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Question #1
A healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A.
by expanding support networks.
B.
by limiting support networks.
C.
by increasing financial stability.
D.
by improving personal behaviors.
Question #2
All of the following are true about jealousy EXCEPT
A.
it can be caused by a need to control.
B.
it is a sign of intense devotion.
C.
it can be caused by a person's low self-esteem.
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.
A healthy family's key roles are to nurture and support.
B.
The definition of a family changes over time.
C.
Families are static institutions that don't change over time.
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.
drinking to relieve tension.
B.
learning from the situation and making adjustments to their study habits.
C.
getting angry.
D.
becoming withdrawn and falling into a "funk."
Question #5
A pop quiz in class is an example of
A.
strain.
B.
eustress.
C.
a stressor.
D.
stress.
Question #6
All of the following are true about intimate relationships EXCEPT
A.
they always lack emotional availability.
B.
they may be spiritually intimate.
C.
they may share emotional intimacy without being sexual.
D.
they can include sexual relationships.
Question #7
A psychologically healthy person will
A.
engage in vengeful acts.
B.
make time for others but not themselves.
C.
be narcissistic.
D.
be considerate of other peoples' needs.
Question #8
All of the following are true about food additives EXCEPT
A.
they generally help to reduce the risk of food-borne illness.
B.
they are intentionally added to food.
C.
they are banned by the FDA.
D.
they can enhance nutrient value.
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.
adequate in energy, nutrients, and fiber.
B.
nutrient dense but not balanced.
C.
balanced and varied.
D.
moderate in portions.
Question #11
A healthy person is one who is all of the following EXCEPT
A.
mentally and socially well.
B.
addicted to drugs and alcohol.
C.
free of illness.
D.
physically fit.
Question #12
All of the following are true about celibacy EXCEPT
A.
it can be lonely for some people.
B.
it can be a result of religious beliefs.
C.
it can be an opportunity for personal growth.
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-ovo vegetarian.
B.
semi-vegetarian.
C.
lacto-vegetarian.
D.
pesco-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.
motivation.
C.
a conviction.
D.
an attitude.
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.
require you to exercise.
B.
fail to include supplements.
C.
restrict certain foods unnecessarily.
D.
do not include mostly healthy foods.
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.
morbidly obese.
B.
healthy.
C.
athletic.
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.
feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.
B.
emotional reactions triggered by past experiences.
C.
a peaceful feeling due to the release of oxytocin.
D.
the degree of commitment in a relationship.
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-efficacy.
B.
low self-esteem.
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.
better government social control.
B.
better studies of the population's drinking habits.
C.
the control of infectious disease.
D.
cancer-causing microorganisms.
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 intensity factor.
C.
an adaptive response.
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.
bipolar disorder.
D.
generalized anxiety disorder.
Question #27
Family
A.
is a group of people sharing the same interests.
B.
is limited to the blood relatives that we like spending time with.
C.
consists only of people related by blood who share a few main characteristics.
D.
is a network of people providing a sense of security and feelings of belonging.
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.
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 the response to a stressor
C.
The magnitude of a stressor required to cause a response
D.
The long term wear and tear of the stress response
Question #31
Initially, laughter does all of the following EXCEPT
A.
decrease stress levels.
B.
ease pain.
C.
increase the risk of heart disease
D.
increase immune system functioning.
Question #32
Fats should be totally eliminated from the diet.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
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.
perspiration.
B.
stomach acids.
C.
muscle contractions
D.
enzymes.
Question #35
An increase in the spread of food-borne illness could be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT
A.
insufficient education about food safety.
B.
the inadvertant introduction of pathogens into new geographic regions.
C.
food irradiation.
D.
the globalization of the food supply.
Question #36
All of the following contribute to health disparities EXCEPT
A.
poor access to health care.
B.
limited education.
C.
cultural barriers and beliefs
D.
procrastination.
Question #37
All of the following are true about sexual orientation EXCEPT
A.
it involves a person's emotional as well as sexual attraction to another person.
B.
it is much more complex than just whom one has sex with.
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.
an activity reinforcer.
C.
negative reinforcement.
D.
situational inducement.
Question #39
Calories from foods like soda and ice cream are called
A.
hollow.
B.
organic.
C.
empty.
D.
nutrient dense.
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.
autoerotic asphyxiation.
B.
group sex.
C.
masturbation.
D.
voyeurism.
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.
2 days.
B.
6 days.
C.
14 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.
Excitation disorder
B.
Arousal disorder
C.
Orgasmic disorder
D.
Desire 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.
bouncing several checks.
C.
forgetting to do an assignment.
D.
getting sick right before finals week.
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