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CHAPTER 6: EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. Where is curanderismo likely to be practiced?
a. England
b. United States
c. Latin American countries
d. Sweden
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Conceptual
2. According to the opening story in Chapter 6, Angelita

a. Needed to reconnect spiritually with her home and culture.
b. Was diagnosed with clinical depression.
c. Suffered from a chronic illness.
d. Should have been prescribed an antidepressant medication to help alleviate her symptoms.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Applied
3. Western medical approaches are often referred to as

a. Curanderismo.
b. Modern approaches.
c. Holistic approaches.
d. Traditional folklore.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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4. Curanderismo is considered a _____ type of medicine.

a. Modern
b. Traditional
c. Physiological
d. Ecological
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: A-Heading
5. Illnesses that have underlying emotional or psychological causes are called

a. Curandero.
b. Biopsychosocial.
c. Folklore.
d. Psychosomatic.
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 1
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
6. Which of the following is NOT a model used in research and practice in the field of health
psychology?
a. Well-being model
b. Wellness model
c. Ecological model
d. Biomedical model
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
7. The concept of positive psychology proposes that

a. Positive emotions and personality characteristics that contribute to healthy outcomes are
often overlooked in psychology.
b. The omission of a “normal” healthy state prevents us from fully understanding health
outcomes.
c. In order to fully understand health outcomes, both positive and negative factors must be
considered.
d. All of the above
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 3
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8. How does the ecological model of health differ from the concept of well-being?
a. Only the ecological model offers a holistic view of health.
b. The psychological functioning of a person is unimportant to the ecological model.
c. The concept of well-being includes policy determinants of health.
d. The ecological model includes physical environmental factors as well as health policies.
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 3
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9. The _____ model proposes that health is the absence of disease or dysfunction.
a. Wellness
b. Biomedical
c. Biopsychosocial
d. Ecological
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 1
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
10. _____ identified the microorganisms that cause anthrax and tuberculosis.
a. Robert Koch
b. Louis Pasteur
c. Marie Curie
d. John Guthrie
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Applied
11. Which of the following scientists pioneered the use of vaccines?

a. Marie Curie
b. Robert Koch
c. Henry Campbell
d. Louis Pasteur
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 2
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12. _____ and _____ were two discoveries that led to the development of the biomedical model of
health.
a. The relationship between microorganisms and disease; vaccines to protect against disease
b. Vaccines to protect against disease; the study of the relationships between bodily fluids and
humors
c. The importance of spirituality; vaccines to protect against disease
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
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13. Which of the following is a primary limitation of the biomedical model of health?
a. It focuses on psychological rather than physiological determinants of health.
b. It focuses on spiritual and emotional determinants of health.
c. It focuses strictly on physiological determinants of illness.
d. It is too broad because it includes biological, psychological, and social determinants of
health.
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
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14. Larry has a hearing impairment. According to the biomedical model of health, his hearing loss is
considered a(n)
a. Minor issue.
b. Illness.
c. Short-term disability.
d. Easily treatable disease.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Applied
15. _____ suggested that many physical illnesses were linked to psychological causes.
a. Carl Jung
b. Louis Pasteur
c. Sigmund Freud
d. Albert Bandura
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
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16. The biopsychosocial model of health was first proposed by

a. Koch.
b. Engel.
c. Jung.
d. Lazarus.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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Objective: Factual
17. The biopsychosocial model of health is also referred to as the

a. Holistic model of health.
b. Biological model of health.
c. Spiritual model of health.
d. Wellness model of health.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Factual
18. Which of the following is considered a sociological factor of health?

a. Personal traits
b. Health behaviors
c. Emotional health
d. Community influences
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 1
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19. Emotions can affect physiological well-being through one’s

