Question 1

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

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)  50% of deaths from the ten leading causes of death in the United States can be traced to behaviours common to certain lifestyles.
B)  Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.
C)  Smoking has been estimated to cause 20% of all deaths.
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Mandla has just been diagnosed with cancer.His initial response is to deny the seriousness of his condition.This type of coping mechanism

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A)  will enable him to develop better coping mechanisms later.
B)  is never psychologically helpful.
C)  does not really help him endure the initial shock any more easily.
D)  results in higher levels of corticosteroids (stress hormones) .E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

At various times, the symptoms of the disorder known as chronic fatigue syndrome were attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  viral infection.
B)  environmental toxins.
C)  clinical depression.
D)  brain atrophy.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Endogenous opioids have been implicated in a variety of psychopathological conditions including

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A)  eating disorders.
B)  phobias.
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)  personality disorders.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT one of the procedures or types of information used as part of San Francisco's 1990 community-level programme to reduce new cases of HIV infection?

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A)  personal detailed assessment of HIV risk for each individual
B)  instructions on how to clean needles
C)  classes and videos to demonstrate safe sex skills
D)  discussions of the moral and religious consequences of being HIV positiveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Mr Oosthuizen is participating in a clinical research study that is investigating psychological factors that may influence the development of heart disease.When he is instructed to imagine a situation in which he was very angry, the sensors monitoring his heart reveal that

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A)  his heartbeat has slowed significantly.
B)  his heart is pumping less efficiently.
C)  the area around his heart has become swollen and inflamed.
D)  he is having a 'painless' heart attack.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

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A)  unhealthy eating habits
B)  lack of exercise
C)  smoking
D)  watching too much TVE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

In reference to the clinical research studies focusing on factors that are implicated in heart disease, which of the following is an accurate statement?

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A)  Males who displayed a type A behaviour pattern were less likely to develop coronary heart disease than females in the type A group.
B)  Younger males in the type A group were much less likely to develop coronary heart disease than older males in the type A group.
C)  Both men and women with the type A behavioural pattern were twice as likely to develop coronary heart disease than were non-type A individuals.
D)  In comparison to 'white collar' workers, men in lower socioeconomic positions were more likely to develop coronary heart disease.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Research has shown that excessive secretion of the stress hormone cortisol can result in cell death in the hippocampal region of the brain in cases of

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A)  substance abuse.
B)  mania.
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder.
D)  AIDS.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

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)  Mmusi, a very intelligent student who understands complex information and concepts
C)  Jasmine, a very assertive individual who frequently says exactly what's on her mind
D)  Mpho, a very compulsive person who likes to point out other people's mistakesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The physiological response of an individual to a stressor is called __________________.

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A)  adaptation
B)  fight-or-flight reaction
C)  stress
D)  a syndromeE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

People who experience phantom limb pain

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A)  have lost an arm or a leg.
B)  can describe in exquisite detail the exact location and type of pain.
C)  experience changes in the sensory cortex of the brain.
D)  all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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)  myocardial infarction: death of heart tissue due to a completely clogged artery
D)  ischaemia: chest pain caused by partial obstruction of the arteriesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

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

Question 17

'Benefit finding' refers to

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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 18

Whether or not stress and/or anxiety develop in a stressful situation appears to be related to one's perceived sense of

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A)  happiness.
B)  excitement.
C)  control.
D)  acceptance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following statements accurately describes a process in the activation of the HPA (hormonal)  axis?

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A)  The hippocampus secretes corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) .
B)  CRF stimulates the thyroid gland.
C)  The hippocampus (via the somatic nervous system)  activates the adrenal glands.
D)  The adrenal glands secrete the stress hormone cortisol.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Cognitive therapy is used in stress-management programmes to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  develop more realistic appraisals and attitudes.
B)  identify unrealistic negative thoughts.
C)  tell off people they don't like as a way of reducing stress.
D)  assert themselves in an appropriate way in stressful situations.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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'Benefit finding' refers to

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Cognitive therapy is used in stress-management programmes to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT

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

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At various times, the symptoms of the disorder known as chronic fatigue syndrome were attributed to all of the following EXCEPT

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

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The physiological response of an individual to a stressor is called __________________.

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

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Mr Oosthuizen is participating in a clinical research study that is investigating psychological factors that may influence the development of heart disease.When he is instructed to imagine a situation in which he was very angry, the sensors monitoring his heart reveal that

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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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People who experience phantom limb pain

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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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Mandla has just been diagnosed with cancer.His initial response is to deny the seriousness of his condition.This type of coping mechanism

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Which of the following was NOT one of the procedures or types of information used as part of San Francisco's 1990 community-level programme to reduce new cases of HIV infection?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes a process in the activation of the HPA (hormonal) axis?

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Research has shown that excessive secretion of the stress hormone cortisol can result in cell death in the hippocampal region of the brain in cases of

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Too many T4 (helper) cells can result in

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Endogenous opioids have been implicated in a variety of psychopathological conditions including

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Whether or not stress and/or anxiety develop in a stressful situation appears to be related to one's perceived sense of

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In reference to the clinical research studies focusing on factors that are implicated in heart disease, which of the following is an accurate statement?

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