Contemporary Issues on Human Behavior: Health, Stress, and Coping Quiz
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What is the main focus of health psychology?

  • Investigating the impact of environmental factors on human behavior
  • Studying the relationships between psychological factors and physical illness (correct)
  • Analyzing the effects of physical illness on mental health
  • Studying the causes of stress in individuals

    • Which field of psychology deals with attitudes, beliefs, situational influences, and behavior patterns in relation to physical illness?

  • Social psychology
  • Cognitive psychology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Health psychology (correct)

    • What does health psychology study in relation to the prevention and treatment of physical illness?

  • Psychological factors (correct)
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Weather patterns
  • Social media influence

    • Which term best describes the field of psychology that examines coping strategies for dealing with stress?

    <p>Health psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does health psychology contribute to the treatment of physical illness?

    <p>By studying the relationship between psychological factors and physical illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of stress according to Definition 2?

    <p>Stress is the physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to events that are appraised as threatening or challenging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stress is felt before a big event, after winning a trophy, or in anticipation of a big promotion?

    <p>Eustress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stress creates feelings of discomfort and unfamiliarity through constant readjustments or alterations in a routine?

    <p>Distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of Eustress on individuals?

    <p>It gives strength, motivation, and inspiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Definition 1, what is stress defined as?

    <p>Stress is the response to events that are threatening or challenging from the outside world that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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