Question 1

Which is true about the DARE program?&#10;A)It is very unpopular in schools.&#10;B)It targets first and second graders.&#10;C)It teaches the negative effects of using drugs.&#10;D)It produces long-lasting effects.

Accepted Answer

The DARE program is designed to teach the negative effects of using drugs in order to prevent drug use among students. This is one of the main goals of the program, and it is widely recognized as such. The other answer choices are incorrect. The DARE program is not necessarily unpopular in schools, as it is used in many schools across the country. It does not specifically target first and second graders, and the program has been criticized for not producing long-lasting effects.

Question 2

Tad seems to thrive when faced with difficult challenges and usually feels in control of his life.He would probably be labeled a _____ personality.&#10;A)stressed&#10;B)Type B&#10;C)Type C&#10;D)hardy

Accepted Answer

Tad's ability to thrive in the face of challenges and feel control over his life suggests that he possesses a hardy personality, which is characterized by resilience, adaptability, and a sense of personal control in stressful situations. Option A (stressed) and Option C (Type C) do not accurately describe Tad's personality based on the information given, and Type B personalities tend to be more relaxed and easygoing, which does not match the description of Tad.

Question 3

The purpose of the _____ is to protect the body against the invasion of bacteria,viruses,fungi,or other illness-producing organisms.&#10;A)antigens&#10;B)lymphocytes&#10;C)phagocytes&#10;D)immune system

Accepted Answer

The immune system is responsible for protecting the body against the invasion of bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other illness-producing organisms. Antigens are foreign substances that trigger an immune response, lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell involved in the immune response, and phagocytes are a type of immune cell that engulfs and destroys pathogens. While all of these play important roles in the immune system, the primary purpose is protection against foreign invaders, making D the best choice.

Question 4

&#34;Like cures like&#34; is the foundation of&#10;A)alternative medicine.&#10;B)homeopathy.&#10;C)complementary medicine.&#10;D)traditional medicine.

Accepted Answer

"Like cures like" is the central principle of homeopathy, a form of alternative medicine. In homeopathy, a substance that causes symptoms in a healthy person is diluted to an extremely small dose and given to a sick person with similar symptoms in order to stimulate the body's self-healing processes.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A)Hassles have a greater effect on adjustment than major life events.&#10;B)Hassles are minor annoyances or nuisances that tax one's ability to cope.&#10;C)Only major life events,and not hassles,are associated with poor general health.&#10;D)Difficulties with relaxing and insomnia only reflect everyday hassles and are not related to depression or anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Hassles are minor stressors that can accumulate and have a greater effect on adjustment than major life events. Option A is incorrect because the opposite is true. Option C is incorrect because research suggests that both major life events and daily hassles are associated with poor general health. Option D is incorrect because difficulties with relaxing and insomnia can be symptoms of depression or anxiety, in addition to being related to everyday hassles.

Question 6

Research into the post-event reactions of those who were living in New York City many months after the attacks on September 11,2001 found which of the following to be true?&#10;A)A majority of those polled demonstrated remarkable resilience to the potential effects of the trauma of 9/11.&#10;B)A majority of those living in New York City at that time had moved to the city since the attacks,indicating that most of those who lived in the city when the attack occurred had left the area.&#10;C)A majority of those polled were suffering significant levels of PTSD symptoms.&#10;D)A majority of those polled were willing to discuss mundane details of their lives,but were very resistant to discussing anything related to the 9/11 attacks.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that a majority of those living in New York City many months after the 9/11 attacks demonstrated remarkable resilience to potential trauma. This includes less severe or no PTSD symptoms and an ability to tolerate the impact of the attacks. Studies have found that people are more resilient than we might have thought, and even in the aftermath of devastating events such as 9/11, many show resilience and come back stronger than before.

Question 7

The Type A behavior pattern is a significant predictor of _____.&#10;A)mental illness&#10;B)coronary heart disease&#10;C)cancer&#10;D)respiratory illnesses

Accepted Answer

Type A behavior pattern is associated with elevated risk for coronary heart disease due to chronic stress, high levels of competitiveness, hostility, and impatience. There is limited evidence linking type A behavior pattern to mental illness, cancer, or respiratory illnesses.

Question 8

In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome has the body reached the limits of its ability to adapt to stress,which may result in the development of stress-related diseases?&#10;A)Alarm&#10;B)Collapse&#10;C)Exhaustion&#10;D)Resistance

Accepted Answer

The exhaustion stage of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by the body's failure to adapt to stress, which may lead to the development of stress-related diseases. In this stage, the body has already gone through the alarm and resistance stages and has depleted its resources to cope with stress.

Question 9

Jayci lost her husband,daughter,and home in a widespread wildfire in California.To overcome this ordeal,she turns to old friends and support groups set up in the community for emotional comfort,information,companionship,advice,and financial assistance.This relationship is known as

A)coping.
B)camaraderie.
C)networking.
D)social support.

Accepted Answer

Social support refers to the resources and relationships that provide emotional, informational, and practical assistance in times of need. In this scenario, Jayci is turning to old friends and support groups for emotional comfort, advice, and financial assistance, which are all forms of social support. Coping (A) refers to the ways in which individuals manage and adjust to stressful situations, while camaraderie (B) refers to the sense of friendship and community that arises from shared experiences or goals. Networking (C) refers to the act of making professional contacts to advance one's career or business objectives, which is not directly relevant to Jayci's situation.

Question 10

Vanna's mother is ill and Vanna is feeling overwhelmed and sad.To cope with this stress of her mother's illness,Vanna has been writing her feelings down in a journal.Vanna is using _____.&#10;A)problem-focused coping&#10;B)emotion-focused coping&#10;C)distraction&#10;D)reappraisal

Accepted Answer

Vanna is using emotion-focused coping by utilizing a journal to express her feelings and emotions related to her mother's illness. She is not necessarily trying to solve the problem, but instead is trying to manage and process her emotions.

Deck 12: Exsetntion: Stress, Coping, and Health