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.