Question 1

Which of the following best describes a psychosocial influence on health?

Accepted Answer

The impact of social relationships and psychological factors on physical health.

Question 2

According to the Scientific Literacy Model, which scenario best illustrates the role of smoking cues in influencing behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A person smokes more when they see others smoking at a party.

Question 3

Which physiological system is most directly involved in the body's response to stress?

Accepted Answer

The endocrine system

Question 4

A student experiences chronic stress during exam season. According to research on stress, immunity, and illness, what is a likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Suppressed immune function, increasing susceptibility to illness.

Question 5

Which hormone is primarily released during the stress response and is associated with the 'fight or flight' reaction?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Question 6

Obesity is influenced by multiple factors. Which of the following best represents a psychosocial factor contributing to obesity?

Accepted Answer

Frequent social gatherings centered around high-calorie foods.

Question 7

Which of the following best explains why some individuals continue to smoke despite knowing the health risks?

Accepted Answer

Behavioural cues and social environments reinforce the habit.

Question 8

A researcher wants to measure the physiological response to stress in participants. Which of the following would be the most direct measure?

Accepted Answer

Measuring cortisol levels in saliva.

Question 9

Which equation best represents the relationship between stress and immune function, where $$I is $$immune function and $$S is $$stress level?

Accepted Answer

$$I = -kS + c$$

Question 10

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the impact of psychosocial influences on health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A person experiences high blood pressure after losing their job and social support.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a common physiological response to acute stress?

Accepted Answer

Decreased blood pressure

Question 12

A person who is trying to quit smoking finds it difficult when they are around friends who smoke. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Environmental cue influencing behaviour

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the relationship between chronic stress and illness?

Accepted Answer

Chronic stress can increase vulnerability to illness.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial intervention that could improve health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Providing social support groups for individuals experiencing stress.

Question 15

Which of the following best explains why obesity rates may be higher in certain communities?

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial factors such as limited access to healthy foods and cultural norms.

Question 16

Which of the following is a direct effect of the hormone cortisol during stress?

Accepted Answer

Increased availability of glucose for energy

Question 17

A person who experiences frequent stress at work begins to develop high blood pressure. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A psychosocial influence on health

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the 'fight or flight' response?

Accepted Answer

A rapid physiological reaction to perceived threats.

Question 19

Which of the following is most likely to occur if stress is prolonged and not managed?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of illness due to immune suppression

Question 20

Which of the following best illustrates the interaction between hormones, relationships, and health?

Accepted Answer

A person with high cortisol levels who lacks social support is more likely to get sick.

Health, Stress, and Coping: Behaviour, Stress, and Illness

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