Health Psychology MCQs and Notes

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Vinay • 28.75K Points
Instructor II

Q 11. Which theoretical perspective studies illness as 'lived experience'?

(A) feminism

(B) postmodernism

(C) epidemiology

(D) symbolic interactionism

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Vikash Gupta • 33.56K Points
Instructor I

Q 12. One of the most significant drawbacks to support groups is that:

(A) they have not been researched extensively.

(B) most of the people who attend are unwilling to make a long-term commitment to participate in these groups.

(C) emotional support feels good but does not translate into adherence.

(D) they have not been available to all the chronically ill patients

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Ram Sharma • 193.86K Points
Coach

Q 13. Which of the following is a positive example of family support to a chronically ill patient?

(A) Sending a chronically ill family member to a nursing home

(B) Driving a chronically ill patient to and from medical appointments

(C) Encouraging a stroke patient to engage in self-care

(D) Encouraging a chronically ill patient to be relentlessly cheerful

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Admin • 36.96K Points
Coach

Q 14. The _____ plan and direct educational, vocational, and recreational activities to help patients become more self-sufficient.

(A) occupational therapists

(B) physical therapists

(C) dietitians

(D) social workers

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Praveen Singh • 36.81K Points
Coach

Q 15. A chronically ill patient talks to others to find out more about the illness situation and discuss issues associated with it. Which of the following coping strategies has the patient used here?

(A) Distancing

(B) Cognitive escape

(C) Behavioral escape

(D) Social support

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Vinay • 28.75K Points
Instructor II

Q 16. Which of the following is crucial when informational, helpful, and emotional supports are needed for chronically ill patients?

(A) Achieving self

(B) Social self

(C) Physical self

(D) Private self

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Praveen Singh • 36.81K Points
Coach

Q 17. As a health psychologist, it is important to understand immediate responses to a chronic disease diagnosis because:

(A) the way a patient responds will dictate future treatment outcomes.

(B) it is best to wait for treatment interventions until after the patient has adjusted to the chronic aspect of the diagnosis.

(C) a patient\s coping efforts may fail and lead to an increasingly negative attitude and worsening health.

(D) patients need to be left alone until they indicate a willingness to accept their diagnosis.

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Gopal Sharma • 38.32K Points
Coach

Q 18. The symptoms of heart failure include __________.

(A) shortness of breath

(B) fatigue

(C) fluid accumulation

(D) All of the above are symptoms of heart failure.

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Praveen Singh • 36.81K Points
Coach

Q 19. Which of the following changes in lifestyle are recommended to treat or prevent hypertension?

(A) control weight

(B) limit dietary salt intake

(C) exercise regularly

(D) All of the above lifestyle changes are recommended to treat or prevent hypertension.

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Vikash Gupta • 33.56K Points
Instructor I

Q 20. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

(A) stress

(B) consumption of aspirin

(C) obesity

(D) cigarette smoking