a. Immune systems and genetic makeup.
b. Genetic traits and personality characteristics.
c. Immune systems and behaviors.
d. Personality features and behaviors.
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 1
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20. According to research conducted by Rabin, Cohen, Ganguli, Lyle and Cunnick (1989), one way
that emotions affect our immune systems is through the _____ in our bodies.
a. Nerve fibers
b. Chemical receptors
c. Hormones
d. Muscles
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
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Objective: Applied
21. _____ are branch-like structures extending from the cell body that receive neurochemical
messages from other cells.
a. Neurotransmitters
b. Axons
c. Dendrites
d. Fibers
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
22. Which type of nerve fiber is activated immediately after Bob touches a hot stove?
a. Efferent
b. Afferent
c. Neurochemical
d. Axon
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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Objective: Applied
23. Cohen (2005) found that stress may influence the production of
a. Receptors.
b. Hormones.
c. Neurotransmitters.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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24. Which of the following is considered a stress hormone that helps suppress the body’s immune
system?
a. Serotonin
b. Dopamine
c. Epinephrine
d. Estrogen
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Factual
25. A suppressed immune system means the body is

a. More likely to contract a disease.
b. Less likely to contract a disease.
c. Less susceptible to stress.
d. In a healthy state.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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26. Research conducted by Shultz et al. (2000) concluded that individuals with depressive symptoms
were _____ more likely to die within 6 years than individuals with less depressive symptoms.
a. 15%
b. 25%
c. 28%
d. 32%
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 3
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27. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the correlation between depression and
higher death rates?
a. A depressed person may be more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors.
b. Depression may influence the production of epinephrine, thus suppressing the body’s
immune system.
c. Depressed individuals may be more likely to engage in substance abuse.
d. Depression may cause a significant increase in the hormone dopamine, which has been
linked to higher death rates.
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 3
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28. Which part of the body controls the automatic and involuntary functions essential for living?
a. Autonomic nervous system
b. Parasympathetic nervous system
c. Neurotransmitter sites
d. Receptor sites
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 1
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
29. The _____ is responsible for mobilizing the body in frightening situations.
a. Parasympathetic nervous system
b. Autonomic nervous system
c. Somatic nervous system
d. Sympathetic nervous system
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Factual
30. Motor and sensory nerves comprise the

a. Peripheral nervous system (PNS).
b. Autonomic nervous system.
c. Parasympathetic nervous system.
d. Central nervous system (CNS).
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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31. Cohen et al. (1991) concluded that participants with a positive affect were _____ to develop a
severe illness than participants with a negative outlook.
a. Less likely
b. More likely
c. Equally likely
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Applied
32. Which of the following is an example of socioeconomic class?

a. Parent’s level of education and occupation
b. Family’s social status
c. Family’s income
d. All of the above
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 1
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33. Julia makes approximately $42,000 annually; therefore, she is in the _____ according to the
socioeconomic categorization used by researchers.
a. Poor income level
b. Working class
c. Lower middle class
d. Upper middle class
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
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Objective: Applied
34. Dietary practices in many east Asian countries include

a. Foods high in starch.
b. Foods high in fiber and low in fat.
c. Processed foods.
d. Foods high in saturated fats.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 1
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35. Results of a 20-year longitudinal study (Walda et al., 2002) concluded that diets high in fruit and
_____ decreased the incidences of death due to COPD.
a. Starch
b. Vitamin A
c. Monounsaturated oils
d. Vitamin E
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 3
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Applied
36. The International Association on the Study of Obesity recommends at least _____ of daily
exercise.
a. 15 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 45 minutes
d. 60 minutes
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Factual
37. The _____ model was the first to include psychological and social determinants as influential
factors on health.
a. Biomedical
b. Biopsychosocial
c. Wellness
d. Social ecological
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Factual
38. How does the wellness model differ from the biopsychosocial model?
a. The wellness model includes quality of life and spirituality, whereas the biopsychosocial
model does not.
b. The wellness model does not include spirituality, whereas the biopsychosocial model does.
c. The wellness model does not include social aspects related to health outcomes.
d. The wellness model and biopsychosocial model are the same models.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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39. One’s decision to have knee replacement surgery on the basis of mobility and improved energy
level rather than painful symptoms is a prime example of the _____ model of health.
a. Socioeconomic
b. Biopsychosocial
c. Wellness
d. Biomedical
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 3
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40. The findings of Wachholtz’s and Pargament’s (2008) research on migraines concluded that
_____ meditation techniques were much better than any other treatment approaches used in the
study.
a. Spiritual
b. Internally-focused
c. Externally-focused
d. Muscle relaxation
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
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Objective: Applied
41. Which of the following statements is TRUE with reference to spirituality and health outcomes?
a. Individuals rarely incorporate spirituality into their healing traditions when using the
biomedical model of health.
b. Many individuals combine spirituality with medical science to increase their chances of
overcoming illness.
c. Spirituality is rarely used in Western cultures to overcome illness.
d. All of the above are true.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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42. The ecological model identifies _____ types of environmental determinants on health.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 1
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43. According to the study on socioeconomic class and health conducted by Sir Edwin Chadwick,
the _____ were the group with the highest adult mortality and infant death rates.
a. Wage/class workers
b. Tradesmen/shopkeepers
c. Gentry/professional
d. White collar workers
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
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Objective: Applied
44. The social ecological model is unique from other models in that it includes
a. A holistic approach to behavioral change.
b. Spiritual beliefs.
c. Health systems and health policies.
d. Quality of life issues.
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
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45. The work of Thomas Southward Smith and Sir Edwin Chadwick supports
a. The cognitive-affective model of health.
b. The notion that a holistic approach is the most effective means of assessing health
outcomes.
c. The importance of spirituality in health outcomes.
d. The role of health policy as a determinant of health.
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 3
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Objective: Applied
46. According to the study conducted by Kawano (2008), nurses working in _____ units
experienced higher levels of emotional distress than other nurses.
a. Specialty
b. Non-specialty
c. Pediatric
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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47. Kawano’s study (2008) concluded that nurses working in intensive care units had higher levels
of _____ than other nurses.
a. Depression
b. Anxiety
c. Fatigue
d. Anger
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 3
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Applied
48. Positive psychology builds on the _____ model of health.

