Question 1

The gender gap in stress reactivity is thought to be due in part to the effects of

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A)   the cerebellum.
B)   estrogen.
C)   serotonin.
D)   GABA.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT associated with moderating or reducing the effects of stress?

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A)   suppressing pent-up emotions
B)   high levels of social support
C)   regular exercise
D)   relaxation

Question 3

Allie has a chronic medical condition.She was advised to take a drug whose manufacturer claims reduces the risk of mortality from her condition by 25%.Before taking the drug,it is MOST important that Allie investigate

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A)   her doctor's credentials.
B)   the base rate for mortality from her condition.
C)   the cost of the drug.
D)   the dosage of the drug.

Question 4

When people who are confronted by stressful situations engage in self-blame,they are most likely to

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A)   show evidence of catharsis or displaced aggression
B)   experience a decrease in their overall level of autonomic arousal
C)   find that their social support networks are strengthened
D)   aggravate and perpetuate problematic emotional reactions to stress

Question 5

A change in your marital status,a job change,moving,having a baby,getting promoted are all examples of ____.

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A)   chronic stressors
B)   acute stressors
C)   life changes
D)   conflicts

Question 6

James has an important job interview tomorrow morning and he obviously wants to do a good job of selling himself to the interviewer.James is MOST likely experiencing

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A)   pressure
B)   frustration
C)   conflict
D)   change

Question 7

A person who loves to eat but at the same time fears becoming overweight is MOST likely experiencing

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A)   an approach-approach conflict
B)   an avoidance-avoidance conflict
C)   an approach-avoidance conflict
D)   the fight-or-flight response

Question 8

In one study of over 14,000 participants,the researchers found a statistically significant association between high sodium intake and the prevalence of hypertension among normal-weight subjects.The prevalence of hypertension in the group with the lowest sodium intake was 19.1%; the prevalence of hypertension in the group with the highest sodium intake was 21.8%.This data suggests that

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A)   even though the finding was statistically significant, it may not have much practical importance.
B)   the finding has both practical and statistical significance, and should be reviewed in more detail.
C)   the finding has neither practical nor statistical significance, and should be ignored.
D)   one of the main causes of hypertension is a high intake of sodium.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about risk factors for atherosclerosis is LEAST accurate?

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A)   Atherosclerosis is more prevalent in women than in men.
B)   The risk for developing atherosclerosis increases with age.
C)   Having elevated cholesterol levels increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis.
D)   High blood pressure is one of the established risk factors for atherosclerosis.

Question 10

The average smoker has an estimated life expectancy ____ shorter than that of a similar nonsmoker.

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A)   4-5 years
B)   8-9 years
C)   13-14 years
D)   19-20 years

Question 11

LuAnn exhibits effective problem-focused coping and seeks the help of others when necessary.Her behavior is consistent with someone who is

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A)   an optimist
B)   a Type B personality
C)   a Type A personality
D)   a pessimist

Question 12

Long-term success rates for those who quit smoking are about

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A)   15 percent
B)   25 percent
C)   50 percent
D)   75 percent

Question 13

The fight-or-flight response causes

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A)   a reduction in breathing and heart rate and an acceleration in digestive processes
B)   an acceleration in breathing, heart rate, and digestive processes
C)   a reduction in breathing, heart rate, and digestive processes
D)   an acceleration in breathing and heart rate and a reduction in digestive processes

Question 14

One's risk of developing heart disease is related to the amount of stress in his life,whether he has Type A personality,is depressed,obese or smokes.This partial list of risk factors BEST reflects the unifying theme in psychology that

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A)   psychology is empirical
B)   behavior is determined by multiple causes
C)   heredity and environment jointly influence behavior
D)   our experience of the world is highly subjective

Question 15

Research MOST strongly suggests that people who have been betrayed by someone will experience improved mood if they

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A)   make new trustworthy friends
B)   openly confronts the person who betrayed them about their feelings of betrayal
C)   forgives the betrayer
D)   avoid all further contact with the person who betrayed them

Question 16

Research evidence has shown that humor moderates the impact of stress by affecting the individuals ____________________ of stressful events and by facilitating ____________________ support.

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Question 17

Research suggests that an important factor that contributes to impaired task performance is stress

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A)   disrupts arousal
B)   disrupts attention
C)   increases desire
D)   increases motivation

Question 18

Researchers have uncovered strong links between cognitive reactions or ____ and specific emotions.

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A)   the magnitude of the event
B)   the appraisal of the event
C)   the frequency of occurrence of the event
D)   the number of other people who are present

Question 19

Discuss the effects of stress on psychological functioning including a discussion of the burnout syndrome.

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Question 20

In heterosexual relationships

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A)   neither partner is at risk for being infected by the AIDS virus
B)   the AIDS virus will only be transmitted if one of the partners shows telltale signs of HIV infection
C)   female-to-male transmission of the AIDS virus is most prevalent
D)   male-to-female transmission of the AIDS virus is most prevalent

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