health psych 320 WSU
As compared to benign tumors, malignant tumors ______. a .are less similar to surrounding tissue b. less often reflect mutations c. grow more slowly d. are less likely to spread
a .are less similar to surrounding tissue
People who work more than 49 hr per week are ______ MORE likely to engage in risky drinking behavior than are people who work 35-40 hr per week. a. 12-13% b. 8-9% c. 5-6% d. 15-16%
a. 12-13%
Close to ______ of all Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. a. 40% b. 20% c. 30% d. 50%
a. 40%
Combating irrational beliefs, relaxation and mindfulness training, and training in coping and stress management are all elements of ______ approaches to managing chronic disease. a.biomedical b.psychodynamic c.cognitive-behavioral d.humanistic
c.cognitive-behavioral
As compared to those receiving medication for migraines, chronic migraine patients who receive massage therapy report experiencing ______. a.more pain, and fewer headache-free days b.less pain, but the same number of headache-free days c.less pain, and more headache-free days d.about the same amount of pain, but more headache-free days
c.less pain, and more headache-free days
As compared to acute diseases, chronic diseases ______. a.do not last as long b.more often have a single cause c.more often begin asymptomatically d.develop more rapidly
c.more often begin asymptomatically
Chronic diseases constitute ______ of the top 10 causes of death. a.all b.half c.most d.some
c.most
Which disease is NOT in the arthritis "family?" a.fibromyalgia b.gout c.nephitis d.lupus
c.nephitis
Compared to such variables as the severity of the disease and obesity, the use of passive coping strategies is a(n) ______ predictor of pain. a.weaker b.much weaker c.stronger d.equally good
c.stronger
Brett witnessed violence between his parents many times growing up. Longitudinal data suggest that Brett may be ______ times as likely to commit violence toward his own partner than he would have been had he grown up in a nonviolent home. a. 1.5 b. 2 c. 4 d. 3
d. 3
Approximately 1 in ______ high school athletes experiences a concussion at some point. a. 4 b. 10 c. 8 d. 5
d. 5
______ provides visual or auditory information about biological processes, allowing an individual to learn to control his or her physiological processes. a. Systematic desensitization b. Mindfulness c. Progressive muscle relaxation d. Biofeedback
d. Biofeedback
______ smoking, alcohol use is ______ associated with education level. a. Like; negatively b. Unlike; negatively c. Like; positively d. Unlike; positively
d. Unlike; positively
Which choice BEST expresses the proportion of Americans who report elevated fear as a result of the increasing regularity of mass shootings over the past decade? a. most b. a few c. nearly all d. a sizeable minority
d. a sizable minority
Which sequence correctly orders the stages of the general adaptation syndrome, from first to last? a. resistance > exhaustion > alarm b. resistance > alarm > exhaustion c. alarm > exhaustion > resistance d. alarm > resistance > exhaustion
d. alarm > resistance > exhaustion
Unintentional injuries do NOT include ______. a. falls b. drowning c. poisonings d. homicides
d. homicides
Psychologists believe that work stress produces physical pain, rather than that physical pain leads to work stress. This conclusion is based on the results of ______ research. a.case study b.cross-sectional c.experimental d.longitudinal
d. longitudinal
Brendan must give an oral presentation in 10 min, at the start of his class. In response to this "threat" ______. a. Brendan's parasympathetic nervous system becomes active b. the activiy of Brendan's divestive system increases c. Brenden's pupils constrict d. norepinephrine is secreted
d. norepinephrine is secreted
About ______ of all strokes and cases of heart disease worldwide are due to high blood pressure. a. two-thirds b. three-quarters c. one-third d. one-half
d. one-half
Over ______ of the people living near a nuclear power plant in Japan experienced at least some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder during a major 2011 earthquake. a. two-thirds b. three-quarters c. four-fiths d. one-half
d. one-half
With respect to reducing the risk of recurring heart attacks, a health education program is LEAST likely to contain a unit on ______. a. smoking cessation b. exercise routines c. healthy diet d. problem-focused coping
d. problem-focused coping
Doctors who prescribe pain medication often have to prescribe larger doses of the drug to a patient over time because of ______. a. withdrawal b. abuse c. addiction d. tolerance
