Question 1

Compared to European Americans,Asians are

Accepted Answer

Asians are less likely to seek out social support in times of stress due to cultural values emphasizing harmony and not burdening others.

Question 2

Explicit social support is

Accepted Answer

Explicit social support involves openly sharing one's problems and seeking help, advice, or comfort from others.

Question 3

According to the text,Americans are______________richer than they were 50 years ago.At the same time,those who report that they are "very happy"______________between 1957 and 1998.

Accepted Answer

The text states that Americans are two to three times richer than they were 50 years ago, but the number of people reporting they are "very happy" decreased between 1957 and 1998.

Question 4

Proactive coping

Accepted Answer

Proactive coping involves taking steps in advance to prevent or modify the impact of a potential stressor before it occurs.

Question 5

Research on the relationship between money and happiness suggests that

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that, in general, citizens of wealthier nations tend to report higher levels of happiness compared to those in poorer nations, likely due to better access to resources and opportunities.

Question 6

Heppner and others (2006)found that individuals from a collectivist culture rate______________as the most helpful coping mechanism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Heppner and others (2006)found that individuals from...

Question 7

Research on religion and coping reveals that

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that religion is associated with better coping, but it does not establish a direct causal relationship. It suggests a correlation rather than a definitive cause-and-effect link.

Question 8

Hamrick et al.(2002)examined the relationship between stress and social contact when it comes to developing infectious illnesses.They found that for people under low stress,______________,whereas for people under high stress,______________.

Accepted Answer

For people under low stress, social contact did not significantly impact the development of infectious illnesses. However, for those experiencing high stress, increased social contact was associated with a higher incidence of illness.

Question 9

Yvonne has a choice of activities for this evening.She can paint,at which she is accomplished,or go rollerblading,at which she struggles.If Yvonne is in a bad mood and wants to feel better,then she should

Accepted Answer

The answer of Yvonne has a choice of activities for...

Question 10

Social support is associated with all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Social support has been found to have many positive effects on a person's physical and mental health, including prolonging the lives of cancer patients, lowering blood pressure, and reducing suicidal thoughts among individuals infected with HIV. However, social support is not associated with suppressing the immune system's response to stress. In fact, social support has been found to enhance the immune system's response to stress.

Question 11

Research on subjective well-being demonstrates that

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that happy people often experience better health outcomes, including lower stress levels and a stronger immune system, compared to unhappy individuals.

Question 12

What seems to matter the least when it comes to determining whether a therapy will be successful or not?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the specific school of thought or theoretical orientation of therapy is less important to its success compared to factors like the therapeutic alliance, client expectations, and social support.

Question 13

Who is likely to report the highest level of subjective well-being?

Accepted Answer

Mariano, who works as a college librarian, is likely to have a stable job and environment, which can contribute to higher subjective well-being compared to the other scenarios that involve social isolation, health issues, or superficial attributes like physical attractiveness.

Question 14

The major difference between proactive coping and other forms of coping (such as problem-based and emotion- based)is that proactive coping

Accepted Answer

Proactive coping involves taking action before a stressful event occurs, while problem-based coping occurs during or after the event, and emotion-based coping focuses on managing emotional reactions to the event. Additionally, proactive coping may involve both cognitive and behavioral strategies, and can have physiological effects such as reducing stress hormones. It is also effective for events that are high in controllability, as individuals can take measures to prevent or mitigate the impact of the event.

Question 15

All of these factors contribute to successful therapeutic treatment except

Accepted Answer

Having fewer treatment options to choose from does not contribute to successful therapeutic treatment; in fact, having more options can allow for more personalized and effective treatment plans.

Question 16

Fisher and colleagues (2002)found that HIV prevention programs were effective if they had each of these features except for

Accepted Answer

Fisher and colleagues (2002) found that effective HIV prevention programs included accurate information, motivation, and behavioral skills training, but not moral training.

Question 17

Which explanation has not been offered for the modest relationship between income and happiness?

Accepted Answer

Subjective well-being depending on self-efficacy is not a commonly offered explanation for the modest relationship between income and happiness. The other options relate more directly to how income might influence happiness through social comparisons, adaptation, and individual baseline happiness levels.

