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90+ Health Psychology Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology (BSc Counselling Psychology) .

1.

Health compromising behavior

A. good to health
B. harmful to health
C. mediate health
D. none of these
Answer» B. harmful to health
2.

Health compromising behaviors are commonly seen in people from

A. high class
B. middle class
C. low class
D. none of these
Answer» C. low class
3.

Alcohol consumption has been linked to

A. liver cirrhosis
B. high blood pressure
C. stroke
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
4.

A strong need or urge to drink is

A. craving
B. loss of control
C. dependence
D. tolerance
Answer» A. craving
5.

The need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to feel the same effect is;

A. dependence
B. craving
C. loss of control
D. tolerance
Answer» D. tolerance
6.

Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun is;

A. craving
B. loss of control
C. dependence
D. tolerance
Answer» B. loss of control
7.

Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking is;

A. dependence
B. craving
C. loss of control
D. tolerance
Answer» A. dependence
8.

Wheezing is caused by;

A. alcohol
B. smoking
C. drug use
D. all of the above
Answer» B. smoking
9.

Enjoyment of sexual relation without exploitation, oppression or abuse

A. healthy sex
B. forced sex
C. unhealthy sex
D. none of these
Answer» A. healthy sex
10.

sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges or behaviors involving the exposure of your genitals to an unsuspecting stranger

A. frotteurism
B. pedophilia
C. exhibitionism
D. fetishism
Answer» C. exhibitionism
11.

sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges or behaviors involving the use of objects of some kind, such as women's underwear

A. voyeurism
B. pedophilia
C. exhibitionism
D. fetishism
Answer» D. fetishism
12.

sexual urges or behaviors involving touching and rubbing against a nonconsenting person

A. frotteurism
B. pedophilia
C. exhibitionism
D. fetishism
Answer» A. frotteurism
13.

wishing we had something that another person has known as

A. healthy
B. jealousy
C. envy
D. trust
Answer» C. envy
14.

Endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head

A. asanas
B. self-talk
C. positive thinking
D. meditation
Answer» B. self-talk
15.

Approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way is

A. self-talk
B. narcissism
C. positive thinking
D. none of these
Answer» C. positive thinking
16.

What was designed as a path to spiritual enlightenment?

A. exercise
B. yoga
C. meditation
D. asanas
Answer» B. yoga
17.

A network of family, friends, neighbors, and community members that is available in times of need to give psychological, physical, and financial help

A. social support
B. family support
C. friend support
D. emotional support
Answer» A. social support
18.

Benefit of social support network

A. sense of belonging
B. increased sense of worth
C. feeling of security
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these
19.

An example for a community for people with specific illness where they could share their issues and get clarified with treatment

A. migraine.com
B. cancercure.com
C. heaalthyheart.com
D. strongmind.com
Answer» C. heaalthyheart.com
20.

Best way to find a good listener

A. be a good observer
B. be a good listener yourself
C. be a good speaker
D. be a good friend
Answer» B. be a good listener yourself
21.

Example of skillful communication

A. attentive listening skills
B. empathy
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these
Answer» C. both (a) and (b)
22.

Goals of current doctor-patient communication?

A. creating a good interpersonal relationship
B. facilitating exchange of information,
C. including patients in decision making
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these
23.

Which one given below is the central clinical function?

A. effective doctor-patient communication
B. effective doctor–bystander communication
C. effective nurse-patient communication
D. effective patient-bystander communication
Answer» A. effective doctor-patient communication
24.

Which one is the most powerful ways of providing support to patient?

A. sympathy
B. empathy
C. helping
D. listening
Answer» B. empathy
25.

A reciprocal and dynamic relationship, involving the two way exchange of information

A. collaborative communication
B. doctor centered communication
C. patient centered communication
D. grapevine communication
Answer» A. collaborative communication
26.

Any event or circumstance that strains or exceeds an individual ability to deal with a problem

A. stress
B. stressor
C. coping
D. tension
Answer» A. stress
27.

Situations and pressure that cause stress are known as ………..?

A. stressor
B. trauma
C. tension
D. anxiety
Answer» A. stressor
28.

Coping mechanism involved when a person use alternative activities to take one’s mind off a problem by day dreaming and escaping through sleep?

