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Multiple-Choice Questions1. Stress can be defined as a negative emotional experience accompanied by A. biochemical and physiological changes.B. cognitive changes.C. behavioral changes.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 153

2. Which of the following could be considered a stressor?A. noiseB. crowdingC. commuting to workD. all of the aboveAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 153

3. Most definitions of stress focus on A. stressful events.B. physiological changes.C. emotional changes.D. the relationship between the person and the environment.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 153

4. The fight-or-flight response A. is never adaptive.B. involves arousal of the parasympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system.C. involves arousal of the sympathetic nervous system and the endocrine system.D. is subject to large individual differences.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to pages 153-154

5. Selye’s (1956, 1976) studies of the general adaptation syndrome investigated ______________ responses to stress.

A. psychologicalB. gastrointestinalC. adrenomedullaryD. adrenocorticalAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 154

6. The correct sequence of phases of the general adaptation syndrome is A. alarm, resistance, exhaustion.B. exhaustion, resistance, alarm.C. resistance, alarm, exhaustion.D. resistance, exhaustion, alarm.Answer: A

Feedback: Refer to page 154

7. According to Selye (1956, 1976), the _______________ phase of the general adaptation syndrome is responsible for the physiological damage related to stress.

A. alarmB. resistanceC. exhaustionD. all of the aboveAnswer: CFeedback: Refer to page 154

8. According to its critics, Selye’s (1956, 1976) model A. fails to offer a general theory of reactions to a wide variety of stressors over time.B. fails to offer a physiological mechanism for the stress-illness relationship.C. places too much emphasis on individual differences in response to stress.D. fails to consider the role of psychological appraisal in stress.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 154-155

9. The tend-and-befriend response to stress A. is especially characteristic of females.B. is related to the release of the stress hormone, oxytocin.C. may be protective of offspring.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 155

10. The primary biological factor in the tend-and-befriend mechanism isA. HPA activation.B. oxytocin.C. cortisol.D. GSA.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 155

11. The process of primary appraisal involves the evaluation of one’s A. current emotional state.B. perception of the event.C. coping ability.D. resources.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 15512. The process of secondary appraisal involves the evaluation of one’s A. current emotional state.B. perception of the event.C. coping ability and resources.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 156

13. According to Lazarus’s model, the subjective experience of stress is a result of

A. the general adaptation syndrome.B. primary appraisal.C. secondary appraisal.D. the balance between primary and secondary appraisal.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 156

14. The adrenal cortex produces _______________ in response to stress. A. epinephrine and norepinephrineB. glucocorticoidsC. endogenous opioidsD. ACTHAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 157

15. Activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis results in the secretion of A. catecholamines.B. norepinephrine.C. cortisol.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 158

16. Research suggests that reactivity is related to individual differences in A. acute and chronic illness.B. psychological responses to stressors.C. primary and secondary appraisal.D. all of the above.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 159

17. Which of the following situations would be LEAST stressful? A. Jill has filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage.B. Joe arrives at his first class of the day to find that the professor will administer a pop quiz.C. Linda, a full-time college student, learns that she will have to find a second part-time job due to cuts

in financial aid packages.D. Karl, a file clerk, has been working intensively for three weeks on a new job responsibility.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 161-162

18. Studies of children exposed to noisy environments indicate that children A. eventually habituate to high levels of noise.B. who are exposed to noise exhibit performance decrements and learned helplessness.C. who are exposed to noise exhibit few cognitive decrements but do show signs of learned helplessnessD. eventually learn to change their task strategies and attention focus to accommodate the noise in their

environmentsAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 163

19. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with

A. temporary changes in the brain, involving the amygdala.B. decreased cortisol, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.C. biochemical and hormonal alterations that last over a long period.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to pages 165-166

20. The aftereffects of stress are most deleterious when the stressor is A. negative.B. intense.C. anticipated.D. unpredictable.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 166

21. Mort complains that his job-related stress makes it difficult to focus on other problems, shortens his attention span, and makes him feel as if he has little time and energy for other areas of his life. Mort’s description most closely resembles the _______________ theory of stress.

A. cognitive costsB. physiological arousalC. emotional responseD. learned helplessnessAnswer: AFeedback: Refer to page 166

22. Learned helplessness is associated with _______________ deficits. A. motivationalB. cognitiveC. emotionalD. all of the aboveAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 166

23. In their study of dormitory crowding, Baum and Valins concluded that students developed learned helplessness as a result of

A. sustained levels of arousal.B. high levels of intermittent noise.C. uncontrollable personal interactions.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 167

Multiple-Choice Questions1. Moderators of the stress experience may have an impact on A. stress itself.B. the relationship between stress and illness.C. the relationship between stress and psychological responses.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 184

2. According to Tapp and Natelson’s (1988) study of the impact of stress on hamsters with inherited heart disease, stress precipitated heart failure

A. when stress occurred early in the disease process.B. when stress occurred after cardiac changes had time to develop.C. because stress was an additional burden for an animal with a physical vulnerability.D. all of the above.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 184

3. According to the interactive model of the stress-illness relationship, A. either stress or a preexisting vulnerability is sufficient to produce illness.B. experiencing stress causes individuals to become particularly vulnerable to illness.C. stress leads to illness among individuals with a preexisting vulnerability to illness.D. the physiological changes associated with stress increase individual vulnerability to illness.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 184

4. Cohen and Williamson (1988) found that people under stress got less sleep, were less likely to eat breakfast, and consumed more drugs and alcohol than people not under stress. This study provides evidence that stress is related to illness due to changes in

A. secondary gain.B. social interaction.C. health behaviors.D. illness behaviors.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 185

5. The process of _______________ involves the evaluation of one’s resources to determine whether they will be sufficient to meet the demands of stressful situations or events.

