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1
Although major negative and catastrophic events can have significant negative effects on psychological and physical well being micro-stressors have little effect.
A)True
B)False
2
Primary appraisal is the interpretation of the level of threat the situation provides, whereas secondary appraisal is one's perception of one's ability to cope with the situation.
A)True
B)False
3
Seleye suggested that during the exhaustion phase of the general adaptation system (GAS) whichever body system is strongest will be the one most affected.
A)True
B)False
4
Having a supportive social system when facing a serious illness contributes to an enhanced immune system, a greater sense of identity and an increase in psychological wellbeing.
A)True
B)False
5
An optimistic or a pessimistic attitude contributes little to one's ability to cope with a stressful situation.
A)True
B)False
6
Research has found that religious beliefs always decrease the amount of stress and negative impact of other stressors in a person's life.
A)True
B)False
7
Research indicates that people who bottle up their negative feelings may be at a higher risk of suffering from cancer than people who vent their negative emotions.
A)True
B)False
8
According to gate control theory, acupuncture works because the acupuncture needles stimulate mostly tactile receptors that close the pain gates.
A)True
B)False
9
In the trans-theoretical model, pre-contemplation refers to the desirability and action to begin a behaviour change on a health problem.
A)True
B)False
10
Globally, homosexual men make up the greatest number of people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
A)True
B)False





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