Health Psychology and Illness Understanding Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to health disparities?

Socioeconomic status
Genetics
Access to healthcare
Dietary habits
#2

What term describes the phenomenon where people tend to conform to the behavior and opinions of others in a group?

Obedience
Social facilitation
Social loafing
Conformity
#3

Which of the following is a characteristic of Type A personality?

Relaxed and laid-back
Competitive and impatient
Easy-going and unambitious
Patient and forgiving
#4

What is the term for the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes?

Homeostasis
Equilibrium
Stasis
Balance
#5

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Regular exercise
Low cholesterol levels
High blood pressure
Healthy diet
#6

Which of the following is a primary function of cortisol?

Regulating sleep patterns
Boosting the immune system
Regulating metabolism
Managing stress response
#7

Which theory suggests that behavior is influenced by a person's belief in their ability to perform a behavior?

Theory of Planned Behavior
Health Belief Model
Social Cognitive Theory
Theory of Reasoned Action
#8

According to the biopsychosocial model of health, illness results from the interaction of which three factors?

Biological, psychological, and social factors
Genetic, environmental, and cultural factors
Social, economic, and environmental factors
Physiological, cognitive, and behavioral factors
#9

What is the term for the process of adjusting to or actively changing one's environment or situation?

Coping
Denial
Acceptance
Avoidance
#10

What is the term for a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing?

Asthma
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Pneumonia
#11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

Decreased appetite
Elevated mood
Feelings of hopelessness
Fatigue
#12

What is the term for the process of becoming less sensitive to a stimulus over time?

Sensitization
Habituation
Desensitization
Adaptation
#13

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the 'fight or flight' response in stressful situations?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#14

What term describes a person's belief in their ability to successfully engage in a specific behavior?

Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
Self-awareness
Self-concept
#15

According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, which stage involves actively changing behavior and making efforts to overcome obstacles?

Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
#16

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be met before an individual can focus on higher-level needs such as self-esteem and self-actualization?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Love and belongingness needs
Esteem needs
#17

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary psychosocial crisis faced during adolescence?

Trust vs. mistrust
Identity vs. role confusion
Generativity vs. stagnation
Integrity vs. despair

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