Lesson 6 (abnormal psychology)

Question 1

Researchers have found at least a small link between Type A personality and

Answer 1

coronary heart disease

Question 2

The individual with the highest risk of developing heart disease is

Answer 2

Type A, Hostile

Question 3

If a friend of your was suffering from hypertension, what advice could you give

Answer 3

combine medication with relaxation training

Question 4

Based on the research to date, a cancer patient has the best shot at overcoming the disease by

Answer 4

raging against the unfairness of this happening in the first place

Question 5

Those most likely to experience substantial stress symptoms after 9/11

Answer 5

the people who lived near NYC

Question 6

An example of evidence for psychophysiological disorders is that

Answer 6

ulcers, asthma, insomnia, and chronic headaches probably have physical and psychological causes.

Question 7

A student who turns pale and feels nauseated when called to speak in class is experiencing a ___ response to stress

Answer 7

physical

Question 8

Dorian was only 10 miles away when Mt. St. Helens exploded with one of the largerst blasts in history. There was ash and lava everywhere, and he was sure he was going to die. He was terrified to the core of his being. When rescue teams found him a week later, he was cold, hungry, and scared. More than a year later he still has nightmares and wakes up in a cold sweat. This description best fits a

Answer 8

post traumatic stress disorder

Question 9

In terms of their DSM diagnostic categorization, which of the following pairs belong together?

Answer 9

acute stress disorder and post traumatic stress disorder

Question 10

A person with post traumatic disorder who is having flashbacks is

Answer 10

re experiencing the traumatic event