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Module 39
Promoting Health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Research has indicated that rats become more vulnerable to ulcers when exposed to ________ shock. | uncontrollable |
| People have been found to suffer fewer health problems following the death of their spouse if they do what? | communicate their painful feelings of loss to close friends |
| What does coping refer to? | any effort to alleviate stress using emotional, cognitive, or behavioral methods |
| What is problem-focused coping? | involves attempting to alleviate stress directly by changing a stressor or how we interact with it |
| What is emotion-focused coping? | involves attempting to alleviate stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor and attending to the emotional reactions it triggers |
| What is aerobic exercise? | any sustained activity such as running, swimming, or cycling that promotes heart and lung fitness |
| Why is aerobic exercise beneficial? | besides the physical benefits, it may help alleviate depression and anxiety |
| What is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)? | a collection of health care remedies and treatments that have not been accepted by medical science or verified by controlled research trials |
| A study in which Holocaust survivors spent time recalling their experiences found that what? | those who were most self-disclosing later had the most improved health |
| Social support _______ our ability to cope with stressful events. | usually increases |
| What is biofeedback training? | a person is given sensory feedback for a subtle body response |
| Is biofeedback the most effective method for promoting relaxation? | although it works, its benefits may be no greater than those produced by simpler, and less expensive, methods |
| Acupuncture, aromatherapy, and homeopathy are forms of what? | complementary and alternative medicine |
| Simple relaxation techniques have been shown to alleviate what issues? | headaches, hypertension, anxiety, and insomnia |
| Philip's physician prescribes a stress management program to help Philip control his headaches. The physician has apparently diagnosed Philip's condition as a ________ illness. | psychophysiological |
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