Psychology and Contemporary Life Human Adjustment, International 10Th Edition by Wayne Weiten - Test Bank

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Chapter 5

Health PSYCHOLOGY

 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 

Stress, Personality, and Illness

1. Describe the Type A personality and evidence regarding its most toxic element.
2. Understand possible explanations for the link between hostility and heart disease.

3    Summarize evidence relating emotional reactions and depression to heart disease.

4. Discuss the evidence linking stress and personality to cancer.
5. Summarize evidence linking stress to a variety of diseases and immune functioning.
6. Evaluate the strength of the relationship between stress and illness.

 

Habits, Lifestyles, and Health

7. Identify some reasons for why people develop health-impairing habits.
8. Discuss the health effects of smoking and the dynamics of giving up smoking.
9. Summarize data on patterns of alcohol use and social costs of drinking.
10. Discuss the health risks and determinants of obesity.
11. Outline the key elements in effective weight-loss efforts.
12. Provide examples of links between nutrition and health and three general goals to foster sound nutrition.
13. Assess benefits and risks of exercise.
14. List four guidelines for embarking on an effective exercise program.
15. Describe AIDS and summarize evidence on the transmission of the HIV virus.

 

Reactions to Illness

16. Summarize evidence on patterns of treatment-seeking behavior.
17. Explain the appeal of the “sick role.”
18. Identify the factors that tend to undermine doctor-patient communication and how to improve it.
19. Discuss the prevalence of nonadherence to medical advice and its causes.

 

APPLICATION: Understanding the Effects of Drugs

20. Explain the concepts of drug tolerance, physical and psychological dependence, and overdose.
21. Summarize the main effects and risks of narcotics and sedatives.
22. Describe the main effects and risks of stimulant drugs and hallucinogens.
23. Outline the main effects and risks of marijuana and ecstasy (MDMA).

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES	Item Number
1.   Describe the Type A personality and evidence regarding its most toxic element.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, TF1, TF2
2.   Understand possible explanations for the link between hostility and heart disease.	11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, SG1, TF3, SA1
3    Summarize evidence relating emotional reactions and depression to heart disease.	18, 19, TF4
4.   Discuss the evidence linking stress and personality to cancer.	20, 21
5.   Summarize evidence linking stress to a variety of diseases and immune functioning.	22, 23, 24, 25, 26
6.   Evaluate the strength of the relationship between stress and illness.	27, 28, 29, SG2, TF5
7.   Identify some reasons for why people develop health-impairing habits.	30, 31
8.   Discuss the health effects of smoking and the dynamics of giving up smoking.	32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, SG3, TF6, TF7, SA2
9.   Summarize data on patterns of alcohol use and the health risks and social costs of drinking.	38, 39, 40, 41, SA3
10. Discuss the health risks and determinants of obesity.	42, 43, 44, SG4, SA4, SA5
11. Outline the key elements in effective weight-loss efforts.	45, 46
12. Provide examples of links between nutrition and health and outline three general goals to foster nutrition.	47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, SG5, SA6
13. Assess the benefits and risks of exercise.	57, 58, 59
14. List four guidelines for embarking on an effective exercise program.	60, 61, SA7
15. Describe AIDS and summarize evidence on the transmission of the HIV virus.	62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, SG6, TF8, TF9, SA8
16. Summarize evidence on patterns of treatment-seeking behavior.	70, 71
17. Explain the appeal of the “sick role.”	72, 73
18. Identify the factors that tend to undermine doctor-patient communication and how to improve it.	74, 75, SG7, SA9
19. Discuss the prevalence of nonadherence to medical advice and its causes.	76, 77, SG8
20. Explain the concepts of drug tolerance, physical and psychological dependence, and overdose.	78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, SG9, TF10
21. Summarize the main effects and risks of narcotics and sedatives.	84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, SG10
22. Describe the main effects and risks of stimulant drugs and hallucinogens.	91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, SA10
23. Outline the main effects and risks of marijuana and ecstasy (MDMA).		98, 99, 100, 101, 105

Key: Multiple-Choice question numbers appear first, followed by Study Guide question numbers (SG), True/False (TF), and Short Answer (SA).

