(Bundled) Health Psychology Practice Exam 2 CH 6-9, PSY303 Module 4 - Seeking and Using Health Care Services (2 Weeks), Pre-test Health Final (part 1), Psych 313 chapter 9, Psych 313 chapter 8, CH.8, Health CH-7, PSYC 313 Midterm Ch. 7, Quiz 7, Chapter 7

(Bundled) Health Psychology Practice Exam 2 CH 6-9, PSY303 Module 4 - Seeking and Using Health Care Services (2 Weeks), Pre-test Health Final (part 1), Psych 313 chapter 9, Psych 313 chapter 8, CH.8, Health CH-7, PSYC 313 Midterm Ch. 7, Quiz 7, Chapter 7 Practice Exam Chronic stress appears to _____. A. contribute to psychological distress and physical illness B. habituate people to negative life events C. be unrelated to negative life events D. be unrelated to illness A. contribute to psychological distress and physical illness During the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome, the organism makes efforts to cope with the threat. False Studies conducted to test individual differences in stress reactivity have suggested that psychobiological reactivity to stress is an important factor in determining the likelihood that stress will contribute to illness. True The occurrence of daily hassles _____. A. bears no relationship to physical health. B. reduces psychological well-being over the short term. C. markedly enhances reports of physical symptoms. D. are poor predictors of physical health than major life events. B. reduces psychological well-being over the short term Researchers investigating the effects of multiple roles on women conclude that _____. A. outside employment can be harmful for women's well-being B. having control and flexibility over the work environment increases the likelihood of stress C. having adequate child care reduces the likelihood of stress D. combining motherhood with employment can help improve self-esteem D. combining motherhood with employment can help improve self-esteem Who of the following is LEAST likely to experience illness due to the stress associated with their job? A. Susie, a single mother of a five-year old boy, works long hours in a low-paying position. B. Mary Lou, a married mother of two young children, works in a low-paying service job 40 hours per week. C. Sally, a single mother of a five-year old daughter, is a lawyer with flexible hours. D. Miranda, a married mother with two young children, is a lawyer with flexible hours. D. Miranda, a married mother with two young children, is a lawyer with flexible hours. Workers who suffer from work overload _____ compared with workers who do not experience overload. A. feel less stressed B. practice better health habits C. have a better circadian rhythm D. sustain more health risks D. sustain more health risks Sarah is scheduled for a hysterectomy. A health psychologist visits her in the hospital and finds that she is worried about the pain involved in the surgery. The psychologist clearly explains the procedure to Sarah and answers her questions to ease her worries. He also teaches her a relaxation technique that she can use before the surgery to control her anxiety. The psychologist explains the drug-delivery method to her so she understands when and how much of the pain-relief drug she will receive. In this case, the health psychologist is conducting a(n) _____ intervention. control-enhancing The benefits of social support are greatest when the person from whom one is seeking support is perceived to be responsive to one's needs Coping efforts are considered to be successful if they reduce psychological distress. Sarah is taking a stress management class. Her instructor provides her with a variety of techniques to combat stress and identify the stress carriers in her environment. Sarah is instructed to try the techniques to identify the ones that work best for her so she can confront stressful situations. In this case, the instructor is using ________ training. assertiveness ________ is a form of social support that involves the provision of services, financial assistance, or goods. tangible assistance What does the buffering hypothesis state about the moderation of stress by social support? Social support offers little benefit in periods of low stress The biggest gap between the rich and the poor in the use of medical services is reflected in the the use of preventative health services The health belief model predicts the treatment-seeking behavior of people with money and access to health services. People sometimes abuse health services by complaining about problems that are medically insignificant. True ________ is known as the time it takes an individual to decide that a symptom is serious. Appraisal delay A symptom is likely to prompt an individual to seek treatment if it affects a valued organ. Herpes is an example of the ________ model of illness. cyclic In which of the following conditions is treatment adherence likely to be the highest? when a person lives in a cohesive family Mindfulness meditation is known to be an effective treatment for a functional disorder known as fibromyalgia Dietary interventions, which include foods that shift the ________ balance, are a staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine. yin-yang ________ involves performing adjustments on the spine and joints to correct misalignments that are believed to both prevent and cure illness. Chiropractic medicine ________ can result from