Intro to Psych (Chapter 11)
It is unreasonable to expect complete competence at everything we do.
All of the following are irrational beliefs many people have (according to Ellis) EXCEPT
Type B
Betsy paces herself in her work, tends to be less impatient, and also tends to be less ambitious. She fits a ________ pattern.
approach-avoidance
Dawn wants to be a veterinarian because she wants to help animals remain healthy. On the other hand, she knows she does not like to see animals suffering from illnesses. This produces a(n) ________ conflict.
essential hypertension
Eric has high blood pressure, and his doctors have found no specific cause. This is most properly called
a daily dose of the Comedy Hour.
For a patient suffering with painful arthritis the doctor may prescribe
hormones
Gender differences in response to stress are thought to be related to _________.
by genetic predispositions.
Illness and disease are affected
dependent on social approval and perfectionist.
Individuals who are more likely to exhibit irrational beliefs that can put them at a higher risk for anxiety and depression are
Type B
Individuals who are relaxed, patient, forgiving and focus on the quality of life are
Type A
Individuals who experience more car accidents and often arrive early for appointments are _________ personalities.
social support.
Introverts and people who live alone are more prone to developing the common cold under stress because of a lack of
he is more likely to develop an infectious disease.
Jerry has poor social skills and lives on his own. When he is under stress,
avoidance-avoidance conflict.
Kathy hurt her back. She is afraid to go to the doctor because she is worried it is serious, but she is also concerned that it will only worsen without treatment. This is
psychoneuroimmunology
Katie studies the relationship between psychological factors and the workings of the immune system. This field of study is called
antigen
Kristen has a cold, and her body reacts to the virus in her system. This virus is considered a(n)
more blood flows to that region.
Lewis has been kicked in the head. When it becomes inflamed,
muscle-tension
Lili has a headache after a day of frustrating events. Most likely she is experiencing a ________ headache.
adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Mark sees an attacker approaching him with a knife. During his reaction, he experiences increased energy and a faster heart rate. This is caused most directly by
immune system efficiency. B. higher electrolytes in the CNS.
One theory about the way humor functions to help people cope with stress is that humor is correlated with
People normally develop cancerous cells.
Paul is concerned about his risk for cancer. Which of the following is true of the development of cancer?
challenge, commitment, and control.
Psychological hardiness is characterized by
cancer
The development of mutant cells that take root in the body is known as
CRH, ACTH, cortisol
When under a great deal of stress, the body secretes these hormones in which of the following orders?
perfectionists
Which group is more likely to commit suicide when depressed?
daily hassles
William feels as if he has too much to do and not enough time to accomplish these things. These thoughts are considered
stress
A demand made on an organism to adapt is called
Take a deep breath and tell themselves I can do this. I am prepared
A student is starting a math exam. After reading the first question, they convince themselves that they will fail even though they studied for the test. What should this student do?
activation event.
According to Ellis, a situation like failing a test, which results in stress is called a(n)
approach-approach
Vacationing in Paris versus vacationing in Rome could be an example of an ______________ conflict.
antibodies
Vaccinations often introduce a small amount of antigen so the immune system produces _________, which remain in the bloodstream for years to fight off the disease in case of re-exposure.
His immune system is weakened
Boris has been under a great deal of stress. Which of the following is most likely true?
the immune system.
Dominic learned that there is a system in the body that recognizes and destroys foreign agents. This system is properly called
irrational thoughts
Edgar was upset about something a friend said to him the previous day. He figured that he'd better not mention it to this friend because then this friend would be angry with him. This is an example of the effects of ________ on stress.
multiple approach-avoidance
Greg is attempting to decide whether he should stay home or exercise at the gym. He wants to stay home because he likes to relax, but then he will feel guilty that he is not exercising. If he were to go to the gym, he would be glad that he is exercising but unhappy because he does not enjoy the exercise itself. This is ________ conflict.
the immune system.
Inflammation is caused by
perception of unusual odors
Jesse has migraine headaches. Which of the following is characteristic of migraine headaches?
problem-focused coping.
Peter has decided to manage his stress related to his statistics class by talking to his professor, his TA and joining a study group. Peter is engaging in
exhaustion
When an individual can no longer cope with ongoing stress and becomes ill, they have reached the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
more likely to contract most forms of cancer than European Americans
Which of the following is true concerning African Americans and cancer?
meditation
Which of the following targets cognitions to reduce the state of arousal caused by stress?
Type A
Which personality type is associated with migraine headaches more so than muscle- tension headaches?
It decreases the impact of stress
Which statement most accurately depicts the role of "predictability" as discovered in research on stress?
alarm reaction.
While crossing the street Jennifer looks to her left and sees an oncoming truck. She first experiences the
Kathy, who works outside, smokes, and is depressed.
Who among the following is at the greatest risk for cancer?
Mark, who has a job with high psychological demand and low decision control
Who would be most at risk for CHD when looking only at the type of work they do?