Question 1

Regarding stress and the immune system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Anger and hostility are actually linked to a weakened immune system response, not a strengthened one. These negative emotions can increase stress levels, which in turn can suppress immune function.

Question 2

Regarding stress and the immune system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The body's response to stress typically involves the release of substances that increase, not decrease, inflammation. This is part of the body's immediate response to stress, which can be protective in the short term but harmful if the stress is chronic.

Question 3

People who suffer from imaginary diseases or illnesses have

Accepted Answer

Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that causes major emotional distress and problems functioning. People with this disorder often fear they have a serious illness, despite little or no evidence to support this belief, which can resemble suffering from imaginary diseases or illnesses.

Question 4

Many psychosomatic problems are the result of

Accepted Answer

Prolonged stress can lead to psychosomatic problems, where psychological stress manifests as physical symptoms.

Question 5

Which of the following involves the person receiving information about his or her ongoing bodily activities, which aids the person in voluntarily regulating these bodily activities?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback is a technique that involves the person receiving information about his or her ongoing bodily activities, such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature, with the goal of enabling the individual to voluntarily regulate these activities.

Question 6

Regarding psychosomatic illness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A psychosomatic problem refers to physical symptoms that are caused or exacerbated by mental factors, whereas somatic symptom disorder is a specific type of disorder where a person feels extreme anxiety about physical symptoms such as pain or fatigue, which may not be caused by psychological factors alone. Thus, not all psychosomatic problems are classified as somatic symptom disorders.

Question 7

Fiona has been experiencing a great deal of stress at her job. She is experiencing neckaches, headaches, indigestion, and insomnia. When she goes to her doctor, she finds that her blood pressure is also elevated. Fiona has

Accepted Answer

Fiona's symptoms are indicative of a psychosomatic disorder, where physical symptoms are caused or exacerbated by mental stress factors. Her stress at work is manifesting in physical ailments, including elevated blood pressure, which aligns with the characteristics of a psychosomatic disorder.

Question 8

Dr. Martinez is studying the ways in which stress and the immune system affect one's susceptibility to disease. This field of study is called

Accepted Answer

Psychoneuroimmunology is the field of study that investigates the interactions between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the immune system, and how these interactions affect health.

Question 9

When stress causes physical damage to the body in the form of stomach pain, asthma, migraine headaches, hives, or hypertension, the person is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Psychosomatic disorders are conditions in which psychological stressors manifest as physical symptoms, such as stomach pain, asthma, migraine headaches, hives, or hypertension.

Question 10

Which of the following is the study of links among behavior, stress, disease, and the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Psychoneuroimmunology is the field that studies the connections between psychological processes, the nervous and immune systems, and how these interactions influence health and disease.

Question 11

During final exams each year, Janet gets a bad case of bronchitis. The stress of final exams has done all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Stress typically increases the body's production of certain hormones like cortisol, which can suppress the immune system and increase inflammation rather than decrease it. Choices A, C, and D are common effects of stress on the body, making B the correct answer as it inaccurately describes the impact of stress on inflammation.

Question 12

Which system in the body is regulated, in part, by the brain and mobilizes defenses, such as white blood cells, against invading microbes and other disease agents?

Accepted Answer

The immune system is regulated, in part, by the brain, particularly through the hypothalamus and autonomic nervous system, which can mobilize defenses like white blood cells against invading microbes and other disease agents.

Question 13

Which system in the body is dramatically affected by stress and upsetting emotions and can increase one's susceptibility to disease?

Accepted Answer

The immune system is significantly affected by stress and emotional disturbances, leading to an increased vulnerability to diseases. Stress can suppress the effectiveness of the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections and illnesses.

Question 14

Upsetting thoughts and emotions may have a negative influence on health through their link with the

Accepted Answer

Upsetting thoughts and emotions can negatively impact health by affecting the brain and immune system, altering how the body responds to stress and disease.

Question 15

When we manage our stress, we

Accepted Answer

Managing stress effectively can help reduce the severity of cold and flu symptoms by supporting the immune system's function, rather than overwhelming or impairing it. Stress management techniques can lead to a healthier immune response, which can mitigate the impact of infections.

Question 16

Sore muscles, headaches, indigestion, fatigue, and sexual dysfunctions are several complaints that can be psychosomatic and, thus, are most likely to be the result of the person's

Accepted Answer

Prolonged stress can lead to a variety of physical symptoms including sore muscles, headaches, indigestion, fatigue, and sexual dysfunctions. These symptoms are often psychosomatic, meaning they have a psychological origin but manifest physically.

Question 17

Janine has been experiencing severe headaches and neckaches, fatigue, and insomnia ever since she was promoted to a job that entails more responsibility. If Janine goes to a doctor, the doctor will most likely tell her

Accepted Answer

Janine's symptoms are likely stress-related due to her increased job responsibilities, fitting the definition of a psychosomatic illness, where physical symptoms are caused or exacerbated by mental factors such as stress or anxiety.

Question 18

Which of the following has NOT been shown to boost the immune system?

Accepted Answer

Negative emotions, such as anger, have generally been found to have a detrimental effect on the immune system, unlike support groups, activities that induce happiness, and guided imagery, which can have positive effects.

Question 19

Illnesses in which psychological factors contribute to bodily damage or to damaging changes in bodily functioning are called

Accepted Answer

Psychosomatic disorders are conditions in which psychological factors play a significant role in bodily symptoms or illness, affecting physical health.

Question 20

Psychosomatic disorders are those in which

Accepted Answer

The answer of Psychosomatic disorders are those in which
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Quiz 13: Health, Stress, and Coping

Regarding stress and the immune system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding stress and the immune system, which of the following statements is FALSE?

People who suffer from imaginary diseases or illnesses have

Many psychosomatic problems are the result of

Which of the following involves the person receiving information about his or her ongoing bodily activities, which aids the person in voluntarily regulating these bodily activities?

Regarding psychosomatic illness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Fiona has been experiencing a great deal of stress at her job. She is experiencing neckaches, headaches, indigestion, and insomnia. When she goes to her doctor, she finds that her blood pressure is also elevated. Fiona has

Dr. Martinez is studying the ways in which stress and the immune system affect one's susceptibility to disease. This field of study is called

When stress causes physical damage to the body in the form of stomach pain, asthma, migraine headaches, hives, or hypertension, the person is experiencing

Which of the following is the study of links among behavior, stress, disease, and the immune system?

During final exams each year, Janet gets a bad case of bronchitis. The stress of final exams has done all of the following EXCEPT

Which system in the body is regulated, in part, by the brain and mobilizes defenses, such as white blood cells, against invading microbes and other disease agents?

Which system in the body is dramatically affected by stress and upsetting emotions and can increase one's susceptibility to disease?

Upsetting thoughts and emotions may have a negative influence on health through their link with the

When we manage our stress, we

Sore muscles, headaches, indigestion, fatigue, and sexual dysfunctions are several complaints that can be psychosomatic and, thus, are most likely to be the result of the person's

Janine has been experiencing severe headaches and neckaches, fatigue, and insomnia ever since she was promoted to a job that entails more responsibility. If Janine goes to a doctor, the doctor will most likely tell her

Which of the following has NOT been shown to boost the immune system?

Illnesses in which psychological factors contribute to bodily damage or to damaging changes in bodily functioning are called

Psychosomatic disorders are those in which