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1
Health psychologists are interested in researching the association between one's emotional state and the success of the ____________ in fighting disease.
A)mind
B)body
C)immune system
D)brain
2
Exposure to stressors generates immediate biological reactions. Which of the following is not one of them?
A)a rise in certain hormones secreted by the adrenal glands
B)an increase in heart rate and blood pressure
C)changes in how well the skin conducts electrical impulses
D)infection
3
The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome is resistance; in this stage, people
A)prepare to fight the stressor.
B)prepare to move on to the next stage.
C)become aware of the presence of a stressor.
D)run away from the stressor in alarm.
4
Stress produces indirect consequences that result in declines in health. An example of this is a reduction in the likelihood of obtaining health care. Which of the following is another indirect consequence of stress?
A)increased nicotine, drug, and alcohol use
B)decreased compliance with medical advice
C)an overall decline in the functioning of the immune system
D)a variety of psychosomatic illnesses
5
Some victims of major catastrophes and severe personal stressors experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in which someone has experienced a significantly stressful event that has long-lasting effects that may include
A)reexperiencing the event in vivid flashbacks or dreams.
B)an increase in personal stressors.
C)emotional sensitivity.
D)irritation.
6
Hardiness is a personality characteristic associated with a lower rate of stress-related illness. Which of the following is not a component of hardiness?
A)commitment
B)control
C)resilience
D)challenge





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