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Question #1
A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A.
by increasing financial stability.
B.
by limiting support networks.
C.
by expanding support networks.
D.
by improving personal behaviors.
Question #2
All of the following are true about jealousy EXCEPT
A.
it can be caused by a person's lack of social ties.
B.
it can be caused by a person's low self-esteem.
C.
it is a sign of intense devotion.
D.
it can be caused by a need to control.
Question #3
All of the following are true about families EXCEPT
A.
A healthy family's key roles are to nurture and support.
B.
The definition of a family changes over time.
C.
Today many groups of individuals not related by blood, committed relationships, or adoption are considered a family unit.
D.
Families are static institutions that don't change over time.
Question #4
A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by
A.
drinking to relieve tension.
B.
learning from the situation and making adjustments to their study habits.
C.
becoming withdrawn and falling into a "funk."
D.
getting angry.
Question #5
A pop quiz in class is an example of
A.
stress.
B.
eustress.
C.
strain.
D.
a stressor.
Question #6
All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT
A.
they can include sexual relationships.
B.
they always lack emotional availability.
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.
engage in vengeful acts.
C.
make time for others but not themselves.
D.
be considerate of other peoples' needs.
Question #8
All of the following are true about food additives EXCEPT
A.
they can enhance nutrient value.
B.
they are intentionally added to food.
C.
they generally help to reduce the risk of food-borne illness.
D.
they are banned by the FDA.
Question #9
According to Prochaska and DiClemente, a person in the precontemplation state of change
A.
is aware of the problem and is planning to change within the next 60 days.
B.
believes there is no need to change.
C.
is aware of the problem and is planning to change within the next 30 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.
adequate in energy, nutrients, and fiber.
B.
balanced and varied.
C.
nutrient dense but not balanced.
D.
moderate in portions.
Question #11
A healthy person is one who is all of the following EXCEPT
A.
free of illness.
B.
physically fit.
C.
mentally and socially well.
D.
addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Question #12
All of the following are true about celibacy EXCEPT
A.
it can be an opportunity for personal growth.
B.
it can be a result of religious beliefs.
C.
it can be lonely for some people.
D.
it can be an opportunity for introspection, but not values assessment or personal growth.
Question #13
A vegetarian who eats dairy products and eggs is called a
A.
lacto-vegetarian.
B.
semi-vegetarian.
C.
pesco-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.
an attitude.
C.
a conviction.
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.
restrict certain foods unnecessarily.
B.
do not include mostly healthy foods.
C.
fail to include supplements.
D.
require you to exercise.
Question #18
A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #19
A 20-year-old female with a BMI of 34 would be categorized as
A.
athletic.
B.
morbidly obese.
C.
healthy.
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.
feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.
C.
emotional reactions triggered by past experiences.
D.
a peaceful feeling due to the release of oxytocin.
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.
low self-esteem.
B.
low self-efficacy.
C.
resiliency.
D.
learned helplessness.
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.
cancer-causing microorganisms.
B.
better government social control.
C.
better studies of the population's drinking habits.
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.
a challenge.
B.
an adaptive response.
C.
an intensity factor.
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.
bipolar disorder.
B.
learned optimism.
C.
generalized anxiety disorder.
D.
panic 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.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #29
Exercise reduces stress by
A.
suppressing endocrine function.
B.
increasing endorphins and reducing stress chemicals called cortisols.
C.
eliminating acute pain.
D.
improving anaerobic power.
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 a stressor required to cause a response
C.
The magnitude of the response to a stressor
D.
The long term wear and tear of the stress response
Question #31
Initially, laughter does all of the following EXCEPT
A.
increase the risk of heart disease
B.
ease pain.
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.
enzymes.
C.
stomach acids.
D.
perspiration.
Question #35
An increase in the spread of food-borne illness could be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT
A.
the globalization of the food supply.
B.
the inadvertant introduction of pathogens into new geographic regions.
C.
food irradiation.
D.
insufficient education about food safety.
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 best understood using a multifactorial model.
B.
it is a choice.
C.
it is much more complex than just whom one has sex with.
D.
it involves a person's emotional as well as sexual attraction to another person.
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.
an activity reinforcer.
B.
social reinforcement.
C.
negative reinforcement.
D.
situational inducement.
Question #39
Calories from foods like soda and ice cream are called
A.
hollow.
B.
organic.
C.
nutrient dense.
D.
empty.
Question #40
Cardiovascular disease is often proportional to a person's negative responses to stressors.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #41
All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT
A.
voyeurism.
B.
autoerotic asphyxiation.
C.
masturbation.
D.
group sex.
Question #42
Cell phones, e-mails, and other convenience and entertainment items have contributed to the current obesity epidemic
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #43
Exercise metabolic rate would be lower for walking as compared to jogging.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #44
All of the following are common sociocultural standards for sexual behavior in Western culture EXCEPT
A.
all sexual interactions should lead to orgasm.
B.
sex is an act between two people.
C.
sex should be related to love.
D.
sex should be completely separate from love.
Question #45
As Body Mass Index increases, an adult's overall health risk also increases.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #46
An individual who is fasting will deplete their energy stores in approximately
A.
14 days.
B.
6 days.
C.
2 days.
D.
10 days.
Question #47
A.
trace mineral.
B.
macromineral.
C.
main mineral.
D.
micromineral.
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.
Desire disorder
B.
Arousal disorder
C.
Orgasmic disorder
D.
Excitation disorder
Question #50
An example of an event most likely to be associated with eustress is
A.
forgetting to do an assignment.
B.
getting the highest score in the class on a difficult exam.
C.
getting sick right before finals week.
D.
bouncing several checks.
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