A. primary appraisalB. secondary appraisalC. copingD. all of the aboveAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 185

6. The process of _______________ involves an individual’s efforts to manage internal or external demands that tax his or her resources.

A. primary appraisalB. secondary appraisalC. copingD. all of the aboveAnswer: CFeedback: Refer to page 185

7. The consideration of coping as a dynamic process implies that A. coping involves a wide range of actions and reactions to stress.B. coping efforts are moderated by personal resources.C. coping involves an ongoing set of responses by which the person continues to act on the environment.D. coping involves an ongoing set of responses by which the person and the environment are involved in

a reciprocal interaction.

Answer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 185-186

8. Individuals high in negative affectivity A. may be described as having a “disease-prone” personality.B. are more likely to seek out medical care for minor complaints.C. repress their stress-related symptoms but complain more about their general health.D. are characterized as being depressed, anxious, and psychotic.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 186

9. According to Friedman and Booth-Kewley (1987), the “disease-prone” personality A. is characterized by a pessimistic explanatory style.B. is highly correlated with the presence of chronic diseases.C. may predispose people to certain chronic diseases.D. may be the result of long-term suffering from chronic diseases.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 186

10. Individuals who are high in negative affectivity A. are less likely to use health services.B. are particularly likely to report physical symptoms.C. suppress symptoms of psychological distress and physical illness.D. all of the above.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 186

11. An individual with a pessimistic explanatory style is more likely to interpret negative events in terms of _______________ factors.

A. external, unstable, specificB. external, stable, globalC. internal, unstable, globalD. internal, stable, globalAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 187

12. Wilma has experienced increasing levels of stress due to her deteriorating test scores in psychology. She complains to her friend Betty, “I can’t seem to get the hang of this stuff. I’m just not smart enough. I may have to drop out of the university.” Betty replies, “You’re smart enough, Wilma, but you’re just not spending enough time studying.” Betty is trying to change Wilma’s attributions of

A. internality.B. stability.C. globality.D. all of the above.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 188

13. A study of older adult men and women conducted by Kamen-Siegel and colleagues (1991) found that pessimistic explanatory style is associated with

A. reduced cell-mediated immunity.

B. higher rates of physical illness.C. increased use of health facilities.D. all of the above.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 188

14. Scheier, Weintraub, and Carver (1986) found that optimists may cope more effectively because they are more likely to use _______________ as a coping strategy.

A. denialB. distancingC. problem-focused copingD. accepting personal responsibilityAnswer: CFeedback: Refer to page 188

15. Scheier, Weintraub, and Carver (1986) found that pessimism was associated with A. denial and distancing from the event.B. a focus directly on stressful feelings.C. disengagement from the goal with which the stressor was interfering.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 188

16. The belief that one can determine one’s own internal states and behavior, influence one’s environment, and/or bring about desired outcomes is

A. optimism.B. perceived control.C. self-efficacy.D. hardiness.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 189

17. Control has been related to A. emotional well-being.B. successful coping.C. improved cognitive performance.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 190

18. High self-esteem has been related to A. increased longevity.B. active coping strategies.C. reducing the harmful effects of high levels of stress.D. reducing the harmful effects of low levels of stress.Answer: D


19. Research investigating the effectiveness of avoidant and vigilant coping strategies suggests that A. avoidant strategies are effective in dealing with long-term stressors.B. vigilant copers may exhibit short-term anxiety but cope well with long-term stressors.C. the use of vigilant or confrontative coping styles may represent a risk factor for negative responses to

stressors.D. both avoidant and vigilant strategies are equally effective in coping with stress.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to pages 190-19120. Emotion-focused efforts would be most effective in coping with the worry and stress due to A. having two final exams scheduled for the same day.B. waiting to hear if your application to graduate school has been accepted.C. receiving a notice that your taxes will be audited by the IRS next week.D. any of the above.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 193

21. In a recent twin study, Kendler and colleagues (1991) discovered that two coping strategies, turning to others and problem-solving, could be explained by

A. early socialization.B. parenting behaviors.C. genetic factors.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 193

22. Researchers investigating disclosure have found that subjects who freely express their feelings about traumatic events

A. show increased levels of physiological arousal.B. have difficulty maintaining adequate levels of social support.C. are no longer upset about the events after expressing themselves.D. are less likely to have subsequent health problems.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 194

23. People who are higher in socioeconomic status (SES) show A. lower morbidity for medical and psychiatric disorders.B. lower mortality from all causes of death.C. reduced neuroendocrine responses to stress.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 197

24. Taking a vacation is known to be beneficial toA. everyone.B. middle-aged men and women.C. middle-aged men at risk for heart disease.D. parents of young children with chronic diseases.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 198

25. Information from others that one is loved and cared for, esteemed and valued, and part of a network of communication and mutual obligation is called

A. coping.B. internal resources.C. social support.D. external resources.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 199

CHAPTER 10PAIN AND ITS MANAGEMENT

I. Chapter Outline I. Significance of Pain

II. Elusive Nature of PainA. Measuring PainB. Physiology of PainC. Neurochemical Bases of Pain and Its Inhibition

III. Clinical Management of PainA. Acute Versus Chronic PainB. Pain and Personality

IV.Pain Control TechniquesA. Pharmacological Control of PainB. Surgical Control of PainC. Sensory Control of PainD. BiofeedbackE. Relaxation TechniquesF. HypnosisG. AcupunctureH. DistractionI. Coping TechniquesJ. Guided ImageryK. Additional Cognitive Techniques to Control Pain

V. Management of Chronic Pain: Pain Management ProgramsA. Initial EvaluationB. Individualized TreatmentC. Components of Chronic Pain Management ProgramsD. Involvement of FamilyE. Relapse PreventionF. Evaluation of Pain Management Programs

II.III. Learning Objectives

1. Explain the medical and psychological significance of pain.

2. Explain the role of the social context in the experience of pain.

3. Describe the techniques of pain measurement.

4. Explain the physiological aspects of pain.

5. Describe the neurochemical bases of pain and pain inhibition.

6. Compare and contrast acute and chronic pain. Define the different kinds of chronic pain (i.e., chronic benign pain, recurrent acute pain, and chronic progressive pain).