d. tolerance
Cotton and colleagues (e.g., Cotton, Puchalski, and colleagues, 2006) have found that ______ of adults diagnosed with HIV report that the condition has strengthened their faith. a.50% b.65% c.90% d.75%
d.75%
If one extrapolated an age trend mentioned in the textbook, one would estimate the risk of Alzheimer's disease at age 80 as ______. a.40% b.70% c.50% d.80%
d.80%
A medical research foundation is determining its priorities for funding. One of the directors advises the board that just over ______ cents of every health care dollar is spent on chronic diseases. a.65 b.95 c.75 d.85
d.85
African Americans make up more than half of all AIDS deaths each year. True False
true
Alzheimer's disease is among the top 10 causes of death in the United States. True False
true
An anger management program is likely to reduce the risk of a heart attack recurring. True False
true
Avoidance coping may be adaptive when one first learns one has an incurable disease. True False
true
Cancer is more likely to spread if the patient is single. True False
true
Fake surgery can actually "heal" people. True False
true
Thirty minutes of walking on a treadmill twice a week may be sufficient to reduce the symptoms of asthma. True False
true
The stereotype of the suburbanite who presents a perfect, pretty picture to the world, scrupulously denying or repressing any hint of difficulty or unpleasantness, BEST illustrates the Type ______ personality. a. C b. B c. D d. A
a. C
Jackie loves the attention she receives from family members when she complains of pain. Jackie also relishes a day away from her workplace. These statements BEST illustrate the learning concepts of ______ and ______, respectively. a.positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement b.modeling; negative reinforcement c.positive reinforcement; modeling d.negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement
a. positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement
Some researchers have hypothesized a link between the experience of discrimination and high blood pressure among people of color. This link has been found among ______. a. working-class African Americans, but not professional African Americans b. both working-class and professional African Americans c. professional African Americans, but not working-class African Americans d. neither working-class nor professional African Americans
a. working-class African Americans, but not professional African Americans
Which character BEST reflects the Type C personality? a."Perfect" Paula b."Angry" Ann c."Nervous" Nell d."Dramatic" Dawn
a."Perfect" Paula
Genetic factors may predict as much as ______ of the variation among people in BMI. a.70% b.20% c.40% d.90%
a.70%
Which psychological method is especially useful for managing pain in children? a.distraction b.meditation c.hypnosis d.biofeedback
a.distraction
Eddie has asthma. He knows that physical exercise is beneficial for not only his psychological well-being, but also the physical symptoms he experiences. Each day, he checks the pollen forecast on his weather app to see if it would be a good day for a brisk 30-min walk. Eddie's strategy reflects a coping strategy that psychologists called ______. a.problem-focused b.religious belief c.positive reappraisal d.distancing
a.problem-focused
Morrie is anxious, tense, and pessimistic. Morrie is BEST described as having a Type ______ personality. a. A b. D c. X d. B
b. D
Miles clutches his chest as he experiences a sharp pain and a feeling of tightness. It passes quickly, but Miles worries that he may have a heart attack "for real" in the future if he doesn't make some changes. Miles has experienced ______. a. atherosclerosis b. angina c. a myocardial infarction d. hypertension
b. angina
As compared to married cancer patients, single cancer patients are more likely to ______. a. live longer b. have metastatic cancer c. get treated at an earlier stage d. get more appropriate treatment
b. have metastatic cancer
The leading cause of cancer deaths ______. a. is the same for men and women: it is pancreatic cancer b. is the same for men and women: it is lung cancer c. differs between men and women; it is lung cancer among men and breast cancer among women d. differs between men and women; it is prostate cancer among men and ovarian cancer among women
b. is the same for men and women: it is lung cancer
About ______ million Americans have diabetes. a.5 b.30 c.20 d.45
b.30
More than a half-century ago, Beecher (1959) found that some pain reduction was reported by just over ______ of those given a placebo instead of the morphine they believed they were receiving. a.25% b.40% c.15% d.50%
