Health Psychology Practice Exam 2 CH 6-9, PSY303
Module 4 - Seeking and Using Health Care Services (2
Weeks)
Chronic stress appears to _____.
A. contribute to psychological distress and physical illness
B. habituate people to negative life events
C. be unrelated to negative life events
D. be unrelated to illness -ANSWER- A. contribute to psychological distress and physical illness
During the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome, the organism makes efforts to cope with
the threat. -ANSWER- False
Studies conducted to test individual differences in stress reactivity have suggested that psychobiological
reactivity to stress is an important factor in determining the likelihood that stress will contribute to
illness. -ANSWER- True
The occurrence of daily hassles _____.
A. bears no relationship to physical health.
B. reduces psychological well-being over the short term.
C. markedly enhances reports of physical symptoms.
D. are poor predictors of physical health than major life events. -ANSWER- B. reduces psychological
well-being over the short term
Researchers investigating the effects of multiple roles on women conclude that _____.
A. outside employment can be harmful for women's well-being
B. having control and flexibility over the work environment increases the likelihood of stress
,C. having adequate child care reduces the likelihood of stress
D. combining motherhood with employment can help improve self-esteem -ANSWER- D. combining
motherhood with employment can help improve self-esteem
Who of the following is LEAST likely to experience illness due to the stress associated with their job? A.
Susie, a single mother of a five-year old boy, works long hours in a low-paying position.
B. Mary Lou, a married mother of two young children, works in a low-paying service job 40 hours per
week.
C. Sally, a single mother of a five-year old daughter, is a lawyer with flexible hours.
D. Miranda, a married mother with two young children, is a lawyer with flexible hours. -ANSWER- D.
Miranda, a married mother with two young children, is a lawyer with flexible hours.
Workers who suffer from work overload _____ compared with workers who do not experience overload.
A. feel less stressed
B. practice better health habits
C. have a better circadian rhythm
D. sustain more health risks -ANSWER- D. sustain more health risks
Sarah is scheduled for a hysterectomy. A health psychologist visits her in the hospital and finds that she is
worried about the pain involved in the surgery. The psychologist clearly explains the procedure to Sarah
and answers her questions to ease her worries. He also teaches her a relaxation technique that she can
use before the surgery to control her anxiety. The psychologist explains the drug-delivery method to her
so she understands when and how much of the pain-relief drug she will receive. In this case, the health
psychologist is conducting a(n) _____ intervention. -ANSWER- control-enhancing
The benefits of social support are greatest when -ANSWER- the person from whom one is seeking
support is perceived to be responsive to one's needs
Coping efforts are considered to be successful if they -ANSWER- reduce psychological distress.
Sarah is taking a stress management class. Her instructor provides her with a variety of techniques to
combat stress and identify the stress carriers in her environment. Sarah is instructed to try the
,techniques to identify the ones that work best for her so she can confront stressful situations. In this
case, the instructor is using ________ training. -ANSWER- assertiveness
________ is a form of social support that involves the provision of services, financial assistance, or
goods. -ANSWER- tangible assistance
What does the buffering hypothesis state about the moderation of stress by social support? -ANSWER-
Social support offers little benefit in periods of low stress
The biggest gap between the rich and the poor in the use of medical services is reflected in the -
ANSWER- the use of preventative health services
The health belief model predicts the treatment-seeking behavior of -ANSWER- people with money and
access to health services.
People sometimes abuse health services by complaining about problems that are medically insignificant.
-ANSWER- True
________ is known as the time it takes an individual to decide that a symptom is serious. -ANSWER-
Appraisal delay
A symptom is likely to prompt an individual to seek treatment if -ANSWER- it affects a valued organ.