7. Describe the psychological and social consequences of chronic pain.

8. Describe the relationship between individual differences in personality and the experience of chronic and acute pain.

9. Describe pharmacological techniques to control pain and their effectiveness.

10. Describe surgical techniques to control pain and their effectiveness.

11. Describe the use of counterirritation as a sensory method of pain control and its effectiveness.

12. Describe the use of biofeedback to control pain and its effectiveness.

13. Describe the use of relaxation techniques to control pain and their effectiveness.

14. Describe the use of hypnosis to control pain and its effectiveness.

15. Describe the use of acupuncture to control pain and its effectiveness.

16. Describe the use of distraction to control pain and its effectiveness.

17. Describe the use of coping techniques to control pain and their effectiveness.

18. Describe the use of guided imagery to control pain and its effectiveness.

19. Describe the use of cognitive techniques to control pain and their effectiveness.

20. Explain the principles of chronic pain management.

21. Describe the nature of pain management programs.

IV.V. Multiple-Choice Questions1. Pain A. is directly related to the severity of physical symptoms.B. has an important survival function.C. has little medical significance outside of motivating most patients to seek treatment.D. is an important component of most medical school curricula.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 263

3. Over $_______________ million is spent every year on over-the counter drugs.A. 100B. 300C. 500D. 700Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 264

4. Beecher’s (1959) study of wartime injuries investigated the effect of _______________ on pain. A. placebosB. fearC. arousalD. interpretationAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 264-265

5. Athletes who continue to play, despite being injured, may be experiencing a short-term reduction of pain sensitivity due to

A. sympathetic arousal.B. parasympathetic arousal.C. effective training and coaching.D. activities that focus their attention on the pain.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 265

6. Cross-cultural differences have been found in the A. discrimination of painful stimuli.B. reporting and intensity of reactions to pain.C. sensory aspect of pain.D. all of the above.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 265

7. The perception of pain may be influenced by A. context.B. socialization.C. attention.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 264-265

8. Self-report measures such as the McGill Pain Questionnaire typically measure A. pain threshold.B. the nature and intensity of pain.C. pain tolerance.D. pain and encouraged tolerance level.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to pages 266-267

9. Pain behaviors A. are observable, measurable behaviors that are manifestations of chronic pain.B. have proven useful in identifying the dynamics of different pain syndromes.C. are used in assessing the impact of pain on quality of life.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 266


11. The sensory aspect of pain seems to be determined primarily by A. A-delta fibers.B. C-fibers.C. the limbic system.D. the cerebral cortex.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 266

13. Endogenous opioids are A. substances produced by the substantia gelatinosa that help regulate pain.B. substances produced by the brain and glands that help regulate pain.C. specialized receptor sites that play an active role in the regulation of pain.D. drugs, such as heroin and morphine, that help control pain.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 269

14. Endogenous opioids appear to play a role in the A. inhibition of pain.B. stress response.C. functioning of the immune system.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 269-270

17. Chronic painA. decreases with the passage of time.B. begins with an acute pain episode.C. readily responds to treatment.D. unlike acute pain, has no subcategories.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 270

18. Chronic low back pain and myofascial pain syndrome are examples of A. acute pain.B. chronic benign pain.C. recurrent acute pain.D. chronic progressive painAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 270

19. A migraine headache is an example of A. acute pain.B. chronic benign pain.C. recurrent acute pain.D. chronic progressive pain.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 270

21. In comparison with acute pain patients, chronic pain patients A. share a similar psychological profile.B. experience higher levels of pain.C. are more responsive to pain management techniques.D. suffer from a syndrome involving physiological, psychological, social and behavioral components.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 271

23. Compensation for pain resulting from an injury may _______________ the perceived severity of the pain.

A. increaseB. decreaseC. both a and bD. neither a nor bAnswer: AFeedback: Refer to page 272

24. According to Ciccone et al. (1999), chronic pain patients whose spouses provide support and positive attention

A. experience good marital and sexual functioning.B. may inadvertently maintain or increase the expression of pain.C. restrict their social contact to members of their immediate family.D. take smaller amounts of pain killers than patients who do not receive such support.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 272

25. According to research investigating personality variables observed in chronic pain patients, A. there is a pain-prone personality, which, like the disease-prone personality, is characterized by

negative affectivity.B. a significant proportion of the population appears to be predisposed to experience pain.C. personality change is often a consequence of pain, but personality variables are seldom involved as

causes.D. different personality factors may be involved in different types of pain.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 273

28. Pain control meansA. only that the patient no longer feels any pain.B. only that the patient is no longer concerned about the pain.C. only that the patient no longer feels any sensation in the area that once hurt.D. none of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 274

29. Pharmacological control of pain A. is dangerous in that it usually leads to addiction to prescription drugs.B. is of no concern to researchers and practitioners.C. has a low probability of leading to addiction to prescription drugs.D. is the treatment of last resort.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 274

32. Biofeedback training A. is an inexpensive pain control method.B. shows robust evidence for pain control.C. probably is no more effective for controlling pain than are relaxation techniques.D. effects are clearly understood.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 276

33. Relaxation training strategies are A. seldom effective by themselves and need to be combined with other methods of pain control.B. generally less effective in reducing chronic pain than are meditation techniques.C. effective in alleviating chronic but not acute pain.D. all of the above.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 276

36. Hypnosis relies on A. physiological relaxation.B. distraction.C. reinterpretation of sensations.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 278

37. Acupuncture mayA. function as a sensory method of controlling pain.B. be effective because patients believe it will work.C. trigger the release of endorphins.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 278

39. The results of a study of the use of coping techniques in pain management (Holmes & Stevenson, 1990) suggested that

A. avoidant coping was more effective in managing chronic pain.B. attentional coping strategies were more effective in managing acute pain.

