psych ch 12

John has just finished a brutal tour of combat in Afghanistan where he saw a lot of fighting. Several of his friends were killed, but he was able to fight despite the death around him. The two stress hormones at play were _____ and _____. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. epinephrine; insulin epinephrine; serotonin telomeres; epinephrine cortisol; epinephrine

cortisol, epinephrine

Sarah recently had a routine medical test conducted. Her doctor contacted her and told her that there were some irregularities and further tests were needed. While Sarah was concerned about the results, she dealt with her stress by talking to friends, spending time with her family, and staying busy. This is an example of _____ coping. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. social-focused emotion-focused problem-minded problem-focused

emotion-focused

Jennah's friend's father has just passed away. She does not just say she is sorry for the loss, but rather she tells her friend that she truly feels the pain that she is going through. Jennah really understands her grief and both of them are crying together as she can actually feel the loss in her heart as well. This is an example of: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. rationality. apathy. empathy. sympathy.

empathy

_____ coping is to addressing work problems with a colleague as _____ coping is to talking to your hairstylist about all of the problems at work. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Problem-focused; avoidant Emotion-focused; problem-focused Problem-focused; emotion-focused Avoidant; emotion-focused

problem focused; emotion focused

Dr. Navarre investigates the link between coping strategies and immune system functioning during stressful situations. Dr. Navarre is BEST described as a: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. neuropsychologist. psychopathologist. medical psychologist. psychoneuroimmunologist.

psychoneuroimmunologist

The perception that people are worse off than those with whom they compare themselves to is known as _____. Please type the correct answer in the following input field, and then select the submit answer button or press the enter key when finished.

relative deprivation

Li Ping lived through China's Cultural Revolution. He narrowly escaped China with his life, leaving family and friends behind to immigrate to the United States. This experience is likely to affect Li Ping: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. mildly. moderately. severely. inconsistently.

severely

Maggie just started her fourth year of medical school and is an avid cyclist. During her summer off medical school, she had a bike accident that produced a large contusion on her knee. If Maggie had the same accident during finals week, what would be expected to happen? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. She would heal at the same rate as in the summer. Her immune system would increase dramatically so she would heal more quickly. She would heal more slowly than in the summer. She would develop cancer in the damaged area.

she would heal more slowly than in the summer

One of the easiest ways for a person to improve his or her level of happiness is simply to: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. log positive and negative events. accomplish more. create work-life balance. sleep enough.

sleep enough

Heredity accounts for _____ of the variation among people in happiness ratings. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. some about half most almost all

some

A woman, alone in a house, ignores the creaking sounds she hears and experiences no stress. Another woman might hear the same sounds, suspect an intruder, and thus become alarmed. These different reactions illustrate the importance of: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. the general adaptation syndrome. stress appraisal. biofeedback. spontaneous remission.

stress appraisal

Maya owes the credit card company $20,000, her adjustable-rate mortgage has just gone up, and she has been out of work for 3 months. Her husband of 15 years came home today to tell her he is having an affair and wants a divorce. With that news, she collapsed and had to be taken to the emergency room. In Selye's general adaptation syndrome, Maya is in Phase: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. 4, unable to recover. 3, in a state of exhaustion. 2, in a state of resistance. 1, experiencing an alarm reaction.

3, in a state of exhaustion

The _____ is an approach to lie detection which assesses a suspect's physiological response to crime-scene details known only to police investigators and the perpetrator of the crime. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. relative deprivation principle Concealed Information Test catharsis hypothesis adaptation-level principle

Concealed information test

The first theory of emotion in psychology's history was the _____ theory. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Yerkes-Dodson Schachter-Singer Cannon-Bard James-Lange

James-Lange

Which sequence reflects the order of the major theories of emotion from the earliest to the more recent? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Cannon-Bard > Lazarus' appraisal > Schachter-Singer James-Lange > Schachter-Singer > Cannon-Bard James-Lange > Cannon-Bard > Schachter-Singer Cannon-Bard > James-Lange > Schachter-Singer

James-Lange>Cannon-Bard>Schachter-Singer

Jennifer was driving her car to school when it broke down. Which statement is true? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Jennifer's driving is a stressor. Jennifer's feelings of frustration are a stress reaction. The car breaking down is a chronic stress. Going to school is a stress response.

Jennifer's feelings of frustration are a stress reaction.

_____ and _____ are two of the 10 basic emotions studied by Izard. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Joy; sadness Pride; love Love; surprise Pride; fear

Joy;sadness

Michelle and Paul attended the funeral of a mutual friend. When others asked them how their friend's fiance was taking the loss, who is MOST likely to give a more detailed and accurate account of the fiance's emotional state? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. both Paul Michelle neither

Michelle

Sandy participated in a research project in college, and she was identified as being happier than average. During a follow-up study 20 years later, researchers found all of these EXCEPT: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Sandy was more likely to have met all of her life goals than less happy peers. Sandy was less likely to have divorced than less happy peers. Sandy was likely to earn significantly more money than less happy peers. Sandy was more likely to have married than less happy peers.

