Social Psychology and Health

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the relationship between social psychology and health. It covers topics such as the influence of social factors on health, the role of stress in health outcomes, and the impact of social support on well-being.
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Which of the following is NOT a social factor that can influence health?

  1. Income

  2. Education

  3. Genetics

  4. Social support


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genetics is a biological factor that can influence health, while income, education, and social support are all social factors.

Which of the following is NOT a type of stress?

  1. Acute stress

  2. Chronic stress

  3. Eustress

  4. Distress


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Eustress is a positive type of stress that can be motivating and beneficial, while acute stress, chronic stress, and distress are all negative types of stress.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of social support?

  1. Reduced stress

  2. Improved coping skills

  3. Increased self-esteem

  4. Increased risk of illness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social support is generally associated with positive health outcomes, including reduced stress, improved coping skills, and increased self-esteem. It is not associated with an increased risk of illness.

Which of the following is a common coping mechanism for dealing with stress?

  1. Exercise

  2. Social support

  3. Meditation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exercise, social support, and meditation are all common and effective coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to health disparities?

  1. Income inequality

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Access to healthcare

  4. Personal responsibility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Personal responsibility is not a factor that contributes to health disparities. Income inequality, racial discrimination, and access to healthcare are all social factors that can lead to health disparities.

Which of the following is a social psychological theory that explains the relationship between stress and health?

  1. The social stress theory

  2. The coping theory

  3. The social support theory

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The social stress theory, the coping theory, and the social support theory are all social psychological theories that explain the relationship between stress and health.

Which of the following is a social psychological intervention that has been shown to improve health outcomes?

  1. Social support groups

  2. Stress management training

  3. Cognitive-behavioral therapy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social support groups, stress management training, and cognitive-behavioral therapy are all social psychological interventions that have been shown to improve health outcomes.

Which of the following is NOT a social psychological factor that can influence health behavior?

  1. Social norms

  2. Social identity

  3. Social comparison

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics is a biological factor that can influence health behavior, while social norms, social identity, and social comparison are all social psychological factors.

Which of the following is a social psychological theory that explains the relationship between social support and health?

  1. The social support theory

  2. The coping theory

  3. The social stress theory

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The social support theory is a social psychological theory that explains the relationship between social support and health.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social support?

  1. Emotional support

  2. Instrumental support

  3. Informational support

  4. Financial support


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Financial support is not a type of social support. Emotional support, instrumental support, and informational support are all types of social support.

Which of the following is NOT a social psychological factor that can influence health outcomes?

  1. Social isolation

  2. Social support

  3. Stress

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics is a biological factor that can influence health outcomes, while social isolation, social support, and stress are all social psychological factors.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of social support for health?

  1. Reduced stress

  2. Improved coping skills

  3. Increased risk of illness

  4. Increased self-esteem


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social support is generally associated with positive health outcomes, including reduced stress, improved coping skills, and increased self-esteem. It is not associated with an increased risk of illness.

Which of the following is a common coping mechanism for dealing with stress?

  1. Exercise

  2. Social support

  3. Meditation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exercise, social support, and meditation are all common and effective coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to health disparities?

  1. Income inequality

  2. Racial discrimination

  3. Access to healthcare

  4. Personal responsibility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Personal responsibility is not a factor that contributes to health disparities. Income inequality, racial discrimination, and access to healthcare are all social factors that can lead to health disparities.

Which of the following is a social psychological theory that explains the relationship between stress and health?

  1. The social stress theory

  2. The coping theory

  3. The social support theory

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The social stress theory, the coping theory, and the social support theory are all social psychological theories that explain the relationship between stress and health.

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