C. patients should be trained in avoidant or attentive coping strategies depending on the nature of their pain.

D. none of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to pages 279-280

40. In contrast to aggressive imagery, relaxation imagery A. is more frequently used to combat pain.B. induces a positive mood state.C. focuses attention.D. all of the above.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 280

41. Cognitive-behavioral pain interventions A. encourage patients to entrust the management of their pain to the treatment team.B. attempt to modify maladaptive cognitions but not overt and covert behaviors.C. encourage clients to attribute their success to the treatment intervention.D. none of the aboveAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 281

45. Relapse following initial successful treatment of pain is directly related to A. lack of social support.B. coping styles.C. nonadherence to treatment regimen.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 283VI.VII.

CHAPTER 11MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ILLNESS

VIII. Chapter OutlineI. Quality of Life

A. What Is Quality of Life?A. Why Study Quality of Life?

II. Emotional Responses to Chronic IllnessA. DenialA. AnxietyA. Depression

III. Personal Issues in Chronic DiseaseA. The Physical SelfA. The Achieving Self

A. The Social SelfA. The Private Self

IV. Coping with Chronic DiseaseA. Coping Strategies and Chronic IllnessA. Patients’ Beliefs About Chronic Illness

V. Rehabilitation and Chronic IllnessA. Physical Problems Associated with Chronic IllnessA. Vocational Issues in Chronic IllnessA. Social Interaction Problems in Chronic IllnessA. Positive Changes in Response to Chronic IllnessA. When the Chronically Ill Patient Is a Child

VI. Psychological Interventions and Chronic Illness

A. Pharmacological InterventionsA. Individual TherapyA. Brief Psychotherapeutic InterventionsA. Patient EducationA. Relaxation, Stress Management, and ExerciseA. Social Support InterventionsB. Family SupportA. Support Groups

Multiple-Choice Questions

2. Quality of life traditionally has been measured in terms of A. psychological and economic factors.B. subjective criteria.C. morbidity and mortality.D. longevity.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 287

3. Medical measures of quality of life are A. seldom based on objective criteria.B. poorly correlated with patients’ and relatives’ assessments.C. poorly correlated with patients’ assessments but are moderately correlated with relatives’

assessments.D. moderately correlated with health psychologists’ assessments.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 287

4. Assessment of quality of life considers A. disease- or treatment-related symptoms.B. physical status and functioning.C. psychological and social status.D. multiple criteria that includes all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 288

6. Immediately after a chronic illness is diagnosed, A. patients are in a state of crisis.B. patients find their habitual ways of coping with problems do not work.C. anxiety, fear, and depression often take over.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 289

9. Denial is useful in helping patients A. control their emotional reaction to illness.B. monitor their physical condition.C. seek treatment.D. become active in their treatment regimen.Answer: A


10. Of the following situations, patient anxiety would be highest A. after the physician had explained the diagnosis and treatment regimen.B. after the patient has received a test result.C. while the patient is awaiting a new and promising, but invasive, medical procedure.D. while the patient is experiencing the side effects of a familiar medical procedure.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 290

11. High levels of anxiety have been found among patients who areA. anticipating noxious therapies.B. expecting substantial lifestyle changes to result from illness or treatment.C. lacking information about their illness and treatment.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 290

13. Up to _______________ of all medical inpatients with chronic disease suffer from severe depression. A. 10%B. 25%C. 50%D. 75%Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 290

14. Depression in chronically ill patients is A. independent of illness severity.B. most commonly found in the acute phase of illness.C. easily and reliably assessed.D. related to long-term rehabilitation and recovery.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 291

16. Which of the following is NOT a predictor of depression among chronically ill patients? A. lack of social supportB. chronic painC. marital statusD. becoming disabledAnswer: CFeedback: Refer to page 292

19. The degree of threat to one’s body image is influenced by A. disease severity.B. the amount of damage or scarring.C. one’s activity level.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 292-293

20. According to a study of cancer patients conducted by Dunkel-Schetter and her colleagues (1988), the most frequently cited stressor was

A. fear and uncertainty about the future.B. limitations in physical abilities.C. pain management.D. altered physical appearance and lifestyle.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 294

22. Successful adjustment to chronic illness is associated with A. having an appropriate or accurate illness schema about the nature of one’s illness.B. developing an acute model of one’s disorder.C. blaming others for one’s illness and thus minimizing self-blame.D. having a personal sense of control, even in medical situations, in which little personal control is

possible.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 295

24. In general, high levels of perceived control facilitate adjustment, EXCEPT in cases where A. patients are seriously debilitated, both physically and psychosocially.B. patients must cope with long-term chronic illness.C. patients must cope with acute disorders and treatment.D. where actual control is low.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 296

27. Chemotherapy may be accompanied by A. changes in taste and the development of taste aversions.B. burning of the skin.C. dietary restrictions.D. weight gain.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 299

28. Stress management programs are increasingly incorporated into physical treatment regimens due to the debilitating effects of stress on

A. psychosocial adjustment.B. chronic diseases.C. coping strategies.D. none of the above.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 299

29. Adherence to treatment regimens in chronically ill patients is A. significantly higher than in patients being treated for acute disorders.B. significantly lower than in patients being treated for acute disorders.C. unaffected by the side effects of treatment.

