#1
Which of the following best defines health psychology?
The study of psychological factors that influence health and illness.
ExplanationStudy of psychological factors impacting health.
#2
What is the primary focus of health psychologists?
Promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles
ExplanationFocus on promoting healthy behaviors.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a positive health behavior?
Regular physical exercise
ExplanationPositive health behavior example.
#4
What is the term for the phenomenon in which individuals experience increased motivation to complete a task when they believe they can succeed?
Self-efficacy
ExplanationIncreased motivation due to belief in success.
#5
Which of the following is an example of a stressor?
Getting a promotion
ExplanationPromotion as a stress-inducing event.
#6
Which theory suggests that behavior is influenced by the expected outcomes of those behaviors?
Theory of Planned Behavior
ExplanationBehavior influenced by expected outcomes.
#7
What is the term for the process of relapse prevention in health psychology?
Stimulus control
ExplanationRelapse prevention process.
#8
What is the term for the phenomenon in which people believe they are sicker than they really are?
Hypochondriasis
ExplanationBelief of being sicker than reality.
#9
Which of the following is NOT considered a coping strategy in health psychology?
Psychiatric coping
ExplanationExclusion of psychiatric coping.
#10
What is the term for the practice of using relaxation techniques to reduce stress and improve health?
Progressive muscle relaxation
ExplanationRelaxation techniques for stress reduction.
#11
According to the biopsychosocial model, health and illness are influenced by which factors?
Biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors
ExplanationHealth influenced by multiple factors.
#12
What does the acronym SMART stand for in the context of setting health behavior change goals?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
ExplanationCriteria for setting behavior change goals.