Personal and community health test 1

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A man has a life expectancy of 76 years, but a women has a life expectancy of _____________ years.

terror-filled dreams

A person suffering from PTSD may experience which of the following symptoms?

Meditating for 15 minutes

A relaxed, peaceful state of being can be achieved with which of the following activities?

three

About one in _________________ undergraduates has been diagnosed or treated for a mental disorder.

four

About one in every ____________ adults in the United States suffers from mental illness at some point in life.

Women are more likely than men to report not getting enough sleep

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which of the following statements is true of sleep-related problems among Americans?

Schizophrenia

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, __________________ is characterized by abnormalities in bran structure and chemistry, destroys " the inner unity of the mind," and weakens "the will and drive that constitutes our essential character.

The body demonstrates three stages of change: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

According to the general adaptation syndrome theory, how does the body typically respond to an acute stressor?

about 97%

According to the national survey that is mentioned in our book, what percent of people get a failing grade in healthy lifestyle habits?

Health belief

According to which theory or model of personal change do people take a health-related action if they feel susceptible to a possible negative consequence?

holistic

Another term for looking at an individual's health as a whole rather than part by part is ___________________________.

organizing and planning

Areas of the brain responsible for tasks such as ____________ are not fully developed until the mid-20s.

making your needs and desires clear to others

Being assertive includes

jet lag shift work

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are problems involving the timing of sleep. What are the two most common causes?

consume junk food and soft drinks

College students who report higher stress levels are more likely to ____________________________.

false

Depression is twice as common in men as it is in women.

Produce less of certain metabolites of serotonin, which helps regulate mood

Depression looks different in men than in women in the following ways EXCEPT:

Predisposing

Factors that influence health behavior that include knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and perceptions are _______________ factors

1. stress hormones can affect memory and cause neurons to atrophy and die. 2. persistently elevated blood pressure and heart rate can increase potential for blood clotting and risk of a stroke or heart attack. 3. Increased susceptibility to infection. 4. Cortisol and other stress hormones can increase central or abdominal fat. 5. cortisol increases glucose production in the liver causing renal hypertension.

Figure 4.2 in your book shows several things one of those is the Effects of chronic or prolonged stress on the body. What are the five things that it lists?

7 to 9

How many hours a night of sleep is recommended for someone 18-25 years of age?

prune the unused synapses

If you play the piano as a child and do not practice regularly as an adolescent, your brain will _________________________________, and you piano playing ability will diminish.

personal safety

In a recent American Psychological Association survey of men and women across the country, one in three Americans said ___________________________ is/are a very or somewhat significant source of stress.

The web browser used

In searching the Internet for information about a question you have regarding your health, which one of these is NOT a key concern?

realize that their behaviors are irrational.

Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder

Intellectual

Learning from life experience and the capacity to question and evaluate information requires ________________ health.

A specific or nonspecific agent or situation that causes the stress response in a body-Stressor Positive stress -Eustress A negative stress that may result in illness -Distress A temporary anxiety-provoking situation -Acute time-limited stressor A more serious and extended challenge -Brief stressor An occurrence, planned or unplanned, that requires some degree of re-adjustment- Life-change event Unrelenting demands and pressures that go on for an extended time- Chronic stressor Traumatic experience that occurred long ago yet continues to have an emotional or psychological impact- Distant stressor

Match the definition with the most appropriate word

feelings and moods -Emotional Health Belief or pride in ourselves -Self-esteem A general term for how well individuals are doing in life - Well-being A combination of desirable psychological characteristics and positive social relationships- Psychological well-being The ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions- Emotional Intelligence Fulfillment of one's potential -Self-actualization A temporary state of mind or feeling-Mood The ability to draw on internal resources- Autonomy A belief in someone or something that transcends the boundaries of self -Spirituality The criteria by which one makes choices about one's thoughts, actions, goals, and ideals -Values

Match the following with the best possible answer.

transmit information within the brain and throughout the body by means of electrical impulses and chemical messengers

Neurons

neutral

Neustress is a term that has been introduced to refer to ______________________ stressors.

Prevention

No medical treatment, however successful or sophisticated, can compare with the power of ______________________.

