Health Psychology: Definition and Scope - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a key focus of health psychology?

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Investigating psychological and behavioral factors influencing health and illness

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Examining biological causes of illness

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Analyzing the role of socio-cultural factors in health

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Evaluating economic and political influences on healthcare

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a core concept within the field of health psychology?

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Classical conditioning

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Health promotion

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Stress and coping

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Biopsychosocial model

Question 3

Describe the primary purpose of the biopsychosocial model of health.

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To account for the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness

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To solely consider biological factors in health and illness

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To focus exclusively on the psychological factors contributing to health and illness

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To concentrate solely on social factors in health and illness

Question 4

How does health psychology differ from clinical psychology in its primary focus?

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Health psychology emphasizes health promotion and illness prevention, while clinical psychology focuses on mental health treatment

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Health psychology focuses on physical health aspects, while clinical psychology focuses on mental health aspects

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Health psychology is a branch of clinical psychology

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There are no significant differences between health psychology and clinical psychology

Question 5

What is a potential future direction for the field of health psychology?

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Increased emphasis due to population aging and chronic disease prevalence

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Declining importance as medical treatments for chronic diseases advance

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Greater focus on technological advancements in health

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Weakening integration with other disciplines, like medicine and public health

Question 6

What is a defining characteristic of health psychology?

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Emphasis on the influence of psychological factors on health and illness

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Sole focus on physical health conditions

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Exclusive emphasis on individual traits and coping mechanisms

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Exclusive reliance on medical approaches and treatments

Question 7

According to the biopsychosocial model of health and illness, which of the following is NOT a key factor influencing health outcomes?

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Spiritual factors (e.g., religious beliefs, sense of purpose)

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Biological factors (e.g., genetics, physical health)

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Psychological factors (e.g., stress, coping mechanisms)

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Social factors (e.g., socioeconomic status, social support)

Question 8

What is the most accurate definition of health psychology?

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The study of how psychological and behavioral factors affect health and illness, and how these factors interact with biological and social factors.

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The use of psychological techniques to improve physical health.

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The study of the biological mechanisms that cause health and illness.

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The study of the social and cultural factors that affect health and illness.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most widely accepted definition of health psychology?

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The scientific study of psychological and behavioral factors that influence health, illness, and healthcare.

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The application of psychological principles to promote health and well-being.

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The study of the relationship between stress and disease.

Question 10

Who is known as the 'Father of Health Psychology'?

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Joseph Matarazzo

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Martin Seligman

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Hans Hyle

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Aaron Beck

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a psychological factor that can influence health?

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Depression

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Exercise

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Smoking

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Genetics

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral factor that can influence health?

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Lack of physical activity

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Exposure to environmental toxins

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Family history of heart disease

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High blood pressure

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a role that health psychologists play?

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Developing evidence-based interventions to promote healthy behaviors

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Conducting research on the causes of disease

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Providing therapy to people with mental health problems

Question 14

Which definition of health psychology is the most comprehensive?

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The scientific study of the psychological and behavioral factors that affect health, illness, and healthcare.

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The psychological aspects of medical treatment.

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The promotion of positive health behaviors.

Question 15

How can psychological factors impact health?

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By influencing health behaviors, immune function, and coping mechanisms.

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They don't have any effect on health.

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They only affect physical health.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a health behavior?

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Engaging in regular physical activity.

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Living with a chronic condition

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Seeking medical care

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Experiencing anxiety

Question 17

Which of the following is a key concept in health psychology?

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The biopsychosocial model

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The cognitive-behavioral model

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The psychodynamic model

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The humanistic model

Question 18

Who is widely recognized as the founder of health psychology?

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Joseph Matarazzo

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Abraham Maslow

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B. F. Skinner

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Carl Rogers

Question 19

Which of the following is not a primary goal of health psychology?

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To treat physical illnesses

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To improve healthcare systems

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To prevent disease

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To promote health and well-being

Question 20

Which of the following is a psychological factor that can affect health?

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Stress

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Age

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Genetics

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Gender

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral factor that can influence health?

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Genetics

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Smoking

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Physical activity

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Alcohol consumption

Question 22

Which of the following is a recognized subfield within health psychology?

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Cardiovascular health psychology

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Social psychology

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Cognitive psychology

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Developmental psychology

Question 23

Which of the following research methods is commonly employed in health psychology?

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Surveys

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Animal studies

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fMRI brain scans

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Electroencephalography (EEG)

Question 24

Which of the following models is central to health psychology?

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Biopsychosocial model

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Behavioral model

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Medical model

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Cognitive model

Question 25

Who is widely regarded as the founder of health psychology?

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Joseph D. Matarazzo

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Norman Cousins

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Aaron Antonovsky

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George Engel

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of a psychological factor that can impact health?

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Stress

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Air pollution

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Genetics

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Physical exercise

Question 27

What is a key role of health psychologists within the healthcare system?

