Question 1

Josh goes to the doctor to talk about his risks for heart disease. Based on this chapter, what is his doctor likely to ask?

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A)   Do you have any family history of heart disease?
B)   Do you smoke?
C)   Is your diet rich in fruits and vegetables?
D)   All of the above are correct.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

LaDanian has recently started losing weight, developed a fever, and experiences night sweats. He may be experiencing ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   HIV
B)   AIDS
C)   pneumonia
D)   AIDS-related complexE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Why might it be important to engage sexual partners in HIV prevention?

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As people across the gender spectrum can...

Question 4

Whether or not stress and/or anxiety develop in a stressful situation appears to be related to one's perceived sense of ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   happiness
B)   excitement
C)   control
D)   acceptanceE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

"AIDS, a disease of the immune system, is directly affected by stress. Stress may then promote the deadly progression of the disease." These two statements are an example of processes.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological; biological
B)   biological; psychological
C)   sociocultural; genetic
D)   genetic; socioculturalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The immune system is weakened in AIDS patients because the human immunodeficiency virus directly attacks the lymphocytes called .

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A)   killer T cells
B)   T4 (helper cells) 
C)   suppressor T cells
D)   B cellsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

The only effective prevention strategy currently available for reducing the spread of AIDS appears to be _______________.

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A)   a vaccine
B)   medications
C)   changing high-risk behavior
D)   educating people about the risk of the diseaseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A controlled research study investigating the effects of a cognitive-behavioral treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome resulted in improvement on

Accepted Answer

A)   measures of fatigue.
B)   measures of illness belief.
C)   both measures of fatigue and measures of illness belief.
D)   neither measures of fatigue nor measures of illness belief.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

For coping with chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and hypertension, effective than either ___________ or ______________alone.

Accepted Answer

A)   a stress management program; biofeedback; relaxation techniques
B)   biofeedback; relaxation techniques; a stress management program 
C)   relaxation techniques; biofeedback; a stress management programIs considered generally more
D)   relaxation, biofeedback, and stress management programs are all considered equally effectiveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Discuss the relationship between stress, immune function, and illness.

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Stress refers to stimuli that cause stre...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

When high-risk individuals are given educational and informational pamphlets about ways to reduce their chances of becoming HIV positive, they typically

Accepted Answer

A)   change their high-risk behaviors.
B)   do not change their high-risk behaviors.
C)   abstain from unprotected sex.
D)   notify previous sex partners of their HIV condition.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   B cells
B)   T cells
C)   NK cells
D)   macrophagesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Describe the use of biofeedback, meditation, and relaxation techniques in the management of stress-related disorders. How effective are these treatments for stress management and pain relief?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback refers to the process of mak...

Question 15

The procedure known as biofeedback involves a process by which a person is first helped to become aware of his/her ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   physiological functions
B)   psychological state of mind
C)   negative thoughts
D)   level of painE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Recent clinical studies indicate that it is a good pain relieving strategy to use biofeedback in conjunction with _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   medication
B)   relaxation procedures
C)   a placebo
D)   psychotherapyE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Cognitive therapy is used in stress management programs to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   develop more realistic appraisals and attitudes.
B)   identify unrealistic negative thoughts.
C)   tell off people they don't like as a way of reducing stress.
D)   assert themselves in an appropriate way in stressful situations.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Group psychotherapy always prolongs life in cancer patients.
B)   Group psychotherapy seems to decrease depression in cancer patients.
C)   Group psychotherapy may prolong life in some cancer patients.
D)   Mothers of children with cancer benefit from therapy.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Health Psychology is:

Accepted Answer

A)   subfield of behavioral medicine.
B)   the study of psychological factors important to the promotion and maintenance of health
C)   Both of these
D)   Neither of theseE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

LaDanian has recently started losing weight, developed a fever, and experiences night sweats. He may be experiencing ______________.

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

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"AIDS, a disease of the immune system, is directly affected by stress. Stress may then promote the deadly progression of the disease." These two statements are an example of processes.

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Health Psychology is:

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Recent clinical studies indicate that it is a good pain relieving strategy to use biofeedback in conjunction with _______________.

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A controlled research study investigating the effects of a cognitive-behavioral treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome resulted in improvement on

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Cognitive therapy is used in stress management programs to help clients learn to do all of the following EXCEPT

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Josh goes to the doctor to talk about his risks for heart disease. Based on this chapter, what is his doctor likely to ask?

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The procedure known as biofeedback involves a process by which a person is first helped to become aware of his/her ________________.

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Which of the following is NOT true?

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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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For coping with chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and hypertension, effective than either ___________ or ______________alone.

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Discuss the relationship between stress, immune function, and illness.

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

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Why might it be important to engage sexual partners in HIV prevention?

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Describe the use of biofeedback, meditation, and relaxation techniques in the management of stress-related disorders. How effective are these treatments for stress management and pain relief?

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When high-risk individuals are given educational and informational pamphlets about ways to reduce their chances of becoming HIV positive, they typically

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