Sandy was more likely to have met all her life goals than less happy peers

Abdul has just discovered his term paper is due tomorrow when he thought it was due next week. According to Hans Selye, Abdul will likely be experiencing the ______ stage of the general adaptation syndrome. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. exhaustion alarm appraisal resistance

alarm

Based on the textbook's discussion, experiencing less stress is to better managing stress as _____ is to _____. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. aerobic exercise; building social support being optimistic; meditation aerobic exercise; meditation having a sense of control; finding meaning

being optimistic;meditation

Both the James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion reflect the _____ perspective in psychology. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. psychodynamic cognitive humanistic biological

biological

With respect to personality, Type A is to Type B as _____ is to _____. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. competitive; easygoing aggressive; distressed hostile; ambitious distressed; relaxed

competitive;easygoing

In the 1990s, Alanis Morissette sang that "a traffic jam when you're already late" is ironic. While it actually may not be ironic, this situation is indeed a(n): Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. daily hassle. annoyance. life change. microstressor.

daily hassle

Congenitally blind athletes _____ social smiles, _____ Ekman's evidence for the universality of emotional expressions. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. display; contradicting display; supporting do not display; contradicting do not display; supporting

display;supporting

Many people report feeling happier after performing random acts of kindness. This is an example of: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. coaching. doing good promoting feeling good. feeling good leading to doing good. resilience.

doing good promoting feeling good

After breaking up with her boyfriend, Kathy alleviated her stress by avoiding contact with her ex-boyfriend and by planning recreational activities with her best girlfriend. Kathy's behavior BEST illustrates: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. a Type B personality. spontaneous remission. an optimistic outlook on life. emotion-focused coping.

emotion focused coping

Looking for the silver lining in a challenging situation is an example of _____ coping. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. emotion-focused problem-focused primary secondary

emotion-focused

B lymphocytes is to T lymphocytes as _____ is to _____. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. fighting bacterial infections; destroying worn-out cells destroying worn-out cells; attacking viruses fighting bacterial infections; attacking viruses attacking viruses; fighting bacterial infections

fighting bacterial infections; attacking viruses

When faced with an overwhelming workload, an example of problem-focused coping would be: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. meditation. binge drinking. going to a movie. getting a deadline extended.

getting a deadline extended

In his general adaptation syndrome, Hans Selye noted that the greatest threat to one's immune system is during the _____ phase. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. exhaustion resistance coping alarm

exhaustion

Carl and Ralph both earned a D on their psychology test. Carl believes that his low grade was because his teacher does not like him. Ralph believes that his low grade was due to bad luck. Carl demonstrates an _____ locus of control; Ralph demonstrates an _____ locus of control. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. internal; internal external; external external; internal internal; external

external;external

If one were to give advice about how to become happy and remain happy, which piece of advice might be offered based on psychological research? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Real, long-lasting happiness comes from financial success. Give priority to close relationships and seek work and leisure activities that are found to be engaging. Do not worry about personal contacts because close friends will not make one happy in the long run. Focus on oneself and do not worry about those in need.

give priority to close relationships and seek work and leisure activities that are found to be engaging

After an aerobic exercise program, the body's production of serotonin: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. is completely suppressed. increases. decreases. is not affected.

increases

George is a participant in an experiment in which he will be asked to assess a person's trustworthiness based on a brief exposure to a photo of the person. Based on prior research results, what is the briefest exposure possible that will enable George to make an accurate assessment? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. one-half of a second 5 seconds 2 seconds one-tenth of a second

one-tenth of a second

Employees are who are permitted to personalize their work space are likely to be more productive, committed, motivated workers because the personalization process increases workers': Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. relaxation. social support. coping skills. perceived control.

perceived control

Attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that stressor is known as _____-focused coping. Please type the correct answer in the following input field, and then select the submit answer button or press the enter key when finished.

problem

Becky has a lot going on in her life right now. She is employed full time in a demanding job and is a part-time doctoral student. She has three children, one of whom still lives at home. She recently learned that her husband has been having an affair and wants a divorce. She seems to be coping well. According to Selye, Becky is in the second phase of the general adaptation syndrome, also known as the _____ phase. Please type the correct answer in the following input field, and then select the submit answer button or press the enter key when finished. Your

resistance

During a job interview, the prospective employee laughs at Ms. Dolly's jokes and seems to feign his smiles. She knows this from all of these clues EXCEPT that the smiles: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. do not seem to fade. last for 7 to 8 seconds. are switched on and off abruptly. seem too wide.

