Health Psychology Review Questions
Course Introduction
Health Psychology explores the complex interplay between psychological processes and physical health, examining how behavior, emotions, cognition, and social factors influence well-being, illness, and recovery. Students will learn about key theories and research findings related to stress, coping, lifestyle choices, and their impact on the development, progression, and management of diseases. The course also covers psychological interventions, health promotion, patient-provider communication, and the biopsychosocial model, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which psychological principles can be utilized to improve individual and public health outcomes.
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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) _____ are defined as the health care delivery organizations that provide means to healthcare.
Answer: Health systems
Q2) One of the functions of the myelin sheath is to
A)Store genetic material.
B)Help speed up message transmission.
C)Transmit genetic traits.
D)Protect the myelin.
Answer: B
Q3) Conclusive evidence has demonstrated a(n) _____ link with multiple sclerosis (MS).
A)Anthropological
B)Familial
C)Addiction
D)Spiritual
Answer: B
Q4) The ____ model of health was one of the first to reintroduce the holistic approach to health outcomes.
Answer: biopsychosocial
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Chapter 2: Research Methods
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Q1) One disadvantage of a longitudinal study is that
A)It is less reliable than cross-sectional studies.
B)It is often too short.
C)It only studies one individual at a time.
D)Attrition rates influence participation levels.
Answer: D
Q2) Compared to a longitudinal study, one advantage of the cross-sectional research design is that
A)The same group of subjects is measured multiple times to ensure accurate results.
B)The varied subject groups allow for more variability in results.
C)It is shorter in design.
D)It is longer in design.
Answer: C
Q3) Epidemiologists are analogous to A)Psychologists.
B)Medical detectives.
C)Government workers.
D)School teachers.
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Global Communicable and Chronic Disease
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Q1) Extreme thirst is often a symptom of
A)The presence of a tapeworm.
B)Cardiovascular disease.
C)Cholera.
D)Diabetes.
Answer: D
Q2) _____ have been linked to high asthma rates.
A)Mosquitoes
B)Cockroaches
C)Ants
D)Wasps
Answer: B
Q3) The H1N1 virus is only transmitted from pigs to humans.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Médecins sans Frontières is based in _____ countries.
Answer: 19
Q5) Which type of diabetes is preventable
Answer: Type 2 diabetes
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Chapter 4: Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change
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Q1) The central concepts of the Health Belief Model (HBM) were derived from the work of A)Hippocrates.
B)Sigmund Freud.
C)Albert Bandura.
D)Kurt Lewin.
Q2) Social marketing campaigns emphasize
A)Results.
B)Treatment options.
C)Socioeconomic factors.
D)Choices.
Q3) Larry has taken action to obtain guidance about smoking-cessation programs.This is considered a
A)Health-seeking behavior.
B)Health care solution.
C)Health influence.
D)None of the above
Q4) Differences in health-seeking behaviors differ for both adolescents and adults.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Risky Health Behaviors
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Q1) According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suicide rates are lowest in _____ and _____.
A)China; Japan
B)China; Russia
C)Africa; the South Pacific
D)Eastern Europe; Japan
Q2) _____ is one of the commonly abused prescription medications.
A)MDMA
B)Heroin
C)Morphine
D)Crack cocaine
Q3) In a study conducted by Fischer et al.(1991), researchers found that children were more successful in ly identifying Joe Camel than A)Snoopy.
B)Daffy Duck.
C)Bugs Bunny.
D)Mickey Mouse.
Q4) Methamphetamine use may create _____, which occurs when the body absorbs or produces too much heat.
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Chapter 6: Emotional Health and Well-Being
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Q1) Which of the following theorists was one of the pioneers of the concept of positive psychology
A)Adler
B)Bandura
C)Park
D)Seligman
Q2) The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa is one example of the concept of
A)Quality of life.
B)Positive psychology.
C)Health outcomes in developed countries.
D)The wellness model of health.
Q3) Which of the following is the mission of positive psychology
A)To make normal people's lives more fulfilling and productive
B)To focus on the positive aspects of a person's life rather than the negative
C)To encourage healthy emotional and physical lifestyles
D)None of the above
Q4) Identify and describe the 3 major forms of traditional medicine discussed in Chapter 6.
Q5) The field of _____ emphasizes the mind-body connection to health.
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Chapter 7: Stress and Coping
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Q1) Which two glands in the endocrine system are responsible for releasing hormones in response to stress
A)Pituitary; thyroid
B)Pituitary; adrenal
C)Adrenal; thyroid
D)Thyroid; pancreas
Q2) The _____ coping style tends to be the most effective method of dealing with stressors.
A)Problem-focused
B)Emotion-focused
C)Wellness
D)Engagement
Q3) Hormones are similar to _____ in that they are chemical messengers that facilitate the body's communication process.
