Site MapHelpFeedbackMultiple Choice Quiz
Multiple Choice Quiz
(See related pages)

1
Psychoneuroimmunology is
A)the interaction among behavioral, neuroendocrine, and immunological processes.
B)a slowly growing virus with significance in the medical community.
C)implicated in AIDS, cancer, and diabetes.
D)all of the above
2
Natural immunity involves
A)defense against a particular pathogen.
B)granulocytes that include nerutrophils and macrophages.
C)phagocytes that engulf pathogens.
D)b and c
3
Immunocompetence indicators are
A)measures of the numbers of different kinds of cells in the immune system through samples of blood.
B)assessments of the functioning of immune cells.
C)levels of antibodies to latent viruses.
D)all of the above
4
Research suggests that
A)adults and children react differently to infectious diseases when under stress.
B)adults and children react similarly to infectious diseases when under stress.
C)vulnerability to infection goes down after prolonged exposure to stress.
D)colds, flu, and mononucleosis can be increased by stress, but not Epstein-Barr or other viral infections.
5
Self-efficacy and sense of personal control may
A)minimize the experience of stress on the body's functioning.
B)cause depression because one believes they ought to have controlled the stressors and/or diseases.
C)increase immunocompromise.
D)has shown no real effect on immunity.
6
Interventions to enhance immumocompetence include
A)relaxation training.
B)problem-solving skills.
C)effective coping strategies.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above
7
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks
A)all types of large lymphocytes.
B)almost all of the white blood cells.
C)helper T cells and macrophages.
D)humoral immunity.
8
The highest at risk population to become HIV+ is
A)the gay and lesbian population.
B)adolescents and young adults.
C)heterosexual couples who think they are in a committed relationship.
D)older dating persons after the death of a spouse
9
All cancers result from
A)prolonged stressful events.
B)cancer personality types.
C)dysfunctional DNA.
D)all of the above
10
Rheumatoid arthritis
A)affects mainly women in the US.
B)can strike at any age, but usually occurs in the 40 to 60 year old.
C)is caused by an autoimmunity attack of healthy cells.
D)all of the above





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2006 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


Health PsychologyOnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 14 > Multiple Choice Quiz