 

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Before the 20th century, the principal threats to health in our society were
2. farm accidents.
3. heart diseases.
4. contagious diseases.
5. various forms of cancer.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

2. ______ play a larger role in chronic diseases than contagious diseases.
3. Lifestyles
4. Viruses
5. Infections and viruses
6. Lifestyles and stress

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

3. The greatest threat to health in our society today is posed by
4. homicide.
5. chronic diseases.
6. contagious diseases.
7. environmental toxins.

 

ANS: b                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

4. Which of the following is NOT considered a chronic disease?
5. Cancer
6. Stroke
7. Influenza
8. Heart disease

 

ANS: c                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

5. Which of the following is known to be the principal cause of coronary heart disease?
6. Diabetes
7. Atherosclerosis
8. Alzheimer’s disease
9. Posttraumatic stress disorder

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

6. ________ psychology is the area concerned with how psychosocial factors relate to the promotion and maintenance of health.
7. Health
8. Clinical
9. Community
10. Psychosociology

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

7. ______ is the gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries.
8. Cancer
9. Influenza
10. Atherosclerosis
11. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

8. The name of the condition when the heart is temporarily deprived of adequate blood flow is
9. atherosclerosis.
10. coronary heart disease.
11. myocardial ischemia.
12. myocardial infarction.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

9. A heart attack is called
10. atherosclerosis.
11. coronary heart disease.
12. a myocardial ischemia.
13. a myocardial infarction.

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

10. Angina is
11. a psychosomatic condition.
12. chest pain.
13. a mild heart attack.
14. a heart attack.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

11. The Type A behavior pattern is most closely linked to which of the following physical ailments?
12. Cancer
13. Asthma
14. Alzheimer’s disease
15. Coronary heart disease

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 2              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

12. Hank continually loses his temper when waiting in lines. He has very little patience for other people and is driven to be highly successful. Hank’s personality is called
13. Type A
14. Type AeH
15. Hostile subtype
16. Domineering subtype

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 2              KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

13. Which of the following characteristics is most closely associated with the Type A personality?
14. Hostile
15. Patient
16. Permissive
17. Cooperative

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 2              KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Easy

 

14. Which of the following characteristics is most closely associated with the Type B personality?
15. Impatient
16. Easy-going
17. Competitive
18. Time-conscious

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 2              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

15. Which of the following characteristics is least closely associated with the Type B personality?
16. Patient
17. Easy-going
18. Competitive
19. Relatively relaxed

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 2              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

16. Which component of Type A behavior seems to be most responsible for the increased rate of heart attacks?
17. Anger and hostility
18. Highly driven work goals
19. Competitiveness
20. Impatience and time urgency

 

ANS: a                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 2              KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

17. Living alone following a cardiac event _____ a person’s risk for a subsequent heart attack.
18. decreases
19. increases
20. is unrelated to
21. is equal to

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 2              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

18. Bobby tends to suppress his feelings. He is more likely to _____ about events.
19. ruminate
20. have heightened negative feelings
21. be depressed
22. all of these

 

ANS: d                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 3              KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

19. Depression _____ one’s chance of developing heart disease.
20. increases slightly
21. doubles
22. decreases
23. is unrelated to

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 3              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

20. ______ refers to malignant cell growth, which may occur in many organ systems in the body.
21. Cancer
22. Atherosclerosis
23. Myocardial ischemia
24. Coronary heart disease

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 4              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

21. The evidence linking psychological factors to the onset of cancer is
22. strong.
23. moderate.
24. extremely weak.
25. non-existent; little research has been done.

 

ANS: c                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 4              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

22. The immune response is
23. a series of steps taken by Type A personalities.
24. the body’s defensive reaction to invasion.
25. one of the isolation effects of depression.
26. none of the these.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 5              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

23. Which of the following has been found to impair immune functioning in animals?
24. Shock
25. Restraint
26. Crowding
27. All of these

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 5              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

24. Studies of the immune system in humans have found that stress
25. has very little effect on immune activity.
26. can lead to the destruction of lymphocytes.
27. is related to increased levels of immune activity.
28. is related to decreased levels of immune activity.

 

ANS: d                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 5              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

25. Researchers have found a correlation between reduced immune activity and scores on
26. Weschler Intelligence Scale.
27. Somatic Rating Scale.
28. several occupational interest inventories.
29. the Social Readjustment Rating Scale.

