1. Health PsychologyThird EditionQuiz Chapter Four, Stress

2. 1. The tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state is called: (85) • homeostasis • sympathetic arousal • conditioned aversion • prolixity • primary response

3. 1. The tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state is called: (85) • homeostasis • sympathetic arousal • conditioned aversion • prolixity • primary response

4. 2. The ____ model proposes that two interacting factors determine an individual’s susceptibility to stress and illness: genetic and environmental.(97) • post-traumatic • reactivity • diathesis-stress • bipolar • two factor

5. 2. The ____ model proposes that two interacting factors determine an individual’s susceptibility to stress and illness: genetic and environmental.(97) • post-traumatic • reactivity • diathesis-stress • bipolar • two factor

6. 3. ____ are hormones that reduce inflammation, promote healing and help mobilize the body;s energy resources.(86) • corticosteroids • sarcomas • serotonin and dopamine • lycopene and other anti-oxidants • teratogens

7. 3. ____ are hormones that reduce inflammation, promote healing and help mobilize the body;s energy resources.(86) • corticosteroids • sarcomas • serotonin and dopamine • lycopene and other anti-oxidants • teratogens

8. 4. The level of the hormone _____ in the blood or salvia is frequently used as an index of stress.(86) • cortisol • sarcoma • serotonin • capsaicin • Substance P

9. 4. The level of the hormone _____ in the blood or salvia is frequently used as an index of stress.(86) • cortisol • sarcoma • serotonin • capsaicin • Substance P

10. 5. A number of the rats in Ader’s study of conditioned aversion became sick and died because of: (87) • exposure to germs from dirty hands • suppression of the immune system • a virus introduced via the food they ate • electrical shock • poison fed to them

11. 5. A number of the rats in Ader’s study of conditioned aversion became sick and died because of: (87) • exposure to germs from dirty hands • suppression of the immune system • a virus introduced via the food they ate • electrical shock • poison fed to them

12. 6. The second key discovery that changed medicine was neuroscientist Candace Pert’s demonstration that: (88) • Germs cause illness • teratogens can damage the developing fetus • neurotransmitters carry a message to a neuron • the brain can influence the immune system • high vagal tone is inversely related to negative emotional arousal

13. 6. The second key discovery that changed medicine was neuroscientist Candace Pert’s demonstration that: (88) • Germs cause illness • teratogens can damage the developing fetus • neurotransmitters carry a message to a neuron • the brain can influence the immune system • high vagal tone is inversely related to negative emotional arousal

14. 7. ___ is the process by which a member of one ethnic or racial group adopts the value, customs and behaviors of another (113) • synomorphy • porlixity • acculturation • repressive coping • social support

15. 7. ___ is the process by which a member of one ethnic or racial group adopts the value, customs and behaviors of another (113) • synomorphy • porlixity • acculturation • repressive coping • social support

16. 8. According to Selye, a hard quiz like this one is a (n) ____ and can produce physiological reactions. (93) • stressor • counter irritation • disinhibition • diathesis-stress • carcinoma

17. 8. According to Selye, a hard quiz like this one is a (n) ____ and can produce physiological reactions. (93) • stressor • counter irritation • disinhibition • diathesis-stress • carcinoma

18. 9. Lazarus’s transactional model of stress focuses on: (95) • stress-induced atrophy of hippocampal neurons • cognitive appraisal • the nature of the stressor • sociocultural factors • repressive coping

19. 9. Lazarus’s transactional model of stress focuses on: (95) • stress-induced atrophy of hippocampal neurons • cognitive appraisal • the nature of the stressor • sociocultural factors • repressive coping

20. 10. Numerous studies have reinforced Selye’s basic point: (94) • being rich is stressful • stress is up to the individual • stress is caused by overwhelming events • stress mostly involves trivial things • prolonged stress exacts a toll on the body

21. 10. Numerous studies have reinforced Selye’s basic point: (94) • being rich is stressful • stress is up to the individual • stress is caused by overwhelming events • stress mostly involves trivial things • prolonged stress exacts a toll on the body

22. 11. Amber’s roommate wants help with her homework. Which of the following could likely serve as a negative reinforcer? • Good candy • Smiles and compliments • Unpleasant music • Money • Comfortable room temperature

23. 11. Amber’s roommate wants help with her homework. Which of the following could likely serve as a negative reinforcer? • Good candy • Smiles and compliments • Unpleasant music • Money • Comfortable room temperature

24. 12. In which case would you want to used negative reinforcement? • Roommate uses your stuff without asking. • Roommate tells your deepest secret to your rival • Roommate cleans up his or her mess • Your mother visits without calling first • Teacher gives an exam without notice

25. 12. In which case would you want to used negative reinforcement? • Roommate uses your stuff without asking. • Roommate tells your deepest secret to your rival • Roommate cleans up his or her mess • Your mother visits without calling first • Teacher gives an exam without notice

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