Contemporary Issues on Human Behavior: Health, Stress, and Coping Quiz
10 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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 (C)</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 (A)</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. (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of Eustress on individuals?

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

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser