Question 1

Which of the following is a correct match of medical condition and its definition?

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A)   Angina: obstruction caused by build up of plaque in the arteries
B)   Atherosclerosis: deficiency of blood to a body part caused by narrowing of the arteries
C)   Mycardial infarction: death of heart tissue due to a completely clogged artery
D)   Ischemia: chest pain caused by partial obstruction of the arteriesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Miss T was slightly injured in an accident but has fully recovered.Although she has been given medical clearance to go back to work and resume her normal activities,she maintains that she is still suffering from pain.You would correctly assess Miss T as someone who probably has

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A)   adequate coping skills.
B)   strong family and social support.
C)   no history of anxiety and/or depression.
D)   a disability claim pending.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

According to the principles of health psychology,which of the following is the best protection against acquiring AIDS?

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A)   Getting an injection of the AIDS vaccine
B)   Being treated for HIV before it develops into AIDS
C)   Changing risky behaviors that can lead to disease acquisition
D)   Deciding to be sexually abstinent after years of being sexually activeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

In regard to the gender ratio of neurasthenia,a 19ᵗʰ century ailment,and chronic fatigue syndrome,a 20ᵗʰ century condition,it is accurate to state that

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A)   both conditions are/were diagnosed more frequently in women.
B)   both conditions are/were diagnosed more frequently in men.
C)   the conditions are/were diagnosed with equal frequency in men and women.
D)   more females were diagnosed with neurasthenia, but more men are diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Researchers who study the clinical experience of pain have determined that pain is

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A)   entirely due to physical causes.
B)   entirely due to psychological causes.
C)   neither entirely physical, nor entirely psychological.
D)   always due to unknown and unpredictable factors.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The final process in the activation of the HPA (hormonal) axis is

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A)   secretion of corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF)  by the hypothalamus.
B)   stimulation of the pituitary gland by CRF.
C)   activation of the adrenal gland by the pituitary gland.
D)   secretion of cortisol by the adrenal gland.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Continuous secretion of the stress hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands can lead to all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   damage to the hippocampus.
B)   impaired functioning of the immune system.
C)   muscle atrophy.
D)   low blood pressure in the cardiovascular system.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Jon W.has just been diagnosed with cancer.His initial response is to deny the seriousness of his condition.This type of coping mechanism

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A)   will enable him to develop better coping mechanisms later.
B)   is never psychologically helpful.
C)   doesn't really help him endure the initial shock any more easily.
D)   results in higher levels of corticosteroids (stress hormones) .E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which is a type of circumstance in which women put themselves at risk for HIV/AIDS infection differently from men?

Accepted Answer

A)   Having unprotected sex with partners whose sexual history is unknown
B)   Using contaminated needles when injecting illegal drugs
C)   Becoming prostitutes in response to economic deprivation
D)   Having sex with multiple partnersE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Research has shown that increased levels of cortisol in response to stress may cause damage to parts of the _________________.

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A)   skeletal system
B)   brain
C)   lungs
D)   stomachE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of a comprehensive stress-reduction program?

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A)   Clients are urged to exaggerate the negative impact of events upon their lives in the hopes of invoking a catharsis.
B)   Clients record stressful events in a daily journal.
C)   Clients are taught muscle relaxation techniques.
D)   Through the use of cognitive therapy, the client and therapist work toward developing more realistic attitudes.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Regarding the age ranges for the risk of HIV/AIDS,which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   For women, the highest risk is between 15 and 25.
B)   For women, the highest risk is during their late 20s and early 30s.
C)   The age range for risk is younger for men than for women.
D)   The age ranges for risk are the same for both males and females.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The cells of the humoral immune system that produce antibodies are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   B cells
B)   T cells
C)   NK cells
D)   macrophagesE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following statements about AIDS is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   An infected person immediately develops AIDS-related complex (AR
C)  .
B)   The median time for the development of full-blown AIDS is around 3 to 5 years.
C)   The death rate from AIDS declined 80% since 1990.
D)   The current successful treatment of AIDS is the result of highly active antiviral therapy (HAART) , which eliminates the virus.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT describe an effective psychosocial intervention that has been reported in oncology research studies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use of psychological treatments that reduce pain and depression and enhance feelings of well-being
B)   Use of videotapes and dolls that reduce children's stress and anxiety during medical procedures
C)   Use of therapy sessions that temporarily prolong life for breast cancer patients both during and after the intervention
D)   Use of cognitive imaging techniques that temporarily render the AIDS virus inactive for brief periodsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

In a comprehensive headache treatment program,people who were low users of analgesic medications achieved at least a __________ reduction in headache pain.

Accepted Answer

A)   25%
B)   50%
C)   75%
D)   99%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

As an example of gender differences in pain,women are more likely to experience ___________,whereas men are more likely to experience _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   migraine headache; arthritis
B)   backache; cardiac pain
C)   migraine headache; labor pain
D)   arthritis; backacheE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Research findings have suggested that it might not be the stressful event itself that lowers immune system functioning but rather the accompanying ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dissociation
B)   isolation
C)   depression
D)   angerE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

What are the potential effects of increased levels of stress hormones in stress response?

Accepted Answer

A)   Among the aged, deficits in problem-solving skills and dementia may develop.
B)   The ability of the hippocampus to "turn off" the body's stress response may be compromised.
C)   The high level of stress hormones will cause the stress response to stop.
D)   Both a and bE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

A person infected with HIV

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A)   is diagnosed with AIDS after the infection is discovered.
B)   is diagnosed with AIDS upon the development of AIDS-related complex.
C)   is diagnosed with AIDS only after the development of one of several serious diseases
D)   the diagnosis of AIDS is made at the discretion of individual physicians.
E)  g., wasting syndrome.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Exam 9: Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Regarding the age ranges for the risk of HIV/AIDS,which of the following statements is accurate?

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Continuous secretion of the stress hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands can lead to all of the following EXCEPT

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The cells of the humoral immune system that produce antibodies are called ___________.

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The final process in the activation of the HPA (hormonal) axis is

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A person infected with HIV

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Research findings have suggested that it might not be the stressful event itself that lowers immune system functioning but rather the accompanying ___________.

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In regard to the gender ratio of neurasthenia,a 19ᵗʰ century ailment,and chronic fatigue syndrome,a 20ᵗʰ century condition,it is accurate to state that

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Which of the following statements about AIDS is TRUE?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a comprehensive stress-reduction program?

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In a comprehensive headache treatment program,people who were low users of analgesic medications achieved at least a __________ reduction in headache pain.

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As an example of gender differences in pain,women are more likely to experience ___________,whereas men are more likely to experience _____________.

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According to the principles of health psychology,which of the following is the best protection against acquiring AIDS?

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Jon W.has just been diagnosed with cancer.His initial response is to deny the seriousness of his condition.This type of coping mechanism

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Miss T was slightly injured in an accident but has fully recovered.Although she has been given medical clearance to go back to work and resume her normal activities,she maintains that she is still suffering from pain.You would correctly assess Miss T as someone who probably has

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What are the potential effects of increased levels of stress hormones in stress response?

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Research has shown that increased levels of cortisol in response to stress may cause damage to parts of the _________________.

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Which of the following is a correct match of medical condition and its definition?

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Which of the following does NOT describe an effective psychosocial intervention that has been reported in oncology research studies?

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Researchers who study the clinical experience of pain have determined that pain is

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Which is a type of circumstance in which women put themselves at risk for HIV/AIDS infection differently from men?

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