#1
Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of health psychology research?
Understanding how biological, psychological, and social factors influence health and illness
Developing new medical treatments for diseases
Promoting health-enhancing behaviors
Preventing illness and injury
#2
Which of the following is NOT a component of the biopsychosocial model of health?
Biological factors
Psychological factors
Social factors
Technological factors
#3
Which term describes the process of adapting to or coping with stress?
Stress management
Resilience
Coping
Stress appraisal
#4
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'health behavior'?
Behaviors that are only relevant to physical health
Behaviors that contribute to maintaining or enhancing health
Behaviors that are solely determined by genetic factors
Behaviors that are unrelated to overall well-being
#5
What does the acronym 'CBT' stand for in the context of health psychology?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment
Critical Behavioral Techniques
Cognitive Brain Training
#6
Which research design is best suited for establishing cause-and-effect relationships?
Descriptive research
Correlational research
Experimental research
Cross-sectional research
#7
Which statistical test is commonly used to determine if there is a significant difference between two or more group means?
T-test
Chi-square test
ANOVA
Regression analysis
#8
Which research method involves observing and recording behavior in its natural environment without intervention or manipulation by the researcher?
Experimental research
Case study
Observational research
Survey research
#9
What is the main focus of the 'socioecological model' in health psychology?
The interaction between biological and psychological factors in health
The impact of social and environmental factors on health behavior
The role of genetics in determining health outcomes
The study of cultural differences in health beliefs
#10
What is the primary goal of epidemiological research?
To study the effects of medications
To investigate the spread of infectious diseases
To examine the relationship between genes and behavior
To explore the impact of socioeconomic status on health outcomes
#11
In health psychology, what does the term 'allostatic load' refer to?
The body's ability to maintain homeostasis
The stress response system's ability to adapt to new situations
The wear and tear on the body as a result of chronic stress
The body's ability to resist illness and disease
#12
Which theoretical model suggests that health behaviors are influenced by individual perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs?
Biopsychosocial model
Health Belief Model
Social Cognitive Theory
Transtheoretical Model
#13
What does the acronym 'IRB' stand for in the context of research ethics?
International Research Board
Institutional Review Board
Investigational Review Board
Internal Research Bureau
#14
Which stage of the transtheoretical model involves making a commitment to change and taking action?
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
#15
What does the 'diathesis-stress model' propose?
That genetics alone determine one's susceptibility to illness
That biological factors are the primary determinants of health
That individuals inherit vulnerabilities that can be triggered by stressors
That psychological factors play no role in the development of illness