PS 240
Health Psychology
4.0 Credits
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
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, Multiple Choice Questions (10 Questions)
1. **Question:*
Which model in health psychology posits that an individual’s
engagement in health behaviors is a function of their perceived
susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers?
- a. Theory of Planned Behavior
- b. Transtheoretical Model
- c. Health Belief Model
- d. Social Cognitive Theory
**ANS:* c. Health Belief Model
**Rationale:*
The Health Belief Model (HBM) describes how perceptions of
susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers influence health
behavior decisions. It is widely used to understand preventive
health behaviors and adherence to treatment.
2. **Question:*
Which component is NOT part of the Biopsychosocial Model of
health?
- a. Biological factors
- b. Psychological factors
- c. Social factors
- d. Astrological factors
**ANS:* d. Astrological factors
**Rationale:*
The Biopsychosocial Model integrates biological, psychological,
and social factors in understanding health and illness. Astrological
factors are not included within this evidence-based framework.
3. **Question:*
According to Lazarus and Folkman’s model, which process is
crucial for determining whether stress will adversely affect an
individual’s health?
- a. Primary appraisal
- b. Secondary appraisal
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, - c. Eustress
- d. Both primary and secondary appraisal
**ANS:* d. Both primary and secondary appraisal
**Rationale:*
Their model highlights that stress outcomes depend on both the
primary appraisal (evaluating the significance of a stressor) and the
secondary appraisal (assessing available coping resources).
4. **Question:*
In the context of chronic illness management, which factor has
been consistently linked to better adherence to treatment
regimens?
- a. High health literacy
- b. Strict parental control
- c. Low social support
- d. Criticism by healthcare providers
**ANS:* a. High health literacy
**Rationale:*
Higher health literacy empowers individuals with the knowledge
to manage their illness effectively, thereby improving treatment
adherence and health outcomes.
5. **Question:*
Which concept in psychoneuroimmunology refers to the impact of
chronic stress on the immune system increasing susceptibility to
infectious diseases?
- a. Placebo effect
- b. Allostatic load
- c. Positive psychology
- d. Cognitive dissonance
**ANS:* b. Allostatic load
**Rationale:*
Allostatic load represents the “wear and tear” on the body
resulting from chronic stress, which can weaken the immune
response and increase disease vulnerability.
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Health Psychology
4.0 Credits
Midterm Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
©2025
, Multiple Choice Questions (10 Questions)
1. **Question:*
Which model in health psychology posits that an individual’s
engagement in health behaviors is a function of their perceived
susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers?
- a. Theory of Planned Behavior
- b. Transtheoretical Model
- c. Health Belief Model
- d. Social Cognitive Theory
**ANS:* c. Health Belief Model
**Rationale:*
The Health Belief Model (HBM) describes how perceptions of
susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers influence health
behavior decisions. It is widely used to understand preventive
health behaviors and adherence to treatment.
2. **Question:*
Which component is NOT part of the Biopsychosocial Model of
health?
- a. Biological factors
- b. Psychological factors
- c. Social factors
- d. Astrological factors
**ANS:* d. Astrological factors
**Rationale:*
The Biopsychosocial Model integrates biological, psychological,
and social factors in understanding health and illness. Astrological
factors are not included within this evidence-based framework.
3. **Question:*
According to Lazarus and Folkman’s model, which process is
crucial for determining whether stress will adversely affect an
individual’s health?
- a. Primary appraisal
- b. Secondary appraisal
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, - c. Eustress
- d. Both primary and secondary appraisal
**ANS:* d. Both primary and secondary appraisal
**Rationale:*
Their model highlights that stress outcomes depend on both the
primary appraisal (evaluating the significance of a stressor) and the
secondary appraisal (assessing available coping resources).
4. **Question:*
In the context of chronic illness management, which factor has
been consistently linked to better adherence to treatment
regimens?
- a. High health literacy
- b. Strict parental control
- c. Low social support
- d. Criticism by healthcare providers
**ANS:* a. High health literacy
**Rationale:*
Higher health literacy empowers individuals with the knowledge
to manage their illness effectively, thereby improving treatment
adherence and health outcomes.
5. **Question:*
Which concept in psychoneuroimmunology refers to the impact of
chronic stress on the immune system increasing susceptibility to
infectious diseases?
- a. Placebo effect
- b. Allostatic load
- c. Positive psychology
- d. Cognitive dissonance
**ANS:* b. Allostatic load
**Rationale:*
Allostatic load represents the “wear and tear” on the body
resulting from chronic stress, which can weaken the immune
response and increase disease vulnerability.
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