HLTH 250 - Week 2

A leading personality theory called the five-factor model proposes that, in most people, personality is influenced by five key factors, including genetics, parenting, and level of education.

False

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD)?

It tends to disrupt relationships.

Warren often has difficulty writing sentences with the words in the correct order. Warrenn may have a learning disorder known as

dysgraphia.

Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is most likely suffering from

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Interpersonal therapy focuses on

social roles and relationships.

Emily is experiencing an allostatic load due to a dysfunctional relationship, credit card debt, and a challenging course load. Which of the following defines the term allostatic load?

the long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response

Multitasking is an effective time-management strategy.

False

Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?

Stress-induced hair loss occurs when colonies of hair are pushed into an active phase.

Cutting or self-mutilation can be a sign of borderline personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, or an anxiety disorder.

True

Defense mechanisms are strategies we use to distort our present reality in order to avoid anxiety.

True

The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

True

Women are more likely than men to "tend and befriend" in response to stress.

True

Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)

adaptive response.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is

highly treatable.

Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT

his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?

increased salivation

Exercise reduces stress primarily by

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.

Mindfulness-based therapy

may be less expensive and easier to implement than traditional psychotherapy.

One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that

not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders. He could be experiencing a(n)

phobia.