Test Bank For
Health Psychology
Author: Shelley E. Taylor
11th Edition
,Table Of Contents
Part 1 Introduction To Health Psychology
Chapter 1: What Is Health Psychology?
Chapter 2: The Systems Of The Body
Part 2 Health Behavior And Primary Prevention
Chapter 3: Health Behaviors
Chapter 4: Health-Promoting Behaviors
Chapter 5: Health-Compromising Behaviors
Part 3 Stress And Coping
Chapter 6: Stress
Chapter 7: Coping, Resilience, And Social Support
Part 4 Seeking And Using Health Care Services
Chapter 8: Using Health Services
Chapter 9: Patients, Providers, And Treatments
Chapter 10: The Management Of Pain And Discomfort
Part 5 Management Of Chronic And Terminal Health Disorders
Chapter 11: Management Of Chronic Health Disorders
Chapter 12: Psychological Issues In Advancing And Terminal Illness
Chapter 13: Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, And Type 2 Diabetes
Chapter 14: Psychoneuroimmunology And Immune-Related Disorders
Part 6 Toward The Future
Chapter 15: Health Psychology: Challenges For The Future
, 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 Ill, 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
, 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
Health Psychology
Author: Shelley E. Taylor
11th Edition
,Table Of Contents
Part 1 Introduction To Health Psychology
Chapter 1: What Is Health Psychology?
Chapter 2: The Systems Of The Body
Part 2 Health Behavior And Primary Prevention
Chapter 3: Health Behaviors
Chapter 4: Health-Promoting Behaviors
Chapter 5: Health-Compromising Behaviors
Part 3 Stress And Coping
Chapter 6: Stress
Chapter 7: Coping, Resilience, And Social Support
Part 4 Seeking And Using Health Care Services
Chapter 8: Using Health Services
Chapter 9: Patients, Providers, And Treatments
Chapter 10: The Management Of Pain And Discomfort
Part 5 Management Of Chronic And Terminal Health Disorders
Chapter 11: Management Of Chronic Health Disorders
Chapter 12: Psychological Issues In Advancing And Terminal Illness
Chapter 13: Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, And Type 2 Diabetes
Chapter 14: Psychoneuroimmunology And Immune-Related Disorders
Part 6 Toward The Future
Chapter 15: Health Psychology: Challenges For The Future
, 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 Ill, 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
, 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