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Promoting health, preventing illness, and managing chronic conditions

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Conducting research on the effectiveness of medical interventions

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Diagnosing and treating medical conditions

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Providing psychotherapy to patients

Question 28

The biopsychosocial model in health psychology primarily aims to:

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Provide a comprehensive understanding of health and illness, considering biological, psychological, and social factors.

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Downplay the significance of psychological factors in health.

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Highlight the exclusive role of biological factors in health.

Question 29

The most widely accepted definition of health psychology is:

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The scientific study of psychological and behavioral influences on health, illness, and healthcare.

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The study of how physical health impacts mental well-being.

Question 30

Who is credited as the 'founding father' of health psychology?

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Joseph Matarazzo

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Aaron Antonovsky

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Hans Eysenck

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George Engel

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT considered a central concept in health psychology?

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Observational learning

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Stress

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Social support

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Coping mechanisms

Question 32

An example of a behavioral factor that can affect health is:

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Smoking

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Childhood experiences

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Personality traits

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Genetic susceptibility

Question 33

Which of the following is a psychological factor that can influence health?

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Anxiety

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Availability of healthcare services

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Dietary habits

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Air quality

Question 34

A primary objective of health psychology is to:

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Promote health and well-being.

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Provide therapy and counseling.

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Diagnose and treat mental illnesses.

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Conduct research on animal behavior.

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a specialized area within health psychology?

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Educational psychology

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Behavioral medicine

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Cardiovascular psychology

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Psychoneuroimmunology

Question 36

The biopsychosocial approach to health involves:

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Considering the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness.

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Focusing exclusively on biological factors.

Question 37

What is a potential benefit of applying health psychology principles?

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Improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.

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Increased reliance on prescription medication.

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Decreased life expectancy.

Question 38

What is the primary focus of health psychology?

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Understanding how psychological and behavioral factors influence health and illness.

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Providing direct medical interventions for patients.

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Investigating the biological causes of diseases.

Question 39

Who is often referred to as the 'father of health psychology'?

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Joseph Matarazzo

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Carl Rogers

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Abraham Maslow

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Sigmund Freud

Question 40

Which of these is an example of a psychological factor that can affect health?

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Anxiety

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Age

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Genetics

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Occupation

Question 41

Which of these is an example of a behavioral factor that can affect health?

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Smoking

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Education level

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Gender

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Ethnicity

Question 42

What is one of the main goals of health psychology?

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To promote overall health and well-being.

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To provide medical advice and treatment.

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To cure diseases and illnesses.

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To conduct research using animal models.

Question 43

Which of the following is a recognized subfield within health psychology?

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Behavioral medicine

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Sports psychology

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Forensic psychology

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Clinical psychology

Question 44

Which of the following is a potential application of health psychology?

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Developing interventions to reduce stress

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Conducting clinical trials for new drugs (This is primarily within the realm of medical research)

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Providing counseling for mental health disorders (While related, this is typically the domain of clinical psychology)

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Designing new medical devices (This is more related to engineering and biomedical fields)

Question 45

Which of the following is a current trend in health psychology?

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Emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration

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Shift away from behavioral interventions (Behavioral interventions are still a key part of health psychology)

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Focus on traditional biomedical models (Health psychology emphasizes a biopsychosocial model)

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Decline in research on stress and coping (Research on stress and coping is still very active)

Question 46

Which of the following best defines health psychology?

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The study of how psychological and behavioral factors influence health, illness, and healthcare.

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The branch of psychology that focuses on the mental health of individuals who are physically ill.

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The application of psychological principles to promote health and prevent illness. (This is a partial definition)

Question 47

Who is often considered a pioneer in the field of health psychology?

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Joseph Matarazzo

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Ivan Pavlov (Known for classical conditioning, not primarily health psychology)

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Abraham Maslow (Known for his hierarchy of needs, not primarily health psychology)

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Carl Rogers (Known for person-centered therapy, not primarily health psychology)

Question 48

Which of the following is a behavioral factor that can directly influence health?

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Smoking

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Race (This is a social factor, not a behavioral factor)

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Height (This is a biological factor, not a behavioral factor)

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Eye color (This is a genetic factor, not a behavioral factor)

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a core goal of health psychology?

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To cure physical illnesses (Health psychology focuses on prevention and management, not curing illnesses)

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To promote health and well-being

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To prevent illness

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To improve healthcare delivery

Question 50

Which of the following is a clear example of a health-promoting behavior?

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Exercising regularly

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Eating an unhealthy diet

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Drinking alcohol excessively

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Smoking cigarettes

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of a health-risk behavior?

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Smoking cigarettes

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Drinking alcohol in moderation (Moderation is key, but excessive alcohol consumption is a risk)

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Eating a healthy diet

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Exercising regularly

Question 52

Which of the following is a potential benefit of applying health psychology principles?

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Improved health outcomes

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Increased healthcare utilization (Health psychology aims to reduce unnecessary utilization)

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Reduced quality of life (Health psychology aims to improve quality of life)

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Increased medical costs (Health psychology aims to reduce costs through prevention and management)