The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 2nd Edition (King)

Chapter 17: 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
Children of smokers are at an increased risk for middle-ear diseases.
A)True
B)False
6
Thin people are always healthier than fat people.
A)True
B)False
7
Pessimistic people are more likely to remember potentially threatening health-related information than optimistic people.
A)True
B)False
8
If current trends continue, 86% of Americans could be classified as overweight or obese by 2030.
A)True
B)False
9
Helping other people has physical health benefits.
A)True
B)False
10
Although it is related to cardiovascular disease, stress has not been linked to cancer.
A)True
B)False
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