Herpes is an example of the ________ model of illness. -ANSWER- cyclic
In which of the following conditions is treatment adherence likely to be the highest? -ANSWER- when a
person lives in a cohesive family
Mindfulness meditation is known to be an effective treatment for a functional disorder known as -
ANSWER- fibromyalgia
, Dietary interventions, which include foods that shift the ________ balance, are a staple of Traditional
Chinese Medicine. -ANSWER- yin-yang
________ involves performing adjustments on the spine and joints to correct misalignments that are
believed to both prevent and cure illness. -ANSWER- Chiropractic medicine
________ can result from personal theories about a disorder and its treatment. -ANSWER- Creative
nonadherence
Providers who exude warmth, confidence, and empathy get weaker placebo effects than providers who
are remote and formal. -ANSWER- False
Implement interventions designed to communicate effectively with patients by developing a
presentation to promote health in a specific community. -ANSWER- you can choose to do a
powerpoint, a blog post, or youtube video (just easy examples) that will give information about the
behavior itself, how it is bad for health, what strategies you can use to help, give good sources, cite
properly, and choose delivery based on your population targeted. (Ex - kids - youtube, elderly, live talk
with printed handouts, etc.)
Describe the various kinds of CAM therapies available and describe complementary and alternative
medicine. -ANSWER- Moreover, a protocol or regimen's success and adherence to interventions are
strengthened by an integrated approach between clients, practitioners, and wellness providers.
Sometimes individuals who use CAM do not disclose this information to their other wellness providers,
like medical doctors. The health psychology field encourages open communication, as do those who
recognize the value of an integrated approach to wellness and thriving.
Students are encouraged to explore the medical and wellness services available in their community.
Doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists, trainers, spiritual leaders, healers, acupuncturists, therapists,
counselors, hospital support groups, and fitness centers are examples of services that can support an
individual's ability to sustain health and wellness strategies, promote holistic thriving, and support an
integrated model of service.
Describe the causes of nonadherance to treatment regimens. -ANSWER- A significant area of interest
for health psychologists is the research and investigation of factors that influence the adherence and lack
of adherence to regimens.
An important consideration in effective health services is the relationship established between the
wellness provider and the client.
Module 4 - Seeking and Using Health Care Services (2
Weeks)
Chronic stress appears to _____.
A. contribute to psychological distress and physical illness
B. habituate people to negative life events
C. be unrelated to negative life events
D. be unrelated to illness -ANSWER- A. contribute to psychological distress and physical illness
During the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome, the organism makes efforts to cope with
the threat. -ANSWER- False
Studies conducted to test individual differences in stress reactivity have suggested that psychobiological
reactivity to stress is an important factor in determining the likelihood that stress will contribute to
illness. -ANSWER- True
The occurrence of daily hassles _____.
A. bears no relationship to physical health.
B. reduces psychological well-being over the short term.
C. markedly enhances reports of physical symptoms.
D. are poor predictors of physical health than major life events. -ANSWER- B. reduces psychological
well-being over the short term
Researchers investigating the effects of multiple roles on women conclude that _____.
A. outside employment can be harmful for women's well-being
B. having control and flexibility over the work environment increases the likelihood of stress
,C. having adequate child care reduces the likelihood of stress
D. combining motherhood with employment can help improve self-esteem -ANSWER- D. combining
motherhood with employment can help improve self-esteem
Who of the following is LEAST likely to experience illness due to the stress associated with their job? A.
Susie, a single mother of a five-year old boy, works long hours in a low-paying position.
B. Mary Lou, a married mother of two young children, works in a low-paying service job 40 hours per
week.
C. Sally, a single mother of a five-year old daughter, is a lawyer with flexible hours.
D. Miranda, a married mother with two young children, is a lawyer with flexible hours. -ANSWER- D.
Miranda, a married mother with two young children, is a lawyer with flexible hours.
Workers who suffer from work overload _____ compared with workers who do not experience overload.