Question 18

Arlene believes that she has lots of social support in her life because she has a large family and lots of friends.Arlene's views are consistent with the______________model of social support.

Accepted Answer

The social contact model of social support emphasizes the quantity of social interactions and relationships, such as having a large family and many friends, which aligns with Arlene's belief.

Question 19

Many social psychologists refer to the concept of happiness using the phrase

Accepted Answer

Social psychologists use the term "subjective well-being" to refer to the concept of happiness.

Question 20

Sophia is anxious about her first day of school.Her mother assures her that everything is fine,walks her to the classroom door,and waits until she seems comfortable in her new surroundings.Sophia's mother has provided

Accepted Answer

Sophia's mother provided social support by reassuring her and staying with her until she felt comfortable.

Quiz 14: Health

Compared to European Americans,Asians are

Explicit social support is

According to the text,Americans arericher than they were 50 years ago.At the same time,those who report that they are "very happy"between 1957 and 1998.

Proactive coping

Research on the relationship between money and happiness suggests that

Heppner and others (2006) found that individuals from a collectivist culture rate______________as the most helpful coping mechanism.

Research on religion and coping reveals that

Hamrick et al.(2002) examined the relationship between stress and social contact when it comes to developing infectious illnesses.They found that for people under low stress,,whereas for people under high stress,.

Yvonne has a choice of activities for this evening.She can paint,at which she is accomplished,or go rollerblading,at which she struggles.If Yvonne is in a bad mood and wants to feel better,then she should

Social support is associated with all of the following except

Research on subjective well-being demonstrates that

What seems to matter the least when it comes to determining whether a therapy will be successful or not?

Who is likely to report the highest level of subjective well-being?

The major difference between proactive coping and other forms of coping (such as problem-based and emotion- based) is that proactive coping

All of these factors contribute to successful therapeutic treatment except

Fisher and colleagues (2002) found that HIV prevention programs were effective if they had each of these features except for

Which explanation has not been offered for the modest relationship between income and happiness?

Arlene believes that she has lots of social support in her life because she has a large family and lots of friends.Arlene's views are consistent with the______________model of social support.

Many social psychologists refer to the concept of happiness using the phrase

Sophia is anxious about her first day of school.Her mother assures her that everything is fine,walks her to the classroom door,and waits until she seems comfortable in her new surroundings.Sophia's mother has provided

Quiz 14: Health

Compared to European Americans,Asians are

Explicit social support is

According to the text,Americans are______________richer than they were 50 years ago.At the same time,those who report that they are "very happy"______________between 1957 and 1998.

Proactive coping

Research on the relationship between money and happiness suggests that

Heppner and others (2006) found that individuals from a collectivist culture rate______________as the most helpful coping mechanism.

Research on religion and coping reveals that

Hamrick et al.(2002) examined the relationship between stress and social contact when it comes to developing infectious illnesses.They found that for people under low stress,______________,whereas for people under high stress,______________.

Yvonne has a choice of activities for this evening.She can paint,at which she is accomplished,or go rollerblading,at which she struggles.If Yvonne is in a bad mood and wants to feel better,then she should

Social support is associated with all of the following except

Research on subjective well-being demonstrates that

What seems to matter the least when it comes to determining whether a therapy will be successful or not?

Who is likely to report the highest level of subjective well-being?

The major difference between proactive coping and other forms of coping (such as problem-based and emotion- based) is that proactive coping

All of these factors contribute to successful therapeutic treatment except

Fisher and colleagues (2002) found that HIV prevention programs were effective if they had each of these features except for

Which explanation has not been offered for the modest relationship between income and happiness?

Arlene believes that she has lots of social support in her life because she has a large family and lots of friends.Arlene's views are consistent with the______________model of social support.

Many social psychologists refer to the concept of happiness using the phrase

Sophia is anxious about her first day of school.Her mother assures her that everything is fine,walks her to the classroom door,and waits until she seems comfortable in her new surroundings.Sophia's mother has provided

According to the text,Americans arericher than they were 50 years ago.At the same time,those who report that they are "very happy"between 1957 and 1998.

Hamrick et al.(2002) examined the relationship between stress and social contact when it comes to developing infectious illnesses.They found that for people under low stress,,whereas for people under high stress,.