Health Psychology Set 2
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This set of Health Psychology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Health Psychology Set 2
Q1 | Any event or circumstance that strains or exceeds an individual ability to deal witha problem
- stress
- stressor
- coping
- tension
Q2 | Situations and pressure that cause stress are known as ………..?
- stressor
- trauma
- tension
- anxiety
Q3 | Coping mechanism involved when a person use alternative activities to takeone’s mind off a problem by day dreaming and escaping through sleep?
- behavioral disengagement
- mental disengagement
- restraint coping
- none of these
Q4 | An example of dysfunctional coping?
- denial
- behavioral disengagement
- resistant coping
- alcohol disengagement
Q5 | Which type of coping mechanism is involved when person use the method ofholding on doing things till the right time approach?
- active coping
- resistant coping
- restraint coping
- planning
Q6 | Doing something constructive to solve the problem
- emotion focused coping
- problem focused coping
- avoidant coping
- all of these
Q7 | ……………is a problem focused coping method?
- denial
- venting emotions
- acceptance
- turning to religion
Q8 | ……………………is an emotion focused coping method?
- planning
- active coping
- social support for emotional reason
- social support for instrumental reason.
Q9 | Which one is an example of internal cause of stress?
- major life changes
- worry
- relationship difficulties
- financial problems
Q10 | An example of physical signs of stress?
- difficulty in sleeping
- poor memory
- anger
- impulsive actions
Q11 | An example of behavioral signs of stress?
- frequent mood swings,
- compulsive eating
- crying
- nervousness and sadness
Q12 | Which one is external causes of stress
- pessimism,
- unrealistic expectations,
- perfectionism,
- financial problems
Q13 | coping response, in that a person who accepts the reality of a stressful situation isknown as
- active coping,
- restraint coping,
- acceptance,
- planning,
Q14 | Which of these is not a definition of health?
- Health as not ill
- Health despite disease
- Health means not seeing a doctor
- Health as vitality
Q15 | Which of these things is health psychology concerned with?
- What causes illness?
- Who is responsible for illness?
- How should illness be treated?
- All of the above
Q16 | Which of these is not an example of a health behaviour?
- Smoking
- Taking regular exercise
- Eating healthy food
- Going to the gym
Q17 | a health care professional.46. Which of the following guidelines must be adhered to in treating a child suffering from chronic illness?
- The child must not be exposed to isolating and terrifying procedures to treat their condition.
- Encouraging the child to believe that the chronic illness is a punishment for bad behavior.
- Making the child\s family participation in the illness and treatment process mandatory.
- The child must not be informed about the illness as it may lead to distress.
Q18 | Which of these is not an element of the Health Belief Model?
- Threat
- Expectations
- Cure
- Socio-demographic factors
Q19 | Which of these is a stage in the Stages of Change Model?
- Study
- Contemplation
- Deliberation
- Meditation
Q20 | What does the term 'mortality' refer to?
- Death
- Illness
- Health
- Morbidity
Q21 | Which law relates to a person's right to choose whether they want treatment or not?
- The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
- The Health and Safety at Work e.t.c. Act 1974
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The Medicines Act 1968
Q22 | Why is it important to pharmacists that research is carried out in a rigorous way?
- So that they know that the research was done properly
- To increase the income for the pharmacy
- To get more people to take medicines
- To get doctors to prescribe more medicines
Q23 | Which of these is not a reason why a knowledge of behavioural and social sciences isimportant to pharmacists?
- It can help us to understand patients better
- It can improve adherence to medication
- It can help to build a concordant relationship with patients
- Knowing what people are thinking is more important than knowledge of medicines
Q24 | --------------is a physical response
- Habit
- Emotions
- Feelings
- Thinking
Q25 | ------------is a stimulus which arise from within the body
- Emotions
- Sight
- Smell
- Touch