Chapter`01`-`What`is`Health`Psychology
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Health Psychology 9th Edition By Shelley Taylor
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Chapter`01
`What`is`Health`Psychology
Multiple`Choice`Questions
1. (p.`3)` Which`of`the`following`best`defines`health`psychology?
A. Using`psychological`theories`and`principles`to`tackle`problems`in`the`areas`of`mental`
health,`education,`product`design,`ergonomics,`and`law
B. Understanding`the`psychological`influences`on`how`people`stay`healthy,`why`they`become`i
ll,`and`how`they`respond`when`they`get`ill
C. Applying`the`principles`of`biology`in`order`to`study`the`anatomy`of`a`human`being
D. Diagnosing,`preventing,`and`treating`a`disease`without`including`the`option`of`surgery
Level:`Conceptual
2. (p.`3)` The`term`health`involves:
A. a`balance`among`physical,`mental,`and`social`well-being.
B. the`absence`of`disease`or`infirmity.
C. a`reduction`in`physical`pain`and`social`pain.
D. surgically`treating`physical`ailments`to`eliminate`chronic`pain.
Level:`Factual
3. (p.`3)` A`health`psychologist`who`designs`a`media`campaign`to`get`people`to`improve`their`
diets`is`focusing`on:
A. health`promotion`and`maintenance.
B. prevention`and`treatment`of`illness.
C. the`etiology`and`correlates`of`health,`illness,`and`dysfunction.
D. the`health`care`system`and`the`formulation`of`health`policy.
Level:`Factual
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4. (p.`3)` According`to`the`psychological`aspects`of`prevention`and`treatment`of`illness,`health`
psychologists`who`work`with`people`who`are`already`ill`focus`on:
A. altering`their`exercise`patterns.
B. helping`them`in`following`their`treatment`regimen.
C. developing`recommendations`to`maintain`a`healthy`lifestyle.
D. advising`individuals`about`career`paths`that`are`less`stressful.
Level:`Factual
5. (p.`3)` A`health`psychologist`who`is`interested`in`the`behavioral`and`social`factors`that`
contribute`to`disease`focuses`on:
A. health`promotion`and`maintenance.
B. the`prevention`and`treatment`of`illness.
C. the`etiology`and`correlates`of`health,`illness,`and`dysfunction.
D. the`health`care`system`and`the`formulation`of`health`policy.
Level:`Factual
6. (p.` 3)` `refers`to`the`origins`or`causes`of`illness.
A. Etiology
B. Epidemiology
C. Oncology
D. Pathology
Level:`Factual
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7. (p.`3)` Which`of`the`following`is`studied`by`health`psychologists`to`analyze`the`health`care`
system`and`formulate`health`policy?
A. Classification`of`occupations`that`is`highly`stressful,`and`can`adversely`affect`people's`
health.
B. Exercise`patterns`and`dietary`interventions`that`help`to`promote`good`habits,`and`develop`a`
healthy`lifestyle.
C. The`behavioral`and`social`factors`that`contribute`to`health,`illness,`and`dysfunction`such`as`
alcohol`consumption`and`smoking.
D. The`impact`of`hospitals`and`physicians`on`people's`behavior`to`develop`recommendations`
for`improving`health`care.
Level:`Conceptual
8. (p.`4)` According`to`the`humoral`theory`of`illness,`disease`occurs`when:
A. God`punishes`one`for`wrong-doing.
B. evil`spirits`enter`a`body.
C. bodily`fluids`are`imbalanced.
D. there`is`cellular`disorder.
Level:`Factual
9. (p.`4)` Each`of`the`four`humors`has`been`associated`with`different`personality`types,`in`that`
blood`has`been`associated`with:
A. a`laid-back`approach`to`life.
B. an`angry`disposition.
C. sadness.
D. a`passionate`temperament.
Level:`Factual
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TEST BANK
Health Psychology 9th Edition By Shelley Taylor
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Hill`Education.`All`rights`reserved.`No`reproduction`or`distribution`without`the`prior`written`consent`of` McGraw-
Hill`Education.