a. Biopsychosocial
b. Holistic
c. Wellness
d. Integrationist
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 3
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49. Which of the following theorists was one of the pioneers of the concept of positive psychology?
a. Adler
b. Bandura
c. Park
d. Seligman
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 1
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
50. According to positive psychology, _____ virtues contribute to life satisfaction and a more
meaningful life.
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
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51. Which of the following is NOT a virtue of positive psychology?

a. Spirituality
b. Courage
c. Humanity
d. Temperance
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
52. Of the character strengths most strongly correlated with life satisfaction, _____ involves
approaching life with excitement and energy.
a. Creativity
b. Hope
c. Prudence
d. Zest
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 3
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53. A universal virtue is one found

a. Predominantly in Western cultures.
b. In many cultures, religions and philosophical traditions.
c. Found in modernized societies.
d. In developed countries.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 3
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54. Which of the following is the mission of positive psychology?

a. To make normal people’s lives more fulfilling and productive
b. To focus on the positive aspects of a person’s life rather than the negative
c. To encourage healthy emotional and physical lifestyles
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
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55. Which of the following statements is TRUE with reference to positive psychology?
a. It emphasizes the need for positive role models for healthy living.
b. It focuses strictly on positive influences of living.
c. It strives to minimize “negative” thinking to eliminate poor health outcomes.
d. It seeks to discover an optimal balance between “positive” and “negative” thinking.
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 2
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56. According to Seligman, the most effective way to prevent illnesses is to focus on the
a. Level of spirituality in one’s life.
b. Positive goals of building competencies and the reinforcing factors that prevent negative
events from occurring.
c. Positive and negative outcomes of health behaviors.
d. The reinforcing properties of negative and positive behaviors in order to effect change in
one’s health status.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 3
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Objective: Applied
57. Positive psychology is important to the field of health psychology because it facilitates a
transition from the biopsychosocial model to the _____ model.
a. Social ecological
b. Wellness
c. Integrationist
d. Conventional
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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58. Which of the following factors influences positive psychological states?