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 5              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

26. Who is most likely to have an impact on their immune function?
27. Ray, whose wife died
28. Janet, whose house burned down
29. George, who totaled his car
30. Beatrice, who cares for her child with cerebral palsy

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 5              KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

27. Virtually all of the research on stress and physical health in humans is
28. anecdotal.
29. correlational.
30. experimental.
31. observational.

 

ANS: b                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 6              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

28. The strength of the relationship between stress and health is
29. very weak.
30. weak.
31. modest.
32. strong.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 6              KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

29. Dr. VanGundy is researching the relationship between stress and subsequent health in normal individuals. He is likely to find a correlation around
30. .10.
31. .25.
32. .40.
33. .60.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 6              KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

30. The most likely explanation for people’s tendency to act in self-destructive ways is that
31. people have an innate desire for sensation-seeking.
32. most people tend to believe that bad things happen to bad people.
33. many health-impairing habits involve activities that are quite pleasant at the time.
34. people engage in health-impairing behavior “on the spur of the moment,” without giving much thought to the consequences.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 7              KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

 

31. People have a tendency to ______ the risk of their own health-impairing habits, and ______ the risks associated with others’ self-destructive behaviors.
32. overestimate; underestimate
33. underestimate; overestimate
34. accurately view; overestimate
35. underestimate; accurately view

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 7              KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Difficult

 

32. In the U.S., about _________ % of females and ________ % of males smoke.
33. 18; 24
34. 26; 21
35. 15; 30
36. 30; 30

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult               NOT: New

 

33. In the U.S., college students smoke __________ compared to the general population.
34. more for males; less for females
35. less for males; more for females
36. less for males and females
37. more for males and females

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

34. Research shows that smoking increases the likelihood of developing
35. cancer.
36. heart disease.
37. arteriosclerosis.
38. all of these.

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

35. Which of the following has been shown to increase the risk of such diseases as lung cancer, arteriosclerosis, and emphysema?
36. Obesity
37. Smoking
38. Poor nutrition
39. Lack of exercise

 

ANS: b                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

36. Health risks after quitting smoking decline until they reach a normal level after about
37. 1 year.
38. 5 years.
39. 10 years.
40. 15 years.

 

ANS: d                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

37. Research shows that long-term success rates for efforts to quit smoking are about
38. 10%.
39. 25%.
40. 50%.
41. 80%.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

38. On college campuses, alcohol appears to contribute to about ______ of student rapes.
39. 20%
40. 50%
41. 75%
42. 90%

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 9              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

39. In our society, alcohol is associated with which of the following crimes?
40. Murder
41. Child abuse
42. Spouse abuse
43. All of these

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 9              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

40. Which of the following is considered one of the common warning signs of alcoholism?
41. Serving alcoholic drinks to close relatives
42. Drinking to modify uncomfortable feelings
43. Having several drinks at a social gathering
44. Drinking alcohol openly

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 9              KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Easy

 

 

41. Excessive drinking is correlated with which of the following?
42. Heart disease
43. Stomach cancer
44. Cirrhosis of the liver
45. All of these

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 9              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

42. Typically, people are considered obese if their weight exceeds their ideal body weight by
43. 20%.
44. 40%.
45. 60%.
46. 80%.

 

ANS: a                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 10            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

43. Researchers have found that in terms of their weight, adult adoptees tend to resemble their______ more than their ______.
44. adoptive parents; biological parents
45. biological parents; adoptive parents
46. adoptive siblings; biological siblings
47. biological siblings; adoptive siblings

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 10            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

44. Weight tends to remain stable as long as there are no long-term factors that influence it. This theory is called
45. wishful thinking.
46. settling-point.
47. inertia.
48. durability.