b.40%
Of those testing positive for any type of substance abuse, nearly ______ suffer from chronic pain. a.40% b.90% c.70% d.60%
b.90%
Colin is HIV+. And the end of each day, Colin and his partner each tell the other at least one thing they are thankful for that day. This is an example of a(n) ______-focused coping strategy called ______. a.problem; positive reappraisal b.emotion; positive reappraisal c.problem; distancing d.emotion; distancing
b.emotion; positive reappraisal
People with chronic diseases are especially likely to hide their condition from others if the disease is stigmatized. Stigmatized conditions include AIDS and ______. a.multiple sclerosis b.epilepsy c.diabetes d.Parkinson's disease
b.epilepsy
Dr. Gifford is an environmental psychologist. She is collaborating with Dr. Clarke, a health psychologist. Gifford and Clarke should find a(n) ______ correlation between scores on measures of census tracts' walkability and the prevalence of diabetes in those tracts. Higher scores on the walkability measure indicate that a census tract is more walkable. a.variable b.negative c.negligible d.positive
b.negative
In the management of chronic disease, modest amounts of exercise--say, 2.5 hr per week--can ______. a.encourage weight loss, but that's about it b.not only encourage weight loss and relieve depression but also slow disease progression c.do little except break a sweat or make one short of breath d.encourage weight loss and relieve depression, but not affect disease progression
b.not only encourage weight loss and relieve depression but also slow disease progression
Kiara and Tiana are both African American 21-year-olds. Neither smokes; neither is overweight. Both eat similar diets. Kiara, however, exercises 4 times each week; Tiana does not exercise. Tiana's risk of breast cancer is ______ times as high as Kiara's. a. 1.5 b. 3 c. 2 d. 2.5
c. 2
Which choice BEST expresses the proportion of cancers that are influenced by inherited genetic factors? a. nearly all b. most c. a small minority d. a substantial minority
c. a small minority
After surviving breast cancer, Carol finds her closest relationships are deeper than they had been, and her spiritual life seems richer. Carol's example BEST illustrates ______. a. problem-focused coping b. positive reappraisal c. post-traumatic growth d. benefit finding
c. post-traumatic growth
Recall the Big Five personality dimensions, sometimes called the Five-Factor Model of personality. Low agreeableness is to Type ______ as high neuroticism is to Type ______. a. A; B b. D; A c. A; D d. B; D
c.A; D
Which sequence correctly arranges the types of pain medication with respect to their sites of action, from MOST peripheral to MOST central? a.opioids, local anesthetics, analgesics b.analgesics, opioids, local anesthetics c.analgesics, local anesthetics, opioids d.opioids, analgesics, local anesthetics
c.analgesics, local anesthetics, opioids
Which behavioral approach to reducing pain is NOT based on relaxation? a.systematic desensitization b.guided imagery c.biofeedback d.progressive muscle relaxation
c.biofeedback
Ezzie is HIV+ and is experiencing suicidal ideation. Ezzie is not alone; one in ______ of those diagnosed with HIV has contemplated suicide. a.five b.eight c.three d.four
d.four
About 15-20% of breast cancers are clearly linked to genetic factors. true false
false
About 65% of all cases of cancer stem from smoking cigarettes. true false
false
As compared to people in other cultures, people in the United States may be more reluctant to report impairment as a result of lower back pain. True False
false
Influenza is one example of a chronic disease. True False
false
Surgery generally offers long-lasting relief from back pain. True False
false
There's nothing good about developing a chronic disease. True False
false
People who text while driving make as many driving errors as do people with a blood alcohol content of ______. a. .07 b. .02 c. .05 d. .10
a. .07
Which choice BEST captures the relationship among the concepts of emotion-focused, approach-focused, and problem-focused coping? a. Approach-focused and avoidance coping are both types of emotion-focused coping. b. Emotion-focused, approach-focused, and avoidance coping are distinct coping styles. c. Avoidance coping is a type of emotion-focused coping. Approach-focused coping is different; it is a type of problem-focused coping. d. Emotion-focused and avoidance coping are both types of approach-focused coping.
a. Approach-focused and avoidance coping are both types of emotion-focused coping.
