Question 1

Dr. Arzun is using the biopsychosocial model as a frame of reference for understanding heart disease. Based on this, she will most likely recommend that a client with heart
Disease use ________ to treat the illness.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model takes into account not only biological factors, but also psychological and social factors that may contribute to a person's health. Exercise can not only improve physical health, but also provide benefits to mental health and social well-being. Medication may also be necessary to treat the illness, but the biopsychosocial model encourages holistic treatment approaches that consider all aspects of a person's health. Therefore, the best choice would be medication and exercise. Surgery may also be necessary in some cases, but it is not mentioned as an option in the question.

Question 2

Sarah is trying to be the healthiest person she can possibly be and feel satisfied with life. Sarah is focusing on her

Accepted Answer

Well-being encompasses a holistic approach to health, incorporating physical, emotional, and social aspects to ensure an overall sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. Health psychology focuses on the psychological factors that affect physical health, while health empowerment focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Self-control can be a helpful tool, but it is not the sole focus of an overall approach to well-being.

Question 3

A BMI should be calculated before one can accurately conclude that a person is

Accepted Answer

BMI or Body Mass Index is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Therefore, it is used to determine if a person is within a healthy weight range or if they are overweight or obese. It is not an indicator of depression, smoking status or malnourishment.

Question 4

The body mass index (BMI) of an adopted child will be ________ related to the BMI of the adoptive parents and ________ related to the BMI of the biological parents.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that the BMI of an adopted child is not at all related to the BMI of the adoptive parents but is strongly related to the BMI of the biological parents, indicating a significant genetic influence on BMI.

Question 5

Compared with the medical model of health, the biopsychosocial model approach to health and well-being

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model approach includes multiple variables including biological, psychological, and social factors whereas the medical model only focuses on illness and disease.

Question 6

Thoughts and behaviors affect the environment. The environment affects human biology. In turn, biology affects behavior. This description fits the ________ model of health psychology.

Accepted Answer

The description of how thoughts, behaviors, and the environment all interact with human biology is best represented by the biopsychosocial model of health psychology. This model recognizes the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors in determining a person's health and well-being. The medical model focuses primarily on physical symptoms and treatments, while the behaviorist model emphasizes the role of behavior in health. The social model focuses on societal factors that can impact health outcomes.

Question 7

Health psychologists investigate how genetics, behaviors, and social support influence health. This approach of focusing on multiple areas to understand health and well-being is central to
The ________ model.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model is an approach to health and illness that takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors. Health psychologists use this model to investigate how these factors influence health and well-being.

Question 8

Aline is sitting in a physician's office and has just been told that a nurse will be coming in to measure her BMI. Aline is not familiar with the term BMI and starts to panic. How should her
Mother reassure her about BMI tests?

Accepted Answer

The best choice is D because it reassures Aline that the BMI test is a simple measurement of her height and weight, and does not involve any invasive or painful procedures. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they provide misinformation about what the BMI test entails.

Question 9

Dora is a moderately obese woman with a full figure. However, Dora is not confronted with social stigma about being overweight. On the contrary, she is often complimented on
How attractive she is. Dora

Accepted Answer

In many developing countries, a fuller figure is often associated with beauty, health, and wealth, which can lead to positive social feedback, unlike in many Western societies where slimmer figures are often idealized.

Question 10

Claude Bouchard found that identical twins have similar weights regardless of whether they are raised together or apart. This study provides evidence for the idea that

Accepted Answer

Claude Bouchard's study provides evidence for the idea that genes play an important role in weight gain, as identical twins have similar weights regardless of their environment.

Question 11

For which of the following groups would an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, be most typical?

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa can affect individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, indicating that these conditions are complex and multifactorial, not limited to specific demographic groups.

Question 12

Research in different cultural contexts reveals that obesity is

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that some cultures, such as Western societies, stigmatize obesity and view it as a negative trait associated with laziness and lack of self-control. However, other cultures, such as those in some Pacific Island nations, view obesity as a sign of wealth and status, and being thin may be seen as undesirable. Therefore, obesity is not universally rejected and devalued, making option B incorrect. Option C is partially correct as obesity is more prevalent in lower socio-economic groups, however, it is not limited to developing countries. Lastly, option D is incorrect as obesity is not seen as a positive trait in most cultures.

