Health PsychologyQuiz Chapter 10, Cancer

1. Tobacco and some pesticides are example of _____ which are agents that cause cancer.

(307)

A. Zygotes

B. Macrophages

C. Subluxations

D. Carcinogens

E. Endorphins

1. Tobacco and some pesticides are example of _____ which are agents that cause cancer.

(307)

A. Zygotes

B. Macrophages

C. Subluxations

D. Carcinogens

E. Endorphins

2. In one of the newest forms of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, ______ is (are) used to enhance the immune system’s ability to

selectively target cancer cells. (320)

A. Medications

B. Radiation

C. Selective surgery

D. Psychotherapy

E. All of the above

2. In one of the newest forms of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, ______ is (are) used to enhance the immune system’s ability to

selectively target cancer cells. (320)

A. Medications

B. Radiation

C. Selective surgery

D. Psychotherapy

E. All of the above

3. Only ____ rivals tobacco as a cause of cancer. (307)

A. toxic chemical exposureB. radiationC. dietD. occupational carcinogensE. pollution

3. Only ____ rivals tobacco as a cause of cancer. (307)

A. toxic chemical exposureB. radiationC. diet

D. occupational carcinogensE. pollution

4. The oldest form of cancer treatment, _____ generally offers the greatest chance for a cure

for most types of cancer. (319)

A. Chemotherapy

B. Immunotherapy

C. Radiation therapy

D. Surgery

E. Holistic medicine

4. The oldest form of cancer treatment, _____ generally offers the greatest chance for a cure

for most types of cancer. (319)

A. Chemotherapy

B. Immunotherapy

C. Radiation therapy

D. Surgery

E. Holistic medicine

5. ____ is a potentially deadly for of cancer that strikes cells of the skin. (312)

A. Substantia gelatinosa

B. Trachea

C. Vitalism

D. Reticular formation

E. Melanoma

5. ____ is a potentially deadly for of cancer that strikes cells of the skin. (312)

A. Substantia gelatinosa

B. Trachea

C. Vitalism

D. Reticular formation

E. Melanoma

6. The highest rate of cancer deaths for men are from lung cancer. More women die from ____

cancer than any other kind. (306)

A. Breast

B. Lung

C. Stomach

D. Uterine

E. Ovarian

6. The highest rate of cancer deaths for men are from lung cancer. More women die from ____

cancer than any other kind. (306)

A. Breast

B. Lung

C. Stomach

D. Uterine

E. Ovarian

7. _____ are cancers that attack the epithelial cells. They are the most common type of

cancer accounting for approximately 85% of all adult cancers. (305)

A. Lymphomas

B. Carcinomas

C. Leukemias

D. Sarcomas

E. All of the above

7. _____ are cancers that attack the epithelial cells. They are the most common type of

cancer accounting for approximately 85% of all adult cancers. (305)

A. Lymphomas

B. Carcinomas

C. Leukemias

D. Sarcomas

E. All of the above

8. ___ is the process by which malignant body cells proliferate in number and spread to

surrounding body tissues. (304)

A. Metastasis

B. Reactance

C. Gastroplasty

D. Prostate enlargement

E. Immunosupression

8. ___ is the process by which malignant body cells proliferate in number and spread to

surrounding body tissues. (304)

A. Metastasis

B. Reactance

C. Gastroplasty

D. Prostate enlargement

E. Immunosupression

9. _____ which are rich in the carotenoid, lycopene, may reduce the risk of prostate and

other cancers. (309)

A. French fries

B. Zucchini

C. Whole Wheat breads

D. Tomato products

E. Scallions

9. _____ which are rich in the carotenoid, lycopene, may reduce the risk of prostate and

other cancers. (309)

A. French fries

B. Zucchini

C. Whole Wheat breads

D. Tomato products

E. Scallions

10. The results of several studies suggest that ____ is a risk factor for colon cancer. (310)

A. Over exercisingB. Too much fiber in the

dietC. A diet high in lycopeneD. A sedentary life styleE. All of the above

10. The results of several studies suggest that ____ is a risk factor for colon cancer. (310)

A. Over exercisingB. Too much fiber in the

dietC. A diet high in lycopeneD. A sedentary life styleE. All of the above

3 Bonus Questions

A. video

11. The monkey handing the rock in exchange for a cucumber is an example of:

A. positive reinforcement

B. response cost

C. punishment

D. negative reinforcement

11. The monkey handing the rock in exchange for a cucumber is an example of:

A. positive reinforcement

B. response cost

C. punishment

D. negative reinforcement

12. The behavior that is reinforced in the example is:

A. eating the cucumber

B. feeding the monkey

C. handing the rock to the experimenter

D. rattling the cage

E. throwing the cucumber

12. The behavior that is reinforced in the example is:

A. eating the cucumber

B. feeding the monkey

C. handing the rock to the experimenter

D. rattling the cage

E. throwing the cucumber

13. The consequence for the monkey is:

A. a light flashes

B. a piece of cucumber

C. a new cage

D. getting to throw the cucumber

E. jealousy

13. The consequence for the monkey is:

A. a light flashes

B. a piece of cucumber

C. a new cage

D. getting to throw the cucumber

E. jealousy

The End

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