seem too wide ?????????/

Religiously active AIDS patients _____ than do their nonreligious counterparts. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. have higher stress hormone levels exhibit fewer problem-focused coping skills have more depressed moods survive longer

survive longer

Chris has the habit of taking his work-related anger out on his wife by yelling at her when she asks if something is wrong. Which of these is the BEST advice one could give Chris to stop this habit? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Stop at a bar and have a couple of drinks before going home. Ruminate about work problems in the car before arriving at home. Instead of yelling at her, go to the gym and hit a punching bag while thinking of her. Take a walk in the park and think about pleasant memories.

take a walk in the park and think about pleasant memories

Anders has just received devastating news about the coffee shop he owns. Things seem very bleak because a nationally known competitor is moving in on the same block. Anders has many debts to pay off and his wife is expecting their fourth child. When he hears the bad news, his heart rate zooms and he feels faint, as if he is in shock. According to Seyle's general adaptation syndrome, Anders is in Phase: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. 1, experiencing an alarm reaction. 3, in a state of exhaustion. 4, unable to recover. 2, in a state of resistance.

1, experiencing an alarm reaction

Roger has a great deal on his plate. He works full time, he also has a part-time job, and has a new consulting company in response to his son's special needs. He seems to be coping with everything quite well for the moment anyway. In Selye's general adaptation syndrome, Roger is in Phase: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. 1, experiencing an alarm reaction. 4, unable to recover. 3, in a state of exhaustion. 2, in a state of resistance.

2, state of resistance

In one study of over 650,000 adults, walking 150 minutes per week predicted living _____ more years. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. 7 3 5 2

7

Once again, the director of an ancillary department has interfered with Tayler's project. She has even accused him of illegal activities when he knows that he has committed none. He discusses this situation with his boss who helps him to reframe the situation and put things into perspective. The mere discussion helps relax Tayler and is: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. a part of the adaptation-level principle. a catharsis. due to the spillover effect. a part of the relative deprivation principle.

a catharsis

The interdisciplinary field of _____ integrates behavioral and medical knowledge, and applies this knowledge to health and disease. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. developmental psychology behavioral medicine experimental psychopathology clinical neuroscience

behavioral medicine

Brendan must give an oral presentation in 10 minutes at the start of his class. In response to this "threat": Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Brendan's parasympathetic nervous system becomes active. bloodflow increases to Brendan's muscles. the activity of Brendan's digestive system increases. Brendan's pupils constrict.

blood flow increases to Brendan's muscles

Which choice accurately lists the components of emotions as they are described in the textbook? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. conscious experience and feelings bodily arousal and expressive behaviors bodily arousal, expressive behaviors, feelings, and conscious experience expressive behaviors and feelings

bodily arousal, expressive behaviors, feelings, and conscious experience

Consider these two statements: 1) Doing good promotes feeling good; and 2) feeling good promotes doing good. Which of these statements is true? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is true. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true. Only Statement 2 is true. Only Statement 1 is true.

both

According to a study by Becker and colleagues, if one were to ask men and women to imagine an angry face, which sex would they MOST likely imagine? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. both men and women would imagine a woman both men and women would imagine men women would imagine women and men would imagine men men would imagine women and women would imagine men

both men and women would imagine men

Susan is excited to be studying developmental psychology in China. She believes that children's facial expressions are universal and that children everywhere will perform each activity EXCEPT: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. cry when distressed. shake their heads when defiant. smile when they are happy. fidget when they are sad.

fidget when they are sad

A study of Catholic nuns asked to write a brief autobiography at age 22 found that those who had expressed _____ in their autobiographies lived an average of 7 years longer. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. narcissism anger and sorrow happiness, love, and other positive feelings fear of the future

happiness, love, and other positive feelings

Someone needs to be hired who is good at reading emotions from minor, quick changes in people's facial expressions. Which personality type should be chosen? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. introverted extraverted histrionic schizotypal

introverted

Doreen has a fairly low happiness set point. That means her level of satisfaction with her life circumstances is likely to be: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. neutral. high. variable. low.

low

In one study, monkeys who were housed with three or four new roommates each month were more likely to experience _____ compared with monkeys left in stable groups. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. suppressed production of lymphocytes reduction of blood cholesterol levels shrinkage of the adrenal cortex reduced buildup of plaques on artery walls

suppressed production of lymphocytes

Sean is under an extreme amount of stress. He is battling with his boss about a failed project. In this time of stress, Sean turns to his friends for support and spends as much time with his children as possible. Taylor and colleagues would say that Sean is demonstrating a(n) _____ response to stress.

tend and befriend

Research suggests that women, more than men, are more likely to discern whether or not a couple is romantically involved. This is because: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. women are generally more intelligent. men are more focused on reading facial expressions. women are more skilled at reading nonverbal emotional cues. men are completely oblivious to the emotions of others.

women are more skilled at reading nonverbal emotional cues

Alan reluctantly decided to take a long-awaited trip to New Zealand. The thing that is most disturbing to him is that he must leave his pet monkey behind. There is a "pet hotel" in the city that has agreed to take him. Should Alan worry about him? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

yes. monkeys under stress due to social disruptions have weakened immune systems