WGU D575 HLTH 4350 Health Psychology OA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026
1. Which theory emphasizes the role of cognitive
processes in understanding stress and coping in health
psychology?
 - A. Social Learning Theory
 - B. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
 - C. Biopsychosocial Model
 - D. Transactional Model of Stress and Coping
 - Answer : D. Transactional Model of Stress and
Coping
 - Rationale : This model, developed by Lazarus and
Folkman, focuses on how individuals cognitively appraise
stress and the coping mechanisms they use.
2. The Health Belief Model includes which of the following
components?
 - A. Susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers
 - B. Beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, consequences
 - C. Motivation, compliance, resistance, understanding
 - D. Prevention, intervention, maintenance, assessment
 - Answer : A. Susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers
 - Rationale : These components assess why individuals
engage or do not engage in health behaviors.
3. Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the
'fight or flight' response?
 - A. Dopamine
 - B. Serotonin
 - C. Norepinephrine
 - D. GABA
 - Answer : C. Norepinephrine
 - Rationale : Norepinephrine is involved in the body's