The specificity and pattern theories of pain both assume that pain is ______. a. a physiological phenomenon b. determined primarily by the intensity of stimulation c. detected by receptors geared especially for pain d. mainly psychological
a. a physiological phenomenon
With relation to standard medical care, religious beliefs are BEST seen as a(n) ______. a. enhancement b. replacement c. nicety d. liability
a. enhancement
Based on the textbook's discussion, a health psychologist should expect a(n) ______ correlation between scores on an inventory of catastrophizing beliefs about pain and the frequency with which coping strategies such as avoidance and wishful thinking are used. Higher scores on the inventory indicate a greater tendency to catastrophize with respect to pain. a.positive b.near-zero c.negative d.perfect
a. positive
Claire extends her left calf muscle then relaxes it, concentrating on the tension leaving the muscle as she does so. Claire then tenses and relaxes her left quadriceps, again noting the flow of tension from the area. Claire is engaged in ______. a. progressive muscle relaxation b. systematic desensitization c. mindfulness d. biofeedback
a. progressive muscle relaxation
Cocaine is to ______ as ______ is to depressant. a. stimulant; Xanax b. stimulant; marijuana c. narcotic; marijuana d. narcotic; alcohol
a. stimulant; Xanax
Chan drinks four cups of coffee each day. One day, Chan skips the two cups he usually has in the morning, and he gets a terrible headache and finds he cannot concentrate. MOST specifically, Chan may be experiencing ______. a. withdrawal b. addiction c. tolerance d. abuse
a. withdrawl
______ therapy is NOT mentioned in the textbook as one of the contemporary therapeutic approaches to treating disordered eating. a.Humanistic-existential b.Cognitive-behavioral c.Family d.Drug
a.Humanistic-existential
All else being equal, the parents of an adolescent diagnosed with anorexia are BEST described as ______. a.demanding and disapproving b.indulgent and overinvolved c.warm and nurturing d.hostile and unsupportive
a.demanding and disapproving
The MOST common illicit drug in the United States is marijuana, a(n) ______. a.hallucinogen b.depressant c.narcotic d.stimulant
a.hallucinogen
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are both linked to abnormalities in the neurotransmitter ______, which signals feelings of fullness, and the hormone ______, which triggers eating. a.serotonin; leptin b.dopamine; melatonin c.serotonin; melatonin d.dopamine; leptin
a.serotonin; leptin
Compared to the likelihood of a person of normal weight dying in a given time period, the mortality rate for people with a BMI over 40 is ______. a.twice as high b.about 1.5 times as high c.no higher d.3 times as high
a.twice as high
About ______ people die in each day in the United States from car accidents. ______ of these deaths could be prevented. a. 50; many b. 90; many c. 50; few d. 90;few
b. 90; many
Which statement BEST captures the distinction between the effects of religiosity and those of spirituality on health-related behaviors and feelings? a. Religiosity affects health-related feelings, whereas spirituality affects health-related behaviors. b. Religiosity affects health-related behaviors, whereas spirituality affects health-related feelings. c. There is no distinction between the effects of religiosity and those of spirituality on health-related behaviors and feelings.
b. Religiosity affects health-related behaviors, whereas spirituality affects health-related feelings.
Chau is a recent immigrant from Vietnam. Now living in small shrimping community in southwestern Louisiana, she is struggling to learn English and feels confused and alone. Chau is especially vulnerable to ______ stress. a. reactive b. acculturative c. secondary d. post-traumatic
b. acculturative
Vigilant coping is to ______ coping as minimizing is to ______ coping. a. avoidance; approach-focused b. approach-focused; avoidance c. emotion-focused; problem-focused d. problem-focused; emotion-focused
b. approach-focused; avoidance
The familiar heart rate and blood pressure measures that open every doctor visit are assessments of the health of the ______ system. a. nervous b. cardiovascular c. endocrine d. immune
b. cardiovascular
The term ______ refers to an individual's efforts to manage the stressful demands of a specific situation. a. reactive stress b. coping c. appraisal d. reframing
b. coping
With respect to cognitive techniques for reducing pain, focused attention is a key element of both ______. a.meditation and distraction b.meditation and mindfulness c.hypnosis and distraction d.hypnosis and mindfulness
b. meditation and mindfulness
With respect to models of nicotine addiction, physiological is to behavioral as the ______ is to the ______ model. a. affect-regulation; nicotine regulation b. nicotine fixed-effect; affect-regulation c. multiple regulation; biobehavioral d. multiple regulation; affect-regulation
b. nicotine fixed-effect; affect-regulation
Injuries are responsible for nearly ______ of the deaths of adolescents and young adults. a. one-half b. three-quarters c. one-third d. two-thirds
b. three-quarters
As compared to the cold turkey approach to smoking cessation, nicotine fading is ______ effective. a. equally b. twice as c. slightly less d. half as
b. twice as
Ellen receives a large tip from a customer. Ellen has experienced a(n) ______. a. major life event b. uplift c. d.
b. uplift
Which character is correctly matched to the eating disorder to which she is MOST susceptible, based on her description alone? a."Impulsive" Irene--bulimia nervosa b."Depressed" Debbie--bulimia nervosa c."Impulsive" Irene--anorexia nervosa d."Perfect" Pamela--binge eating disorder
b."Depressed" Debbie--bulimia nervosa
It's a Monday in October. The Seattle Seahawks lost against the Rams yesterday. Seattleites are expected to consume almost ______ more saturated fats today than yesterday. a.40% b.30% c.20% d.10%
b.30%
A study of female college students found that during exam period, obese participants were ______ times more likely to "stress-eat" than were their nonobese counterparts. a.8 b.7 c.2 d.5
b.7
Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between gate-control theory and neuromatrix theory? a.Neuromatrix theory replaces gate-control theory. b.Neuromatrix theory extends gate-control theory. c.Gate-control theory replaces neuromatrix theory. d.Neuromatrix theory opposes gate-control theory.
b.Neuromatrix theory extends gate-control theory.
