Negative emotions turned inward result in __________; negative emotions turned outward result in __________.
a. anxiety; anger
b. positive health outcomes; negative health outcomes
c. frustration; fear
d. high blood pressure; low blood pressure
Question 2Haley wants to stop eating so many sweets. What do we know about strengthening one's self-control that can help her accomplish her goal?
a. Self-control is like a muscle that needs to be exercised incrementally over time for the best results, so Haley should consider practicing her self-control in another area first.
b. Self-control is an all-or-nothing concept, so Haley should simply stop eating sweets if that's her goal.
c. Self-control is an illusion; the only real way for Haley to reach her goal is to completely change her environment to avoid sweets altogether.
d. Self-control is fickle. Sometimes people have it and sometimes they don't, so it would be difficult for Haley to figure out a self-control schedule.
Question 3Which of the following people is most likely to live the longest?
a. Neurotic Nicole
b. Conscientious Carly
c. Extraverted Eve
d. Agreeable Adam
Question 4What is the difference between optimistic explanatory style and pessimistic explanatory style?
a. Optimistic explanatory style sees bad events as stable. Pessimistic explanatory style sees bad events as transient.
b. Optimistic explanatory style sees bad events as transient and external. Pessimistic explanatory style sees bad events as stable and global.
c. Optimistic explanatory style sees bad events as internal. Pessimistic explanatory style sees bad events as external.
d. Optimistic explanatory style sees bad events as good events. Pessimistic explanatory style sees bad events as bad events.
Question 5Which of the following hormones is associated with feelings of closeness to others?
a. testosterone
b. progesterone
c. estrogen
d. serotonin
Question 6Which of the following statements regarding personality and physical health is true?
a. People high in affiliation motive have better immune system function.
b. People high in power motive tend to be more wealthy because they have more followers.
c. People low in affiliation motive tend to live longer lives.
d. People high in extraversion tend to have high blood pressure.