,Chapter`01`-`What`is`Health`Psychology
Chapter`01
`What`is`Health`Psychology
Multiple`Choice`Questions
1. (p.`3)` Which`of`the`following`best`defines`health`psychology?
A. Using`psychological`theories`and`principles`to`tackle`problems`in`the`areas`of`mental`
health,`education,`product`design,`ergonomics,`and`law
B. Understanding`the`psychological`influences`on`how`people`stay`healthy,`why`they`become`i
ll,`and`how`they`respond`when`they`get`ill
C. Applying`the`principles`of`biology`in`order`to`study`the`anatomy`of`a`human`being
D. Diagnosing,`preventing,`and`treating`a`disease`without`including`the`option`of`surgery
Level:`Conceptual
2. (p.`3)` The`term`health`involves:
A. a`balance`among`physical,`mental,`and`social`well-being.
B. the`absence`of`disease`or`infirmity.
C. a`reduction`in`physical`pain`and`social`pain.
D. surgically`treating`physical`ailments`to`eliminate`chronic`pain.
Level:`Factual
3. (p.`3)` A`health`psychologist`who`designs`a`media`campaign`to`get`people`to`improve`their`
diets`is`focusing`on:
A. health`promotion`and`maintenance.
B. prevention`and`treatment`of`illness.
C. the`etiology`and`correlates`of`health,`illness,`and`dysfunction.
D. the`health`care`system`and`the`formulation`of`health`policy.
Level:`Factual
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,Chapter`01`-`What`is`Health`Psychology
4. (p.`3)` According`to`the`psychological`aspects`of`prevention`and`treatment`of`illness,`health`
psychologists`who`work`with`people`who`are`already`ill`focus`on:
A. altering`their`exercise`patterns.
B. helping`them`in`following`their`treatment`regimen.
C. developing`recommendations`to`maintain`a`healthy`lifestyle.
D. advising`individuals`about`career`paths`that`are`less`stressful.
Level:`Factual
5. (p.`3)` A`health`psychologist`who`is`interested`in`the`behavioral`and`social`factors`that`
contribute`to`disease`focuses`on:
A. health`promotion`and`maintenance.
B. the`prevention`and`treatment`of`illness.
C. the`etiology`and`correlates`of`health,`illness,`and`dysfunction.
D. the`health`care`system`and`the`formulation`of`health`policy.
Level:`Factual
6. (p.` 3)` `refers`to`the`origins`or`causes`of`illness.
A. Etiology
B. Epidemiology
C. Oncology
D. Pathology
Level:`Factual
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, Chapter`01`-`What`is`Health`Psychology
7. (p.`3)` Which`of`the`following`is`studied`by`health`psychologists`to`analyze`the`health`care`
system`and`formulate`health`policy?
A. Classification`of`occupations`that`is`highly`stressful,`and`can`adversely`affect`people's`
health.
B. Exercise`patterns`and`dietary`interventions`that`help`to`promote`good`habits,`and`develop`a`
healthy`lifestyle.
C. The`behavioral`and`social`factors`that`contribute`to`health,`illness,`and`dysfunction`such`as`
alcohol`consumption`and`smoking.
D. The`impact`of`hospitals`and`physicians`on`people's`behavior`to`develop`recommendations`
for`improving`health`care.
Level:`Conceptual
8. (p.`4)` According`to`the`humoral`theory`of`illness,`disease`occurs`when:
A. God`punishes`one`for`wrong-doing.
B. evil`spirits`enter`a`body.
C. bodily`fluids`are`imbalanced.
D. there`is`cellular`disorder.
Level:`Factual
9. (p.`4)` Each`of`the`four`humors`has`been`associated`with`different`personality`types,`in`that`
blood`has`been`associated`with:
A. a`laid-back`approach`to`life.
B. an`angry`disposition.
C. sadness.
D. a`passionate`temperament.
Level:`Factual
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