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1 Dr. Pritchard PSYC 331 & 331 (G) Exam 3 To ensure that everyone gets the same amount of time to complete the exam, please DO NOT OPEN YOUR TEST until I have instructed you to do so. While you are waiting for me to tell you to begin the exam, please put your last name and student identification number (SIN) on the lines below and put your first and last name on your scantron. First and Last Name: Student ID:

2 Multiple Choice: There are 50 multiple-choice questions worth 2 points each. Please fill in the oval on the scantron corresponding to the best answer for each question. These questions are not intentionally confusing, so if you find something ambiguous, feel free to raise your hand and ask one of us about it. 1. The major network of the immune system is the A nervous system B circulatory system C lymphatic system D capillary system 2. The cells of the immune system specifically designed to prevent the body from damaging itself are the A helper T cells B B cells C suppressor T cells D B memory cells 3. The form of immunity that creates a copy of the virus using memory B cells so that the body can recognize the illness again and be prepared for it is known as A natural immunity B innate immunity C humoral mediated immunity D cell mediated immunity 4. One of the most influential psychosocial influences on the immune system is A culture B temperament C genetics D stress 5. Stress is accompanied by all of the following EXCEPT A T cell suicide killing B suppressed immunity C redistribution of lymphocytes D increases in circulating lymphocytes

3 6. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A AIDS and HIV are synonyms. B A person can have AIDS without being HIV positive. C A person who is HIV negative develops AIDS. D A person can be HIV positive without AIDS. 7. The most common cultural group to have HIV is A African American B Latino American C minority women D low SES men 8. Cancer is best defined as A an illness caused by the presence of a malignant tumor B a mutated cell C a cell with retarded growth D a cell with accelerated growth 9. A characteristic feature of cancer cells is that they or spread. A mutate B metastasize C morph D cauterize 10. have the highest general cancer incidence rates in America. A Asian Americans B African Americans C European Americans D Latinos 11. The single most dangerous health behavior in context of cancer is A smoking B drinking alcohol C not exercising D eating badly 12. The most solid empirical connection between psychological factors and the onset of cancer comes from research on A personality styles B stress C social support D depression

4 13. The oldest and most direct way to treat cancer is by using A dietary changes and physical activity B surgery C chemotherapy D radiation therapy 14. The type of therapy that passes ions through tissues and dislodges electrons from atoms causing cell death or genetic changes in the cancerous cells is known as A chemotherapy B electrochemical therapy C radiation therapy D immunotherapy 15. The health psychological model that is most commonly used to get people to get screened for cancer when they should is. A The Health Beliefs Model B The Theory of Planned Behavior C The Transtheoretical Model D Social Norm Marketing 16. The largest percent of deaths from cardiovascular disease is due to A coronary heart disease B stroke C congestive heart failure D high blood pressure 17. The ethnic group with the lowest number of deaths due to coronary heart disease are A European Americans B Asian Americans C American Indians D Latinos 18. Having high levels of is one of the most important personality risk factors for CVD. A optimism B time urgency C hostility D neuroticism 19. The primary physiological precursor of CVD is A stress B phagocytosis C angina pectoris D atherosclerosis

5 20. The hardening of the arteries, another risk factor for CVD, is known as A atherosclerosis B arteriosclerosis C phagocytosis D glycolysis 21. The number one behavior to avoid in order to minimize the risks for cardiovascular disease is A bad eating B smoking C excessive drinking D insufficient sleep 22. The condition where blood pressure remains chronically elevated is referred to as A stroke B hypertension C allostasis D hypotension 23. Which of the following reasons does not explain why culture is not studied as much in health? A Major health psychological theories were developed to cross cultural lines. B Early health psychologists aimed for depth of theorizing versus breath. C The field has a tendency to focus on individuals out of context. D Culture has been seen as unimportant. 24. Although the biopsychosocial model is well used, some aspects of it are favored over others. One component of it that is not studied as much is the component. A cultural B biological C psychological D social 25. Given the specific training needed to be well-versed with the different components of the biopsychosocial model, the future of health psychology will rely on A better funding B international collaborations C multidimensional collaborations D new graduate departments

