Question 1

Relaxation procedures have been found to reduce

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A)   oxytocin levels.
B)   immune system functioning.
C)   depression levels.
D)   endorphin levels.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The ability to delay immediate gratification of our impulses best illustrates

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A)   self-control.
B)   the Type A personality.
C)   an external locus of control.
D)   the faith factor.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Naomi was able to alleviate some of the stress associated with her recent job loss by confiding the details of her painful experience to trusted friends.This best illustrates the stress-relieving value of

Accepted Answer

A)   the Innovation Time Off program.
B)   mindfulness meditation.
C)   self-disclosing.
D)   biofeedback.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following can help relax both premature infants and those suffering pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   an external locus of control
B)   a Type A personality
C)   the Innovation Time Off program
D)   massage therapyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Who demonstrated that for some animals and people,a series of uncontrollable events creates a state of learned helplessness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Martin Seligman
B)   Julian Rotter
C)   Sonja Lyubomirsky
D)   James PennebakerE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   mindfulness meditation.
B)   biofeedback.
C)   problem-focused coping.
D)   spontaneous remission.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following may contribute to the stress protection that has been associated with the faith factor?

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A)   mindfulness meditation
B)   a stable worldview
C)   biofeedback
D)   neurogenesisE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Bryson was encouraged by a supportive network of friends following a serious business setback.Research suggests that this social support was likely to improve Bryson's health by reducing his

Accepted Answer

A)   blood pressure.
B)   immune functioning.
C)   oxytocin levels.
D)   internal locus of control.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Compared with their parent's generation,a greater number of today's young Americans now endorse a more external locus of control.It has been suggested that this generational shift may help explain an associated increase in the rates of

Accepted Answer

A)   depression.
B)   unrealistic optimism.
C)   mindfulness meditation.
D)   learned helplessness.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Ferdinand was assigned to a small dormitory room with two other freshman roommates.As a result,he feels he has little control over his environment.His body is most likely to respond with

Accepted Answer

A)   a reduced blood cholesterol level.
B)   an increase in the production of lymphocytes.
C)   a decrease in blood-clotting speed.
D)   elevated blood pressure.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Brandon has a full-time job,is married with a young daughter,and is a full-time college student.He is extremely stressed.Explain how exercise and relaxation techniques could help reduce his level of stress.

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Question 12

Those with an internal locus of control act ________ independently and feel ________ depressed than those with an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A)   more;more
B)   less;less
C)   more;less
D)   less;moreE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Those who attribute their poor performance to a lack of ability or to situations beyond their control

Accepted Answer

A)   demonstrate pessimism.
B)   experience a lack of self-control.
C)   have a Type B personality.
D)   show an increase in the release of cortisol.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Mindfulness meditation practices have been shown to

Accepted Answer

A)   reduce anxiety and depression.
B)   reduce endorphin production.
C)   increase alcohol abuse.
D)   increase information overload.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Practicing ________ has been observed to reduce temporarily the mental energy needed for other tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)   stress appraisal
B)   optimism
C)   self-control
D)   mindfulness meditationE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A loss of perceived control tends to result in

Accepted Answer

A)   low blood pressure.
B)   reduced immune responses.
C)   problem-focused coping.
D)   low blood sugar levels.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Dogs strapped in a harness and given repeated shocks that they could not avoid developed

Accepted Answer

A)   a Type B personality.
B)   an internal locus of control.
C)   learned helplessness.
D)   problem-focused coping.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

People tend to use emotion-focused coping rather than problem-focused coping when they

Accepted Answer

A)   believe they cannot change a stressful situation.
B)   appraise a stressful event as a challenge rather than a threat.
C)   are dealing with strangers rather than people they know.
D)   are in a good mood.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Mildly depressed female college students assigned to a program of ________ reported a greater decrease in depression than those assigned to a program of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   problem-focused coping;emotion-focused coping
B)   biofeedback;meditation
C)   aerobic exercise;relaxation exercises
D)   acupuncture;cognitive therapyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Aviad,a 50-year-old banking executive and Type A personality,recently suffered a serious heart attack.To prevent a recurrence,Aviad would probably benefit most from

Accepted Answer

A)   massage therapy.
B)   early retirement.
C)   relaxation training.
D)   pain-control medication.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 40: Expressed Emotion

Those with an internal locus of control act ________ independently and feel ________ depressed than those with an external locus of control.

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Those who attribute their poor performance to a lack of ability or to situations beyond their control

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Mindfulness meditation practices have been shown to

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Bryson was encouraged by a supportive network of friends following a serious business setback.Research suggests that this social support was likely to improve Bryson's health by reducing his

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Attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor is known as

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People tend to use emotion-focused coping rather than problem-focused coping when they

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Compared with their parent's generation,a greater number of today's young Americans now endorse a more external locus of control.It has been suggested that this generational shift may help explain an associated increase in the rates of

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Mildly depressed female college students assigned to a program of ________ reported a greater decrease in depression than those assigned to a program of ________.

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A loss of perceived control tends to result in

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The ability to delay immediate gratification of our impulses best illustrates

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Naomi was able to alleviate some of the stress associated with her recent job loss by confiding the details of her painful experience to trusted friends.This best illustrates the stress-relieving value of

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Practicing ________ has been observed to reduce temporarily the mental energy needed for other tasks.

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Aviad,a 50-year-old banking executive and Type A personality,recently suffered a serious heart attack.To prevent a recurrence,Aviad would probably benefit most from

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Brandon has a full-time job,is married with a young daughter,and is a full-time college student.He is extremely stressed.Explain how exercise and relaxation techniques could help reduce his level of stress.

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Relaxation procedures have been found to reduce

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Which of the following may contribute to the stress protection that has been associated with the faith factor?

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Who demonstrated that for some animals and people,a series of uncontrollable events creates a state of learned helplessness?

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Which of the following can help relax both premature infants and those suffering pain?

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Dogs strapped in a harness and given repeated shocks that they could not avoid developed

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Ferdinand was assigned to a small dormitory room with two other freshman roommates.As a result,he feels he has little control over his environment.His body is most likely to respond with

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Those with an internal locus of control act independently and feel depressed than those with an external locus of control.

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