D. especially problematic in complex and long-term treatment regimens.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 299

30. Nonadherence to treatment regimens due to negative side effects is highest in patients undergoing A. hypertension management programs.B. end-stage renal therapy.C. insulin regimens.D. none of the above.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 299

31. Adherence to treatment of hypertension and diabetes has been linked to A. self-efficacy beliefs.B. expectations that one’s health is under one’s own control.C. information about treatment regimen.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 300

33. Negative reactions to chronically ill patients include A. blatant discrimination.B. nonverbal behavior communicating revulsion.C. ambivalence.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 304

34. Adverse changes in social interactions after a diagnosis of chronic disease are more likely to be observed in

A. family members.B. friends and acquaintances.C. employers.D. intimate others.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 304

37. Most caregiving for the chronically ill is provided byA. formal services such as home health nurses or nursing homes.B. men.C. women.D. friends.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 305

38. Researchers investigating gender differences in the receipt of social support have found that A. disabled women are more effective than disabled men in establishing effective social support

networks.B. being married appears to protect men, but not women, from institutionalization.

C. married women spend fewer days in nursing homes than married men.D. disabled men are less likely to be married than disabled women.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 306

39. Collins et al. (1990) reported that more than _______________ of the cancer patients in their study reported at least some beneficial changes in their life as a result of the cancer. A. 20%B. 45%C. 75%D. 90%Answer: D41. Emotional disorders associated with chronic illness are especially likely among patients who A. enter into very aggressive medical treatment regimens.B. are motivated to find meaning and to compensate for any negative impact of chronic illness on their

quality of life.C. have a history of depression or other mental illness.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 309

42. Compared to therapy with other clients, psychotherapy provided to medical patients is more likely to A. be continuous and long term in nature.B. involve collaboration with the patient’s family and physician.C. be expensive and time consuming.D. challenge the client’s defenses and promote a realistic assessment of his or her situation.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 309

CHAPTER 13HEART DISEASE, HYPERTENSION,

STROKE, AND DIABETES

IX. Chapter OutlineI. Coronary Heart Disease

A. What Is CHD?B. Role of StressC. Women and CHDD. Cardiovascular Reactivity, Hostility, and CHDE. Depression and CHDF. Other Psychological Risk Factors and CHDG. Modification of CHD Risk-Related BehaviorH. Management of Heart Disease

I. HypertensionA. How Is Hypertension Measured?B. What Causes Hypertension?C. Relationship Between Stress and Hypertension

D. Psychosocial Factors and HypertensionE. Treatment of HypertensionF. Problems in Treating Hypertension

III. StrokeA. Risk Factors for StrokeB. Consequences of StrokeC. Types of Rehabilitative Interventions

IV. Management of Diabetes

A. Types of DiabetesB. Health Implications of DiabetesC. Problems in Self-Management of DiabetesD. Interventions with DiabeticsE. Special Problems of Adolescent Diabetics

X.XI. True-False Questions1. T F Diabetes is a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

True: Refer to page 344

2. T F Across the life span, women seem to be protected against coronary heart disease relative to men.

False: Refer to pages 345-347

3. T F Research has discounted the role of Type A behavior in the development of coronary heart disease.


4. T F Reducing speech rate and loudness is associated with a significant reduction in cardiovascular reactivity.


5. T F Aspirin has been found to significantly reduce the risk for fatal heart attack.


6. T F Mild hypertension is defined by a diastolic pressure consistently between 105 and 119.

False: Refer to page 358

7. T F The mortality rate is around 30% during the first month after a stroke.


8. T F In terms of emotional response, patients with left brain damage from a stroke seem indifferent to their situation.


9. T F Whereas stress adversely affects adherence to treatment and diet, stress has not been found to directly affect Type I and Type II diabetes.


10. T F Depression often is a complication of diabetes.


XII.XIII. Multiple-Choice Questions1. The number one killer in the United States, accounting for 20% of all deaths, is A. diabetes.B. coronary heart disease.C. hypertension.

D. cancer.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 343

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the risk factors for coronary heart disease? A. hypertensionB. high serum cholesterolC. cigarette smokingD. alcohol consumptionAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 344

3. The combination of obesity centered around the waist, high levels of triglycerides, low levels of HDL cholesterol, and difficulty metabolizing blood sugar are symptomatic of

A. inflammation due to c reactive protein.B. metabolic syndrome.C. angina pectoris.D. cardiac arrest.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 344

4. Which of the following job factors has been found to be related to increased risk of CHD? A. high work demands and low controlB. a discrepancy between one’s education level and one’s occupationC. low job securityD. all of the aboveAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 345

5. In 2001, CHD accounted for _______________ of all female deaths. A. 21%B. 35%C. 43%D. 54%Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 345

6. Women A. show greater increases in cardiovascular neuroendocrine and some metabolic responses in response to

stress than do men.B. experience an increased risk of myocardial infarction or CHD-related death after menopause.C. develop CHD on the average about 15 years earlier than do men.D. seem to be protected at young ages against CHD due to their lower levels of HDL cholesterol.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 346

7. The personality quality “agency” is associated with _______________, whereas “communion” is associated with _______________.

