SFU PSYC 365 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
A-delta fibres - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the afferent peripheral
fibres that are associated with transmitting sharp, distinct pain
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the process by which
nutrients move from the digestive tract to the bloodstream and the
lymphatic system; occurs primarily in the small intestine
Acceleration-deceleration anjury - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔type of
concussion that occurs when an immobile head is hit with a mobile
object, or a moving head hits an immobile object
acceptance - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the final stage of Kubler-
Ross's theory of death and dying, in which people achieve a peaceful
acceptance of their own death
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔a disease that develops as the result of the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV); the body's compromised immune
system makes it susceptible to a host of other infections
,active leisure - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a positive experience that
is associated with activities such as hobbies, playing a musical
instrument, and exercise
active-passive model - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔situation in which
patients are unable to participate in their care or to make decisions
because of their medical condition
acupuncture - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔an ancient Chinese pain
control technique that involves the insertion of fine needles to create
stimulation to peripheral nerves
acute illness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔illness with defined
beginning and end
acute pain - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pain that lasts less than 6
months and serves to warn of impending tissue damage or the need
for convalescent (recovery) rest
acute stressor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔stressor that is immediate
in its duration and proximity
addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔state of being physically or
psychologically dependent on a substance
,addictive smokers - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔smokers who develop
a psychological dependence on smoking and are keenly aware when
they are not smoking
adherence - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔degree to which patients
carry out the behaviours and treatments that physicians and other
health professionals recommend
adjuvant therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔therapy used in
conjunction with other therapy
adrenal cortex - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the outer portion of the
adrenal gland; at times of stress supplies hormones to the body that
provide energy and increase blood pressure, but that can adversely
affect the body's ability to resist and recover from disease
adrenal medulla - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the central portion of
the adrenal gland; secretes catecholamines (containing both
adrenaline and noradrenaline) when the hypothalamus initiates the
stress response
advanced illness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔stage of illness at which
death is imminent
, advanced-practice nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔nursing that
includes teaching, consulting, and research within a specialty area
where superior clinical skills and judgement are acquired through a
combination of experience and education
aerobic exercise - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔exercise, such as
jogging, that involves the increased consumption of oxygen over and
extended period of time
afferent (sensory) neurons - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔nerve cells
that conduct impulses from a sense organ to the central nervous
system, or from lower to higher levels in the spinal cord and brain
agency-provided support - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔social support
provided by agencies and organizations that have been formed to fill
the void when naturally occurring support is either lacking or
unavailable
agent - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔in epidemiology, the means by
which a disease spreads
ANSWERS
A-delta fibres - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the afferent peripheral
fibres that are associated with transmitting sharp, distinct pain
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the process by which
nutrients move from the digestive tract to the bloodstream and the
lymphatic system; occurs primarily in the small intestine
Acceleration-deceleration anjury - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔type of
concussion that occurs when an immobile head is hit with a mobile
object, or a moving head hits an immobile object
acceptance - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the final stage of Kubler-
Ross's theory of death and dying, in which people achieve a peaceful
acceptance of their own death
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔a disease that develops as the result of the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV); the body's compromised immune
system makes it susceptible to a host of other infections
,active leisure - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a positive experience that
is associated with activities such as hobbies, playing a musical
instrument, and exercise
active-passive model - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔situation in which
patients are unable to participate in their care or to make decisions
because of their medical condition
acupuncture - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔an ancient Chinese pain
control technique that involves the insertion of fine needles to create
stimulation to peripheral nerves
acute illness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔illness with defined
beginning and end
acute pain - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔pain that lasts less than 6
months and serves to warn of impending tissue damage or the need
for convalescent (recovery) rest
acute stressor - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔stressor that is immediate
in its duration and proximity
addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔state of being physically or
psychologically dependent on a substance
,addictive smokers - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔smokers who develop
a psychological dependence on smoking and are keenly aware when
they are not smoking
adherence - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔degree to which patients
carry out the behaviours and treatments that physicians and other
health professionals recommend
adjuvant therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔therapy used in
conjunction with other therapy
adrenal cortex - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the outer portion of the
adrenal gland; at times of stress supplies hormones to the body that
provide energy and increase blood pressure, but that can adversely
affect the body's ability to resist and recover from disease
adrenal medulla - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the central portion of
the adrenal gland; secretes catecholamines (containing both
adrenaline and noradrenaline) when the hypothalamus initiates the
stress response
advanced illness - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔stage of illness at which
death is imminent
, advanced-practice nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔nursing that
includes teaching, consulting, and research within a specialty area
where superior clinical skills and judgement are acquired through a
combination of experience and education
aerobic exercise - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔exercise, such as
jogging, that involves the increased consumption of oxygen over and
extended period of time
afferent (sensory) neurons - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔nerve cells
that conduct impulses from a sense organ to the central nervous
system, or from lower to higher levels in the spinal cord and brain
agency-provided support - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔social support
provided by agencies and organizations that have been formed to fill
the void when naturally occurring support is either lacking or
unavailable
agent - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔in epidemiology, the means by
which a disease spreads
