Question 1

According to the biopsychosocial model, state of health and illness are produced by

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A)   microlevel processes.
B)   macrolevel processes.
C)   the interaction of microlevel and macrolevel processes.
D)   environment.
E)   microlevel processes and the environment.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Chronic illnesses

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A)   are illnesses that are psychosomatic in origin.
B)   are difficult for patients to manage, but seldom contribute to disability or death.
C)   can be cured only if the patient and the practitioner work together as a team.
D)   are illnesses in which psychological and social factors play an important role in both cause and management.
E)   are rare in industrialized countries.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 3

A health psychologist who works with people who are already ill focuses on

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A)   health promotion and maintenance.
B)   prevention and treatment of illness.
C)   etiology and correlations of health, illness, and dysfunction.
D)   the health care system and the formulation of health policy.
E)   the philosophy of the mind-body relationship.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E) B

Question 4

Conversion hysteria

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A)   is now even more frequent than in Freud's time.
B)   occurs when unconscious conflict is manifested in a symbolic physical symptom.
C)   occurs when an individual develops several minor symptoms to avoid interpersonal conflict.
D)   is strongly associated with hypochondria.
E)   occurs more often in men than in woman.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

In conversion hysteria, the patient converts psychological conflict into a symptom which then relieves the patient of anxiety.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the humoral theory of Hippocrates and Galen, disease is the result of

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A)   trephination.
B)   evil spirits.
C)   an imbalance of bodily fluids.
D)   cellular disorders.
E)   God's punishment.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Compare and contrast the biopsychosocial and biomedical models. Include in your explanation the advantages of the biopsychosocial model over the biomedical model.

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Question 8

A single-factor model of illness assumes that

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A)   there is one ultimate cause of all illnesses.
B)   health should be emphasized over illness.
C)   illness can be explained in terms of a biological disorder.
D)   only one factor of an illness can be dealt with at one time.
E)   there is only one correct treatment for the illness.F) All of the above
G) B) and E) C

Question 9

The biomedical model emphasizes both health and illness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain how current views of the mind-body relationship have been influenced by the growing interest in holistic health and healing.

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The growing interest in holistic health and healing has had a significant impact on current views of the mind-body relationship. Holistic health emphasizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, and promotes the idea that all aspects of a person's well-being are interrelated. This approach has led to a shift in how we understand the mind-body relationship, moving away from a dualistic view that separates the two and towards a more integrated perspective.

As a result, there is now a greater recognition of the ways in which mental and emotional states can impact physical health, and vice versa. This has led to a more holistic approach to healthcare, with an emphasis on treating the whole person rather than just addressing specific symptoms or ailments. Practices such as meditation, yoga, and mindfulness have gained popularity as ways to promote overall well-being by addressing both mental and physical health.

Additionally, the growing interest in holistic health has also led to a greater acceptance of alternative and complementary therapies that focus on the mind-body connection, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, and energy healing. These approaches recognize the influence of mental and emotional states on physical health, and aim to promote balance and harmony within the mind-body system.

Overall, the growing interest in holistic health and healing has influenced current views of the mind-body relationship by promoting a more integrated and interconnected understanding of how mental, emotional, and physical well-being are all interrelated. This has led to a more holistic approach to healthcare and a greater emphasis on promoting overall well-being through practices that address the mind-body connection.

Question 11

The ancient Greeks believed in a humoral theory of illness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_______________ refers to the number of cases of a disease that exist at some given point in time. _______________ refers to numbers of deaths due to particular causes.

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A)   Morbidity; Mortality
B)   Mortality; Etiology
C)   Epidemiology; Pathology
D)   Etiology; Epidemiology
E)   Prevalence; MortalityF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

The idea that one's biochemistry may be associated with certain personality characteristics can be traced to the

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A)   Stone Age.
B)   ancient Greeks.
C)   Middle Ages.
D)   Renaissance.
E)   ancient Romans.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The field of behavioural medicine

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A)   focuses on objective and clinically relevant interventions.
B)   relies on subjective, verbal interventions.
C)   does not recognize biofeedback as a treatment intervention.
D)   focuses mainly on behavior modification interventions.
E)   was the basis for the field of psychosomatic medicine.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Systems theory assumes a principle of hierarchical organization. This implies that

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A)   changes in any one level will affect all other levels of the system.
B)   only changes in the highest level will affect all levels of the system.
C)   changes in one level will affect only lower levels of the system.
D)   changes in intermediate levels have the most profound impacts.
E)   an aberration in one level will cause a demise of the system.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

According to your text, all conditions of health and illness are influenced by

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A)   one's personality type.
B)   psychodynamics.
C)   lifestyle factors.
D)   psychological and social factors.
E)   the deterioration of cells.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

The biopsychosocial model emphasizes the importance of an effective patient-practitioner relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Josh is feeling achy, has a stuffed up nose and a cough, and is feeling very tired. On the basis of these symptoms Josh's doctor tells him he has been infected with a cold virus. This diagnosis is an example of

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A)   dualism.
B)   systems theory.
C)   homeostasis.
D)   reductionism.
E)   mechanism.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

What does etiology refer to?

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A)   causes of illness
B)   a special kind of disease state
C)   healthy behaviour
D)   stress effects
E)   the prevalence of disease in a populationF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following statements best reflects a current perspective of the mind-body relationship?

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A)   Repressed psychological conflicts can manifest as physical symptoms and illness.
B)   Health and healing involves the interrelation of all of the body's systems, and illness arises as a disharmony between these systems.
C)   Illness is largely a product of one's temperament.
D)   Healing relies most heavily on the patient's belief in the physician.
E)   Illness results only from a breakdown of organic and cellular changes within the body.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

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