5 min

On average a women has an attention span of 20 minutes where as a man has an attention span of _________?

Our happiness set point-genetic component50% Life circumstances such as income or marital status 10% Thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and goal-based activities 40%

Our book gives us 3 roots to happiness with percentages to how much each thing contributes to our happiness. Match those percentages with their correct answer.

1. Learning and memory- when you sleep your brain helps consolidate new information so you are more likely to retain your memory. 2. Academic Performance- poor sleep can affect academic performance. students who felt tired or fatigued during the day had a mean grade point averages of 3.4 compared to 3.24 3. Metabolism and Weight- Chronic sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by altering metabolism and by stimulating excess stress hormones. 4. Safety- people who do not get enough sleep at night are more likely to fall asleep during the day. Daytime sleepiness causes falls, medical errors, and road accidents. 5. Mood and quality of life- Too little sleep can cause psychological symptoms such as irritability, impatience, inability to concentrate, lack of motivation, moodiness, and lower life term satisfaction. 6. Immunity- Sleep deprivation alters immune function. If you get less than 7 hours of sleep at night you are more likely to catch a cold. 7. Mental Disorders- Disruptive sleep can be an early sign of mental illness. 8. Alcohol use- poor sleep can contribute to alcohol consequences. 9. Major Disease and Death- Serious health disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea have been linked to hypertension. 10. Sexuality- In the study of college women, those who slept longer are more likely to engage in sexual activity the following day.

Our book list 10 ways that sleep can impact our health. Please list all ten and explain them.

money anger work illness

Our book list 4 of the most common stressors and challenges that you will face at every stage of life. What are they?

Answer 1:An optimistic attitude Answer 2:Self-efficacy Answer 3:Stress inoculation Answer 4:Secure personal relationships Answer 5:Spirituality or religiosity

Our book list 5 ways that enable individuals to thrive in the face of adversity. What are those five?

Answer 1:Schedule your time Answer 2:develop a game plan Answer 3:Identify time robbers Answer 4:Make the most of classes Answer 5:Develop an efficient study style Answer 6:Focus on the task at hand Answer 7:Turn elephants into hors d'oeuvres Answer 8:Keep your workspace in order

Our book list 8 skills that can help you have better time management. What are they?

African American

Overall which ethnic group is more likely to develop cancer?

occur more frequently among family members with the disorder

Panic attacks

are true to themselves

People who are autonomous

An anxiety disorder in which the apprehension or experience of recurring panic attacks is so intense that normal functioning is - impaired Panic Disorder Excessive or unrealistic apprehension that causes physical symptoms, such as restlessness, fatigue, and muscle tension- Generalized anxiety disorder An anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions and/or compulsions.- Obsessive-compulsive disorder the most common mental disorder in childhood-. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder A complex neurodevelopment disability that causes social and communication impairments -Autism affects every aspect of psychological functioning, including the ways in which people thing, feel, view themselves, and relate to others -Schizophrenia

Please match the definition with the best answer.

The amount of interest charged each year on your balance- Annual percentage rate rate that stays the same over time- Fixed interest rate rate that changes over time- Variable interest rate rates that start low, but increase after a certain period of time -Introductory interest rate

Please match the definition with the most appropriate answer

The body's natural state of balance or stability- Homeostasis The body's automatic physiological response that prepares the individual to take action. -Fight-or-flight response Strengthens connections between the parts of the brain that suppress fear and enhance learning and positive motivation- Challenge response a behavioral response to stress characterized by increased feelings of trust -Tend-and-befriend model A method of reducing muscle tension by contracting, then relaxing, certain areas of the body -Progressive relaxation Seeing oneself in the state of calmness, wellness, or change -Visualization or guided imagery A technique of becoming aware, with the aid of external monitoring devices- Biofeedback Approaches that use quiet sitting, breathing techniques, and/or chanting- Meditation Stress reduction that involves experiencing the physical and mental sensations of the present moment- Mindfulness

Please match the definitions with the most appropriate response.

