Test Bank for Health Psychology 11th Edition
Author:Shelley Taylor All Chapters 1-15 Covered
100% Complete A+ Study Guide Latest Edition
2025
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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 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
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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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Author:Shelley Taylor All Chapters 1-15 Covered
100% Complete A+ Study Guide Latest Edition
2025
1|Page
, 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
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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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