a. Religion and religious faith
b. Interpersonal relationships
c. Socioeconomic status
d. All of the above
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 1
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59. Polly is very optimistic. According to the definition of “optimism,” she

a. Believes situations and events will work out for the best.
b. Understands that life cannot be controlled, and therefore, she must be adaptable to change.
c. Focuses on negative events in her life.
d. Is a visual learner.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 1
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Applied
60. Research conducted by Folkman and Greer (2002) found that cancer patients with
a(n) _____ perspective, believed they could influence their situation and achieve a better
outcome.
a. Pessimistic
b. Influential
c. Optimistic
d. Determined
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
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Objective: Applied
61. According to the report by Taylor et al. (2000), optimistic people have more
a. Financial success.
b. Social support.
c. Children.
d. All of the above
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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Objective: Applied
62. One of the criticisms of positive psychology is that

a. The concept does not include the effects of gratitude and forgiveness on health outcomes.
b. The concept does not apply to children.
c. Researchers disagree on the definition of “positive.”
d. Some researchers argue that the “happiness” approach seems insubstantial.
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 3
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63. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa is one example of the concept of
a. Quality of life.
b. Positive psychology.
c. Health outcomes in developed countries.
d. The wellness model of health.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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64. One of the goals of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa was to
a. Help victims learn the truth about the murders of their loved ones.
b. Help educate South Africans about the HIV/AIDS virus.
c. Provide assistance with nutrition.
d. Assist with the relocation of apartheid victims.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
65. The concept of “sympathy” demonstrates how one word can have
a. Negative connotations.
b. Positive connotations.
c. Both positive and negative connotations.
d. An effect on health outcomes.
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
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66. _____ is an Eastern philosophy where negative emotions are necessary for the full development
of the individual.
a. Buddhism
b. Confucianism
c. Christianity
d. Hmong
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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67. _____ is a coping strategy that keeps disappointments and expectations in check.
a. Defensive pessimism
b. Pessimism
c. Optimism
d. Structural optimism
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 1
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
68. Which of the following is NOT a component of traditional medicine?

a. Spiritual techniques
b. Chemotherapy
c. Mineral-based medicines
d. Medicines derived from plants
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Factual
69. Most traditional medicines share the principle of

a. A belief in a connection between the individual, earth, and a life or energy force.
b. A belief in the biomedical model of health.
c. A belief in the importance of having children to carry on one’s genetic forces.
d. A belief in the afterlife.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
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70. How many core beliefs comprise most traditional medicines?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 1
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71. Using smoke from lit herbs to cleanse negative energies around a person is called
a. Smudging.
b. Purging.
c. Lighting.
d. Balancing.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 1
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
72. Which of the following countries typically uses traditional and Western medicine approaches to
address individual health needs?
a. China
b. Ghana
c. South Africa
d. All of the above
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 2
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73. A _____ is an indigenous healer used in the South African health care system.
a. Curandero
b. Sangoma
c. Midwife
d. Nursing healer
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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74. Why do many people use both Western and traditional types of medicine?
a. They believe that each addresses different needs.
b. They are often confused about their illness and unsure which type of medicine would work
best.
c. It is required practice in some countries.
d. Both types of medicine are one in the same.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 2
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75. Approximately _____ of all modern medicines are made from plants first used by traditional
healers.
a. 18%
b. 25%
c. 35%
d. 54%
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
76. Aspirin is a chemical equivalent of

a. Animal fats.
b. Tree sap.
c. Mineral supplements.
d. Ground willow bark.
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 3
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77. Jolene most likely uses P57 as a

a. A type of pain relief.
b. Form of birth control.
c. Diet supplement to lose weight.
d. A method of curbing her nicotine cravings.
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 3
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Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
78. The Yin organs are vital to

a. Initiating action.
b. Cause change.
c. Sustaining life.
d. Balance.
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 3
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79. According to Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM), health is optimal when

a. Yang exceeds yin.
b. Yin exceeds yang.
c. Yin and yang forces are in perfect balance.
d. The body is free of yin and yang forces.
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
Topic: A-Heading
80. Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 elements of Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM)?
a. Air
b. Metal
c. Earth
d. Fire
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
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Objective: Factual
81. In Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM), Qi is similar to the body’s _____ system.
a. Central nervous
b. Peripheral nervous
c. Circulatory
d. Autonomic
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 3
Topic: A-Heading
82. Ivan’s curandero believes he is suffering from _____, which is a type of fright due to a
traumatic experience.
a. Susto
b. Espanto
c. Biento
d. Qi
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
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83. Which of the following is NOT a core construct to the healing traditions of Native American
beliefs and practices?
a. Self
b. Community
c. Education
d. Environment
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 2
Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
84. The _____ is unique to the Native American healing practices.

