Health psychologists rarely work in hospitals.​

Most protective measures to prevent transmission of HIV include ways to​

A) ​prevent exchange of body fluids.
B) ​isolate the infected people.
C) ​reduce sexual activity, especially among gay men and lesbians.
D) ​avoid gay men and lesbians.

Specialized proteins that bind to a pathogen's specific antigen and marks it for destruction are called

A) antibodies.
B) lymph nodes.
C) prodromes.
D) vaccines.

In studies with patients recovering from heart problems and patients with diabetes, _________ was a better determinant of adherence than ______________.​

A) ​practical support; emotional support
B) ​emotional support; invisible support
C) ​emotional support; practical support
D) ​practical support; invisible support

The primary factor in asthma treatment is​

A) ​maintaining adherence to medication.
B) ​changing the patient's environment.
C) ​smoking cessation.
D) ​early hospitalization.

Releasing factors are:​

A) ​hormones secreted by endocrine glands.
B) ​hormones that are produced in the brain.
C) ​hormones released by the adrenal glands.
D) ​hormones that are produced as cytokines.

One example of a disorder that can commonly exist as a latent infection is

A) cirrhosis of the liver.
B) chicken pox.
C) the common cold.
D) influenza.

Even with universal access to health care, disparities exist between wealthy and poor individuals. One factor that may explain this discrepancy is​

A) ​education and health literacy are higher among those with higher incomes.
B) ​health varies within countries, and women are healthier overall than men.
C) ​those with lower social support levels are healthier than those with many social contacts.
D) ​these are all factors contributing to socioeconomically based health disparities.

Critics of CAM argue that few double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have demonstrated effectiveness. CAM advocates argue that

A) many techniques used in conventional medicine have not been evaluated by this method either.
B) double-blind, placebo-controlled trials constitute a flawed method for evaluating health research.
C) researchers are already biased against CAM; therefore, the research is not fair.
D) the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is underfunded.

Janette is working on a new exercise regimen.Her motivation for exercising largely depends on whether her friend exercises with her.Janette can be said to have

A) an external locus of control.
B) an internal locus of control.
C) positive self-efficacy.
D) decisional balance.