TEST #3

People with higher levels of self-efficacy are more likely to:

C) Control their alcohol intake

According to Albert Ellis, which of the following is true of beliefs?

C) Our beliefs about events, not just the events themselves, can be stressors

Which of the following is true of coronary heart disease (CHD)?

C) Overtime work, assembly line labor, and exposure to conflicting demands can all contribute to CHD

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for coronary heart disease?

C) Sunbathing

Eric has high blood pressure, and his doctors have found no specific cause. This condition is called:

C) essential hypertension

Emily is on a diet. For lunch, she has the choice of a salad with fat-free dressing and a fruit plate. However, she does not like either of them. According to Neal E. Miller, what is this type of conflict called?

D) Multiple approach-avoidance conflict

Which of the following is true of cancer?

D) People whose immune system is dangered by physical or psychological factors may be more

Serena has an internal locus of control. This means that she

D) feels in control of her own life

The risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) can be reduced by:

A) Lowering LDL serum cholestrol

Stress and pathogens interact to influence the immune system.

A) True

Stress elevates blood levels of cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine) and heightens the probability that the Epstein-Barr virus will be reactivated.

A) True

People who have higher self-efficacy expectations are less prone to be disturbed by adverse events.

A) true

According to Neal E. Miller, which of the following is the least stressful type of conflict?

B) Approach-Approach Conflict

Unhealthy stress is referred to as eustress.

B) False

Who among the following exhibits a characteristic of psychological hardiness

B) Roanne, who sees changes as a oppurtunity to grow

The immune system combats disease:

B) by generating antibodies, which attach themselves to antigens, deactivating them and marking them for destruction

Increasing hypertension and reducing LDL (harmful) serum cholesterol, through medicine if necessary, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease

B) false

Carole seems to be incredibly healthy; she is able to resist illness despite being severely stressed. She fully involves herself in whatever she is doing. She believes that change is normal and that she has control over the course of her life. Psychologists would say that Carole is:

B) pyschologically hardy

Which of the following is true of people with Type A behavior pattern?

B) they dominate group discussions

Which of the following is a difference between life changes and daily hassles?

b. Life changes occur at irregular intervals, whereas daily hassles occur regularly.