caused by build up of plaque in the arteries
B)   Atherosclerosis: deficiency of blood to a body part caused by narrowing of the arteries
C)   Mycardial infarction: death of heart tissue due to a completely clogged artery
D)   Ischemia: chest pain caused by partial obstruction of the arteriesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Too many T4 (helper)  cells can result in

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A)   an autoimmune disease.
B)   diminished antibody responses.
C)   long-term immune activity.
D)   diminished immune functions.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Unhealthy and/or risky behaviors that impact directly on the cardiovascular system may contribute to

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A)   strokes and high blood pressure only.
B)   coronary heart disease only.
C)   strokes, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease.
D)   reduced immunity to autoimmune diseases.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Knowledge derived from the behavioral sciences applied to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical problems is called

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A)   health psychology.
B)   behavioral medicine.
C)   psychophysiological disorders.
D)   psychosomatic medicine.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

"AIDS, a disease of the immune system, is directly affected by stress. Stress may then promote the deadly progression of the disease." These two statements are an example of factors influencing processes.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological; biological
B)   biological; psychological
C)   sociocultural; genetic
D)   genetic; socioculturalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Comprehensive pain management programs usually include programs for teaching patients about ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   relaxation
B)   meditation
C)   both meditation and relaxation
D)   neither meditation nor relaxationE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

With regard to the epidemic of AIDS in Africa, an individual is most likely to become HIV positive following

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A)   heterosexual sex with an infected partner.
B)   homosexual sex with an infected partner.
C)   repeated injections with unsterilized needles.
D)   close non-sexual contact with an infected person.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

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) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which is a type of circumstance in which women put themselves at risk for HIV/AIDS infection differently from men?

Accepted Answer

A)   Having unprotected sex with partners whose sexual history is unknown
B)   Using contaminated needles when injecting illegal drugs
C)   Becoming prostitutes in response to economic deprivation
D)   Having sex with multiple partnersE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Pain may be associated with _.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased natural killer (NK)  cells
B)   increased natural killer (NK)  cells
C)   increased B cells
D)   decreased T cellsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Regarding the age ranges for the risk of HIV/AIDS, which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   For women, the highest risk is between 15 and 25.
B)   For women, the highest risk is during their late 20s and early 30s.
C)   The age range for risk is younger for men than for women.
D)   The age ranges for risk are the same for both males and females.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Based on your knowledge of recent research studies, which of the following people would you predict is LEAST likely to catch a cold following exposure to the virus?

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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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Health psychology, a subfield of behavioral medicine, focuses on all of the following EXCEPT

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Knowledge derived from the behavioral sciences applied to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical problems is called

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All of the following situations have been associated with lowered immune system functioning EXCEPT

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What percentage of deaths that are attributed to the top ten causes of death in the US can be traced to lifestyle choices?

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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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Unhealthy and/or risky behaviors that impact directly on the cardiovascular system may contribute to

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Which is a type of circumstance in which women put themselves at risk for HIV/AIDS infection differently from men?

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In 1936 Canadian researcher Hans Selye discovered that giving injections to laboratory rats caused them to develop ulcers. His finding led to a new area of study called

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Pain may be associated with _.

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Too many T4 (helper) cells can result in

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With regard to the epidemic of AIDS in Africa, an individual is most likely to become HIV positive following

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"AIDS, a disease of the immune system, is directly affected by stress. Stress may then promote the deadly progression of the disease." These two statements are an example of factors influencing processes.

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It has been suggested that biofeedback relieves the pain of tension headaches because it "teaches people to relax," but it is more likely that

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Regarding the age ranges for the risk of HIV/AIDS, which of the following statements is accurate?

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A controlled research study investigating the effects of a cognitive-behavioral treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome resulted in improvement on

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Which of the following is a correct match of medical condition and its definition?

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Comprehensive pain management programs usually include programs for teaching patients about ______________.

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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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