The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 1st Edition (King)

Chapter 16: Health Psychology

True or False

1
When an individual goes through the five stages of change, he or she is very likely to make a permanent change in health behaviors.
A)True
B)False
2
A man who decides to lose weight to please his partner will be less successful than a man who decides to lose weight for himself.
A)True
B)False
3
Research has failed to document an association between religious faith and health.
A)True
B)False
4
Stress can cause the immune system to function more poorly.
A)True
B)False
5
Angry people tend to have better cardiovascular health than people who are not quick to anger.
A)True
B)False
6
Dieters who eat breakfast are less successful at weight loss than are dieters who skip breakfast.
A)True
B)False
7
Condoms are not very effective at preventing the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
A)True
B)False
8
AIDS is the leading cause of death for young people in sub-Saharan Africa.
A)True
B)False
9
Thin people are healthier than fat people.
A)True
B)False
10
AIDS can be spread through kissing.
A)True
B)False
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