Question 1

In the massive antismoking campaign in China in 1989,the results indicated that _________ of the 10,000 fathers in the intervention group quit smoking for at least six months in comparison to a control group of 10,000 in which only ________ quit smoking.

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A)   1%; 0.1%
B)   12%; 0.2%
C)   22%; 2.2%
D)   50%; 25%E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

In the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 9,a young man who is HIV positive talks about his own personal coping mechanisms including

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A)   being inspired by a friend who was also HIV positive.
B)   discontinuing medication during the times that he feels better.
C)   maintaining full-time employment.
D)   keeping busy with artwork.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

AIDS is now treated with new combinations of drugs called "highly active antiretroviral therapy" (HAART) ,which

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A)   suppress the virus in people who are HIV positive.
B)   cure AIDS by eliminating the virus from the body.
C)   reduce herpes virus but not HIV cells.
D)   are well tolerated and cause minimal side effects.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

In which of the following ways do psychological and social factors influence health?

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A)   They can affect basic biological processes resulting in illness and disease.
B)   Unhealthy lifestyles can increase the risk of developing physical disorders.
C)   Both of these
D)   Neither of theseE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

The link between depression and decreased immune function seems to be related to a sense of ____________.

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A)   uncontrollability
B)   hostile aggression
C)   excitement
D)   disappointmentE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Chronic use of pain medications to treat headaches

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A)   decreases the efficacy of comprehensive programs to treat headaches.
B)   is associated with decreased pain initially, but is followed by rebound pain.
C)   decreased pain in the long run.
D)   an increase in short- and long-term pain.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The Stanford "three community" study involving community intervention to change behavior and prevent coronary heart disease (CHD) was

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A)   successful in lowering the risk of developing CHD in only one of the three cities involved.
B)   equally successful in all three cities.
C)   more successful when community intervention was combined with personal counseling.
D)   not successful in reducing the risk of developing CHD in any city.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

George Vaillant's study of over 200 Harvard men suggests that

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A)   stress-related factors that lead to psychological disorders may also contribute to the development of later physical disorders.
B)   stress-related factors that lead to psychological disorders are not related to the development of later physical disorders.
C)   stress, depression, and anxiety are related.
D)   both a and cE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

In response to sustained stress,the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) ,a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye.GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT _____________.

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A)   alarm
B)   resistance
C)   exhaustion
D)   deathE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

In comparison to men in the U.S.,Japanese men exhibit

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A)   increased Type A behavior and decreased coronary heart disease (CH
D)  .
B)   decreased Type A behavior and decreased CHD.
C)   increased Type A behavior and increased CHD.
D)   decreased Type A behavior and increased CHD.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Current data suggest that,with physical disorders and mental disorders,

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A)   biological factors clearly differentiate physical disorders.
B)   psychological and social factors clearly differentiate mental disorders.
C)   psychological, biological, and social factors all are implicated in the cause and maintenance of each type of disorder.
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

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

Question 13

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 noteE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The same symptoms that were diagnosed in the 19ᵗʰ century as a condition called neurasthenia are currently referred to as ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   somatization disorder
B)   chronic fatigue syndrome
C)   wasting disease
D)   psychogenic pain disorderE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

What is the name of the new field of study that reflects the shift in focus from infectious disease to psychological/behavioral factors as causes of illness and death?

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A)   Behavioral medicine
B)   Abnormal psychology
C)   Medical psychology
D)   Physical medicineE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

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

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A)   psychological factors affecting health.
B)   health policy.
C)   healthcare systems.
D)   psychosomatic effects on health.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Males who displayed a Type A behavior 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 behavioral pattern were more 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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

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) A) and B)

Question 19

Although the improvement is only moderate,relaxation techniques have been shown to have a positive effect on _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   headaches
B)   hypertension (high blood pressure) 
C)   pain
D)   all of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

While jogging last week,Ignacio was hit by a car.He felt pain in his left hip and was taken to the hospital.Now,he is displaying pain behavior.Which of the following is NOT characteristic of pain behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   Continuous complaining about pain to others
B)   An active interest in resuming work and leisure activities
C)   A change in posture and walking style
D)   Facial expressions communicating painE) All of the above
F) A) 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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Health psychology,a subfield of behavioral medicine,focuses on all of the following EXCEPT

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While jogging last week,Ignacio was hit by a car.He felt pain in his left hip and was taken to the hospital.Now,he is displaying pain behavior.Which of the following is NOT characteristic of pain behavior?

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Chronic use of pain medications to treat headaches

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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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Current data suggest that,with physical disorders and mental disorders,

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In comparison to men in the U.S.,Japanese men exhibit

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Although the improvement is only moderate,relaxation techniques have been shown to have a positive effect on _______________.

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In the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 9,a young man who is HIV positive talks about his own personal coping mechanisms including

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The same symptoms that were diagnosed in the 19ᵗʰ century as a condition called neurasthenia are currently referred to as ________________.

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Pain may be associated with ________________________.

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The link between depression and decreased immune function seems to be related to a sense of ____________.

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In which of the following ways do psychological and social factors influence health?

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In the massive antismoking campaign in China in 1989,the results indicated that _________ of the 10,000 fathers in the intervention group quit smoking for at least six months in comparison to a control group of 10,000 in which only ________ quit smoking.

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George Vaillant's study of over 200 Harvard men suggests that

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What is the name of the new field of study that reflects the shift in focus from infectious disease to psychological/behavioral factors as causes of illness and death?

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In response to sustained stress,the body goes through several stages that together constitute the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) ,a concept proposed by researcher Hans Selye.GAS consists of all the following stages EXCEPT _____________.

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

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AIDS is now treated with new combinations of drugs called "highly active antiretroviral therapy" (HAART) ,which

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The Stanford "three community" study involving community intervention to change behavior and prevent coronary heart disease (CHD) was

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