Question 1

According to Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale, going on vacation is about as stressful as changing to a different line of work.

Accepted Answer

Going on vacation is considered less stressful than changing to a different line of work according to Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale.

Question 2

Type B personality is characterized by competitiveness, high ambition, hostility, and irritability.

Accepted Answer

Type B personality is actually characterized by traits such as being laidback, relaxed, and easy-going. They tend to be less competitive and ambitious compared to type A personalities. They are also less prone to experiencing hostility and irritability.

Question 3

The primary concern of a health psychologist is focusing on how various factors, including physical activities, psychological traits, and social relationships, affect our overall health and rate of illnesses.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately describes the primary concern of a health psychologist.

Question 4

In African Americans, there appears to be a link between perceptions of historical racism and high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that perceptions of historical racism and discrimination can lead to chronic stress, which is a risk factor for high blood pressure among African Americans.

Question 5

One of the more serious effects of workplace stress is a condition called burnout.

Accepted Answer

Burnout is a serious condition that occurs as a result of prolonged workplace stress. Its symptoms include emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and decreased productivity.

Question 6

Unpredictable stressors are more difficult to cope with than predictable stressors.

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable stressors can catch us off guard and we may not have the necessary coping mechanisms or resources in place to deal with them effectively, making them harder to handle than stressors that we can anticipate and prepare for.

Question 7

Once seated at his favorite restaurant, Malik was torn between ordering a turkey sandwich and ordering a plate of lasagna. He loves both equally, and is struggling to make a choice. Malik is experiencing an avoidance-avoidance conflict.

Accepted Answer

Malik is actually experiencing an approach-approach conflict, as he is trying to choose between two desirable options. An avoidance-avoidance conflict would occur if he had to choose between two unappealing options.

Question 8

When the body's resources are gone, the parasympathetic nervous system activates and the individual is in the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

The parasympathetic nervous system activates during the relaxation or recovery phase after a stress response, not during the resistance stage of the general adaptation syndrome. The resistance stage is when the body attempts to counteract the physical effects of stress and return to homeostasis, primarily involving the sympathetic nervous system and the adrenal glands.

Question 9

Because Markita has difficulty expressing her emotions, even when they are really bothering her, she would be described as having a Type D personality.

Accepted Answer

Type D personality is characterized by the tendency to experience negative emotions but to avoid expressing them. Markita's difficulty expressing her emotions aligns with this personality type.

Question 10

Primary, secondary, and tertiary appraisals are part of Richard Lazarus' cognitive theory of stress.

Accepted Answer

Lazarus' cognitive theory of stress includes primary and secondary appraisals, but not tertiary appraisals.

Question 11

Type A behavior patterned individuals tend to be relaxed and easy going.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Type A behavior patterned individuals are typically characterized as competitive, ambitious, impatient, and easily stressed. They are not generally described as relaxed or easy going.

Question 12

Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, not cancer.

Question 13

The field of psychoneuroimmunology studies the effects of psychological factors such as stress, emotions, thinking, and behavior on the immune system.

Accepted Answer

Psychoneuroimmunology is a field that focuses on the interactions between the psychological, nervous, and immune systems. It examines how psychological factors such as stress, emotions, thinking, and behavior can impact the immune system and overall health.

Question 14

Too small of a workload can cause a person to feel anxious, frustrated, and unrewarded.

Accepted Answer

When a person has too small of a workload, they may feel like they are not contributing enough or fulfilling their potential, which can lead to feelings of anxiety and frustration. Additionally, having a small workload may mean that there are not enough opportunities for the person to learn, grow, and feel rewarded for their work.

Question 15

Hassles are correlated with increased short-term illnesses such as backaches, flu, and headaches.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that daily hassles can have a negative impact on physical health, especially in the short term. Common physical symptoms associated with daily hassles include backaches, flu, and headaches.

Question 16

Research indicates that a sense of time urgency is the most toxic component of Type A behavior pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research indicates that a sense of time...

Question 17

Most people manage the stress associated with catastrophes like Sept. 11, 2001 effectively.

Accepted Answer

While the stress of catastrophes like Sept. 11, 2001 can be overwhelming, studies have shown that most people are able to manage the stress effectively and recover over time.

Question 18

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary heart disease (also known as coronary artery disease) is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over 366,000 deaths in 2017.

Question 19

An unpredictable situation is one that is not controllable, which may at least partially explain the stress it causes.

Accepted Answer

An unpredictable situation is by definition something that is not completely controllable or foreseeable, which can lead to uncertainty and stress.

Question 20

Secondary appraisal involves classifying the stressor as a threat or challenge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Secondary appraisal involves classifying the stressor as...

Quiz 12: Health and Stress