a. Circle of life
b. Belief in susto
c. Concept of spirituality
d. Forgiveness doctrine
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
Topic: A-Heading
85. Yin and yang are _____ forces according to Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM).
a. Opposing
b. Complementary
c. The same
d. Polar
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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86. A principal complaint of Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM) is that

a. The process does not examine the effects of emotions on illness.
b. The process does not address the physiological components of an illness.
c. The process takes longer than when using Western medical methods.
d. The process is too expensive.
Correct Answer: c
Difficulty: 3
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87. The advantages of Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM) over Western medicine include
a. Containing the spread of disease quicker.
b. Fewer side effects.
c. Quicker control of symptoms.
d. Less time-consuming procedures.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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88. Curanderismo is commonly practiced in

a. The United States.
b. Mexico.
c. Italy.
d. Japan.
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
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89. _____ includes psychic experiences such as telepathy and psychic healing.
a. Qi
b. Susto
c. Chinese Traditional Medicine
d. Parapsychology
Correct Answer: d
Difficulty: 2
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90. _____ is a central component of curanderismo.

a. Spirituality
b. Qi
c. Socioeconomic status
d. Ecology
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 1
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Objective: Factual

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91. Mikayla is a yerbero in the curanderismo healing practice. She would most likely treat her
patients with
a. Herbal remedies.
b. Massages.
c. Faith.
d. Qi
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 195 (Table 6.3)
Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Applied
92. A shaman is a
a. Medicine man or woman in curanderismo.
b. Medicine man or woman in Native American culture.
c. Medical healer in Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM).
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 1
Page ref: 196
Topic: A-Heading
Objective: Factual
93. Native American health beliefs most closely resemble the _____ model of health.
a. Wellness
b. Ecological
c. Biopsychosocial
d. Biomedical
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 195
Topic: A-Heading
94. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Native American health practices?
a. Medicines exist only within external agents (those outside the body).
b. Medicine can be the peacefulness of a moment.
c. Herbs, teas, and pastes are used as medicinal agents.
d. A smile can be considered a form of medicine.
Correct Answer: a
Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 196
Topic: A-Heading

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95. Which of the following is an example of “teological medicine”?

a. How can I conquer this illness?
b. What can the disease teach me?
c. How can I destroy the disease?
d. How many family members have had cancer?
Correct Answer: b
Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 197
Topic: A-Heading

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TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
1. Positive psychology proposes that in order to accurately understand human health outcomes, we
must examine only the positive aspects of behavior.
Correct Answer: False

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 168
Topic: B-Heading
2. The biomedical model of health suggests that eradicating illness will restore a person to good
health.
Correct Answer: True

Difficulty: 1
Page ref: 169
Topic: B-Heading
3. Some illnesses occur independently of symptoms.

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 170
Topic: B-Heading
Objective: Factual
4. Under stress, the body is likely to decrease production of the hormone epinephrine.

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 173
Topic: B-Heading
5. It is possible for negative emotions to have positive health consequences.

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 173
Topic: B-Heading

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6. Studies suggest that people in lower socioeconomic groups may express a more negative affect
than individuals in other socioeconomic classes.

Difficulty: 1
Page ref: 175
Topic: B-Heading
7. For many patients, a decision to replace a painful knee is based, in part, on the patient’s feelings
of vulnerability and fatigue rather than on painful physical symptoms.

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 176
Topic: B-Heading
8. Some researchers believe that migraines have a psychological origin.

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 178
Topic: B-Heading
9. The presence of chapels in hospitals is an example of the complex relationship between faith and
health in today’s modern medical culture.

Difficulty: 1
Topic: B-Heading
10. Physical space is an environmental determinant of health according to the ecological model.

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 180
Topic: B-Heading
11. Overcrowding and crime are tangible environmental factors that affect psychological health.

Difficulty: 1
Page ref: 181
Topic: B-Heading

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12. Health psychologists and public health experts argue for a more refined, narrowed definition of
health.

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 184
Topic: B-Heading
13. Positive psychology is similar to the biomedical model of health.

Difficulty: 1
Page ref: 184
Topic: B-Heading
14. Thriving and happy people exist in a social context that includes other people, places, and
institutions.

Difficulty: 1
Page ref: 185
Topic: B-Heading
15. Positive psychology does not deny the existence of negative emotions.

