Applied Health Psychology Test Bank
Course Introduction
Applied Health Psychology explores how psychological theories, principles, and research are utilized to understand and improve health, illness, and healthcare. This course examines the complex interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors influencing health behaviors and outcomes. Students will learn about health promotion, prevention strategies, coping with chronic illness, patient-practitioner interactions, adherence to medical advice, and the psychological impacts of illness. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based interventions and real-world applications in diverse healthcare settings to support behavior change, enhance well-being, and address public health challenges.
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Health Psychology an Interdisciplinary Approach to Health 2nd Edition by Deborah Fish Ragin
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Chapter 1: An Interdisciplinary View of Health
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Q1) Children raised in unsafe neighborhoods are at greater risk for obesity.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) _____ is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults.
Answer: Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Q3) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the story of Winston
A)He was distraught and depressed about his recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
B)He considered himself to be in excellent health despite having multiple sclerosis.
C)He was determined to find a cure for his illness.
D)He considered his life over due to the fact that he had multiple sclerosis.
Answer: B
Q4) _____ proposed the biopsychosocial model of health in 1972.
A)Engel
B)Freud
C)Galen
D)Lazarus
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Research Methods
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Q1) _____ is used to determine whether or not a relationship exists between two or more variables.
A)Case study research
B)Experimental research
C)Qualitative research
D)Correlational research
Answer: D
Q2) A correlation coefficient is a number between _____ and _____.
A)+1.00; -1.00.
B)+1.50; -1.50.
C)+2.00; -2.00.
D)+2.50; -2.50.
Answer: A
Q3) A relationship between two variables is called a(n)
A)Case study.
B)Correlation.
C)Focus group.
D)Experiment.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Global Communicable and Chronic Disease
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Q1) RUTFs are used to treat _____.
Answer: severe malnutrition
Q2) The American Academy of Pediatricians has acknowledged a link between
A)Polio and unsanitary drinking water.
B)Chicken pox and the flu.
C)Diabetes and obesity.
D)Asthma and sedentary lifestyles.
Answer: C
Q3) The practice of _____ raises concerns about human rights.
A)Isolation
B)Health education
C)National health care
D)Managed health care
Answer: A
Q4) The H1N1 virus is also known as
A)The common cold.
B)"Mad cow disease."
C)"Avian bird flu."
D)"Swine flu."
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change
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Q1) Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) was developed by A)Fishbein.
B)Bandura.
C)Sallis.
D)Rovniak.
Q2) A cue to action may be tangible or visible.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The level of mastery needed to accomplish a specific task is called A)Magnitude.
B)Self-efficacy.
C)Generality.
D)Interference.
Q4) In some instances, the physical limitations caused by a disease may be less disruptive than the impact of the disease on the person's familial responsibilities.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss the factors that limit access to healthcare and inhibit health seeking behaviors.Cite one study conducted on this topic and the findings of the study.
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Chapter 5: Risky Health Behaviors
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Q1) Omar recently passed his driver's license test.He has been given a license to drive only during the daytime and without teenage passengers.This type of license is called a
A)Stipulated driving license.
B)Driving permit.
C)Limited driving license.
D)Provisional driving license.
Q2) The U.S.and Canada have both adopted a _____ that issues first-time adolescent drivers a provisional driving license.
Q3) Stimulant drugs _____ the central nervous system.
A)Relax
B)Depress
C)Excite
D)Do not affect
Q4) Explain the similarities and differences between anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders.
Q5) The most commonly abused prescription drugs in the U.S.are _____.
Q6) Studies suggest that provisional driving licenses have not been very effective.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Emotional Health and Well-Being
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Q1) According to the report by Taylor et al.(2000), optimistic people have more
A)Financial success.
B)Social support.
C)Children.
D)All of the above
Q2) Research conducted by Folkman and Greer (2002) found that cancer patients with a(n) _____ perspective, believed they could influence their situation and achieve a better outcome.
A)Pessimistic
B)Influential
C)Optimistic
D)Determined
Q3) Emotions can affect physiological well-being through one's
A)Immune systems and genetic makeup.
B)Genetic traits and personality characteristics.
C)Immune systems and behaviors.
D)Personality features and behaviors.
Q4) Positive psychology is similar to the biomedical model of health.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Stress and Coping
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Q1) Research conducted by Cohen and Wills (1985) concluded that social support
A)Serves as a buffer from the potentially negative influences of stress.
B)Is mildly useful when using the problem-focused coping style.
C)Is most helpful when it comes from a family member.
