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?