Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main focus 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 significant or threatening to oneself.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a cataclysmic event as a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A tornado affecting an entire community.

Question 4

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 physical and mental health issues.

Question 5

Which hormone is primarily released during the stress response and is associated with suppressed immune function?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

An internal locus of control

Question 7

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Type A personality that increases the risk of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Hostility

Question 8

What is the main difference between emotion-focused and problem-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping manages feelings, while problem-focused coping addresses the source of stress.

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates learned helplessness?

Accepted Answer

A student stops studying after repeatedly failing tests, believing nothing will help.

Question 10

According to the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model, what occurs during the exhaustion stage?

Accepted Answer

Resources are depleted, leading to increased risk of illness.

Question 11

Which of the following is a maladaptive coping strategy that can worsen stress over time?

Accepted Answer

Doomscrolling

Question 12

What is the main finding from Pennebaker’s research on confiding about traumatic events?

Accepted Answer

Writing or talking about trauma improves immune function and reduces health visits.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a direct physiological effect of stress?

Accepted Answer

Improved digestion

Question 14

A person who sees change as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat is demonstrating which component of hardiness?

Accepted Answer

Challenge

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why excessive screen time is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression in children?

Accepted Answer

It reduces physical activity and disrupts sleep patterns.

Question 16

What is compensatory control in the context of stress and coping?

Accepted Answer

Psychological strategies to restore a sense of order when personal control is threatened.

Question 17

Which of the following is a likely outcome for someone with an external locus of control?

Accepted Answer

They are more likely to give up when things go wrong.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a psychophysiological disorder?

Accepted Answer

Migraine headaches triggered by chronic stress.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the effect of positive emotions on health, according to psychoneuroimmunology?

Accepted Answer

Positive emotions can boost immune function and overall health.

Question 20

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of resilience?

Accepted Answer

Bouncing back and remaining optimistic after a major setback.

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Health

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