Question 1

Which brain region is primarily involved in evaluating the value of a reward and motivation, as shown in the provided brain diagram?

Accepted Answer

Orbitofrontal cortex

Question 2

According to the BMI chart, what is the BMI range for an individual classified as 'Overweight'?

Accepted Answer

25.0 – 29.9

Question 3

A student experiences a 'pop quiz' and initially evaluates whether it is a threat. According to the cognitive appraisal model, what is this process called?

Accepted Answer

Primary appraisal

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the relationship between stress and task performance for a difficult task, as shown in the arousal-performance curve?

Accepted Answer

Performance is highest at moderate stress levels

Question 5

Which hormone is released from the adrenal cortex during the stress response and is associated with increased blood sugar and suppressed immune function?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Type A; increased risk of coronary heart disease

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a problem-focused coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

Making a plan to solve the source of stress

Question 8

According to the formula for Body Mass Index (BMI), what is the BMI of a person who weighs 70 kg and is 1.75 m tall? Use $$ BMI = \frac{weight\ (kg)}{$$height^2$$\ (m^2$)} $$

Accepted Answer

$$ BMI = \frac{70}{1.75^2$} = 22.86 $$

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the function of the amygdala, as labeled in the brain diagram?

Accepted Answer

Emotions and learning

Question 10

Which of the following is a physiological effect of the 'fight or flight' response?

Accepted Answer

Increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles

Question 11

Which of the following is a key recommendation from the Canadian physical activity guidelines to reduce sedentary time?

Accepted Answer

Limit sedentary time to 8 hours or less per day

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the concept of resilience in positive psychology?

Accepted Answer

The ability to recover effectively from adversity or illness

Question 13

Which of the following is a consequence of chronic activation of the HPA axis, as shown in the stress physiology diagrams?

Accepted Answer

Suppressed immune function and increased risk of illness

Question 14

Which of the following food warning labels, as shown in the images, would be most relevant for someone at risk of hypertension?

Accepted Answer

High in Sodium

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the effect of positive emotions on cardiovascular arousal recovery time, as shown in the recovery time diagram?

Accepted Answer

Positive emotions decrease recovery time

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) technique?

Accepted Answer

Body scan meditation

Question 17

A person who eats in response to stress is demonstrating which type of coping strategy?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the role of the ventral striatum in the brain's reward system?

Accepted Answer

Processing reward

Question 19

Which of the following statements about nicotine is correct?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine can improve memory and concentration but is also highly toxic

Question 20

According to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, what is the implication of a score above 300?

Accepted Answer

It may be linked with increased risk of heart disease or illness

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