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Question #1
A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A.
by improving personal behaviors.
B.
by expanding support networks.
C.
by increasing financial stability.
D.
by limiting support networks.
Question #2
All of the following are true about jealousy EXCEPT
A.
it can be caused by a person's low self-esteem.
B.
it can be caused by a need to control.
C.
it is a sign of intense devotion.
D.
it can be caused by a person's lack of social ties.
Question #3
All of the following are true about families EXCEPT
A.
Families are static institutions that don't change over time.
B.
The definition of a family changes over time.
C.
A healthy family's key roles are to nurture and support.
D.
Today many groups of individuals not related by blood, committed relationships, or adoption are considered a family unit.
Question #4
A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by
A.
learning from the situation and making adjustments to their study habits.
B.
getting angry.
C.
becoming withdrawn and falling into a "funk."
D.
drinking to relieve tension.
Question #5
A pop quiz in class is an example of
A.
strain.
B.
stress.
C.
eustress.
D.
a stressor.
Question #6
All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT
A.
they always lack emotional availability.
B.
they can include sexual relationships.
C.
they may be spiritually intimate.
D.
they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual.
Question #7
A psychologically healthy person will
A.
be narcissistic.
B.
make time for others but not themselves.
C.
be considerate of other peoples' needs.
D.
engage in vengeful acts.
Question #8
All of the following are true about food additives EXCEPT
A.
they are intentionally added to food.
B.
they can enhance nutrient value.
C.
they are banned by the FDA.
D.
they generally help to reduce the risk of food-borne illness.
Question #9
According to Prochaska and DiClemente, a person in the precontemplation state of change
A.
believes there is no need to change.
B.
is aware of the problem and is planning to change within the next 30 days.
C.
is aware of the problem and is planning to change within the next 60 days.
D.
is aware of the problem and is planning to change someday in the near future.
Question #10
A healthy diet should be all of the following EXCEPT
A.
nutrient dense but not balanced.
B.
adequate in energy, nutrients, and fiber.
C.
moderate in portions.
D.
balanced and varied.
Question #11
A healthy person is one who is all of the following EXCEPT
A.
free of illness.
B.
physically fit.
C.
addicted to drugs and alcohol.
D.
mentally and socially well.
Question #12
All of the following are true about celibacy EXCEPT
A.
it can be an opportunity for personal growth.
B.
it can be an opportunity for introspection, but not values assessment or personal growth.
C.
it can be a result of religious beliefs.
D.
it can be lonely for some people.
Question #13
A vegetarian who eats dairy products and eggs is called a
A.
lacto-vegetarian.
B.
pesco-vegetarian.
C.
semi-vegetarian.
D.
lacto-ovo vegetarian.
Question #14
A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #15
A stable set of beliefs and feelings is
A.
a belief.
B.
a conviction.
C.
an attitude.
D.
motivation.
Question #16
A person who has good coping skills and effectively manages their stress can eliminate distress from their life.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #17
A problem associated with many popular diets is that they
A.
fail to include supplements.
B.
do not include mostly healthy foods.
C.
restrict certain foods unnecessarily.
D.
require you to exercise.
Question #18
A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #19
A 20-year-old female with a BMI of 34 would be categorized as
A.
healthy.
B.
athletic.
C.
morbidly obese.
D.
obese.
Question #20
A fear of needles can be an antecedent to not getting necessary vaccinations.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #21
An example of "attraction" is
A.
the degree of commitment in a relationship.
B.
a peaceful feeling due to the release of oxytocin.
C.
emotional reactions triggered by past experiences.
D.
feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.
Question #22
After breaking up with his girlfriend, Frank has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. Frank is probably suffering from
A.
learned helplessness.
B.
low self-esteem.
C.
resiliency.
D.
low self-efficacy.
Question #23
Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) are specially trained public health educators who assist physicians with the rehabilitation of chronically ill patients.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #24
Clean, safe water and improved sanitation have contributed to
A.
better studies of the population's drinking habits.
B.
better government social control.
C.
cancer-causing microorganisms.
D.
the control of infectious disease.
