Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'set point' in relation to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A genetically influenced value for body weight that the body tends to maintain.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion

Question 3

A person is faced with a sudden job loss and evaluates whether they have the resources to cope. According to cognitive appraisal theory, what is this evaluation called?

Accepted Answer

Secondary appraisal

Question 4

Which of the following equations correctly represents Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Accepted Answer

$$BMI = \frac{weight\ (kg)}{$$height^2$$\ (m^2$)}$$

Question 5

Which brain region is primarily involved in reward processing and is activated by smoking cues?

Accepted Answer

Ventral striatum

Question 6

A person who is competitive, impatient, and easily angered is most likely to have which personality type, and what health risk is associated with it?

Accepted Answer

Type A; increased risk of coronary heart disease

Question 7

Which of the following is a key feature of problem-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Attempting to eliminate or reduce the source of stress

Question 8

Which physiological system is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

Question 9

According to the arousal-performance curve, how does arousal affect performance on difficult tasks?

Accepted Answer

Performance is optimal at moderate arousal and decreases with high arousal

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in the stress response?

Accepted Answer

It coordinates the release of cortisol, which helps regulate metabolism and immune response.

Question 11

Which of the following is a consequence of chronic stress on the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Suppressed immune function

Question 12

A person practices mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Which of the following outcomes is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Reduced stress and increased sense of meaningfulness

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Seeking social support to feel better about the situation

Question 14

Which of the following statements about nicotine is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine is an ACh agonist that activates reward circuits.

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of resilience?

Accepted Answer

Effectively recovering from illness or adversity

Question 16

Which of the following life events is ranked as most stressful according to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

Accepted Answer

Death of a spouse

Question 17

Which of the following is a barrier to weight loss commonly identified in health psychology?

Accepted Answer

Genetic predisposition and sedentary lifestyle

Question 18

Which of the following best describes post-traumatic growth?

Accepted Answer

Positive psychological change resulting from struggling with challenging circumstances

Question 19

Which of the following is a physiological effect of cortisol released during the stress response?

Accepted Answer

Suppressed immune system and increased availability of blood sugar

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the relationship between hours of television watched per week and obesity rate, as shown in the provided graph?

Accepted Answer

Obesity rate increases as hours of television increase

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