Having parents who smoke increases the risk that one will begin smoking by a factor of about ______. a. 3 b.3.5 c. 2 d. 1.5
c. 2
A study of 74,000 women revealed that those who attended more than one religious service per week had a ______ lower mortality risk than did those who never attended religious services. a. 24% b. 16% c. 33% d. 11%
c. 33%
Which individual is the BEST example of a Type A personality? a. Bonnie, a relaxed, fun-loving professor b. Clay, a reflective, open-minded artist c. Andrew, a competitive, easily angered journalist d. Susan, a brilliant, self-confident accountant
c. Andrew, a competitive, easily angered journalist
All else being equal, which individual is LEAST likely to experience an unintentional injury? a. Mel, who scores high on measures of impulsivity b. Caryllis, who scores high on measures of hostility c. Jackie, who scores high on measures of neuroticism d. Priti, who scores high on measures of sensation-seeking
c. Jackie, who scores high on measures of neuroticism
______ drivers engage in riskier driving when they are in the presence of friends than when they are alone. a. both adolescent and adult b. adult but not adolescent c. adolescent, but not adult d. neither adolescent nor adult
c. adolescent, but not adult
A recent examination of the brains of former National Football League players revealed that ______ showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). a. most b. about half c. almost all d. some
c. almost all
City-wide smoking bans ______. a. are effective only in reducing smoking among heavy smokers b. are not effective c. are effective in preventing smoking and in reducing smoking among light smokers d. are effective only in preventing people from starting to smoke
c. are effective in preventing smoking and in reducing smoking among light smokers - wrong
Marisol is learning to control her heart rate and respiration while viewing visual displays of these processes. Marisol is using ______. a. progressive muscle relaxation b. systematic desensitization c. biofeedback d. meditation
c. biofeedback
According to the ______ theory, positive emotions expand the focus of attention and cognition, increasing the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social resources available to deal with stress. a. search-and-destroy b. tend-and-befriend c. broaden-and-build d. fight-or-flight
c. broaden-and-build
Relative to other causes of death, unintentional injuries ______ in rank across the adult lifespan. a. increase b. remain constant c. decrease d. decrease, then increase
c. decrease
As compared to women, men are ______ likely to attempt suicide and ______ likely to die from it. a. more;more b. more;less c. less;more d. less;less
c. less;more
Of those smokers who have experienced a heart attack or surgery resulting from lung cancer, ______ continue to smoke cigarettes. a. almost all b. few c. more than half d. a substantial minority
c. more than half
In Skinnerian terms, tension-reduction theory suggests that alcohol use is maintained through ______. a. positive punishment b. positive reinforcement c. negative reinforcement d. negative punishment
c. negative reinforcement
Social support is ______ associated with mortality. a variably b. not c. negatively d. positively
c. negatively
The significant links between health and such constructs as optimism, gratitude, resilience, and self-compassion validate the new and growing subfield of ______ psychology. a. clinical b. medical c. positive d. social
c. positive
With respect to strategies for preventing illness, changing behavior is to changing environment as ______ strategies are to ______ strategies. a. passive; active b. active; passive c. secondary; primary d. primary; secondary
c. secondary; primary
Gwen eats huge amounts of food in a single sitting, then vomits and uses laxatives to purge the excess food. Gwen appears to suffer from ______. a.anorexia nervosa b.either bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder c.bulimia nervosa d.binge eating disorder
c.bulimia nervosa
The textbook suggests that people with ______ are usually MORE motivated to seek treatment for an eating disorder than are people with ______. a.anorexia nervosa; binge eating disorder b.binge eating disorder; bulimia nervosa c.bulimia nervosa; anorexia nervosa d.anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa
c.bulimia nervosa; anorexia nervosa
With respect to eating disorders, ______ minus compensatory behaviors equals ______. a.binge eating disorder; bulimia nervosa b.bulimia nervosa; anorexia nervosa c.bulimia nervosa; binge eating disorder d.binge eating disorder; subclinical eating disorder
c.bulimia nervosa; binge eating disorder
Randy and Morty both suffer from alcohol use disorder. Each has a twin: Randy has a fraternal twin, Ricky, and Morty has an identical twin, Marty. As compared to Ricky's risk for alcohol use disorder, Marty's risk is ______. a. 1.5 times higher b. 3 times higher c. the same d. 2 times higher
d. 2 times higher