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 186
Topic: B-Heading
16. Pessimism may work to promote problem solving.

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 189
Topic: B-Heading
17. Yang energy forces are vital to sustaining life.

Difficulty: 3
Topic: B-Heading

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18. One similarity between curanderismo and modern medicine is that they both involve specialized
practices.

Difficulty: 3
Topic: B-Heading
19. Familial attachments are unimportant in curanderismo.

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 195
Topic: B-Heading
20. Traditional medicines are more consistent with an ecological model of health than with a
biomedical model.

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 197
Topic: B-Heading

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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. What are the 4 components of well-being?
Correct Answer: physical, psychological, spiritual, and emotional or social

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 168
Topic: B-Heading
Objective: Factual
2. The field of _____ emphasizes the mind-body connection to health.
Correct Answer: psychosomatic medicine

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 168
Topic: B-Heading
Objective: Factual
3. The nerve cables that carry messages in the body are called _____ and _____ nerve fibers.
Correct Answer: afferent; efferent

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 172
Topic: B-Heading
Objective: Factual
4. Research findings indicate that negative emotions can activate the _____ and ultimately stimulate
the body’s immune system.
Correct Answer: sympathetic nervous system

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 174
Topic: B-Heading
5. The social and economic group that characterizes one’s social position in society is called _____.
Correct Answer: socioeconomic class (SEC)

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 175
Topic: B-Heading
Objective: Factual
6. _____ involves a systematic study of the factors that enhance and maintain an individual’s state
of well-being.
Correct Answer: Positive psychology

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 184
Topic: B-Heading
Objective: Factual

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7. _____ may be especially advantageous for disenfranchised groups in societies.
Correct Answer: Defensive pessimism

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 189
Topic: B-Heading
8. _____ refers to medical practices and beliefs that predate Western medicine.
Correct Answer: Traditional medicine

Difficulty: 2
Page ref: 189
Topic: B-Heading
Objective: Factual
9. What is the pharmaceutical name of the diet supplements sold in the U.S. that contain the
chemical agents found in hoodia gordonii?
Correct Answer: P57

Difficulty: 3
Page ref: 191
Topic: B-Heading
Objective: Factual
10. According to Native American beliefs, the “_____” symbolizes power, peace, and unity.
Correct Answer: circle of life

Difficulty: 2
Topic: B-Heading

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2. Explain the positive psychology movement. Include a discussion of the pros and cons of this
movement as well as an historical overview of its development.
3. Identify and describe the 3 major forms of traditional medicine discussed in Chapter 6.
4. Compare and contrast traditional versus modern medicine.

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2. According to the opening story in Chapter 6, Angelita

3. Western medical approaches are often referred to as

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4. Curanderismo is considered a _____ type of medicine.

5. Illnesses that have underlying emotional or psychological causes are called

7. The concept of positive psychology proposes that

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11. Which of the following scientists pioneered the use of vaccines?

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16. The biopsychosocial model of health was first proposed by

17. The biopsychosocial model of health is also referred to as the

18. Which of the following is considered a sociological factor of health?

19. Emotions can affect physiological well-being through one’s

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25. A suppressed immune system means the body is

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30. Motor and sensory nerves comprise the

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32. Which of the following is an example of socioeconomic class?

34. Dietary practices in many east Asian countries include

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48. Positive psychology builds on the _____ model of health.

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51. Which of the following is NOT a virtue of positive psychology?

53. A universal virtue is one found

54. Which of the following is the mission of positive psychology?

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58. Which of the following factors influences positive psychological states?

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59. Polly is very optimistic. According to the definition of “optimism,” she

62. One of the criticisms of positive psychology is that

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68. Which of the following is NOT a component of traditional medicine?

69. Most traditional medicines share the principle of

70. How many core beliefs comprise most traditional medicines?

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76. Aspirin is a chemical equivalent of

77. Jolene most likely uses P57 as a

78. The Yin organs are vital to

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79. According to Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM), health is optimal when

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84. The _____ is unique to the Native American healing practices.

86. A principal complaint of Chinese Traditional Medicine (CTM) is that

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88. Curanderismo is commonly practiced in

90. _____ is a central component of curanderismo.

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95. Which of the following is an example of “teological medicine”?

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