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 important or threatening to oneself.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Being stuck in traffic every day on the way to work.

Question 4

What is a key difference between emotion-focused and problem-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping aims to manage feelings, while problem-focused coping aims to address the source of stress.

Question 5

Which personality type is most strongly associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Type A

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Increased release of adrenaline and cortisol from the adrenal glands.

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following best illustrates learned helplessness?

Accepted Answer

A student stops studying after repeated failures, believing nothing will help.

Question 10

What is a likely consequence of excessive screen time in children, according to the provided materials?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of hardiness?

Accepted Answer

Aggression

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

Question 13

Which of the following is a psychophysiological disorder that may be linked to stress?

Accepted Answer

Headache

Question 14

What is compensatory control?

Accepted Answer

A psychological strategy to preserve a sense of order when personal control is compromised.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

Substance use to avoid dealing with stress.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about social support is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Confiding about traumatic events can benefit both mind and body.

Question 17

Which hormone is primarily associated with the stress response and is released from the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Question 18

What is the main finding from studies on reducing smartphone screen time to less than 2 hours daily?

Accepted Answer

It leads to improvements in stress, depressive symptoms, sleep quality, and overall well-being.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the relationship between positive emotions and health, according to psychoneuroimmunology?

Accepted Answer

Positive emotions can boost immune function and overall health.

Question 20

Which of the following is a likely effect of adopting a 'fighting spirit' in cancer patients, according to the materials?

Accepted Answer

Better coping and less emotional anguish, but no improvement in long-term survival rate.

Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Psychoneuroimmunology

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