A national study conducted following the release of the Real Cost campaign estimated that it led to a ______ decrease in smoking initiation by youths aged 11-18. a. 20% b. 10% c. 40% d. 30%
d. 30%
Ava is 6. If she were to die in the next year due to an unintentional injury, the MOST likely cause would be ______. a. a fire or burns b. suffication c. drowning d. a car accident
d. a car accident
The risk of being a victim of homicide ______ across the lifespan. a. remains constant b. increases, then decreases c. increases d. decreases
d. decreases
Which choice correctly pairs a period of the adult lifespan with the three leading causes of injury-related deaths, in order? a. older adulthood - poisoning, car accidents, homicides b. middle adulthood- falls, car accidents, suicides c. early adulthood- falls, car accidents, suicides d. middle adulthood- poisoning, car accidents, suicides
d. middle adulthood- poisoning, car accidents, suicides
"Consuming more than four drinks in one day for women, or five drinks in one day for men" is a(n) ______ definition of ______ drinking. a. conceptual; binge b. operational; binge c. conceptual; heavy d. operational; heavy
d. operational; heavy
People in chronic pain are ______ times as likely to feel anxious or depressed as people who are not in pain. a.1.5 b.2 c.4 d.3
d.3
An 18-year-old woman is seeking treatment for bulimia nervosa. She and her family are considering cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, and supportive-expressive therapy. Of these approaches, ______ therapy is probably the MOST effective, and ______ therapy is probably the LEAST effective. a.supportive-expressive; cognitive-behavioral b.family; cognitive-behavioral c.supportive-expressive; family d.family; supportive-expressive
d.family; supportive-expressive
Of those with bulimia nervosa, ______ have had thoughts of suicide. a.about 25% b.almost 75% c.nearly 35% d.just over 50%
d.just over 50%
One of the most serious shortcomings of the internal-external hypothesis is that it ______ the sensitivity of ______ people to internal cues for eating. a.underestimates; nonobese b.underestimates; obese c.overestimates; obese d.overestimates; nonobese
d.overestimates; nonobese
In 1978, the province of Quebec in Canada banned fast-food advertising to children in television and print. With respect to obesity, this is an example of ______ prevention. a.universal b.specific c.secondary d.primary
d.primary
"Common-sense" gun laws are largely ineffective at preventing firearm-related deaths. true false
false
As they grow up, children's expectations regarding alcohol's effects become increasingly negative. True False
false
Bulimia nervosa is the MOST common eating disorder. True False
false
Just over one-half of American adults are considered obese. True False
false
Medication is effective as a stand-alone treatment for binge eating disorder. True False
false
Most cases of child abuse involve sexual abuse true false
false
Only negative events cause stress. true false
false
People with an external locus of control are MORE likely to exercise than are people with an internal locus of control. true false
false
Social support is never a bad thing. true false
false
The biobehavioral model is primarily a physiological model of nicotine addiction. True False
false
There is substantial support for the internal-external hypothesis of obesity. True False
false
About half of all Americans regularly participate in some type of religious activity. true false
true
Adolescent drivers high in conscientiousness may be MORE likely to drive while texting or speaking on a cell phone. true false
true
All else being equal, an injury-related death in young or middle-aged adult is MOST likely the result of a drug overdose. true false
true
As reflected in visits to the campus health center, high physical fitness may completely counteract the effects of high stress among college students. true false
true
E-cigarettes are now the MOST commonly used form of tobacco among teenagers. True False
true
If a same-sex friend becomes obese, one is subsequently much more likely to become obese oneself. True False
true
Merely checking the notifications on one's phone frequently is likely to increase one's stress. true fasle
true
People born with an insensitivity to pain tend to die early. True False
true
Project DARE is an example of a primary prevention strategy for preventing substance abuse. True False
true
Social support is associated with decreased mortality even among those who are critically ill. true false
true
The STRONGEST predictor of current smoking among adolescents is the number of friends who smoke. True False
true
The causes of injury-related deaths vary across the lifespan. true false
true
When bad things happen to her, Toni responds by practicing an "attitude of gratitude": listing all the good things in her life that she is thankful for. This is an example of emotion-focused coping. true false
true
With respect to heart disease, hostility is the "key ingredient" in the Type A personality true false
true