A. feel less stressed
B. practice better health habits
C. have a better circadian rhythm
D. sustain more health risks -ANSWER- D. sustain more health risks
Sarah is scheduled for a hysterectomy. A health psychologist visits her in the hospital and finds that she is
worried about the pain involved in the surgery. The psychologist clearly explains the procedure to Sarah
and answers her questions to ease her worries. He also teaches her a relaxation technique that she can
use before the surgery to control her anxiety. The psychologist explains the drug-delivery method to her
so she understands when and how much of the pain-relief drug she will receive. In this case, the health
psychologist is conducting a(n) _____ intervention. -ANSWER- control-enhancing
The benefits of social support are greatest when -ANSWER- the person from whom one is seeking
support is perceived to be responsive to one's needs
Coping efforts are considered to be successful if they -ANSWER- reduce psychological distress.
Sarah is taking a stress management class. Her instructor provides her with a variety of techniques to
combat stress and identify the stress carriers in her environment. Sarah is instructed to try the
,techniques to identify the ones that work best for her so she can confront stressful situations. In this
case, the instructor is using ________ training. -ANSWER- assertiveness
________ is a form of social support that involves the provision of services, financial assistance, or
goods. -ANSWER- tangible assistance
What does the buffering hypothesis state about the moderation of stress by social support? -ANSWER-
Social support offers little benefit in periods of low stress
The biggest gap between the rich and the poor in the use of medical services is reflected in the -
ANSWER- the use of preventative health services
The health belief model predicts the treatment-seeking behavior of -ANSWER- people with money and
access to health services.
People sometimes abuse health services by complaining about problems that are medically insignificant.
-ANSWER- True
________ is known as the time it takes an individual to decide that a symptom is serious. -ANSWER-
Appraisal delay
A symptom is likely to prompt an individual to seek treatment if -ANSWER- it affects a valued organ.
Herpes is an example of the ________ model of illness. -ANSWER- cyclic
In which of the following conditions is treatment adherence likely to be the highest? -ANSWER- when a
person lives in a cohesive family
Mindfulness meditation is known to be an effective treatment for a functional disorder known as -
ANSWER- fibromyalgia
, Dietary interventions, which include foods that shift the ________ balance, are a staple of Traditional
Chinese Medicine. -ANSWER- yin-yang
________ involves performing adjustments on the spine and joints to correct misalignments that are
believed to both prevent and cure illness. -ANSWER- Chiropractic medicine
________ can result from personal theories about a disorder and its treatment. -ANSWER- Creative
nonadherence
Providers who exude warmth, confidence, and empathy get weaker placebo effects than providers who
are remote and formal. -ANSWER- False
Implement interventions designed to communicate effectively with patients by developing a
presentation to promote health in a specific community. -ANSWER- you can choose to do a
powerpoint, a blog post, or youtube video (just easy examples) that will give information about the
behavior itself, how it is bad for health, what strategies you can use to help, give good sources, cite
properly, and choose delivery based on your population targeted. (Ex - kids - youtube, elderly, live talk
with printed handouts, etc.)
Describe the various kinds of CAM therapies available and describe complementary and alternative
medicine. -ANSWER- Moreover, a protocol or regimen's success and adherence to interventions are
strengthened by an integrated approach between clients, practitioners, and wellness providers.
Sometimes individuals who use CAM do not disclose this information to their other wellness providers,
like medical doctors. The health psychology field encourages open communication, as do those who
recognize the value of an integrated approach to wellness and thriving.
Students are encouraged to explore the medical and wellness services available in their community.
Doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists, trainers, spiritual leaders, healers, acupuncturists, therapists,
counselors, hospital support groups, and fitness centers are examples of services that can support an
individual's ability to sustain health and wellness strategies, promote holistic thriving, and support an
integrated model of service.
Describe the causes of nonadherance to treatment regimens. -ANSWER- A significant area of interest
for health psychologists is the research and investigation of factors that influence the adherence and lack
of adherence to regimens.
An important consideration in effective health services is the relationship established between the
wellness provider and the client.
