BHS Health Psychology 2

Question 1

Which theoretical model proposes that stress results from an imbalance between perceived demands and perceived resources?

Accepted Answer

Lazarus and Folkman's Transactional Model

Answer

The Transactional Model (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) frames stress as a person-environment transaction based on appraisal of demands versus available coping resources.

Question 2

The 'tend-and-befriend' stress response pattern, proposed by Taylor et al., is most commonly observed in:

Accepted Answer

Women under acute stress

Answer

Taylor et al. (2000) proposed that women tend to respond to stress by nurturing offspring and seeking social support rather than fight-or-flight.

Question 3

A patient avoids all physical activity after a heart attack, fearing another cardiac event. This behavior is best explained by which concept?

Accepted Answer

Fear-avoidance model

Answer

The fear-avoidance model describes how pain or illness-related fear leads to avoidance behaviors that paradoxically worsen long-term outcomes.

Question 4

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model describes a person who has maintained a health behavior change for more than six months?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

Answer

In the Maintenance stage, the individual has sustained the new behavior beyond six months and works to prevent relapse.

Question 5

Allostatic load refers to:

Accepted Answer

The cumulative physiological wear from chronic stress

Answer

Allostatic load captures the cumulative 'wear and tear' on the body caused by repeated or chronic activation of the stress response.

BHS - Bachelor of Health Science Practice Test

BHS - Bachelor of Health Science Practice Test

BHS Health Psychology 2