6 26. A new innovation in health psychology is the use of new forms of delivery of services. One such area is A rural outreach B behavioral telehealth C intercultural consultation D multimodal contact 27. A challenge for health psychologists to face is the increasing role of in health education. A movies B television C the internet D peers 28. Woman are more likely to contract HIV/AIDS by which of the following causes: A. bi-sexual contact B. intravenous drug use C. heterosexual contact D. b and c 29. HIV/AIDS is the 5 th leading cause of death in individuals between the ages of in the USA. A B C D The number one cause for the contraction of HIV/AIDS in men is A. heterosexual contact B. intravenous drug used C. having sex with other men D. a and b 31. World wide % of females have HIV/AIDS and % of males have HIV/AIDS A and 52.7 B. 12 and 33 C. 25 and 35 D and Known as the latency stage, stage of the HIV progression may last for several years. A. Stage 1 B. Stage 2 C. Stage 3 D. Stage 4

7 33. Which of the following is the 2 nd leading cause of death in the United States? A. Cancer B. HIV/AIDS C. Coronary hearth disease D. Suicide 34. Which of the following are among the most common types of cancer? A. Skin, breast, lung B. Skin, brain, liver C. Colorectal, liver, lung D. Breast, kidney, brain 35. Who is more vulnerable for cancer A. The elderly B. Children younger than 12 C. Caucasians D. Women 36. cancer is among one of the most common and is responsible for 600,000 new cases each year? A. Lung B. Uterine/Cervical C. Skin D. Breast 37. is the leading killer in the United States? A. Cancer B. Coronary Heart Disease C. HIV/AIDS D. Diabetes 38. According to lecture notes, angina is characterized by A. Build up of a fatty substance in artery walls B. Blood flow reduction forming blood clots C. Pain and tightness D. A myocardial infraction 39. The following about myocardial infarction are true except: A. also commonly called a heart attack B. while severe, it is seldom fatal. C. included in the group diseases known as coronary heart disease. D. occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked.

8 40. In lecture we discussed psychological interventions that can reduce the risk from coronary heart disease (CHD). They were. A. medication compliance interventions. B. health education, stress management and/or personality change programs. C. meditation, bio-feedback and millimeter wave therapy. D. all the above are ways that were discussed in class and are ways to reduce risk from CHD. 41. In the lecture of Future of Health Psychology, it is suggested that health psychology should be. A. separate from medical practices B. monitoring medical practices C. promoted as part of medical practices D. addressing the issues ignored by western medicine 42. In the lecture of Future of Health Psychology, the field of health psychology encompasses all of the following EXCEPT: A. Health Promotions B. Gender and Health C. Stress Management D. All of the above 43. Management of Serious Illness as discussed in lecture includes all but. A. Quality-of-Life Assessment B. Pain Management C. Advocacy D. Terminal Care 44. Alzheimer s disease is characterized by A. Plaques and sticky fibers that clump in the brain disrupting the organization of the nerve cells. B. The damage that the hormone cortisol causes in the brain to deteriorate and atrophy C. Free radicals attack the brain and spread a sticky fiber over the brain tissue causing it to disrupt the communication between synapses D. Slow memory loss over time due to atrophy of the brain tissue due to years of stress and decrease in the number to telomeres 45. Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for Alzheimer s disease A. healthy diet and regular exercise B. low levels of blood pressure and cholesterol C. dealing with depression D. increasing the intake of a fat called isoprostanes

9 46. Emphysema is the largest cause of death in the United States A. Second B. Fifth C. Fourth D. Sixth 47. Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of Pulmonary Emphysema A. increase in shortness of breath B. tachypnea C. increase in the anteroposterior diameter D. pain and tightness in chest 48. The following are causes of organic brain syndrome EXCEPT. A. cardiovascular disorder B. genetic predispositions C. trauma induced brain injury D. infections 49. Which best describes Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a degenerative brain disorder? A. Believed to result from damage to the myelin sheath. The inflammation occurs when the body s own immune cells attack the nervous system. B. Characterized by generalized loss of intellectual abilities involving impairments of memory, judgment, abstract thinking, with changes in personality. C. A progressive disorder involving degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. D. A brain disorder that occurs when the flow of cerebrospinal fluid is blocked. The fluid fills up in the brain and pushes on brain tissue. The person may lose any or all brain functions 50. Which best describes Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a degenerative brain disorder? A. Believed to result from damage to the myelin sheath. The inflammation occurs when the body s own immune cells attack the nervous system. B. Characterized by generalized loss of intellectual abilities involving impairments of memory, judgment, abstract thinking, with changes in personality. C. A progressive disorder involving degeneration of nerve cells in the brain. D. A brain disorder that occurs when the flow of cerebrospinal fluid is blocked. The fluid fills up in the brain and pushes on brain tissue. The person may lose any or all brain functions