D)Is most effective for adolescents who are learning problem-solving techniques.
Q2) Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the transactional model of stress
A)Responses to stress are primarily based on physiological reactions.
B)Stress is both a stimulus and a response.
C)Mood has little to do with the way stress is handled.
D)The stage of exhaustion is similar to secondary appraisal.
Q3) The adrenal cortex is found in the inner layer of the adrenal glands.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which type of coping style is most likely to involve substance use
A)Emotion-focused
B)Problem-focused
C)Engagement
D)Disengagement
Q5) What is the order of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
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Chapter 8: HIV and AIDS
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Q1) Research indicates that the drug _____ can reduce the transmission of HIV from mother to child.
A)Efavinerz
B)Varicella
C)Cytokine
D)Nevirapine
Q2) DNA viruses are identified by the viral _____ code.
A)CD4
B)DNA
C)RNA
D)T
Q3) Which of the following groups currently reports a decrease in HIV prevalence
A)Hemophiliacs
B)Intravenous drug users
C)Heterosexual males
D)Homosexual females
Q4) Recent studies suggest that HIV/AIDS rates among younger gay men are decreasing.
A)True
B)False
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Q5) Explain the role of health psychologists in HIV testing and prevention.
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Chapter 9: Cardiovascular Disease
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Q1) Identify the principal structures of the heart and describe each of their functions.
Q2) What part of the body reoxygenates blood from the heart
A)Lungs
B)Brain
C)Endocrine system
D)Liver
Q3) Which of the following is a common symptom of heart disease in women
A)Tightness in the chest
B)Lower back pain
C)Pain in the left arm
D)Pain in the right arm
Q4) The risk of heart disease decreases immediately when women stop smoking.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The sphygmomanometer is used to measure
A)Blood pressure.
B)Blood flow to the brain.
C)The level of oxygen in the blood.
D)Electrical impulses in the heart.
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Chapter 10: Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis
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Q1) In reference to caregiving, men are more likely to evidence stress when A)A year of caregiving has passed by.
B)They are anticipating the caregiving role.
C)Caregiving responsibilities begin.
D)They are also working 40 or more hours per week.
Q2) Which of the following is NOT considered a common treatment for juvenile arthritis
A)Vitamin supplements
B)Exercise therapy
C)Drug treatments
D)Psychological approaches
Q3) Research suggests that the most beneficial form of support for arthritis is A)Psychotherapy.
B)Active listening.
C)Tangible assistance.
D)Emotional support.
Q4) Women are less likely to receive prescriptions for sedatives to suppress the sensation of pain than analgesics to relieve pain.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Cancer
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Q1) Developing countries report a higher prevalence for _____ cancer for men.
A)Stomach and liver
B)Prostate
C)Prostate and lung
D)Pancreatic
Q2) Which of the following is an example of complementary medicine
A)Vitamin supplements
B)Herbal remedies
C)Yoga
D)All of the above
Q3) Proponents of traditional medicines believe that _____ are preferable to western medicines when addressing long-term or chronic illnesses.
A)Alternative medicines
B)Complementary medicines
C)Psychotherapy techniques
D)Conventional therapies
Q4) A _____ is a screening procedure to detect early stages of breast cancer.
Q5) _____ is the leading cause of death for both males and females.
Q6) Identify and define the 4 major types of cancer.
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Q7) For premenopausal women, _____ is a protective factor against colon cancer.
Chapter 12: Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes
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Q1) Some researchers suggest that physicians may use medical jargon when speaking with consumers as a way of demonstrating knowledge.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following psychologists was instrumental in early research on nonverbal communication
A)Milgram
B)Bandura
C)Rosenthal
D)Zimbardo
Q3) Patients who receive less information and support from their physician are
A)Typically younger adults.
B)Generally still satisfied with the quality of their care.
C)More apt to seek a second opinion.
D)Less likely to follow medical advice.
Q4) Decreased satisfaction with health care has a direct impact on an individual's overall well-being.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: The Health Psychologists Role: Research,
Application, and Advocacy
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Q1) The most commonly cited reason for euthanasia is intractable physical suffering.
A)True
B)False
Q2) _____ exercises minimize the pain from arthritis.
Q3) Community-based health behavior change must be led by a health psychologist if it is to be effective and enduring.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Health programs are most effective when using a _____ approach to program intervention.
A)Psychologically-based
B)Sociological
C)Community-based
D)Spiritual
Q5) Studies on workplace safety have determined that workplace hazards are generally caused by
A)Too many governmental regulations.
B)The management team.
C)The worker.
D)The environment and poor safety guidelines.
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