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 10            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

45. In order to lose one pound, you need to burn up ______ more calories than you consume.
46. 500
47. 1,000
48. 3,500
49. 5,000

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 11            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

46. Harry wants to lose 50 pounds. He should
47. sharply increase his exercise.
48. sharply reduce his food intake.
49. decrease his food intake and increase his exercise, both in moderate ways.
50. sharply increase his exercise while simultaneously reducing his food intake dramatically.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 11            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

47. Ahmed maintains a diet high in serum cholesterol, eating an abundance of eggs, cheese, butter, and shellfish. Ahmed may well be increasing his risk of
48. arthritis.
49. emphysema.
50. heart disease.
51. all of these.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 12            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

48. High caffeine consumption is likely to elevate one’s risk for
49. depression.
50. hypertension.
51. prostate cancer.
52. all of these.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

49. ______ may increase one’s risk for cardiovascular disease.
50. Eating fish
51. Consuming omega 3 fatty acids
52. Avoiding processed meats
53. Eating a low-fiber diet

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

50. Which of the following nutritional habits can increase susceptibility to a variety of diseases and health problems?
51. Obesity
52. High-fat diets
53. Low-fiber diets
54. All of these

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

 

51. Nutritional deficiencies among Americans are most likely a result of
52. low income.
53. lack of knowledge about nutrition.
54. inability to find appropriate foods.
55. emphasis in the media on “convenience” foods.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

52. Which of the following is NOT considered a nutrient essential for physical well-being?
53. Fats
54. Starchoglycens
55. Proteins
56. Carbohydrates

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

53. _____ is a collection of processes through which an organism utilizes the materials required for survival and growth.
54. Biopsychology
55. Nutrition
56. Acculturation
57. Mitochondria

 

ANS b                                      NOT: New

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

54. The main function of vitamins and minerals is to
55. strengthen the immune system.
56. provide energy sources for the body.
57. help release energy from other foods.
58. provide roughage to facilitate digestion.

 

ANS: c                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

55. ______ provide(s) roughage that facilitates digestion.
56. Fiber
57. Protein
58. Vitamins
59. Minerals

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

56. It’s a good idea to increase consumption of healthy carbohydrates, natural sugars, and ample fiber. You can do this by eating more food from which of the following groups?
57. Breads and cereals
58. Fish, chicken, turkey
59. Milk and milk products
60. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult               NOT: New

 

57. Recent studies suggest that physical fitness is associated with a decreased risk for which of the following?
58. Colon cancer in men
59. Breast cancer in women
60. Reproductive cancer in women
61. All of these

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 13            KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

58. To affect mortality rates, people need to exercise
59. strenuously on a regular basis.
60. with a brisk half-hour walk daily.
61. strenuously three times a week.
62. carefully for the first year.

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 13            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

59. Eric has been feeling depressed and has a lot of tension and anxiety while he looks for a new job. He wonders if regular exercise will be of benefit. Given the research, what would you tell him?
60. He’s right. Research supports his assumptions.
61. He’s right. He needs to get in better shape to get a job.
62. He’s wrong. People who are depressed can only be helped by medication.
63. He’s wrong. Exercise has nothing to do with improving moods.

 

ANS: a             -161                 NOT: New

OBJ: 13            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Difficult

 

60. An exercise activity that you find enjoyable
61. is likely to increase the physical benefits of exercise.
62. makes it easier to follow through and exercise regularly.
63. tends to detract from the psychological benefits of exercise.
64. reduces the likelihood that you’ll get caught in the “competition trap.”

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 14            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

61. Which of the following is NOT good advice for devising an exercise program?
62. Increase your participation gradually.
63. Exercise regularly without overdoing it.
64. Look for an activity that you will find enjoyable.
65. You should try to “exercise through” any minor injuries.

 

ANS: d                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 14            KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

62. ______ is a disorder in which the immune system is gradually weakened and eventually disabled by the human immunodeficiency virus.
63. HIV
64. Hemophilia
65. Myocardial ischemia
66. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

63. AIDS is the final stage of the HIV infection process, which typically manifests itself about ______ years after the original infection.
64. 1
65. 5
66. 8
67. 15

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

64. Treatment with which of the following has recently been found to hold promise for substantially longer survival for AIDS victims?
65. Prozac
66. Exhibitory retrovirus therapy
67. Intease inhibitors
68. Highly active antiretroviral therapy

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

65. HIV infection transmission is _____ in male to female compared with female to male.
66. equally likely
67. about eight times more likely
68. rare
69. about eight times less likely

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

 

66. Highly active antiretroviral therapy treatment for AIDS
67. is highly effective in lengthening survival.
68. has undetermined long-term efficacy.
69. has adverse side effects.
70. is all of these.

