Question 1

Coronary heart disease occurs when:

Accepted Answer

Coronary heart disease is primarily caused by the thickening of the walls of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque, a condition known as atherosclerosis. This thickening narrows the arteries, reducing blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscle.

Question 2

When the complexity of a task is very high, the optimal level of stress that would promote the best performance would be ________.

Accepted Answer

When the complexity of a task is very high, a low level of stress is optimal for promoting the best performance. High stress can overwhelm an individual, making it difficult to focus and process the complex information needed to perform the task effectively. Low stress, on the other hand, can help maintain focus and motivation without causing the negative effects associated with high stress.

Question 3

Simon is experiencing chest pain due to an insufficient blood supply to the heart.Saul's coronary arteries are nearly blocked, which is slowing blood flow to his heart.Sean has just experienced the death of some of his heart muscle tissue.What do these men have in common?

Accepted Answer

All three men are experiencing different manifestations of heart disease, which is a broad term encompassing conditions affecting the heart, including angina, atherosclerosis, and heart attacks.

Question 4

Problem-focused forms of coping focus on _____.

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused coping strategies are aimed at addressing the root cause of stress, thereby reducing or eliminating the source of stress itself.

Question 5

Which of the following situations would be MORE effectively handled with emotion-focused rather than problem-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping is more effective in situations where the stressor is beyond one's control, such as dealing with a friend's illness, where managing emotions is more feasible than changing the situation.

Question 6

A man was viciously beaten three months ago and is now suffering from PTSD.Which of the following symptoms is he LEAST likely to develop?

Accepted Answer

PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is characterized by symptoms such as nightmares, sleep disturbances, withdrawal from relationships, and anxiety. Episodes of both mania and depression are more characteristic of bipolar disorder, not PTSD, making option C the least likely symptom of PTSD.

Question 7

Which of the following persons is EFFECTIVELY using emotion-focused coping?

Accepted Answer

Logan is using emotion-focused coping by reframing his situation (not making the basketball team) into a positive light (more time to focus on studies), which helps him manage his emotions about the situation.

Question 8

A small plane just crashed in your neighborhood.You take a fire extinguisher and blankets to the scene, then stand back and silently gather with others on the scene when you realize there is nothing you can do to help.In this situation, gathering quietly with others out of reverence and respect is an example of _____ coping.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves managing or reducing the emotional distress that arises in difficult situations. In this scenario, standing back and silently gathering with others when realizing there's nothing you can do to help is a way of dealing with the emotional impact of the situation, rather than trying to change the situation itself.

Question 9

_____ is the general term for all disorders that affect the heart muscle and can ultimately result in heart failure.

Accepted Answer

Heart disease is the general term used to describe a range of disorders that affect the heart, including those that affect the heart muscle and can lead to heart failure.

Question 10

The H.pylori bacterium that is associated with ulcer formation is _____.

Accepted Answer

H. pylori is found in a significant portion of the population without causing ulcers, indicating that its presence alone does not guarantee ulcer formation.

Question 11

Rationalizing is a(n)_____ form of coping.

Accepted Answer

Rationalizing is considered an emotion-focused form of coping because it involves managing emotional distress by justifying or explaining away stressors or feelings in a rational or logical manner, rather than directly addressing or solving the problem itself.

Question 12

In studies of how stress impacts pain, one would need to suffer from a given type of pain for _____ month(s)in order for that pain to be considered chronic.

Accepted Answer

Chronic pain is typically defined as pain that lasts for 3 months or longer. This duration is used by healthcare professionals to distinguish it from acute pain, which is temporary and usually related to a specific injury or illness.

Question 13

Which of the following has not been implicated in the origin and/or progression of cancer-related diseases?

Accepted Answer

While stress can impact overall health and has been associated with various health issues, it has not been directly implicated in the origin and/or progression of cancer in the same concrete manner as heredity, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices. These three factors have been extensively studied and shown to have direct links to the development and progression of cancer, whereas the evidence linking stress to cancer is less direct and more complex.

Question 14

Ulcers are associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

Ulcers are often associated with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium, which can damage the stomach lining and lead to ulcers.

Question 15

Adele has been suffering from chronic pain, and her physician has recommended that she explore the use of biofeedback that involves electromyography (EMG).In such a procedure what sort of physical process would be monitored?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback involving electromyography (EMG) specifically monitors muscle activity. This technique measures muscle tension and can help individuals learn how to control these physiological processes, which may be beneficial for managing chronic pain.

Question 16

Which of the following is the medical term for chest pain that is caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart?

Accepted Answer

Angina is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort caused when your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. It is often a symptom of an underlying heart problem, such as coronary artery disease.

Question 17

Emotion-focused forms of coping are based on changing your _____ when faced with stressful situations.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves changing your emotional reaction to a stressful situation rather than changing the situation itself.

Question 18

People who experience flashbacks, nightmares, and impaired functioning following a life-threatening or other horrifying event might be _____.

Accepted Answer

These symptoms are characteristic of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.

Question 19

The two chemicals released during the fight-flight-freeze stress response that are associated with the development of heart disease are _____.

Accepted Answer

Cortisol and epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) are the two chemicals released during the stress response that have been associated with the development of heart disease. Cortisol contributes to the accumulation of abdominal fat and other risk factors for heart disease, while epinephrine increases heart rate and blood pressure, which can strain the cardiovascular system over time.

Question 20

_______ allows people to attempt to control their reactions, particularly disruptive or counterproductive reactions, to a specific problem or situation.

Accepted Answer

Emotion-focused coping involves strategies to help manage the emotional response to a problem rather than addressing the problem itself. This can include efforts to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the negative emotions associated with a situation.

Quiz 3: Stress and Health Psychology