Because of Marvin's good optimism and family support even during stressful events in his life Marvin has maintain good health. What approach is this?
a) biopsychosocial approach
b) feel-good approach
c) alternative to medicine approahc
biopsychosocial approach
100
The physical and psychological response to events, called stressors, that challenge a person’s homeostasis
stress
100
Walter Cannon introduced what word?
stress
100
laid back personality, usually easy going
What is type B
100
Psychological and physiological are two type of __________ to stress
responses
200
When taking a test a student's muscles tense and her heart pounds. These responses are
a) stressors
b) stress appraisal
c) stress reactions
stress reactions
200
The highest stress levels were among __________ in Canada who were surveyed whether they were trying to take on too many tasks at once.
a) young adults
b) middle-aged adults
c) children
young adults
200
Who began the study of the interaction of psychological and physiological processes that affect the body’s ability to defend itself against disease.
Robert Adler
200
hard driving, aggressive, impatient personality
What is type A
200
Psychoneuroimmunology was coined by who?
Robert Adler
300
Unemployed people in impoverished areas who live in poverty are likely to experience what?
a) low blood sugar levels
b) hypertension
c) spontaneous remission
hypertension
300
Tornado is to houses destroyed as ________ is to __________
a) Type A; Type B
b) stressor; stress reaction
c) fight; flight
stressor; stress reaction
300
Who's theory states that the body responds to stress and feelings of fear follow
a) James-Lange theory
b) Cannon-Bard theory
c) Cannon-Lange theory
James-Lange theory
300
Maria, an irritable, impatient teacher
Type A
300
The subfield of psychology that provides psychology's contribution to the prevention of illness is known as
a) medical psychology
b) psychobiology
c) health psychology
health psychology
400
Rufus is a devoted fan of horror movies. Michael is an impatient lawyer who becomes irritated with family over insignificant matters. Marvin is a time-conscious banking executive who is always five minutes early. Who is most susceptible to heart disease?
Michael
400
The pervasiveness of stress is best illustrated by the fact that the most significant category of life-event stessors involves
a) catastrophes
b) everyday hassles
c) discrimination
everyday hassles
400
Hans Selye described three phases of what?
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
400
Dr. Smith is an easy going, relaxed dentist
Type B
400
An understanding of how stress affects our resistance to disease is the central focus of the field
Psychoneuroimmunology
500
The relationship between stress and the immune system is especially important for who?
People who are HIV positive
500
Luigi minimized the stress of testing positive for HIV by viewing this circumstance as an opportunity for a renewed religious commitment and spiritual growth. His reaction best illustrates the importance of
a) catharsis.
b) stress appraisal.
c) relative deprivation.
stress appraisal
500
Who did a study on cholesterol levels and tax accountants?
Friedman and Rosenman
500
Friedman and Rosenman reported that which personality is more susceptible to heart attacks?
Type A
500
The interdisciplinary field that integrates and applies behavioral and medical knowledge to health and disease
a) psychobiology
b)psychopharmacology
c) medical psychology