 

ANS: d                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

67. Worldwide, which of the following is the most common mode of transmission of the HIV virus?
68. Sharing food
69. Heterosexual relations
70. Sexual contact among homosexual men
71. The sharing of needles by intravenous drug users

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

68. Which of the following statements about AIDS is accurate?
69. Having AIDS and being infected with HIV are basically the same thing.
70. People who donate blood on a regular basis are in danger of contracting AIDS.
71. AIDS can be readily transmitted through casual contact with infected individuals.
72. HIV carriers often remain healthy and symptom-free for many years after they are infected.

 

ANS: d                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

69. Which of the following is good advice for minimizing the risk of developing AIDS?
70. You should have sexual contact with fewer partners.
71. You should use condoms to control semen exchange.
72. You should curtail sexual behaviors that increase the probability of mixing semen and blood.
73. All of these statements constitute good advice.

 

ANS: d                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 15            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Easy

 

70. People who are eager to seek medical care are most likely to be which of the following?
71. Highly psychotic
72. High in extroversion
73. High in neuroticism
74. High in sensation-seeking

 

ANS: c                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 16            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

71. George has decided to seek medical treatment for a severe rash that has remained for three days. His decision involves
72. identifying symptoms as an indication of illness.
73. deciding it warrants medical attention.
74. arranging the care appointment and time.
75. all of these.

 

ANS: d                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 16            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Easy

 

72. For which of the following reasons is someone most likely to play the sick role?
73. To escape the demands of others
74. To deflect attention from themselves
75. To establish the basis for a malpractice lawsuit
76. To continue to receive medical insurance payments

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 17            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Easy

 

73. Which of the following is least likely to be a consequence of playing the “sick role”?
74. Decreased demands from others
75. Delayed professional care
76. Increased concern from others
77. Increased affection from others

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 17            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

74. Which of the following is NOT considered a common barrier to effective provider-patient communication?
75. Many providers use too much medical jargon.
76. Medical visits are usually very brief, allowing little time for discussion.
77. Some patients are evasive about their real concerns because they fear a serious diagnosis.
78. Some providers are reluctant to challenge their patients’ subjective interpretation of their own symptoms.

 

ANS: d                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 18            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

75. Doctors and nurses often
76. believe their explanations are clear.
77. like to speak in technical terms to show their knowledge.
78. underestimate their patients’ understanding.
79. do not care if instructions are followed properly.

 

ANS: a                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 18            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

 

76. People are most likely to follow the instructions they receive from healthcare professionals when
77. the instructions are punctuated with impressive medical jargon.
78. they like, respect, and understand the health care professional.
79. they don’t fully understand the instructions, but feel the need to do something.
80. all of these.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 19            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Easy

 

77. Which of the following factors is likely to be the most important in increasing patients’ adherence to medical advice?
78. More detailed instructions from the practitioner
79. A larger number of practitioners from which to choose
80. The dissemination of literature about common medical problems
81. The communication process between the practitioner and the patient

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 19            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Difficult

 

78. Tolerance involves
79. physical dependence on a drug.
80. psychological dependence on a drug
81. gradual increase in responsiveness to a drug with continued use.
82. progressive decrease in responsiveness to a drug with continued use.

 

ANS: d                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 20            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

79. When a person must continue to take a drug in order to avoid withdrawal illness, the person has developed
80. abuse.
81. tolerance.
82. physical dependence.
83. psychological dependence.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 20            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

80. When a person must continue to take a drug in order to satisfy an intense emotional and mental craving the person has developed
81. abuse.
82. tolerance.
83. physical dependence.
84. psychological dependence.

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 20            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

81. Physical distress caused by the termination of drug use is called
82. extinction.
83. tolerance.
84. withdrawal illness.
85. reverse tolerance.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 20            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

82. Abstinence syndrome is another term for
83. abuse.
84. withdrawal illness.
85. physical dependence.
86. psychological dependence.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 20            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

83. Drugs from which of the following groups carry the greatest risk of overdose?
84. Narcotics
85. Cannabis
86. Stimulants
87. Hallucinogens

 

ANS: a                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 20            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

84. Narcotics are
85. drugs derived from opium that are capable of relieving pain.
86. drugs that tend to increase activity in the central nervous system.
87. drugs that are notable for distorting sensory and perceptual experience.
88. sleep-inducing drugs that decrease activity in the peripheral nervous system.

