Psychology Junior (Practice Exam)
Practice Exam 1:
1. Multiple Choice:
What does the Biopsychosocial Model of health emphasize?
o A) Only biological factors in health
o B) The interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors in health
o C) Only psychological factors in health
o D) The genetic factors in health
2. True or False:
The Health Belief Model predicts that individuals are more likely to take preventive
actions if they perceive low susceptibility to health risks.
3. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is an example of problem-focused coping in response to
stress?
o A) Engaging in meditation
o B) Seeking social support
o C) Planning and taking steps to address the source of stress
o D) Avoiding the stressful situation
4. Identification:
Define psychoneuroimmunology and explain its significance in health psychology.
5. Multiple Choice:
Social support can influence health by:
o A) Reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness
o B) Lowering immune function
o C) Increasing the likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behaviors
o D) None of the above
6. True or False:
Stress can negatively impact immune function by increasing the production of pro-
inflammatory cytokines.
7. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to promote healthy behavior in health
psychology?
o A) Encouraging exercise through behavior modification techniques
o B) Teaching patients to use relaxation techniques to manage stress
o C) Ignoring psychological factors in health interventions
o D) Providing social support for individuals trying to quit smoking
8. Multiple Choice:
A health psychologist would be most interested in:
o A) The biological causes of diseases
o B) The social and psychological factors that influence health
o C) The genetic makeup of patients
o D) The physical treatment of illnesses
9. True or False:
Chronic stress can contribute to physical diseases such as cardiovascular disease and
diabetes.
10. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is an example of an instrumental form of social support?
, • A) Offering advice on dealing with stress
• B) Giving money or helping with daily tasks
• C) Providing empathy and listening to a friend
• D) Encouraging a friend to exercise
Practice Exam 2:
1. Multiple Choice:
Which psychological intervention is commonly used to help individuals cope with chronic
pain?
o A) Biofeedback
o B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
o C) Both A and B
o D) None of the above
2. True or False:
The Health Belief Model suggests that people are more likely to engage in health-
promoting behaviors if they believe the benefits outweigh the perceived barriers.
3. Multiple Choice:
The Health Behavior approach focuses on:
o A) Changing genetic factors to improve health
o B) Modifying an individual’s behavior to prevent illness
o C) The biological treatment of diseases
o D) Focusing only on the psychological impact of health
4. Identification:
What is the difference between emotion-focused coping and problem-focused
coping?
5. Multiple Choice:
According to the biopsychosocial model, which of the following would be considered a
psychological factoraffecting health?
o A) Blood pressure
o B) Stress
o C) Physical exercise
o D) Genetics
6. True or False:
Self-management is an important aspect of coping with chronic illness and refers to
patients' ability to follow treatment regimens and lifestyle modifications.
7. Multiple Choice:
In health psychology, health disparities are best defined as:
o A) Differences in health outcomes based on socioeconomic and environmental
factors
o B) Differences in genetic susceptibility to diseases
o C) Psychological differences in the way people perceive their health
o D) Differences in medical treatments available to individuals
8. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is an example of maladaptive health behavior?
o A) Regular exercise
o B) Healthy eating
o C) Smoking
Practice Exam 1:
1. Multiple Choice:
What does the Biopsychosocial Model of health emphasize?
o A) Only biological factors in health
o B) The interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors in health
o C) Only psychological factors in health
o D) The genetic factors in health
2. True or False:
The Health Belief Model predicts that individuals are more likely to take preventive
actions if they perceive low susceptibility to health risks.
3. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is an example of problem-focused coping in response to
stress?
o A) Engaging in meditation
o B) Seeking social support
o C) Planning and taking steps to address the source of stress
o D) Avoiding the stressful situation
4. Identification:
Define psychoneuroimmunology and explain its significance in health psychology.
5. Multiple Choice:
Social support can influence health by:
o A) Reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness
o B) Lowering immune function
o C) Increasing the likelihood of engaging in unhealthy behaviors
o D) None of the above
6. True or False:
Stress can negatively impact immune function by increasing the production of pro-
inflammatory cytokines.
7. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is NOT a strategy to promote healthy behavior in health
psychology?
o A) Encouraging exercise through behavior modification techniques
o B) Teaching patients to use relaxation techniques to manage stress
o C) Ignoring psychological factors in health interventions
o D) Providing social support for individuals trying to quit smoking
8. Multiple Choice:
A health psychologist would be most interested in:
o A) The biological causes of diseases
o B) The social and psychological factors that influence health
o C) The genetic makeup of patients
o D) The physical treatment of illnesses
9. True or False:
Chronic stress can contribute to physical diseases such as cardiovascular disease and
diabetes.
10. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is an example of an instrumental form of social support?
, • A) Offering advice on dealing with stress
• B) Giving money or helping with daily tasks
• C) Providing empathy and listening to a friend
• D) Encouraging a friend to exercise
Practice Exam 2:
1. Multiple Choice:
Which psychological intervention is commonly used to help individuals cope with chronic
pain?
o A) Biofeedback
o B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
o C) Both A and B
o D) None of the above
2. True or False:
The Health Belief Model suggests that people are more likely to engage in health-
promoting behaviors if they believe the benefits outweigh the perceived barriers.
3. Multiple Choice:
The Health Behavior approach focuses on:
o A) Changing genetic factors to improve health
o B) Modifying an individual’s behavior to prevent illness
o C) The biological treatment of diseases
o D) Focusing only on the psychological impact of health
4. Identification:
What is the difference between emotion-focused coping and problem-focused
coping?
5. Multiple Choice:
According to the biopsychosocial model, which of the following would be considered a
psychological factoraffecting health?
o A) Blood pressure
o B) Stress
o C) Physical exercise
o D) Genetics
6. True or False:
Self-management is an important aspect of coping with chronic illness and refers to
patients' ability to follow treatment regimens and lifestyle modifications.
7. Multiple Choice:
In health psychology, health disparities are best defined as:
o A) Differences in health outcomes based on socioeconomic and environmental
factors
o B) Differences in genetic susceptibility to diseases
o C) Psychological differences in the way people perceive their health
o D) Differences in medical treatments available to individuals
8. Multiple Choice:
Which of the following is an example of maladaptive health behavior?
o A) Regular exercise
o B) Healthy eating
o C) Smoking