A. good physical and mental health outcomes; reduced psychological stressB. good physical and mental health outcomes; few relations to physical and mental health outcomesC. few relations to physical and mental health outcomes; good physical and mental health outcomes

D. reduced psychological stress; good physical and mental health outcomesAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 347

8. The Type A behavior pattern was thought to be characterized by A. hostility, time urgency, and competitive achievement strivings.B. negative affectivity, hostility, and competitive achievement strivings.C. commitment, chronic stress, and time urgency.D. commitment, hostility, and competitive achievement strivings.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 3489. Compared to Type Bs, Type A individuals A. work harder and at a faster pace but do not work longer and more discretionary hours.B. may have trouble coping in situations that require a narrow focus of attention.C. are less driven.D. suffer from unfocused hostility.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 348

10. Cynical hostility is characterized by A. suspiciousness.B. little resentment.C. infrequent angry episodes.D. trust in others.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 348

11. Higher levels of hostility have been found among A. men.B. non-Whites.C. people low in socioeconomic status (SES).D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 348

12. People who are both hostile and _______________ show the greatest association between cardiovascular responses and CHD.

A. suspiciousB. angryC. defensiveD. Type AAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 348

13. Hostility has been traced toA. an oppositional orientation toward others.B. child-rearing patterns characterized by interference and punitiveness.C. family environments that are nonsupportive and high in conflict.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 348-349

14. Individuals who are high in hostilityA. have chronically higher blood pressure.B. show more pronounced heart rate reactivity to laboratory stressors.C. show more pronounced physiological reactions in response to interpersonal stressors.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 349

15. Depression may be a risk factor for CHD due to its relationship with A. c reactive protein.B. the metabolic syndrome.C. both a and b.D. neither a nor b.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 351

16. Social dominance A. is related to CHD.B. is related to all-cause mortality.C. is a pattern of attempting to dominate social interactions.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 351

17. Studies (Blumenthal et al., 1991; 1988) assessing the effectiveness of exercise in reducing cardiovascular risk have concluded that aerobic exercise

A. reduces behavioral reactivity to stress.B. reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure.C. benefits both men and women at risk for coronary heart disease.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 352

18. Which of the following has NOT been found to be associated with delay before seeking treatment for myocardial infarction?

A. interpretation of symptoms as mild disordersB. being young and whiteC. history of angina or diabetesD. experiencing an attack during the daytimeAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 353

19. Beta-blockers are used in cardiac rehabilitation A. to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.B. to resist the effects of sympathetic nervous system stimulation.C. to control the pain of angina pectoris.D. when behavioral stress management interventions fail.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 354

20. ______________ are the most common drug treatment for reducing the incidence of death, heart attack, and stroke.

A. StatinsB. DiureticsC. Beta-blockersD. VitaminsAnswer: AFeedback: Refer to page 35421. Cardiac rehabilitation programs involve A. aerobic exercise.B. smoking cessation.C. reduced alcohol consumption.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 354-355

22. Depression and anxiety following a myocardial infarction are implicated in A. reduced mortality.B. increased heart variability.C. impaired autonomic nervous system functioning.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 356

23. According to studies of recovery from coronary heart disease (Kulik & Mahler, 1993), social support A. was most effective when it was provided by the spouse rather than a confidante.B. became increasingly effective over time as the patient’s recovery progressed.C. was most influential during the six months immediately after hospitalization.D. none of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 357

24. Cardiac invalidism occurs when A. patients and their spouses underestimate the patient’s physical abilities.B. spouses underestimate the extent of disability.C. patients malinger in order to reap secondary gains associated with the sick role.D. patients feel that they are unable to control the stressors in their daily lives.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 357-358

25. In a study of cardiac invalidism (Taylor et. al, 1985), wives’ perceptions of their husbands’ cardiac and physical efficiency were highest when they had

A. been provided information about their husband’s medical and psychological condition.B. observed their husband’s performance on a treadmill task.C. personally experienced the treadmill task themselves.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 357-358

26. Sudden death from heart attack is most likely to occur

A. at home.B. at work.C. on vacation.D. while the patient is asleep.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 358

27. Diastolic pressure is related to A. resistance of the blood vessels to blood flow.B. the amount of force developed during contraction of the heart.C. the volume of blood leaving the heart.D. the arteries’ elasticity.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 358

28. Males are at greater risk for hypertension A. across the life span.B. before age 50.C. after age 50.D. none of the above.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 359

29. According to a study of hypertension risk factors by Ewart (1991), the family environment that fosters _______________ may then contribute to hypertension.

A. negative affectivityB. chronic angerC. excessive competitivenessD. cynical distrustAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 359

30. The role of stress in the development and exacerbation of hypertensionA. is the same for people at risk for hypertension and those who are not at risk.B. does not change as hypertension progresses.C. may be different for people at risk for hypertension.D. has not been studied enough to determine what the role is.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 360

31. The prevalence of hypertension among lower-income African Americans may be traced to A. parental histories of hypertension.B. racial differences in neuropeptide and cardiovascular response to stressors.C. exposure to chronic environmental stressors.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 361

32. “John Henryism” is a personality predisposition A. that helps African American men cope with racism.

B. that defines men’s, but not women’s, effective coping strategies when active coping is likely to be unsuccessful.

C. that is used to cope actively with psychosocial stressors.D. found only in white men.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 362

33. Drug treatments for hypertension A. are more effective than dietary modification and exercise.B. significantly reduce the incidence of coronary artery disease, morbidity, or mortality.C. show some success in reducing blood pressure without negative side effects.D. may effectively reduce the complications of hypertension while increasing the risk for coronary heart

disease caused by enhanced sympathetic nervous system activity.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 362

34. Cognitive-behavioral techniques A. may substitute for drug treatments, even in cases of severe hypertension.B. are associated with lower rates of nonadherence than are drug treatments.C. are typically combined with drug treatment of hypertension.D. designed to control the expression of anger have been moderately successful in the treatment of

hypertension.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to pages 362-363

35. The correlation between beliefs about level of blood pressure and actual blood pressure isA. high.B. moderate.C. low.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 363

36. The risk factors for stroke A. are independent of those for heart disease.B. decrease with age.C. are not subject to modification by lifestyle changes.D. include cigarette smoking.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 365

37. Patients with right-brain damage due to stroke typically suffer A. communication disorders such as aphasia.B. impaired performance on cognitive tasks that require the use of short-term memory.C. difficulty in processing visual feedback.D. extreme anxiety and depression.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 366

38. AlexithymiaA. involves difficulty in understanding others and expressing oneself.B. involves difficulty in identifying and describing emotion.