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 21            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

85. One of heroin’s main effects is that it creates ________ in the user.
86. a sense of invulnerability
87. revelatory hallucinations
88. unbounded energy
89. euphoria

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 21            KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

 

86. Which of the following drugs is NOT considered a narcotic?
87. Heroin
88. Cocaine
89. Codeine
90. Morphine

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 21            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

87. The most significant narcotics problem in modern Western society is the use of
88. heroin.
89. cocaine.
90. codeine.
91. morphine.

 

ANS: a                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 21            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

88. Which of the following risks is NOT typically associated with narcotics use?
89. Overdose
90. Flashbacks
91. Infectious diseases
92. Physical dependence

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 21            KEY: Conceptual         DIF: Moderate

 

89. Drugs that induce sleep and decrease central nervous system activation are usually classified as
90. sedatives.
91. stimulants.
92. hallucinogens.
93. amphetamines.

 

ANS: a

OBJ: 21            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

90. The use of sedatives may result in personal injury because they
91. trigger hallucinations such as flying.
92. produce a strong physical dependence.
93. cause motor coordination to deteriorate.
94. suppress pain warnings of physical harm.

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 21            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

91. Which of the following groups of drugs tends to increase central nervous system activation and behavioral activity?
92. Narcotics
93. Sedatives
94. Stimulants
95. Barbiturates

 

ANS: c

OBJ: 22            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

92. Which of the following drugs is considered a stimulant?
93. Heroin
94. Cocaine
95. Morphine
96. Marijuana

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 22            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

93. Which of the following is a risk associated with the use of stimulants?
94. Drug-induced psychosis
95. Deterioration of physical health
96. Strong psychological dependence
97. All of these

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 22            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

94. Use of which of the following groups of drugs is most likely to result in distortions in sensory and perceptual experience?
95. Sedatives
96. Stimulants
97. Hallucinogens
98. All of these

 

ANS: c                                     MSC: WWW

OBJ: 22            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

95. Which of the following drugs is NOT considered a hallucinogen?
96. LSD
97. Hashish
98. Psilocybin
99. Mescaline

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 22            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

96. A spontaneous, vivid recurrence of a previous drug-induced experience is called a(n)
97. overdose.
98. flashback.
99. hallucination.
100. psychotic episode.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 22            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

97. Which of the following is least likely to be a risk associated with the use of hallucinogens?
98. Flashbacks
99. Death from overdose
100. Acute panic during a “bad trip”
101. Precipitation of psychological disorders

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 22            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

98. Marijuana, hashish, and THC are all derived from
99. opium.
100. cannabis.
101. the peyote cactus.
102. Central American mushrooms.

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 23            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

99. Which of the following is NOT a cannabis derivative?
100. THC
101. MDMA
102. Hashish
103. Marijuana

 

ANS: b

OBJ: 23            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

100. Which of the following is a risk associated with the use of cannabis?
101. Overdose
102. Chromosome damage
103. Physical dependence
104. Psychological dependence

 

ANS: d

OBJ: 23            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

101. The drug formulated in 1912 but not widely used until the 1990s is
102. LSD.
103. THC.
104. MDMA.
105. heroin.

 

ANS: c                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 23            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

102. A problem with MDMA is
103. it can affect the immune system.
104. it contains toxic by-products.
105. it has long-term negative cognitive effects.
106. all of these.

 

ANS: d                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 23            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS FROM STUDY GUIDE

 

1. Recent studies suggest that ______ may be more important for coronary risk than other elements of the Type A personality.
2. ambition
3. anger and hostility
4. strong competitive orientation
5. impatience and time urgency

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 2              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

2. Research consistently indicates that the strength of the relationship between stress and health is
3. weak.
4. modest.
5. strong.
6. negligible.

