Question 1

Mike and Heather have a disagreeable marriage.They fight often and no longer believe they are in love.Mike and Heather will typically show ________ levels of oxytocin compared to when they were in love.

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A)   similar
B)   lower
C)   higher
D)   more variableE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Evidence that humans have a set-point for weight is reflected in the fact that:

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A)   when prisoners were fed large amounts of food they gained less weight than they should have and returned to their normal weight when they resumed a regular diet.
B)   when people diet frequently,they wind up gaining more weight than those who do not.
C)   studies of semi-starvation have shown that long-term reduction in food intake causes people to lose interest in food and eating.
D)   as less food is consumed,the body's ability to use the energy contained in the food is reduced.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Adam has been reading the research literature on positive psychology.He has decided to write a letter of thanks to his grandfather,whom he greatly admires.What should happen after Adam writes and delivers this letter?

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A)   He will experience an increase in his level of happiness.
B)   He will start to engage in downward comparisons.
C)   He will experience an increase in testosterone.
D)   Activity will increase slightly in his amygdala.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

In which stage of the stress response does the immune system fail?

Accepted Answer

A)   alarm
B)   resistance
C)   exhaustion
D)   specific stressE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The approximate life expectancy for a white female born in the United States in 2007 is:

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A)   65 years old.
B)   70 years old.
C)   75 years old.
D)   80 years old.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Each of the following should lead to the authentic happiness of a musician EXCEPT:

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A)   being actively engaged in writing and performing songs.
B)   enjoying interactions with other musicians.
C)   finding meaning in how their songs help them further their understanding of life.
D)   receiving critique on how to make their songs more popular to audiences.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A general conclusion growing out of the research on health and stress is that:

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A)   short-term stress is more dangerous to your health than chronic stress.
B)   until recently,psychologists have overemphasized the effects of stress on health.
C)   the source of stress is more important to health outcomes than is the level of stress.
D)   chronic stress has adverse effects on health.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a reason for racial disparities in life expectancy?

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A)   genetic variation in susceptibility to disease
B)   dietary and exercise habits
C)   access to affordable health care
D)   sleep cycle variationsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

In distinguishing the alarm stage of the GAS model from the exhaustion stage,you know that in the alarm stage ________,whereas in the exhaustion stage ________.

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A)   the immune systems begins to fail; immunity to infection increases
B)   immunity to infection increases; the immune system begins to fail
C)   physiological responses aimed at boosting physical abilities are activated; the immune system begins to fail
D)   physiological responses aimed at boosting physical abilities are activated; immunity to infection increasesE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Jeffrey has an eating disorder.Given what you know about the gender differences in eating disorders,it is likely that he has:

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A)   anorexia.
B)   bulimia.
C)   binge-eating disorder.
D)   nervosa.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Based on what you know about the prevalence rates of smoking,where would you expect to find the most lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years?

Accepted Answer

A)   urban cities in the United States
B)   rural communities in the United States
C)   China
D)   FranceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Given what you have learned about dispositional vulnerabilities,which of the following people would be most hardy and thereby resilient to stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sandra,a highly neurotic individual
B)   Jessica,an anxiously attached individual
C)   Jobe,an individual with low self-esteem
D)   Hooman,an individual high in agreeablenessE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The first few times they met,Doug was releasing oxytocin,whereas Susie was not.Therefore,we can conclude that:

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A)   both Doug and Susie will tend to perceive each other as trustworthy individuals.
B)   Susie will tend to trust Doug,but he may not trust her.
C)   Doug will tend to trust Susie,but she may not trust him.
D)   neither will trust the other.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Given the prevalence rates,you know that adolescent girls are ________ likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa as compared to anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A)   just as
B)   more
C)   a little less
D)   a lot lessE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Who is most likely to respond to a stressor with a tend-and-befriend response?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lacy,who recently became a mother
B)   Mary,an adolescent
C)   Bill,who recently was divorced
D)   Joe,who recently became a fatherE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

As compared to men,women are ________ to respond to a natural disaster with an increased production of oxytocin.

Accepted Answer

A)   equally likely
B)   more likely
C)   somewhat less likely
D)   much less likelyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

A positive reappraisal strategy that involves comparing oneself to those worse off is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   creation of positive events.
B)   the silver lining effect.
C)   downward comparisons.
D)   upward social comparisons.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a major life stressor rather than a daily hassle stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)   living in poverty
B)   having a child
C)   noisy environment
D)   being overcrowdedE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Gender differences in stress responses appear to stem from males ________,whereas females ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   being the primary caregiver of offspring; have larger social support groups
B)   having larger social support groups; are the primary caregiver of offspring
C)   being the primary caregiver of offspring; have more physical dominance and power
D)   having more physical dominance and power; are the primary caregiver of offspringE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Research on the relationship between marital status and well-being generally shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)   being married has a positive effect on health and well-being.
B)   being married has a negative effect on health and well-being.
C)   being married has neither a positive nor a negative effect on health and well-being.
D)   being in a traditional marriage,but not a homosexual marriage,has a positive effect on health and well-being.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 11: Health and Well-Being

Given what you have learned about dispositional vulnerabilities,which of the following people would be most hardy and thereby resilient to stress?

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Research on the relationship between marital status and well-being generally shows that:

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Gender differences in stress responses appear to stem from males ________,whereas females ________.

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The approximate life expectancy for a white female born in the United States in 2007 is:

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Who is most likely to respond to a stressor with a tend-and-befriend response?

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for racial disparities in life expectancy?

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Given the prevalence rates,you know that adolescent girls are ________ likely to suffer from bulimia nervosa as compared to anorexia nervosa.

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Which of the following is considered a major life stressor rather than a daily hassle stressor?

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In distinguishing the alarm stage of the GAS model from the exhaustion stage,you know that in the alarm stage ________,whereas in the exhaustion stage ________.

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A positive reappraisal strategy that involves comparing oneself to those worse off is known as:

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As compared to men,women are ________ to respond to a natural disaster with an increased production of oxytocin.

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The first few times they met,Doug was releasing oxytocin,whereas Susie was not.Therefore,we can conclude that:

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Jeffrey has an eating disorder.Given what you know about the gender differences in eating disorders,it is likely that he has:

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Evidence that humans have a set-point for weight is reflected in the fact that:

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Adam has been reading the research literature on positive psychology.He has decided to write a letter of thanks to his grandfather,whom he greatly admires.What should happen after Adam writes and delivers this letter?

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In which stage of the stress response does the immune system fail?

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Mike and Heather have a disagreeable marriage.They fight often and no longer believe they are in love.Mike and Heather will typically show ________ levels of oxytocin compared to when they were in love.

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Based on what you know about the prevalence rates of smoking,where would you expect to find the most lung cancer deaths in the next 20 years?

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Each of the following should lead to the authentic happiness of a musician EXCEPT:

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A general conclusion growing out of the research on health and stress is that:

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