quick answer

The graphic images of diseased lungs and rotten teeth and gumsthat appear on cigarette packages in Canada and Australia dependfor their effectiveness on a learning mechanism called ______.

Select one:

a. classical conditioning

b. habituation

c. observational learning

d. operant conditioning

Ahmed is writing an article for a popular “life hacks” site. Heis considering the title, “Denial, Distraction, and Daydreaming:The Three Ds of ______ Coping.”

Select one:

a. Avoidance

b. Problem-Focused

c. Reaction

d. Approach-Focused

Mature trees” are a selling point often seen in real estate ads.Based on the textbook’s discussion, is this a valid sellingpoint?

Select one:

a. Not really. The value of mature trees is limited to theiraesthetic appeal, and perhaps the future resale value of thehome.

b. Only in a limited way. A tree canopy of 10% may buffer thestress experienced in low-income communities.

c. It could be, if there are enough trees. Tree cover can reducedepression, stress, and anxiety, but only if there is a 25% treecanopy.

d. Definitely. A tree canopy of 10% can reduce depression,stress, and anxiety among people of all income levels.

Research suggests that with respect to one’s health, having adog ______.

Select one:

a. has no clear benefit

b. may save a person about one doctor visit per year

c. may save a person about two doctor visits per year

d. reduces 5-year mortality rate by half when one is older

The amount of time that doctors and nurses spend providingdirect patient care is ______ correlated with the level of stressthat they experience.

Select one:

a. negatively

b. not

c. positively

d. variably

A developmental health psychologist is comparing middle-aged andolder-adults’ perceptions of health care options in her community.She is matching the adults on such variables as ethnicity,education, and SEs. The psychologist is conducting a(n) ______using a ______ design.

Select one:

a. experiment; cross-sectional

b. quasi-experiment; longitudinal

c. quasi-experiment; cross-sectional

d. quasi-experiment; longitudinal

With respect to descriptive research methods, Sigmund Freud’stheory was built on a foundation of ______ data.

Select one:

a. archival research

b. case study

c. survey

d. cross-sectional

Lorena suffers from major depressive disorder. All else beingequal, Lorena’s chances of experiencing a cardiac event areincreased by ______. She ______ reduce this risk if she exercisesextensively.

Select one:

a. 15%; can

b. 15%; cannot

c. 30%; can

d. 30%; cannot

Holmes and Rahe’s Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)measures ______.

Select one:

a. the severity of PTSD

b. major life events

c. appraisal strategies

d. locus of control

In an experiment, the factor under consideration as a potentialcause is generally the ______ variable.

Select one:

a. dependent

b. randomized

c. independent

d. control

Inaccurate reporting, constrained response options, and leadingquestions are all potential drawbacks of ______.

Select one:

a. naturalistic observation

b. experiments

c. case studies

d. surveys

With respect to the scientific method, the statistics coursesthat undergraduate psychology degree programs usually require areMOST relevant to the step of ______.

Select one:

a. analyzing data

b. developing a theory

c. proposing a hypothesis

d. revising a theory

Anjelica has always been a bit of “control freak” and“micro-manager” who wants to know everything, all the time. Thesame is true for her impending surgery. Based on the textbook’sdiscussion of tailored health-promotion messages, Anjelica is MOSTlikely to benefit from a(n) ______ intervention to manage the painrelated to her procedure.

Select one:

a. emotion-focused

b. gain-framed

c. loss-framed

d. problem-focused

The portrayal of the likely success of such procedures as CPR ontelevision medical dramas is BEST described as ______.

Select one:

a. too pessimistic

b. realistic

c. slightly optimistic

d. very optimistic

Jenny is a member of Narcotics Anonymous. Her sponsor stressesthe importance of regular meeting attendance and continued stepwork to build clean time and to prevent a relapse. With respect tothe stages of change model, this advice is aimed at supporting the______ stage.

Select one:

a. maintenance

b. action

c. pre-contemplation

d. contemplation

Which individual is the BEST example of a Type Apersonality?

Select one:

a. Bonnie, a relaxed, fun-loving professor

b. Susan, a brilliant, self-confident accountant

c. Andrew, a competitive, easily angered journalist

d. Clay, a reflective, open-minded artist

Simon is faced with an overwhelming workload. Usingproblem-focused coping, Simon ______.

Select one:

a. meditates

b. binge drinks

c. gets a deadline extended

d. goes to a movie

Dr. Navarre investigates the link between coping strategies andimmune system functioning during stressful situations. Dr. Navarreis BEST described as a ______.

Select one:

a. psychoneuroimmunologist

b. medical psychology

c. psychophysiologist

d. neuropsychologist