Question 1

Which of the following best describes the field of psychoneuroimmunology?

Accepted Answer

The study of how psychological factors influence the immune and nervous systems.

Question 2

According to Lazarus & Folkman’s Transactional Stress Model, what is the primary appraisal?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating whether an event is relevant and potentially threatening to oneself.

Question 3

A person who believes that their actions directly influence outcomes in their life is said to have:

Accepted Answer

An internal locus of control.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

Increased initiative and motivation.

Question 5

The Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory assigns numerical values to life events. What is the main finding from research using this scale?

Accepted Answer

Higher scores are positively correlated with increased risk of physical and mental health issues.

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Talking to a friend to feel better after receiving a low grade.

Question 7

What is the main physiological effect of long-term (chronic) stress on the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Suppression of lymphocyte activity, leading to increased susceptibility to illness.

Question 8

Which personality type is most strongly associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease due to hostility and time urgency?

Accepted Answer

Type A

Question 9

A student who repeatedly fails exams and eventually stops trying to study, believing nothing will help, is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Learned helplessness

Question 10

Which of the following is a direct physiological effect of stress?

Accepted Answer

Elevated blood pressure

Question 11

According to the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model, what is the correct order of stages in response to a stressor?

Accepted Answer

Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a background stressor?

Accepted Answer

Being stuck in traffic every day

Question 13

What is the main reason why excessive screen time is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

It is associated with less physical activity and poorer sleep quality.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'hardiness'?

Accepted Answer

A personality trait involving commitment, control, and viewing change as a challenge.

Question 15

Which of the following is a maladaptive coping strategy that can increase rumination and distress over time?

Accepted Answer

Doomscrolling

Question 16

A person who copes with stress by seeking information and taking action to solve the problem is using:

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why confiding in others about traumatic events can improve health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Suppressing thoughts is physiologically stressful, and confiding relieves this load.

Question 18

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response and is released from the adrenal medulla?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

Question 19

What is compensatory control in the context of stress and perceived randomness?

Accepted Answer

Psychological strategies to preserve a sense of order when personal control is compromised.

Question 20

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between stress and health outcomes as described by the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Health Risk} \propto \sum_{i=1}^{n} S_i$$

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