Question 1

Various psychological factors have been used to explain individual variations in blood pressure,including all of the following

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A)  coping style.
B)  personality.
C)  level of stress.
D)  level of intelligence.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following factors are universally implicated in the cause of all disorders?

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A)  Biological only
B)  Psychological only
C)  Biological and psychological, but not social
D)  Biological, psychological and socialE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

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 D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Neurohormones' main function is to

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A)  Lower stress
B)  Carry the brain's signals to the rest of the body
C)  Modulate mood
D)  All of the above.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In the 1970s,Herbert Benson developed a brief relaxation procedure that involved focusing on a

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A)  word.
B)  photo.
C)  person.
D)  musical note.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following people would be LEAST at risk for hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maya, who has a very Type A and controlling personality
B)  Dough, who tends to be melancholic and keeps to himself.
C)  Abhi, who has an extensive family and network of friends
D)  Mimi, who was recently promoted to a prestigious but highly competitive management position.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

According to the textbook,the physiological response of an individual to a stressor is called

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation.
B)  fight-or-flight reaction.
C)  stress.
D)  a psychological disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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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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Neurohormones' main function is to

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In the 1970s,Herbert Benson developed a brief relaxation procedure that involved focusing on a

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Which of the following factors are universally implicated in the cause of all disorders?

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According to the textbook,the physiological response of an individual to a stressor is called

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Which of the following people would be LEAST at risk for hypertension?

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Which of the following factors are universally implicated in the cause of all disorders?

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