Question 1

The area of the world hardest hit by HIV is

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A)  regions in southern Africa.
B)  rural areas in China.
C)  Central and South America.
D)  northern regions in the United States.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The field of stress physiology began with the research of Hans Selye and his laboratory rats. Explain how his findings developed into an understanding of the physical impact of stress.

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Hans Selye's research on stress physiolo...

Question 3

Discuss prevention and intervention programs. What medical conditions and/or behaviors are targeted? Compare injury prevention programs with the more typical information and warnings.

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Prevention and intervention programs are designed to address a wide range of medical conditions and behaviors, with the goal of reducing the risk of illness, injury, and other negative health outcomes. These programs often target behaviors such as smoking, substance abuse, poor diet, and lack of physical activity, as well as medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and mental health disorders.

Injury prevention programs specifically focus on reducing the risk of accidents and injuries, such as falls, car accidents, and sports-related injuries. These programs often involve education and awareness campaigns, as well as the implementation of safety measures and regulations.

In contrast, more typical information and warnings may simply provide information about the risks associated with certain behaviors or activities, without necessarily providing specific strategies for prevention or intervention. For example, a warning label on a cigarette package may inform consumers about the health risks of smoking, but it does not necessarily provide resources or support for quitting.

Overall, prevention and intervention programs are more comprehensive and proactive in their approach, aiming to not only educate individuals about the risks of certain behaviors and medical conditions, but also to provide them with the tools and support they need to make positive changes and reduce their risk of negative health outcomes.

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

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A)  stress physiology.
B)  stress psychology.
C)  animal psychology.
D)  psychosomatic pathology.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

According to the gate control theory of pain, the ________ of the spinal cord act as a "gate" and may open and transmit sensations of pain if the stimulation is sufficiently intense.

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A)  dorsal horns
B)  somatic nerves
C)  coccygeal plexus
D)  epidural blocksE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Cassandra is sitting cross-legged on her rug with her arms outstretched. She closes her eyes and makes a sound like "ummmm." She continues this procedure. Cassandra is demonstrating ______________, and the sound is a(n)  ______________.

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A)  relaxation response; focus
B)  meditation; mantra
C)  biofeedback; focus
D)  hypnosis; focal pointE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

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A)  panic disorder.
B)  somatic symptom disorders.
C)  strokes, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease.
D)  reduced immunity to autoimmune diseases.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

One of the most successful efforts to reduce risk factors for a medical condition involved three entire communities in California in which residents received different types of interventions or no intervention at all (for the community that served as the control group) . The targeted condition in this effort was

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A)  diabetes.
B)  cancer.
C)  heart disease.
D)  obesity.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 10

In keeping daily records of the stressful events in their lives, patients in pain management programs are taught to be very specific about all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  the actual time of day that they experience stress.
B)  what seems to "trigger the stress."
C)  how they attempt to control the stress.
D)  the level of intensity of the stress.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following individuals have been shown to have greater tendency to suffer from hypertension?

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A)  Those with high levels of stress whose parents had normal blood pressure
B)  Those with low levels of stress whose parents had high blood pressure
C)  Those with high levels of stress whose parents had high blood pressure
D)  Those with low levels of stress whose parents had normal blood pressureE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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)  Delusional pain
C)  Chronic pain
D)  Phantom limb pain.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Your textbook reports on a behavioral change program to address the high rate of smoking in China. This was an important study for several reasons, including the fact that

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A)  the number of people who smoke in China approximates the entire population of the United States.
B)  almost 100% of men in China smoke.
C)  Chinese media is gaining more popularity in other Asian countries and around the world, and it often models smoking behavior.
D)  the types of cigarettes smoked in China are more potent than those of the United States..E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The type B behavior pattern applies to people who

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A)  don't care about life.
B)  are impatient.
C)  are excessively competitive.
D)  do not have type A attributes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A massive antismoking campaign in China in 1989 involved

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A)  bonuses to employees who quit smoking.
B)  withdrawn salary and work benefits to those who continued smoking.
C)  children reporting to their schools on their fathers' smoking habits.
D)  married couples' written agreements to stop smoking.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

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

Question 17

Individuals in Africa are 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 nonsexual contact with an infected person.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following would not be classified as an antigen?

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A)  Killer T cells
B)  Bacteria
C)  Viruses
D)  ParasitesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Recent clinical studies indicate that it is a good pain-relieving strategy to use biofeedback in conjunction with

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A)  medication.
B)  relaxation procedures.
C)  a placebo.
D)  psychotherapy.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

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

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A)  headaches.
B)  hypertension (high blood pressure) .
C)  pain.
D)  all of these are correctE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) D

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According to the gate control theory of pain, the ________ of the spinal cord act as a "gate" and may open and transmit sensations of pain if the stimulation is sufficiently intense.

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Cassandra is sitting cross-legged on her rug with her arms outstretched. She closes her eyes and makes a sound like "ummmm." She continues this procedure. Cassandra is demonstrating , and the sound is a(n) .

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