Question #25
Catrina felt her racing heart finally slow down after she had nearly hit a deer in the road with her car. This is an example of
A.
an intensity factor.
B.
an adaptive response.
C.
a challenge.
D.
overload.
Question #26
Celia spends a good deal of her time worrying, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating, which is affecting her grades in school. Her symptoms may characterize
A.
learned optimism.
B.
panic disorder.
C.
generalized anxiety disorder.
D.
bipolar disorder.
Question #27
Family
A.
is a network of people providing a sense of security and feelings of belonging.
B.
consists only of people related by blood who share a few main characteristics.
C.
is limited to the blood relatives that we like spending time with.
D.
is a group of people sharing the same interests.
Question #28
Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by feeling tired and run down.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #29
Exercise reduces stress by
A.
suppressing endocrine function.
B.
eliminating acute pain.
C.
improving anaerobic power.
D.
increasing endorphins and reducing stress chemicals called cortisols.
Question #30
Emily is experiencing chronic stress in a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following defines the allostatic load Emily is carrying?
A.
The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults
B.
The magnitude of the response to a stressor
C.
The long term wear and tear of the stress response
D.
The magnitude of a stressor required to cause a response
Question #31
Initially, laughter does all of the following EXCEPT
A.
ease pain.
B.
increase the risk of heart disease
C.
increase immune system functioning.
D.
decrease stress levels.
Question #32
Fats should be totally eliminated from the diet.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #33
Extremely low body fat can contribute to amenorrhea in females.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #34
All of the following help the body break down nutrients into smaller usable forms EXCEPT
A.
muscle contractions
B.
perspiration.
C.
stomach acids.
D.
enzymes.
Question #35
An increase in the spread of food-borne illness could be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT
A.
the inadvertant introduction of pathogens into new geographic regions.
B.
food irradiation.
C.
insufficient education about food safety.
D.
the globalization of the food supply.
Question #36
All of the following contribute to health disparities EXCEPT
A.
cultural barriers and beliefs
B.
procrastination.
C.
limited education.
D.
poor access to health care.
Question #37
All of the following are true about sexual orientation EXCEPT
A.
it is much more complex than just whom one has sex with.
B.
it involves a person's emotional as well as sexual attraction to another person.
C.
it is best understood using a multifactorial model.
D.
it is a choice.
Question #38
Changing where you sit in class in order to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of
A.
social reinforcement.
B.
negative reinforcement.
C.
an activity reinforcer.
D.
situational inducement.
Question #39
Calories from foods like soda and ice cream are called
A.
nutrient dense.
B.
hollow.
C.
empty.
D.
organic.
Question #40
Cardiovascular disease is often proportional to a person's negative responses to stressors.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #41
All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT
A.
group sex.
B.
voyeurism.
C.
autoerotic asphyxiation.
D.
masturbation.
Question #42
Cell phones, e-mails, and other convenience and entertainment items have contributed to the current obesity epidemic
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #43
Exercise metabolic rate would be lower for walking as compared to jogging.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #44
All of the following are common sociocultural standards for sexual behavior in Western culture EXCEPT
A.
sex should be completely separate from love.
B.
all sexual interactions should lead to orgasm.
C.
sex should be related to love.
D.
sex is an act between two people.
Question #45
As Body Mass Index increases, an adult's overall health risk also increases.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #46
An individual who is fasting will deplete their energy stores in approximately
A.
6 days.
B.
10 days.
C.
2 days.
D.
14 days.
Question #47
Calcium is an example of a
A.
macromineral.
B.
micromineral.
C.
trace mineral.
D.
main mineral.
Question #48
Evidence suggests a weak association between emotions and physical health.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #49
Anthony frequently experiences premature ejaculation. What type of sexual dysfunction does he have?
A.
Arousal disorder
B.
Orgasmic disorder
C.
Desire disorder
D.
Excitation disorder
Question #50
An example of an event most likely to be associated with eustress is
A.
getting the highest score in the class on a difficult exam.
B.
getting sick right before finals week.
C.
forgetting to do an assignment.
D.
bouncing several checks.
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