A)Receptor sites
B)Glands
C)Neurotransmitters
D)Neurons
Q4) Identify and explain the 3 principal theories of stress.
Q5) Which gland is called the "master gland"
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Chapter 8: HIV and AIDS
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Q1) _____ implemented an HIV/AIDS awareness and education campaign that involved a special product called "Clear Seven."
A)Thailand
B)England
C)Uganda
D)India
Q2) Which type of cells function as warriors
A)B cells
B)T cells
C)R cells
D)L cells
Q3) Currently, the only proven method for controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS is by
A)Getting a vaccine to prevent susceptibility to the virus.
B)Changing high risk behaviors.
C)Learning all one can about the virus.
D)Avoiding travel to Haiti.
Q4) New HIV tests allow for more rapid results than the ELISA test.
A)True
B)False
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) McGraw et al.(2008) and Gutmann et al.(2002) found that between 1996-1999, approximately _____ of exercise related deaths were attributed to coronary artery disease (CAD).
A)20%
B)40%
C)60%
D)80%
Q2) Lola has been diagnosed with the leading cause of heart attacks, which is called A)Cerebrovascular disease.
B)Angina.
C)Coronary artery disease.
D)Hypertension.
Q3) Data obtained from the Framingham Heart Study indicate that mortality rates for men due to coronary artery disease (CAD) exceed those for women.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Monounsaturated fats help to increase the level of _____ lipoproteins in the body.
Q5) Blood pressure is reported using _____ and _____ pressure.
Q6) Which two hormones decrease substantially in women between the ages of 45-55
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Chapter 10: Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis
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Q1) One of the ways in which health psychologists may be more likely to improve retention rates for individuals involved in exercise programs is to
A)Recommend joining a support group.
B)Provide education on the benefits of exercise programs.
C)Connect people to an exercise program that is therapeutically beneficial and enjoyable.
D)Provide motivation by showing visual demonstrations of specific exercises.
Q2) Health psychologists are interested in studying chronic pain because
A)It has been linked to mental illness.
B)It implies a revision of healthcare policy in order to be effectively treated.
C)It affects a person's perceived quality of life and overall well-being.
D)Individuals often self-medicate to cope with the pain.
Q3) Emotional disclosure is a process whereby individuals
A)Talk or write about their traumatic experiences and resulting emotions.
B)Are taught effective pain management/coping strategies.
C)Are urged to deal with present-life issues that are possibly affecting their level of pain.
D)Are encouraged to get "in touch" with underlying emotions that may be unknown.
Q4) _____ are a type of vertical continuum used to rate or describe pain severity.
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Chapter 11: Cancer
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Q1) _____ from cellular phones may contribute to the growth of tumors in the brain.
A)Mutated pollutants
B)Analogous waves
C)Nuclear waves
D)Radio waves
Q2) White blood cells in the lymph glands are called A)T cells.
B)B cells.
C)Lymphocytes.
D)Lymphnodes.
Q3) A health policy regulation issued by the U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of asbestos in A)1950.
B)1960.
C)1970.
D)1980.
Q4) _____ is a rare form of cancer affecting the membranes that line the chest and the abdomen.
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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Chapter 12: Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes
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Q1) Hospitals in the U.S.are not required to treat and admit individuals who present themselves in need if they do not have the ability to pay for services.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The traditional approach of medicine operates under the belief that
A)Men are more likely to follow their treatment protocol than women.
B)Potential medical diagnoses are first discussed between patient and consumer before reaching a final conclusion.
C)The physician is considered knowledgeable and the consumers are expected to comply with all medical directives without question.
D)Physicians should spend at least 30 minutes with each consumer.
Q3) Discuss the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication on health outcomes.
Q4) Publicly-sponsored health plans are also called
A)Single-payer plans.
B)Traditional care plans.
C)Medicare plans.
D)Multiple-payer plans.
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Chapter 13: The Health Psychologists Role: Research,
Application, and Advocacy
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Q1) _____ demonstrated that psychologists could contribute to efforts to improve employees' safe behavior in the workplace.
A)Freud
B)Bandura
C)Skinner
D)Seligman
Q2) DeVoe's (2009) hypothetical scenario of access to education being regulated in the same manner as access to health care illustrates
A)The problems with access to health care in the U.S.
B)The difficulties some encounter when enrolling their children into the public school system.
C)The financial constraints linked to multi-payer health care systems.
D)All of the above
Q3) Research on the ending of life suggests that both laypersons and medical professionals prefer to hear the request from
A)The individual with the illness rather than the medical doctor.
B)The medical doctor rather than the individual with the illness.
C)The patient's psychologist.
D)The patient's attorney.
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