 

ANS: 2                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 6              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

3. The percentage of people who smoke has ______ since the mid-1960s.
4. remained stable
5. declined noticeably
6. increased slightly
7. increased dramatically

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

4. That there may be a genetic vulnerability to obesity is supported by the finding that
5. some people burn off calories faster than others.
6. people who lose weight tend to gain back the weight they lost.
7. adoptees resemble their biological parents more than their adoptive parents.
8. obese people have more fat cells than other people.

 

ANS: c                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 10            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

5. In order to foster sound nutrition, one should increase consumption of all but which of the following?
6. Saturated fats
7. Foods with fiber
8. Whole-grain carbohydrates
9. Polyunsaturated fats

 

 

ANS: a                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 12            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

6. HIV can be transmitted
7. through the exchange of bodily fluids, especially semen and blood.
8. by the sharing of needles by intravenous drug users.
9. through unprotected sexual contact with affected individuals.
10. through all of the above means.

 

ANS: d                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

7. Noncompliance with instructions received from physicians
8. accounts for the vast majority of serious illnesses in our society.
9. may be due to the patients’ failure to understand the instruc­tions.
10. is generally caused by lack of confidence in the medical delivery system.
11. is not a major factor in the medical care system.

 

ANS: b                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 18            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

8. Patients are more likely to follow prescribed treatments when their physicians
9. do follow-ups.
10. are the same sex as they are.
11. hold degrees in the relevant area of medicine.
12. provide them with written instructions.

 

ANS: a                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 19            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

9. When people need to consume larger and larger doses of a drug to obtain the desired effect, they have developed ______ on/for the drug.
10. physical dependence
11. tolerance
12. psychological dependence
13. all of these

 

ANS: b                         NOT: New

OBJ: 20            KEY:Factual                DIF: Easy

 

10. Which of the following statements about hallucinogenic drugs is NOT accurate?
11. Psychological dependence is a common problem.
12. They have no potential for physical dependence.
13. They temporarily impair intellectual functioning.
14. Repetitious, frightening flashbacks can be troublesome.

 

ANS: a                                     NOT: New

OBJ: 22            KEY: Factual               DIF: Difficult

 

 

TRUE/FALSE

 

1. Atherosclerosis is sometimes called a heart attack.

 

ANS: False

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

2. Cardiovascular diseases cause equal deaths in men and women.

 

ANS: True                                NOT: New

OBJ: 1              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

3. Type B personalities tend to be patient and easy-going.

 

ANS: True

OBJ: 2              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

4. Depression is associated with heart disease.

 

ANS: True

OBJ: 3              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

5. Research has shown that stress causes illness.

 

ANS: False                               NOT: New

OBJ: 6              KEY: Factual               DIF: Easy

 

 

6. In the U.S., female college students smoke less than the general population but male college students smoke more.

 

ANS: False

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

7. On average, smoking decreases life expectancy by a little over 13 years.

 

ANS: True

OBJ: 8              KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

8. It is nearly impossible to transmit HIV through casual contact.

 

ANS: True                                NOT: New

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

9. In heterosexual relations, the transmission rate of HIV is about eight times higher in male-to-female than female-to-male.

 

ANS: True

OBJ: 15            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

10. Abstinence syndrome occurs after a person withdraws from a psychologically dependent drug.

 

ANS: False

OBJ: 20            KEY: Factual               DIF: Moderate

 

 

SHORT ANSWER

 

1. Compare and contrast the Type A and Type B personalities, and discuss the health risks that are associated with Type A behavior.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 2

 

2. Briefly discuss several reasons why people who smoke are reluctant to give it up.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 8

 

3. Identify and briefly describe some of the chief warning signs associated with problem drinking.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 9

 

 

4. Briefly explain the settling-point theory of obesity.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   NOT: New       OBJ: 10

 

5. Briefly discuss the notion of dietary restraint as a contribution to obesity.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 10

 

6. Briefly explain why it’s a good idea to consume a balanced variety of foods.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 12

 

7. Describe several points of devising an exercise program.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 14

 

8. Explain why heterosexuals are at risk for HIV infection.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 15

 

9. Discuss the problems that arise in clear doctor-patient communication and ways to ensure better patient assertiveness and treatment compliance.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 18

 

10. Briefly describe several controversial aspects of marijuana use.

 

ANS: Answer not provided                   OBJ: 23