Ch 1-3, 11

An ancient Chinese form of exercise widely practiced in the West that promotes balance, coordination and meditation:

Tai Chi

The Chinese martial art which is a form of stress management is:

Tai Chi

Emily is experiencing chronic stress in a dysfunctional relationship. ___ looks at the allostatic load Emily is carrying.

The long term wear and tear of the stress response

Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n):

adaptive response

Which type of exercise is designed to increase heart rate?

aerobic

The contemporary definition of wellness is:

all factors leading to positive health status or overall well-being

Plantar fasciitis is:

an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a broad band of dense, inelastic tissue in the foot

Mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat or agitation are:

anxiety disorders

Research on depression has found that women:

are prone to depression because of the multiple responsibilities in their lives

Major health-related components of physical fitness include:

cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and body composition

The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as:

cognitive restructuring

A treatment for depression that involves correcting consistently pessimistic thought patterns is:

cognitive therapy

Wanting to go out to with friends but needing to study is an example of:

conflict

Bouncing several checks is an example of an event likely to be associated with ____.

distress

Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused:

distress

Consumable reinforcers are:

edible items that you enjoy, such as your favorite fruit or snack mix

Living near a hiking trail when you want to begin a walking program is an example of a(n):

enabling factor

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart rate and breathing rate is:

epinephrine

Maslow's hierarchy of needs states that:

failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs

Stress can cause hair to:

fall out in clumps as a result of destroyed hair follicles. It is reversible and solutions include improving diet and sleep quality and better managing stress

Emotional health can best be described as:

feel and express emotions appropriately

Psychologically healthy people:

feel comfortable interacting with others

A sprained ankle should be iced:

for 20 minutes every hour for the first 24 to 72 hours

Celia spends a good deal of her time worrying, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating, which is affecting her grades. Her symptoms may characterize:

generalized anxiety disorder

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes it more difficult to:

get along with others, concentrate, and stay on task

Spiritual health could be described as:

having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is:

heart disease

The most serious form of heart-related illness is:

heatstroke

Exercise reduces stress by:

increasing endorphines and reducing levels of stress hormones

The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is know as:

intellectual health

The amount of effort needed during a workout to improve some aspect of fitness is exercise:

intensity

Sharon has lost two jobs in the past year. She blames her coworkers whom she says didn't like her. She says that they were purposely trying to sabotage her and that she did absolutely nothing wrong from her behavior, it is likely that Sharon has developed:

learned helplessness

A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by:

learning from the situation and improving study habits

Keisha puts herself down all the time. She approaches any challenge with a negative attitude and doubts her ability to succeed. Keisha is displaying:

low self-esteem

Cortisol contributes to weight gain by:

lowering metabolic rate and elevating glucose levels

Good advice for someone who is purchasing running shoes includes:

make sure the shoes are made specifically for running; make sure they fit properly by trying them on later in the day when feet have expanded to their largest size; make sure the shoes have good shock absorption

Lower health insurance rates for non-smokers is an example of a(n) type of reinforcer.

manipulative

Common signs of major depression include:

memory lapses, sleeping too much, and loss of motivation

The stress hormone cortisol has a major role during the stress response in:

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs

Observing a friend's successful attempts to quit smoking in order to help yourself quit smoking is an example of:

modeling

The association between exercise and improved immunity:

moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity

Cognitive therapy focuses on:

the impact of thoughts and ideas on feelings and behavior. It helps a person to look at life rationally and correct habitually pessimistic or faulty thinking patterns

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on:

the psychological roots of emotional suffering

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on:

their own actions

Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because

they nourish the body and provide stamina for stressful times

Psychological health is a complex interaction of:

thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences

Young adults (15-24) are most likely to die from:

unintentional accidents

When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change, one should:

use small achievable steps

Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is:

using the technique of stress inoculation

Meditation:

usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate; allows the body to relax while the mind is focused; involves some method of calming and focusing the mind

Good advice to someone who wants to exercise in hot weather would include the following:

wear appropriate clothing; avoid dehydration; exercise in early morning or evening, when temperatures are cooler

Behavioral therapy focuses on:

what we do. It uses concepts of stimulus, response, and reinforcement to alter behavior patterns.

This form of stress management which also improves flexibility is:

yoga

The amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as:

muscular strength

Interpersonal therapy focuses on:

social roles and relationships

A swimmer trying to improve her stroke performance concentrates mainly on upper body weight training; her training program is an example of:

specificity

Type C personality is described as:

stoic

Target heart rate is calculated by:

subtracting your age from 220 to get your predicted maximum heart rate. The target heart rate would be 64 to 95 percent of the predicted maximum heart rate.

Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's:

susceptibility to infectious disease

As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?

sympathetic

Downshifting refers to the process of:

taking steps to simplify one's life

All of the following are ways to measure the intensity of cardiovascular exercise:

talk test, rating the perceived exertion, and target heart rate

Possessional reinforcers are:

tangible rewards such as a new electronic gadget or sports car

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience:

the flight or fight response

____ are more likely to commit suicide than the general population

College students

What is the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?

Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes

T/F Spirituality can only be found through organized religion:

False

T/F The absence of disease or illness is the optimal description of health

False

T/F The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.

False

Jake is being treated for depression. His counselor is a licensed medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for Jake's condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?

Psychiatrist

The science and profession involved in protecting and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities is:

Public Health

____ is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes, challenges, or threats.

Stress

T/F The Surgeon General's warning on cigarettes is an example of health promotion.

True

Schizophrenia is:

a biological disease of the brain

Warning signs of suicide includes:

a change in behavior, expressions of self-hatred, giving away prized possessions

Runner's knee is:

a general term describing a series of problems involving the muscles, tendons, and ligaments around the knee

Shin splints is:

a general term used for any pain that occurs below the knee and above the ankle in the shin

A pop quiz in class is an example of:

a stressor

When doing some form of aerobic exercise, you are at an appropriate intensity when you are:

able to talk to someone

The body's core muscles are:

back and abdominals.

Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to:

behavior that is inconsistent with his goal

Melody has been experiencing severe mood swings, having a lot of manic energy for a period and then experiencing an extremely depressed state. Her symptoms are associated with:

bipolar disorder

Not allowing yourself to think about getting stage fright and only focusing on the words when preparing to do a speech would be an example of:

blocking/thought stopping

Exercise can improve mental health by:

burning off chemical byproducts of the stress response and increasing endorphines

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is:

homeostasis

Psychosocially healthy people value:

human diversity

To manage stress, the first step is to:

identify and assess the stressors in your life

The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as:

immunocompetence

Chronic stress has a strong connection to the following medical conditions:

impaired immune function, heart disease, and diabetes

Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to:

improve health-related quality of life and years of life of Americans

Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by the following:

improving blood flow, increasing the number of capillaries, and increasing heart efficiency

Manipulative reinforcers are:

incentives such as getting a lower rent in exchange for mowing the lawn or the promise of a better grade for doing an extra-credit project

Self-esteem has to do with:

one's confidence and self-satisfaction

Activity reinforcers are:

opportunities to do something enjoyable, such as going on a hike or taking a trip

The principle of fitness training that holds that the body should be gradually required to do more than it is used to doing is:

overload

Social isolation is a symptom associated with:

panic attacks

An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer only happened to old people. This is an example of the ___ factor of the Health Belief Model?

perceived susceptibility

Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of:

physical activity

Symptoms of major depressive disorder includes:

physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate

If you can perform regular moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without excessive fatigue you are considered to be:

physically fit

The following are examples of overuse injury:

plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and runner's knee

Health promotion includes:

policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health

Family health back ground and the behaviors of family members are examples of:

predisposing factors

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n):

process that occurs in stages

A mental health professional who can prescribe medications to treat mental disorders is a:

psychiatrist

A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is:

psychological

A person with strong core muscles has improved posture and:

reduced chance of injury.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with:

reduced exposure to sunlight

Laughter:

reduces levels of stress hormones

Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress:

reduces the effectiveness of the immune system

Social reinforcers are:

signs of appreciation, approval, or love, such as loving looks, affectionate hugs, and praise

A psychologically healthy person is:

resilient

The RICE formula for treating sports and fitness-related injuries includes:

rest, ice, compression, and elevation

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of:

self-efficacy

A person's sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as:

self-esteem

Keeping in contact with old friends and family members would likely boost your:

self-esteem

Brenda is going on a ski trip over Spring Break. She has 12 weeks to get in shape, as she envisions herself looking like a ski bunny model on the slopes. Brenda got an elliptical trainer and started exercising on it for ten minutes each day. Every week she will add ten minutes to her daily routine until she can exercise for one hour non-stop. If that is too rigorous, she will only add five minutes each week. Brenda is using ___ to get in shape for a wonderful Spring Break.

shaping

General pain that occurs below the knee and above the ankle is called:

shin splints