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35 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 35
Negative events, such as job loss and divorce, have been linked to increased susceptibility to
illness.
True
False
Term 2 of 35
Unlike most other biological systems, the immune system is spread throughout the body.
True
False
Term 3 of 35
Inflammation of the body tissue following an injury is not a healthy sign.
True
False
Term 4 of 35
Communication between neurons is:
physical.
biological.
electrical.
chemical.
, Term 5 of 35
Social support is always beneficial to the recipient's stress level and overall health.
True
False
Term 6 of 35
Mindfulness training lowers stress by decreasing activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain.
True
False
Term 7 of 35
In the previous example. what was the independent variable?
Depression
independent variable- what are you manipulating
Music v. no music
dependent variable- outcome
Test scores
Acute stress, hassles; chronic stress, major life events
Term 8 of 35
Melissa is looking for a new job, so she updates her resume, creates a Linked In profile, and
reaches out to friends in the corporate world who may know of openings in their company. This
best describes which form of coping?
depression
eustress
problem-focused coping
learned helplessness
35 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 35
Negative events, such as job loss and divorce, have been linked to increased susceptibility to
illness.
True
False
Term 2 of 35
Unlike most other biological systems, the immune system is spread throughout the body.
True
False
Term 3 of 35
Inflammation of the body tissue following an injury is not a healthy sign.
True
False
Term 4 of 35
Communication between neurons is:
physical.
biological.
electrical.
chemical.
, Term 5 of 35
Social support is always beneficial to the recipient's stress level and overall health.
True
False
Term 6 of 35
Mindfulness training lowers stress by decreasing activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain.
True
False
Term 7 of 35
In the previous example. what was the independent variable?
Depression
independent variable- what are you manipulating
Music v. no music
dependent variable- outcome
Test scores
Acute stress, hassles; chronic stress, major life events
Term 8 of 35
Melissa is looking for a new job, so she updates her resume, creates a Linked In profile, and
reaches out to friends in the corporate world who may know of openings in their company. This
best describes which form of coping?
depression
eustress
problem-focused coping
learned helplessness