C. involves difficulty in recognizing individual faces.D. results from the accumulating effects of small strokes and often mimics the effects of Alzheimer’s

disease.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 36639. Predictors of depression in stroke patients include A. overprotection by a caregiver.B. site and severity of stroke.C. lack of meaning in life.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 366

CHAPTER 14PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY, AIDS,

CANCER, AND ARTHRITIS

Chapter Outline

I. PsychoneuroimmunologyA. The Immune SystemA. Assessing ImmunocompetenceA. Stress and Immune FunctioningA. Negative Affect and Immune FunctioningA. Stress, Immune Functioning, and Interpersonal RelationshipsA. Coping and Coping Resources as Moderators of the Stress–Immune Functioning RelationshipA. Interventions to Enhance ImmunocompetenceA. Stress and the Developing Immune System

II. AIDSA. A Brief History of AIDSA. AIDS in the United StatesB. Psychosocial Impact of HIV InfectionA. Interventions to Reduce the Spread of AIDSA. Coping with HIV+ Status and AIDSA. Psychosocial Factors that Affect the Course of AIDS

III. CancerA. Why Is Cancer Hard to StudyA. Who Gets Cancer? A Complex ProfileA. Psychosocial Issues and CancerA. Psychosocial Factors and the Course of CancerA. Mechanisms Linking Stress, Coping, and CancerA. Adjusting to CancerA. Psychosocial Problems and CancerA. Coping with CancerB. Interventions

True-False Questions1. T F Humoral immunity operates at the cellular level and is mediated by T lymphocytes.

False - Refer to page 380

2. T F Studies with human subjects indicate that exposure to stressors is related to immunologic change.

True - Refer to pages 381-382

3. T F Studies have found impaired immune functioning among bereaved individuals, even if these individuals do not show evidence of depression.

False - Refer to pages 384-385

4. T F Impaired immune functioning has been found in samples of adults who have experienced short-term marital conflict, marital separation, and divorce.

True - Refer to pages 385-386

5. T F One of the most common symptoms for women with AIDS is a gynecologic infection.

True - Refer to page 392

6. T F A person may test HIV-seropositive (HIV+), but be free of a diagnosis of AIDS for years.


7. T F Past sexual practice is an important predictor of AIDS-related risk behaviors.


8. T F Japanese-American women are more susceptible to breast cancer the longer they have lived in the United States and the more they have adopted the American culture.


9. T F The most prevalent of the autoimmune diseases is cancer.

False - Refer to page 411

10. T F Ancient drawings of people with arthritic joints have been found in caves.


Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Natural killer cells A. recognize, ingest, and destroy antigens.B. contribute to inflammatory and allergic reactions.C. assist in the activation of T cells through the secretion of cytokine.D. attack and destroy cells infected by viruses.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 379

2. T lymphocytes A. play an important role in humoral immunity.B. confer immunity by the production and secretion of antibodies.C. secrete toxic substances that kill infected cells.D. release antibodies into the blood.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 380

3. Helper T (TH) cells A. respond to specific antigens.B. enhance the function of TC cells, B cells, and macrophages by producing lymphokines.C. produce lymphokines that suppress immune activity.D. produce immunoglobulins, which are the basis of antigen-specific reactions.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 380

4. _______________ suggests that the immune system is working _______________.A. Immunocompetence; effectivelyB. Asymptote; effectivelyC. Immunocompetence; ineffectivelyD. Asymptote; ineffectivelyAnswer: AFeedback: Refer to page 381

5. Intense, short-term stressors A. recruit cells that may help defend against wounds and infection.B. upregulate immune functioning in ways likely to ward off threats posed by pathogens.C. affect most measures of immune functioning adversely.D. all of the above.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to pages 381-382

6. Stress has been related to A. rates of infectious disease in children and adults.B. the development of herpes virus infections.C. slower wound healing.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 383

7. Academic stress has been associated with A. decreases in total T, TH, and TS lymphocytes.B. increases in natural killer cells.C. higher rates of infectious disease in adults but not children.D. increased distress but few changes in immune functioning.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 384

8. Herbert and Cohen’s (1993) review of the literature found support for the notion that immune functioning is impaired by A. hardiness.B. anxiety.C. depression.

D. hostility.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 384

9. Evidence suggests that some of the adverse effects of depression on immunity may be mediated by A. hostility.B. disturbed hypothalamic functioning.C. poor maturation of the immune system.D. sleep disturbances.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 384

10. The quality of one’s interpersonal relationships has been implicated in immunocompromise. Which of the following has NOT been found to be associated with physical and emotional illness?

A. being singleB. bereavementC. short-term marital conflictD. divorce and separationAnswer: AFeedback: Refer to pages 385-386

11. Long-term provision of care to friends or family members with long-term illness has been linked with a range of health-related problems. This can be attributed to caregivers’

A. poor health habits.B. disrupted sleep patterns.C. experience of severe and long-term stressors.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 386

12. The tendency to seek social support and the perception that one had good emotional support were associated with _______________ suggesting buffering of stress responses.