A. behavioral disengagement
B. mental disengagement
C. restraint coping
D. none of these
Answer» B. mental disengagement
29.

An example of dysfunctional coping?

A. denial
B. behavioral disengagement
C. resistant coping
D. alcohol disengagement
Answer» B. behavioral disengagement
30.

Which type of coping mechanism is involved when person use the method of holding on doing things till the right time approach?

A. active coping
B. resistant coping
C. restraint coping
D. planning
Answer» C. restraint coping
31.

Doing something constructive to solve the problem

A. emotion focused coping
B. problem focused coping
C. avoidant coping
D. all of these
Answer» B. problem focused coping
32.

……………is a problem focused coping method?

A. denial
B. venting emotions
C. acceptance
D. turning to religion
Answer» C. acceptance
33.

……………………is an emotion focused coping method?

A. planning
B. active coping
C. social support for emotional reason
D. social support for instrumental reason.
Answer» C. social support for emotional reason
34.

Which one is an example of internal cause of stress?

A. major life changes
B. worry
C. relationship difficulties
D. financial problems
Answer» B. worry
35.

An example of physical signs of stress?

A. difficulty in sleeping
B. poor memory
C. anger
D. impulsive actions
Answer» A. difficulty in sleeping
36.

An example of behavioral signs of stress?

A. frequent mood swings,
B. compulsive eating
C. crying
D. nervousness and sadness
Answer» B. compulsive eating
37.

Which one is external causes of stress

A. pessimism,
B. unrealistic expectations,
C. perfectionism,
D. financial problems
Answer» D. financial problems
38.

coping response, in that a person who accepts the reality of a stressful situation is known as

A. active coping,
B. restraint coping,
C. acceptance,
D. planning,
Answer» C. acceptance,
39.

Which of these is not a definition of health?

A. Health as not ill
B. Health despite disease
C. Health means not seeing a doctor
D. Health as vitality
Answer» C. Health means not seeing a doctor
40.

Which of these things is health psychology concerned with?

A. What causes illness?
B. Who is responsible for illness?
C. How should illness be treated?
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
41.

Which of these is not an example of a health behaviour?

A. Smoking
B. Taking regular exercise
C. Eating healthy food
D. Going to the gym
Answer» A. Smoking
42.

Which of the following guidelines must be adhered to in treating a child suffering from chronic illness?

A. The child must not be exposed to isolating and terrifying procedures to treat their condition.
B. Encouraging the child to believe that the chronic illness is a punishment for bad behavior.
C. Making the child\s family participation in the illness and treatment process mandatory.
D. The child must not be informed about the illness as it may lead to distress.
Answer» C. Making the child\s family participation in the illness and treatment process mandatory.
43.

Which of these is not an element of the Health Belief Model?

A. Threat
B. Expectations
C. Cure
D. Socio-demographic factors
Answer» C. Cure
44.

Which of these is a stage in the Stages of Change Model?

A. Study
B. Contemplation
C. Deliberation
D. Meditation
Answer» B. Contemplation
45.

What does the term 'mortality' refer to?

A. Death
B. Illness
C. Health
D. Morbidity
Answer» A. Death
46.

Which law relates to a person's right to choose whether they want treatment or not?

A. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
B. The Health and Safety at Work e.t.c. Act 1974
C. The Mental Capacity Act 2005
D. The Medicines Act 1968
Answer» C. The Mental Capacity Act 2005
47.

Why is it important to pharmacists that research is carried out in a rigorous way?

A. So that they know that the research was done properly
B. To increase the income for the pharmacy
C. To get more people to take medicines
D. To get doctors to prescribe more medicines
Answer» A. So that they know that the research was done properly
48.

Which of these is not a reason why a knowledge of behavioural and social sciences is important to pharmacists?

A. It can help us to understand patients better
B. It can improve adherence to medication
C. It can help to build a concordant relationship with patients
D. Knowing what people are thinking is more important than knowledge of medicines
Answer» D. Knowing what people are thinking is more important than knowledge of medicines
49.

--------------is a physical response

A. Habit
B. Emotions
C. Feelings
D. Thinking
Answer» A. Habit
50.

------------is a stimulus which arise from within the body

A. Emotions
B. Sight
C. Smell
D. Touch
Answer» A. Emotions

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