personal theories about a disorder and its treatment. Creative nonadherence Providers who exude warmth, confidence, and empathy get weaker placebo effects than providers who are remote and formal. False Implement interventions designed to communicate effectively with patients by developing a presentation to promote health in a specific community. you can choose to do a powerpoint, a blog post, or youtube video (just easy examples) that will give information about the behavior itself, how it is bad for health, what strategies you can use to help, give good sources, cite properly, and choose delivery based on your population targeted. (Ex - kids - youtube, elderly, live talk with printed handouts, etc.) Describe the various kinds of CAM therapies available and describe complementary and alternative medicine. Moreover, a protocol or regimen's success and adherence to interventions are strengthened by an integrated approach between clients, practitioners, and wellness providers. Sometimes individuals who use CAM do not disclose this information to their other wellness providers, like medical doctors. The health psychology field encourages open communication, as do those who recognize the value of an integrated approach to wellness and thriving. Students are encouraged to explore the medical and wellness services available in their community. Doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists, trainers, spiritual leaders, healers, acupuncturists, therapists, counselors, hospital support groups, and fitness centers are examples of services that can support an individual's ability to sustain health and wellness strategies, promote holistic thriving, and support an integrated model of service. Describe the causes of nonadherance to treatment regimens. A significant area of interest for health psychologists is the research and investigation of factors that influence the adherence and lack of adherence to regimens. An important consideration in effective health services is the relationship established between the wellness provider and the client. The "relationship" is significant not only in the medical model but certainly in the biopsychosocial and holistic wellness models, too. As wellness practitioners seek to provide quality services, it is imperative that we recognize the individualistic nature of clients' cultural considerations including but not limited to: ethnicity, religion, geographic influences, social membership, education, socioeconomic status, etc. It's also important for us to recognize the impact of these factors on health behaviors and holistic wellness. Clear communication and utilizing compassionate, simple terms with clients can help development the strong relationship we want. Avoiding professional jargon and using active listening and collaborative approaches to goals and strategies can strengthen the relationship and support adherence to health and wellness interventions and support the maintenance stage of positive change.Moreover, medication nonadherence is frequent among older adults because of low self-efficacy or a lack of confidence in the physician's knowledge (Chia et al., 2006). A study by Jerry H. Gurwitz and others (2003) showed that adverse drug events are common and often preventable among older persons in the ambulatory clinical setting. Prevention strategies should target the prescribing and monitoring stages of pharmaceutical care. Interventions focused on improving patient adherence with prescribed regimens and monitoring of prescribed medications may be beneficial. Such results indicate that personal and cultural beliefs are important considerations. Health practitioners hold cognitive representations of illness and the patient prototypes. Thus, practitioner stereotypes about their patients may influence the diagnosis of symptoms as well as the quality of care provided to the patient (Mandy, Lucas, and Hodgson, 2007).The chapter by Dunbar-Jacob and Schlenk (2000) can be used to extend the text's discussion of adherence. The authors examine the problems inherent in assessing adherence and predictors of poor adherence and their relation to clinical outcomes. The authors suggest some interventions to promote adherence. The social support literature provides evidence for the relationship of social support and health. DiMatteo's (2004) meta-analysis indicates that social support may contribute to increased adherence. Christensen's (2004) book discusses nonadherence from a psychological and behavioral perspective. In addition, his experience of working with patients has contributed to his understanding of patient characteristics, personality traits of the patient, family and social support, and finally provider characteristics. Effective nonverbal communication can improve adherence to treatment (Guéguen, Meineri, & Charles-Sire, 2010). Disorganized families with no regular routines have poorer adherence (Hall, Dubin, Crossley, Holmqvist, & D'Arcy, 2009; Jokela, Elovainio, Singh-Manoux, & Kivimäki, 2009; Schreier & Chen, 2010). Describe the different structures and functions of the hospital setting. Until a few decades ago, majority of Americans received health care from private physicians whom paid directly or on visit-by-visit basis, private fee-for-service care. Now, HMO (Health maintenance organization). Pay $ to employer or employee pays