#1
Which of the following is considered a determinant of quality of life?
Income level
Social relationships
Health
All of the above
#2
What is the primary focus of positive psychology in the context of health?
Treating mental illness
Promoting well-being and happiness
Understanding the biological basis of behavior
Exploring unconscious motives
#3
What is the primary goal of health psychology?
To diagnose and treat psychological disorders
To explore the genetic basis of behavior
To understand how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness
To promote physical fitness and exercise
#4
Mindfulness meditation is primarily used in health psychology to:
Increase physical strength
Reduce psychological stress
Improve memory recall
Enhance job performance
#5
Which factor is considered a social determinant of health?
Genetic predisposition
Access to healthcare
Blood pressure
Cholesterol levels
#6
How does chronic stress typically affect the immune system?
It strengthens the immune response
It has no effect on the immune system
It weakens the immune response
It makes the immune system more responsive to vaccines
#7
What does the term 'psychosomatic' imply in health psychology?
The study of the mind and body as separate entities
The influence of the mind on physical health
A type of mental illness
The impact of physical illness on mental health
#8
Which psychological theory emphasizes the importance of belief in one's ability to achieve and maintain healthy behaviors?
Behaviorism
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Self-Efficacy Theory
Psychoanalytic Theory
#9
In the context of stress and health, what does the term 'allostatic load' refer to?
The beneficial effects of positive thinking on health
The cumulative burden of chronic stress and life events
A state of relaxation that counters stress
The immediate physiological response to a stressor
#10
Which of the following best describes 'subjective well-being'?
A clinical assessment of mental health
An individual's cognitive and affective evaluations of their life
A measure of physical health and fitness
The level of social support an individual has
#11
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be satisfied first for quality of life to be improved?
Esteem needs
Safety needs
Physiological needs
Self-actualization needs
#12
What concept is central to understanding the impact of chronic illness on quality of life?
Risk aversion
Coping strategies
Personality traits
Intelligence quotient
#13
Which model of health behavior change includes stages like precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance?
The Health Belief Model
The Biopsychosocial Model
The Transtheoretical Model
The Social Cognitive Theory
#14
Which intervention is most aligned with the principles of community psychology to improve quality of life?
Prescription of antidepressants for individuals with depression
One-on-one counseling sessions for stress management
Implementing neighborhood community support groups
Encouraging regular physical exercise
#15
Which of the following is a psychological factor that has been found to influence an individual's response to vaccination?
Neuroticism
Stress levels
Optimism
All of the above
#16
Which approach to health promotion focuses on changing societal structures to improve individual health behaviors?
The biomedical model
The socio-ecological model
The health belief model
The transactional model of stress and coping
#17
Which term describes the study of how psychological factors can influence the immune system?
Psychoneuroimmunology
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Health sociology
Biomedical psychology