Question 13

Your sister has been quite thin ever since the eighth grade, but she expresses a great fear of becoming fat and is always looking for ways to lose more weight. Based on this, she is most
Likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

The fear of becoming fat and constant efforts to lose weight are both symptoms of anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image and an intense fear of gaining weight. While options A and B may be associated with weight regulation, they are not relevant to the given scenario. Option D involves binge-eating and purging behaviors, which are not mentioned in the scenario.

Question 14

Dr. Haverford suggests to her client that her mood problems stem from problems with the neurotransmitter serotonin. Dr. Haverford mentions nothing about social or behavioral factors
That may be related to mood. To understand her client's problems, Dr. Haverford seems to
Be using the ________ model.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Haverford's focus on the neurotransmitter serotonin suggests that she is using a medical model, which emphasizes biological factors as the primary cause of psychological disorders.

Question 15

In a study described in your textbook, 100 healthy men volunteered to experience semistarvation. After six months of participating in the study, the men

Accepted Answer

The study likely refers to the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, where participants exhibited behaviors similar to those seen in eating disorders, such as an obsession with food, due to the effects of prolonged semi-starvation.

Question 16

Health psychologists investigate

Accepted Answer

Health psychologists focus on promoting health and well-being, which includes addressing factors that contribute to disease and illness. They use experimental research and empirical evidence to develop interventions and strategies for improving health outcomes. Personal reports of health are taken into consideration, but they are not the only factor that health psychologists investigate. Health psychologists also use theories to guide their research and practice, but this is in conjunction with empirical research.

Question 17

Dieting as a method of controlling weight has proved ineffective in part because

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that after each episode of dieting, weight gain occurs more rapidly, which suggests that dieting is ineffective in the long term. This is likely due to the body's natural response to starvation and restriction of calories, leading to a decrease in metabolism and an increase in appetite. Additionally, dieting can lead to cycles of binge-eating and restriction, further contributing to weight gain in the long term.

Question 18

Which of the following is a major risk factor for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a major...

Question 19

After finishing six pieces of toast with butter, Sally prepares a batch of brownies while eating large bowls of ice cream, yogurt, and cottage cheese. She then eats half a bag of cookies, an
Entire pizza, and three baked potatoes, even though she does not feel hungry. After eating, she
Feels guilty, ashamed, and sad but does not vomit or make any other efforts to eliminate the
Calories she consumed. Sally appears to meet criteria for

Accepted Answer

Sally's behavior of consuming large amounts of food in a short amount of time, even when she is not hungry and experiencing feelings of guilt and shame afterward, aligns with the criteria for binge-eating disorder. She does not display signs of restrictive dieting or anorexia nervosa, as she is consuming large quantities of food, and she does not attempt to eliminate the calories consumed, ruling out bulimia nervosa.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about dieting behavior?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that dieting is often counterproductive for long-term weight loss. Fad diets and severe calorie restriction can lead to temporary weight loss, but as soon as normal eating habits are resumed, the weight is usually regained. Additionally, dieting can lead to negative psychological and physical consequences, such as decreased metabolism and increased binge eating.

Quiz 11: Health and Well-Being

Dr. Arzun is using the biopsychosocial model as a frame of reference for understanding heart disease. Based on this, she will most likely recommend that a client with heart Disease use ________ to treat the illness.

Sarah is trying to be the healthiest person she can possibly be and feel satisfied with life. Sarah is focusing on her

A BMI should be calculated before one can accurately conclude that a person is

The body mass index (BMI) of an adopted child will be related to the BMI of the adoptive parents and related to the BMI of the biological parents.

Compared with the medical model of health, the biopsychosocial model approach to health and well-being

Thoughts and behaviors affect the environment. The environment affects human biology. In turn, biology affects behavior. This description fits the ________ model of health psychology.

Health psychologists investigate how genetics, behaviors, and social support influence health. This approach of focusing on multiple areas to understand health and well-being is central to The ________ model.

Aline is sitting in a physician's office and has just been told that a nurse will be coming in to measure her BMI. Aline is not familiar with the term BMI and starts to panic. How should her Mother reassure her about BMI tests?

Dora is a moderately obese woman with a full figure. However, Dora is not confronted with social stigma about being overweight. On the contrary, she is often complimented on How attractive she is. Dora