Question 1

One of the major pillars of the positive psychology movement involves the study of

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A)   aerobic exercise.
B)   character strengths.
C)   the general adaptation syndrome.
D)   the relaxation response.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which immune system cells act as hungry scavengers that trap and ingest worn-out cells?

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A)   glucocorticoids
B)   carcinogens
C)   lymphocytes
D)   macrophagesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

If we expect that our efforts will lead to good things,we are demonstrating

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A)   an external locus of control.
B)   emotion-focused coping.
C)   the faith factor.
D)   optimism.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The study of how psychological,neural,and endocrine processes combine to affect our immune system and health is called

Accepted Answer

A)   evolutionary psychology.
B)   health psychology.
C)   cognitive psychology.
D)   psychoneuroimmunology.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Most participants reported feeling more happy than sad after rubberbands secured to the sides of their faces were stretched over the tops of their heads.Their reactions best illustrated

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A)   the feel-good,do-good phenomenon.
B)   the adaptation-level principle.
C)   the facial feedback effect.
D)   the spillover effect.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Couples who are passionately in love most frequently communicate intimacy by means of

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A)   averted glances.
B)   contraction of the pupils.
C)   winking.
D)   prolonged eye gazing.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Whether you live in an African village or a European city,fast-paced music seems more ________ than slow-paced music.

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A)   happy
B)   emotion-focused
C)   hurried
D)   scaryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

AIDS is a disorder of the

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A)   circulatory system.
B)   immune system.
C)   reproductive system.
D)   endocrine system.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Research on stressful life events indicates that

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A)   those who live a relatively peaceful,monastic life actually suffer a higher-than-average rate of heart attacks.
B)   widowed people are at an increased risk of death in the week following their partner's death.
C)   survivors of a natural disaster are immunized against stress and have fewer long-term health problems.
D)   all of these statements are true.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Bryson was encouraged by a supportive network of friends following a serious business setback.Research suggests that this social support was likely to improve Bryson's health by reducing his

Accepted Answer

A)   blood pressure.
B)   immune functioning.
C)   oxytocin levels.
D)   internal locus of control.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the basic emotions is facially expressed by eyelids lifted,mouth corners retracted,and brows level while drawn in and up?

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A)   anger
B)   fear
C)   sadness
D)   disgustE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Relaxation procedures have been found to reduce

Accepted Answer

A)   oxytocin levels.
B)   immune system functioning.
C)   depression levels.
D)   endorphin levels.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Type D individuals face an elevated risk of heart attacks.They are best described as experiencing ________ during social interactions.

Accepted Answer

A)   time consciousness
B)   distress
C)   apathy
D)   unrealistic optimismE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Oxytocin is a stress-moderating hormone released by

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A)   lymphocytes.
B)   a Type A personality.
C)   a fight-or-flight response.
D)   breast feeding.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The ability to delay immediate gratification of our impulses best illustrates

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A)   self-control.
B)   the Type A personality.
C)   an external locus of control.
D)   the faith factor.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

During which phase of the general adaptation syndrome are organisms best able to physically cope with stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   resistance
B)   appraisal
C)   adjustment
D)   resolutionE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The tendency for people to perform best on certain tasks when they are moderately aroused is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)   spillover effect.
B)   guilty knowledge test.
C)   Yerkes-Dodson law.
D)   two-factor theory.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Ben is a self-employed accountant who works overtime during the first two weeks of April to finish his clients' tax forms before the filing deadline.During this time,Ben is most likely to show a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   elevated blood cholesterol level.
B)   reduction in blood pressure.
C)   reduction in blood sugar levels.
D)   increased release of lymphocytes.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which division of the nervous system calms the body after an emergency has passed?

Accepted Answer

A)   somatic
B)   central
C)   sympathetic
D)   parasympatheticE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Who argued that while the experience of a split-second fear response may not involve conscious thinking,it still requires an effortless,unconscious cognitive appraisal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Robert Zajonc
B)   William James
C)   Richard Lazarus
D)   Joseph LeDouxE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: Emotions, Stress, and Health

Who argued that while the experience of a split-second fear response may not involve conscious thinking,it still requires an effortless,unconscious cognitive appraisal?

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The tendency for people to perform best on certain tasks when they are moderately aroused is known as the

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Type D individuals face an elevated risk of heart attacks.They are best described as experiencing ________ during social interactions.

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Most participants reported feeling more happy than sad after rubberbands secured to the sides of their faces were stretched over the tops of their heads.Their reactions best illustrated

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One of the major pillars of the positive psychology movement involves the study of

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Ben is a self-employed accountant who works overtime during the first two weeks of April to finish his clients' tax forms before the filing deadline.During this time,Ben is most likely to show a(n)

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Bryson was encouraged by a supportive network of friends following a serious business setback.Research suggests that this social support was likely to improve Bryson's health by reducing his

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Which of the basic emotions is facially expressed by eyelids lifted,mouth corners retracted,and brows level while drawn in and up?

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During which phase of the general adaptation syndrome are organisms best able to physically cope with stress?

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The ability to delay immediate gratification of our impulses best illustrates

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Oxytocin is a stress-moderating hormone released by

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Relaxation procedures have been found to reduce

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The study of how psychological,neural,and endocrine processes combine to affect our immune system and health is called

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If we expect that our efforts will lead to good things,we are demonstrating

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Couples who are passionately in love most frequently communicate intimacy by means of

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Which division of the nervous system calms the body after an emergency has passed?

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Whether you live in an African village or a European city,fast-paced music seems more ________ than slow-paced music.

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AIDS is a disorder of the

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Which immune system cells act as hungry scavengers that trap and ingest worn-out cells?

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Research on stressful life events indicates that

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