HSC 4711 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
1. This dimension of psychosocial health includes factors such as creativity,
spontaneity, and openness to new ways of viewing situations. - Correct answer-
Mental
2. _______ health includes how we establish and maintain positive relationship
with others. - Correct answer-Social
3. This area of psychosocial health is sometimes referred to as ______________
health, and involves our ability to process information effectively. - Correct
answer-Intellectual
4. Improving what type of health can boost mood, build resilience, and add to the
overall enjoyment of life? - Correct answer-Emotional
All of the following are considered important components of Spiritual Health,
EXCEPT which one? - Correct answer-Religion or theism
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,6. Someone who says, "Other people control my destiny, there is not much I can do
to change things" likely is a person with _____________. - Correct answer-An
external locus of control
7. In the "Big 5" personality traits the ability to enjoy variety and challenge are a
part of the trait termed __________________. - Correct answer-Openness
8. Self-discipline is an aspect of which personality trait? - Correct answer-
Conscientiousness
9. In the "Big 5" personality traits, which one includes the tendency to experience
unpleasant emotions? - Correct answer-Neuroticism
10. This internal factor that influences psychosocial health is one's sense of self
regard. - Correct answer-Self-esteem
11. Your level of psychosocial health depends partly on how your view yourself
and partly on what else? - Correct answer-How you mange stress
12. All of the following are external factors that affect your psychosocial health,
EXCEPT which one? - Correct answer-Locus of control
13. Which of the following is true about locus of control (LOC)? - Correct answer-
LOC is the extent to which you believe you can control what happens to you.
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,14. Higher levels of this personality trait have been linked to achievement in
school and on the job. - Correct answer-Conscientiousness
15. This personality trait is an indicator of our ability to get along with others -
Correct answer-Agreeableness
16. Low levels of this personality trait is associated with emotional resilience. -
Correct answer-Neuroticism
17. The autonomic nervous system initiates the sympathetic response to prepare the
body for: - Correct answer-Fight or flight
18. Approximately, how much sleep does the average adult need? - Correct answer-
7 to 8 hours per night
19. For more than a decade, college students have reported what as their number
one impediment to academic success? - Correct answer-Stress
20. The restful stage of sleep primarily occurs... - Correct answer-During the non-
REM stage of sleep
21. The sleep we need to solidify the memories we have made from the day
occurs... - Correct answer-During the rapid eye movement (REM) stage
22. All of the following are true about rapid eye movement (REM) sleep EXCEPT
which one? - Correct answer-We are most rested during REM sleep
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, 23. During non- rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep... - Correct answer-The
body and brain get the deep rest it needs
24. Which is NOT a consideration of sleep quality? - Correct answer-Nap
25. ____________ is the help we get through our relationships and interpersonal
exchanges. - Correct answer-Social support
26. Which of these can act as a buffer to stress? - Correct answer-High self-esteem
and
Positive social support
27. Which of the following is true about stress? - Correct answer-The stress
response is designed to keep you safe.
28. One definition of _____________ is "anything that disrupts the body's
homeostasis." - Correct answer-Stress
29. "The positive, desirable effects of stress" is called: - Correct answer-Eustress
30. "The negative effects of stress" is called: - Correct answer-Distress
31. Stress experienced over a short period of time is called: - Correct answer-Acute
stress
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Answers Graded A+
1. This dimension of psychosocial health includes factors such as creativity,
spontaneity, and openness to new ways of viewing situations. - Correct answer-
Mental
2. _______ health includes how we establish and maintain positive relationship
with others. - Correct answer-Social
3. This area of psychosocial health is sometimes referred to as ______________
health, and involves our ability to process information effectively. - Correct
answer-Intellectual
4. Improving what type of health can boost mood, build resilience, and add to the
overall enjoyment of life? - Correct answer-Emotional
All of the following are considered important components of Spiritual Health,
EXCEPT which one? - Correct answer-Religion or theism
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,6. Someone who says, "Other people control my destiny, there is not much I can do
to change things" likely is a person with _____________. - Correct answer-An
external locus of control
7. In the "Big 5" personality traits the ability to enjoy variety and challenge are a
part of the trait termed __________________. - Correct answer-Openness
8. Self-discipline is an aspect of which personality trait? - Correct answer-
Conscientiousness
9. In the "Big 5" personality traits, which one includes the tendency to experience
unpleasant emotions? - Correct answer-Neuroticism
10. This internal factor that influences psychosocial health is one's sense of self
regard. - Correct answer-Self-esteem
11. Your level of psychosocial health depends partly on how your view yourself
and partly on what else? - Correct answer-How you mange stress
12. All of the following are external factors that affect your psychosocial health,
EXCEPT which one? - Correct answer-Locus of control
13. Which of the following is true about locus of control (LOC)? - Correct answer-
LOC is the extent to which you believe you can control what happens to you.
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,14. Higher levels of this personality trait have been linked to achievement in
school and on the job. - Correct answer-Conscientiousness
15. This personality trait is an indicator of our ability to get along with others -
Correct answer-Agreeableness
16. Low levels of this personality trait is associated with emotional resilience. -
Correct answer-Neuroticism
17. The autonomic nervous system initiates the sympathetic response to prepare the
body for: - Correct answer-Fight or flight
18. Approximately, how much sleep does the average adult need? - Correct answer-
7 to 8 hours per night
19. For more than a decade, college students have reported what as their number
one impediment to academic success? - Correct answer-Stress
20. The restful stage of sleep primarily occurs... - Correct answer-During the non-
REM stage of sleep
21. The sleep we need to solidify the memories we have made from the day
occurs... - Correct answer-During the rapid eye movement (REM) stage
22. All of the following are true about rapid eye movement (REM) sleep EXCEPT
which one? - Correct answer-We are most rested during REM sleep
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, 23. During non- rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep... - Correct answer-The
body and brain get the deep rest it needs
24. Which is NOT a consideration of sleep quality? - Correct answer-Nap
25. ____________ is the help we get through our relationships and interpersonal
exchanges. - Correct answer-Social support
26. Which of these can act as a buffer to stress? - Correct answer-High self-esteem
and
Positive social support
27. Which of the following is true about stress? - Correct answer-The stress
response is designed to keep you safe.
28. One definition of _____________ is "anything that disrupts the body's
homeostasis." - Correct answer-Stress
29. "The positive, desirable effects of stress" is called: - Correct answer-Eustress
30. "The negative effects of stress" is called: - Correct answer-Distress
31. Stress experienced over a short period of time is called: - Correct answer-Acute
stress
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