A. low NK cell activityB. high NK cell activity C. increases in lymphocyte responsesD. all of the aboveAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 386

13. Studies of personality and coping styles have found that the stress–immune functioning relationship is moderated by A. optimism.B. self-efficacy.C. perceived control.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 386-387

14. According to Bandura (1989), perceived self-efficacy may A. directly reduce the experience of stress.B. reduce the tendency to develop depression in response to stressful events.C. modulate immunologic reactivity via the central nervous system.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page386-387

15. _______________ may mute the adverse effects of stress on the immune system. A. Relaxation trainingB. Social contactC. Repressing one’s thoughts about the stressful eventD. Stress management skillsAnswer: AFeedback: Refer to page 387

16. HIV affects primarily A. helper T cells and macrophages.B. leukocytes.C. natural killer cells.D. B cells.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 39017. The most common mode of transmission of AIDS worldwide is via A. heterosexual sexual activity.B. homosexual sexual activity.C. blood transfusions.D. intravenous drug use.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 391

18. The time between progression from HIV+ status to a diagnosis of AIDS is most strongly influenced by A. individual differences.B. socioeconomic factors.C. sexual orientation.D. ethnicity.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 392

19. The most promising development in the treatment of AIDS isA. an HIV vaccine.B. AZT.C. protease inhibitors.D. DDI.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 392

20. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the numbers of AIDS cases are growing fastest among

A. ethnic minorities.B. gay men.C. minority women.D. IV drug users.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 392

21. According to the text, whose germs are seen as less threatening?A. Sally, whom you dislike intensely.B. Susan/Tom, your lover.C. Tony, whom you have just met.D. Francoise, whom you met on the streets of Paris.

Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 393

22. An important time (or teachable moment) to provide AIDS education isA. in elementary school before sexual activity begins.B. following the death of a partner, particularly for men.C. when a man has a new primary partner.D. both b and cAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to pages 394-395

23. A review of 27 published studies that provided HIV counseling and testing information found this type of education was an effective means of

A. secondary prevention for HIV+ individuals.B. reduced behaviors that might infect others.C. primary prevention for uninfected participants.D. both a and bAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 395

24. Perceptions of self-efficacy have been related to A. frequency of condom use.B. number of sexual partners.C. number of anonymous sexual partners.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 395

25. Condom use among adolescents A. appears to be decreasing.B. is independent of other behavioral problems such as drug and alcohol use.C. has been found to be related to peer norms and perceptions of personal efficacy.D. all of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 395-396

26. Cognitive-behavioral interventions program that work with other populations may not work as well with IV drug users because

A. their peer group has too much influence.B. they may lack good impulse control.C. methadone programs don’t work with them.D. needle exchange programs are ineffective.Answer: BFeedback: Refer to page 397

27. Research suggests that those who use the Internet in conjunction with managing their seropositive status _______________ than those not using the Internet.

A. had fewer active coping skillsB. had less social supportC. had less accurate HIV disease knowledge.D. none of the above, the Internet appears to be a promising, potentially important resource in HIV/AIDS care.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 399

28. Studies have found that _______________ beliefs about the self and the future are associated with the onset of AIDS in individuals with HIV.

A. positiveB. negativeC. neutralD. none of the aboveAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 399

29. According to the research cited in your text, which of the following patients would be expected to be better adjusted and most successful in coping with AIDS? A. Paul, who is confident that the medical personnel who staff his experimental treatment program are outstanding in the

field and his best chance for survivalB. Mary, who contracted AIDS through a transfusion and feels that she has no personal control over the diseaseC. Tom, who has turned to alternatives to traditional medicine and feels that his holistic practitioner can best arrest the

progression of the disorderD. John, who feels that he can control the disease and its symptoms and has taken personal responsibility for its treatmentAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 399

30. Which of the following has NOT been found to contribute to positive adjustment and long-term survival among people with AIDS?

A. ability to find meaning in being HIV+B. concealing one’s sexual orientation and HIV statusC. social supportD. optimismAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to pages 399-400

31. All cancers result from A. immunocompromise.B. a dysfunction in RNA.C. a dysfunction in DNA.D. a reduction in DNA.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 400

32. Studies of the development of cancer across species indicate that A. there is little between-species variability.B. there is little within-species variability.C. some subgroups within a species may be more susceptible to certain cancers than others.D. none of the above.Answer: CFeedback: Refer to page 400

33. The fact that many cancers run in families may be explained by A. a genetically inherited predisposition to cancer.B. lifestyle factors that may influence the development of cancer.C. ethnic differences in the development of certain cancers.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 401

34. Research investigating the relationship between personality traits and cancer has found A. a positive association between cancer and emotional repression.B. a positive association between cancer and depression.C. no relationship between psychosocial variables and depression.D. all of the above; research to date is inconclusive.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 403

35. Stress may be linked to cancer via which of the following mechanisms? A. immunocompromiseB. NK cell activityC. both a and bD. neither a nor bAnswer: CFeedback: Refer to page 404

36. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year cancer causes approximately _______________ deaths in the United States.

A. 200,000B. 350,000C. 426,000D. 542,000Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 405

37. The consequence of receiving chemotherapy in the same place by the same person under the same circumstances is A. conditioned nausea.B. conditioned immune suppression.C. impaired long-term compliance.D. all of the above.Answer: AFeedback: Refer to page 405

38. For cancer patients, social support A. improves immunologic responses.B. improves psychological adjustmentC. can be problematic.D. all of the above.Answer: DFeedback: Refer to page 406

39. A study of cancer patients conducted by Dunkel-Schetter and her colleagues (1992) found that patients who coped with their cancer-related problems via _______________ showed more emotional distress.

A. social supportB. cognitive escape-avoidant strategiesC. distancingD. none of the aboveAnswer: BFeedback: Refer to page 407

40. Several interventions have been employed to facilitate cancer patients’ coping with chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions has been found to be effective?

A. relaxationB. guided imagery

C. distractionD. all of the aboveAnswer: DFeedback: Refer to page 407

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