Myers, Exploring Psychology 9e Chapter 11 Quiz 1&2

1. One person, alone in a house, dismisses its creaking sounds and experiences no stress; someone else suspects an intruder and becomes alarmed. These different reactions illustrate the importance of
a. the faith factor.
b. stress appraisal.
c. biofeedback.
d. the general adaptation syndrome.

b

2. The fight-or-flight response is associated with the release of ________ into the bloodstream.
a. serotonin
b. carcinogens
c. lymphocytes
d. epinephrine

d

3. Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion characterize the phases of
a. the fight-or-flight response.
b. emotion-focused coping.
c. the general adaptation syndrome.
d. problem-focused coping.

c

4. One of the important agents of the immune system is
a. serotonin.
b. the heart.
c. the adrenal gland.
d. the macrophage.

d

5. Compared with monkeys left in stable groups, those who were housed with three or four new roommates each month were more likely to experience
a. the tend-and-befriend response.
b. reduced blood colesterol levels.
c. weaker immune system responses.
d. an internal locus of control.

c

6. Ben is a self-employed accountant who works overtime during the first two weeks of April to finish his clients’ tax forms before the filing deadline. During this time, Ben is most likely to show a(n)
a. elevated blood cholesterol level.
b. reduction in blood pressure.
c. reduction in blood sugar levels.
d. increased release of lymphocytes.

a

7. Type A personality is to Type B personality as ________ is to ________.
a. obesity; cancer
b. time-conscious; competitive
c. irritable; calm
d. emotion-focused coping; problem-focused coping

c

8. Luciano believes that the best way to get over the anger he feels toward his high school teacher is to scream shameful profanities while hitting a punching bag. Luciano apparently believes that expressing anger promotes
a. relative deprivation.
b. the adaptation-level phenomenon.
c. catharsis.
d. biofeedback.

c

9. Kathy alleviated the stress of breaking up with her boyfriend in two ways. She avoided contact with her ex-boyfriend and she planned recreational activities with her best girlfriend. Kathy’s behavior best illustrates
a. the fight-or-flight response.
b. the external locus of control.
c. a Type B personality.
d. emotion-focused coping

d

10. In research studies, dogs who were able to escape electric shocks experienced
a. emotion-focused coping.
b. personal control.
c. the tend-and-befriend response.
d. an external locus of control.

b

11. Marcy believes that the outcome of athletic contests depends so much on luck that it hardly pays to put any effort into her own athletic training. Her belief most clearly illustrates
a. the Type A personality.
b. the general adaptation syndrome.
c. problem-focused coping.
d. an external locus of control.

d

12. Although she is intelligent, Abigail believes that her low grades in school are reflections of her own intellectual incompetence. Her conclusion best illustrates
a. problem-focused coping.
b. an internal locus of control.
c. the fight-or-flight response.
d. a pessimistic outlook.

d

13. In later life, ________ predicts better mental functioning and less risk of dementia.
a. an external locus of control
b. Type A personality
c. aerobic exercise
d. the ABC program

c

14. It has been suggested that a stable worldview may contribute to the stress protection associated with
a. an external locus of control.
b. the general adaptation syndrome.
c. religious involvement.
d. a Type A personality.

c

15. Professor Crane was ecstatic when he learned that his research study had been approved for publication. His feelings of joy quickly dissipated, however, when he heard a colleague recently had three different research articles accepted for publication. His declining emotional satisfaction best illustrates
a. biofeedback.
b. relative deprivation.
c. learned helplessness.
d. the adaptation-level phenomenon.

b

1. In response to stress, ________ release(s) stress hormones into the bloodstream.
a. lymphocytes
b. the stomach
c. NK cells
d. the adrenal glands

d

2. The second phase of the general adaptation syndrome is characterized by
a. resistance.
b. exhaustion.
c. an alarm reaction.
d. low blood pressure.

a

3. Providing and seeking support from others during times of stress best illustrates
a. an external locus of control.
b. the tend-and-befriend response.
c. the Type A personality.
d. the relaxation response.

b

4. Professor Huang is researching the effect of stress appraisal on lymphocyte activity. Her work best illustrates the speciality area of
a. evolutionary psychology.
b. psychoneuroimmunology.
c. clinical psychology.
d. psychopharmacology.

b

5. B lymphocytes are formed in the
a. adrenal gland.
b. brainstem.
c. liver.
d. bone marrow.

d

6. An overactive immune system is most likely to contribute to
a. high blood pressure.
b. arthritis.
c. obesity.
d. cancer.

b

7. Who is the best example of a Type A personality?
a. Bonnie, a relaxed, fun-loving professor
b. Susan, a brilliant, self-confident accountant
c. Clay, a reflective, open-minded artist
d. Andre, a competitive, easily-angered journalist

d

8. Compared with Type B personalities, Type A people are more likely to experience
a. low blood sugar levels.
b. coronary heart disease.
c. low blood pressure.
d. increased release of lymphocytes.

b

9. People tend to use emotion-focused coping rather than problem-focused coping when they
a. believe they cannot change a stressful situation.
b. appraise a stressful event as a challenge rather than a threat.
c. enter the resistance phase of the general adaptation syndrome.
d. deal with the stress of daily hassles such as obnoxious cell-phone talkers.

a

10. Kayla has been abused by her husband for years. Feeling that she cannot escape her situation, she has become increasingly depressed and hopelessly resigned to her suffering. Her reaction best illustrates
a. the fight-or-flight response.
b. the Type B personality.
c. learned helplessness.
d. problem-focused coping.

c

11. Prisoners allowed to move their furniture and adjust their lighting feel less stress. This best illustrates the value of
a. the ABC program.
b. aerobic exercise.
c. perceived control.
d. the general adaptation syndrome.

c

12. The best way to increase the production of serotonin is to
a. avoid emotion-focused coping.
b. develop an internal locus of control.
c. engage in aerobic exercise.
d. receive training in meditation.

c

13. Meyer Friedman and his colleagues used ________ to help Type A heart attack survivors reduce their risk of future attacks.
a. oxytocin
b. relaxation
c. the ABC program
d. the fight-or-flight response

b

14. After receiving exciting news about the birth of a healthy grandson, Mr. Haney was easily persuaded to contribute a generous sum of money to a neighborhood church. This best illustrates
a. mindfulness meditation.
b. the adaptation-level phenomenon.
c. the ABC program.
d. the feel-good, do-good phenomenon.

d

15. A celebrity actress experiences ever-increasing levels of professional acclaim following each successful movie role. Yet with each success, she experiences no more than a temporary surge of subjective well-being. This is best explained in terms of
a. relative deprivation.
b. learned helplessness.
c. the general adaptation syndrome.
d. the adaptation-level phenomenon.

d