Which of the following statements regarding decisions to seek medical treatment is true?

Despite assurances from her doctor that she is healthy, Mira experiences a persistent and excessive worry that she is ill. She is convinced that she is experiencing all the symptoms of a disease. Mira may be suffering from which of the following?

Logan has been under a great deal of prolonged stress that he feels is impacting his health. His doctor explained that psychological factors can contribute to actual bodily damage or to damaging changes in bodily functioning. What is Logan experiencing?

The medical model is the predominant perspective of health care delivery in which of the following cultures?

Greg installed a new app on his phone, which helped him navigate morning traffic more efficiently. What type of coping did Greg use in managing his problem?

Anastasia is studying abroad. She loves to try new foods and listen to music with her new friends, and she is becoming fully immersed in her new culture. Anastasia is demonstrating which of the following?

Lazarus proposed that when dealing with a stressor, we make a basic decision about whether the situation is relevant or irrelevant; positive or threatening. Lazarus refers to this decision as which of the following?

The immediate discomfort of stress is triggered by the fight-or-flight emotional response, which causes tight muscles and a pounding heart. These symptoms are examples of

War, torture, rape, assassination, plane crashes, natural disasters, and street violence are examples of

Gavin has been experiencing some mild to moderate abdominal pain. He has consulted with his friends who have offered their advice. Which of the following is influencing Gavin’s current assessment of his health?

To reduce symptoms of stress, Jamal is tightening all the muscles in his arms and shoulders and then releasing the tension. He then repeats this activity in another area of the body. Jamal is using progressive relaxation

Sarah is a happy, optimistic, and self-confident individual who can bounce back from adversity and has supportive relationships. A health psychologist would say that Sara is demonstrating

Tyler commutes to school during rush hour, works after school each day, and then has household chores at home as well. He feels he should be able to handle these normal everyday responsibilities but is experiencing stress. Tyler’s stress is due to hassles.

Seligman identified a common reaction to repeated failure and to unpredictable or unavoidable punishment that leads to feelings of despondency, powerlessness, and hopelessness. He called this response general adaptation syndrome.

Smoking, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, poor diet, insufficient exercise, and risky sexual practices are examples of which of the following?

Small incremental adjustments that can add up to positively impact health outcomes are referred to as

Sheila has confidence in her ability to reach her desired goals. When assessing a stressor, which component of appraisal will be influenced by her beliefs?

Marcel was recently diagnosed with diabetes. He does not understand how to read the blood sugar results or what to do if the results are not what they should be. Marcel may be noncompliant with his treatment plan due to which of the following?

During the ______ stage of general adaptation syndrome the body better copes with the original stressor but also experience reduced ability to cope with other stressors.

Homeopathy and dietary supplements, acupuncture, chiropractic services, massage, and yoga are examples of

A person’s unique long-term pattern of thinking, emotions, and behavior is referred to as _____

According to Freud, which mental or personality structure operates on the reality principle?

Behaviors that deviate from the norm are

The psychiatric classification system presently used in the United States is the

Melvin has been diagnosed with a substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Having two coexisting psychological disorders is called

A significant loss of contact with reality in schizophrenia is called

A fear of being in public places is known as

In school, Amy is easily distracted, often argumentative, and lately has been skipping classes. Amy’s teacher contacts her parents and suggests they see a clinician for an assessment. What is one problem with the DSM system that would make Amy’s parents reluctant to send her for an assessment?

In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the disorder previously known as gender identity disorder is now classified as

Down syndrome is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Albert often remains mute while holding odd postures for hours or even days at a time. In someone diagnosed with schizophrenia, this symptom is known as which of the following?

Which of the following mental disorders includes extreme levels of depression and extreme levels of mania

Six months after her husband’s death, Anne is still not herself. She often forgets to pick up the kids and to feed them, she is late for work on a regular basis, and she still has not taken her husband’s clothes out of the closet. Which of the following diagnoses could apply to Anne according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?

The majority of individuals who attempt suicide are female, and the majority of those who complete suicide are

Conditions involving physical complaints or disabilities occurring in the absence of any physical pathology that could account for them are

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), acute stress disorder becomes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when

As a symptom of a disorder, persistent and recurrent thoughts are referred to as which of the following?

Ted Bundy, a serial killer, displayed unusual remorselessness, a lack of empathy, and disregard for social conventions. Mr. Bundy was diagnosed with

Munchausen by proxy syndrome is a variant of which of the following disorders?

How does persistent depressive disorder compare to major depressive disorder?

The most common cause of dementia in the elderly is

What is the basis for most voluntary social relationships?

Frequency of contact and proximity are elements of what factor of attraction?

The idea that relationships must be profitable in order to last is a tenant of

As a component of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, intimacy refers to which of the following?

Rose and Jack have managed to cultivate a balance of intimacy, passion, and commitment in their relationship. Sternberg would indicate they have achieved what type of love?

Kevin has had a series of unsuccessful relationships and has difficulty trusting romantic partners. Kevin’s attachment style would be described as

When her friend Teri was anxious about a surgical procedure, Renee experienced feelings of anxiety as well. Renee’s feelings are referred to as which of the following?

Taking the perspective of another person is referred to as which of the three components of empathy?

When Janet’s car broke down during rush hour, no one stopped to offer assistance even though many commuters clearly saw her. What phenomenon might help explain this?

When group size negatively impacts the likelihood that any one person from the group will offer assistance, which of the following has occurred?

Ivy and her friends attended a protest to support a cause that was meaningful to them. When the group began destroying property along the protest route, Ivy recognized this behavior as

Social learning theory explains aggression in which of the following ways?

Oversimplified perceptions of group members that do not take into account their diversity are known as

As a person of color, Tiffany shares that she has experienced name calling and racial slurs being shouted at her as she stands at the bus stop. What type of aggression has Tiffany described?

The belief that members of outgroups are less than human and deserve hatred, discrimination, aggression, and even death is referred to as which of the following?

Individuals feel anxious when they think they are being judged based on oversimplified perceptions. This type of anxiety, which can lower performance, thereby confirming the assumption, is referred to as which of the following?

Equal-status contact, or interacting on an equal footing, reduces prejudice by which of the following mechanisms?

The idea that people generally get what they deserve is referred to as

Ryan started at a new school mid-year and was anxious that no one would like him. As a result, he was quiet and reserved the first several days of class. His fears were confirmed when none of his classmates seemed open to friendship. Ryan’s experience is an example of which of the following?

Tory heard that all of the math professors at her school were not approachable. Tory decided to focus on seeing her professor as a person and not the label other students had supplied. Which of the following has Tory implemented?