1. Modules 33-34: Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing
Clicker Questions
Exploring Psychology, 10th Edition by David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall
Slides by Laura Beavin Haider, Ph.D.
Modules 33-34: Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing

2. Stress and Illness
Module 33

3. 1. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of stressors?
A. Daily hassles
B. Acculturative pressure
C. Significant life changes
D. Catastrophes

4. 1. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of stressors? ANSWER
A. Daily hassles
B. Acculturative pressure
C. Significant life changes
D. Catastrophes

5. 2. The fight or flight response initiated by the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for all of the following physiological responses EXCEPT:
A. pupil contraction.
B. heart acceleration.
C. digestive inhibition.
D. reduced pain sensation.

6. 2. The fight or flight response initiated by the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for all of the following physiological responses EXCEPT: ANSWER
A. pupil contraction.
B. heart acceleration.
C. digestive inhibition.
D. reduced pain sensation.

7. 3. Which stage in the stress-response system involves mobilizing resources?
A. Alarm reaction
B. Resistance
C. Exhaustion
D. General adaptation

8. 3. Which stage in the stress-response system involves mobilizing resources? ANSWER
A. Alarm reaction
B. Resistance
C. Exhaustion
D. General adaptation

9. 4. Which of the following statements accurately describes how the human immune system is affected by stress?
A. Vaccines are more effective in individuals with high levels of stress.
B. Happy and relaxed people are less vulnerable to the cold virus.
C. Surgery recovery is faster for those who are experiencing moderate stress.
D. High levels of stress can create cancer cells.

10. 4. Which of the following statements accurately describes how the human immune system is affected by stress? ANSWER
A. Vaccines are more effective in individuals with high levels of stress.
B. Happy and relaxed people are less vulnerable to the cold virus.
C. Surgery recovery is faster for those who are experiencing moderate stress.
D. High levels of stress can create cancer cells.

11. 5. Which of the following does NOT lead to an increased risk for heart disease?
A. Type B personality
B. Type A personality
C. Depression
D. Stress

12. 5. Which of the following does NOT lead to an increased risk for heart disease? ANSWER
A. Type B personality
B. Type A personality
C. Depression
D. Stress

13. 6. Shelley deals regularly with high-levels of stress at her job, and she generally has a very pessimistic outlook on life. Which of the following statements about Shelley is TRUE?
A. She has an increased likelihood of contracting HIV.
B. She is less likely to catch the flu if she is vaccinated.
C. She has a low likelihood of developing heart disease.
D. Her body is less capable of fighting off cancer.

14. 6. Shelley deals regularly with high-levels of stress at her job, and she generally has a very pessimistic outlook on life. Which of the following statements about Shelley is TRUE? ANSWER
A. She has an increased likelihood of contracting HIV.
B. She is less likely to catch the flu if she is vaccinated.
C. She has a low likelihood of developing heart disease.
D. Her body is less capable of fighting off cancer.

15. Health and Happiness
Module 34

16. 7. Which of the following statements describes the tendency to believe that one’s fate is control by themselves?
A. External locus of control
B. Self-control
C. Learned helplessness
D. Internal locus of control

17. 7. Which of the following statements describes the tendency to believe that one’s fate is control by themselves? ANSWER
A. External locus of control
B. Self-control
C. Learned helplessness
D. Internal locus of control

18. 8. Studies show which of the following to help reduce stress?
A. Aerobic exercise
B. Meditation
C. Spiritual engagement
D. All of the above

19. 8. Studies show which of the following to help reduce stress? ANSWER
A. Aerobic exercise
B. Meditation
C. Spiritual engagement
D. All of the above

20. 9. The tendency to be helpful when already in a good mood is called (the):
A. feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
B. positive psychology.
C. subjective well-being.
D. tend-and-befriend.

21. 9. The tendency to be helpful when already in a good mood is called (the): ANSWER
A. feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
B. positive psychology.
C. subjective well-being.
D. tend-and-befriend.

22. 10. Which of the following is NOT a possible explanation for the religiosity-longevity correlation?
A. Social support
B. Positive emotions
C. Healthy behaviors
D. Gender

23. 10. Which of the following is NOT a possible explanation for the religiosity-longevity correlation? ANSWER
A. Social support
B. Positive emotions
C. Healthy behaviors
D. Gender

24. 11. Which of the following statements about happiness is TRUE?
A. Money is completely unrelated to happiness.
B. We underestimate the duration of our emotions and overestimate our resiliency.
C. Happiness is partially driven by genes.
D. Happiness is unaffected by religiosity.

25. 11. Which of the following statements about happiness is TRUE? ANSWER
A. Money is completely unrelated to happiness.
B. We underestimate the duration of our emotions and overestimate our resiliency.
C. Happiness is partially driven by genes.
D. Happiness is unaffected by religiosity.

26. 12. Savanna recognizes that her employer is creating a great deal of stress in her life. She decides to quit her job and work for another company. Which behavior is Savanna displaying?
A. Emotion-focused coping
B. Problem-focused coping
C. External locus of control
D. Learned helplessness

27. 12. Savanna recognizes that her employer is creating a great deal of stress in her life. She decides to quit her job and work for another company. Which behavior is Savanna displaying? ANSWER
A. Emotion-focused coping
B. Problem-focused coping
C. External locus of control
D. Learned helplessness

28. 13. Jon has dealt with a lot of stress recently, and his therapist suggested he try sitting still, closing his eyes, relaxing, and focusing on his inner state without judging it. What technique is Jon being introduced to?
A. Biofeedback
B. Relative deprivation
C. Mindfulness meditation
D. Faith factor

29. 13. Jon has dealt with a lot of stress recently, and his therapist suggested he try sitting still, closing his eyes, relaxing, and focusing on his inner state without judging it. What technique is Jon being introduced to? ANSWER
A. Biofeedback
B. Relative deprivation
C. Mindfulness meditation
D. Faith factor

30. 14. Louise is feeling happy and satisfied with her past and present, while being optimistic about her future. Which pillar would Seligman say she is focused on?
A. Positive well-being
B. Positive character
C. Positive groups, communities, and cultures
D. Positive psychology

31. 14. Louise is feeling happy and satisfied with her past and present, while being optimistic about her future. Which pillar would Seligman say she is focused on? ANSWER
A. Positive well-being
B. Positive character
C. Positive groups, communities, and cultures
D. Positive psychology

32. 15. Octavia used to receive “C’s” in all of her classes, and she was accepting of that. Now that she has changed majors and receives “A’s” in all of her classes, she is extremely bothered by getting a paper back with a “C”. This is an example of (the):
A. positive psychology.
B. feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
C. relative deprivation.
D. adaptation-level phenomenon.

33. 15. Octavia used to receive “C’s” in all of her classes, and she was accepting of that. Now that she has changed majors and receives “A’s” in all of her classes, she is extremely bothered by getting a paper back with a “C”. This is an example of (the): ANSWER
A. positive psychology.
B. feel-good, do-good phenomenon.
C. relative deprivation.
D. adaptation-level phenomenon.