The study of the brain and mind- Neuropsychiatry The basic working unit of the brain -Neuron The central part of a cell- Nucleus The long fiber that conducts impulses from the neuron's nucleus to its dendrites -Axon The ending of an Axon- Axon terminal Branching fibers of a neuron that receive impulses and conduct them towards the nucleus -Dendrites Support cells for neurons in the brain and spinal cord- Glia A specialized site at which electrical impulses are transmitted from the axon terminal of one neuron to a dendrite of another-Synapse

Please match the following with the appropriate answer

Social norm

Psychologist use the term ______________________________________ to refer to a behavior or an attitude that a particular group expects, values, and enforces.

attitudes, beliefs

Remember that your ___________________ and _______________________ are predisposing influences on your capacity for change.

All of these are correct

Researchers report that people are most likely to change health behavior if they hold onto what belief?

a response to any event or situation that either upsets or excites us

Stress is defined as

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

The World Health Organization defines health as ___________?

when your stress level is neither too high nor too low but just right, you are energized, effective, and efficient

The Yerkes-Dodson law states that

Self-actualization

The highest level of the Maslow Pyramid of human needs is

Melatonin

The most widely publicized dietary supplement for relieving insomnia contains

a function both of stressors and a person's reaction to them

The transactional model views stress as

shown to have higher grades at the end of the semester

The undergraduates who report higher stress levels differ from their classmates in various ways. Which one of the following is not a way they differ. The undergraduate that is stressed is

Relapse

There is a 6th stage of change that can take place at any point in the stages of change in a persons life. What is that stage?

Answer 1 -Women Answer 2:Racial and Ethic Minorities Answer 3:Those without high school education Answer 4:Divoreced or never married individuals Answer 5:Those without jobs Answer 6: those without health insurance

Those who are most likely to have major depression are?

Personal or physical assault

Traumatic events that may trigger acute stress disorder include which of the following?

Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance

What are the stages of change in order from beginning to end.

A state of exhaustion brought on by constant or repeated emotional pressure

What is burnout?

Carefully consider the consequences of each choice

What is the first step in the process of values clarification?

Depression

What is the most common mental ailment worldwide?

The way you perceive your ability to handle it.

What is the most important factor that determines if you react with a threat or a challenge response?

Suicide

What is the second leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year-olds in the United States?

Subtle negations of identity

What kind of experiences that racial minorities have are referred to as microaggressions?

excessive wear and tear

What kind of response if any does Chronic stress have on the immune system?

Behavioral therapy

When dealing with phobias what is the best approach to help someone?

You free yourself from anger, resentments, and reliving hurts over and over again

When you forgive,

young adults

Which age group of Americans experience the greatest health deficits?

Self determination theory

Which approach to how people change focuses on whether an individual lacks motivation?

Social

Which dimension of health refers to the ability to interact effectively with other people and the social environment, to develop satisfying interpersonal relationships.

environmental

Which dimension of health refers to the impact your world has on your well-being?

Phobia

Which of the following anxiety disorders is treated with a process called systematic desensitization?

Becoming optimistic

Which of the following approaches to practicing positive psychology requires a person to expect positive experiences from life?

Mood swings

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of bipolar disorder?

Difficulty concentrating

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of major disease?

Self-efficacy

Which of the following is a factor that enables individuals to thrive in the face of adversity?

Financial pressures

Which of the following is a factor that increases vulnerability to mental disorder among undergraduates?

Fear of their parents

Which of the following is not a reason that college students don't seek help with psychological problems?

The highest drop our rate ever

Which of the following is not true about the unique characteristics of current traditional-age college students.

A significant proportion report symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders

Which of the following is one of the health issues that undergraduate college students in particular experience.

When men actively think about something, neurons turn on in highly specific areas of the brain

Which of the following is one of the ways in which male and female brains differ?

Cortisol

Which of the following is produced by the adrenal gland as a response to stress?

Without recognition and treatment, PTSD can last for decades

Which of the following is true of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Women attempt suicide much more often than men.

Which of the following is true of suicide?

Obese children often grow into obese adults, with risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following statements is true about the impact of unhealthy choices on young Americans?

Stress can constrict blood vessels in the digestive tract

Which of the following statements is true of stress and the gastrointestinal system?

Women are more likely than men to not smoke and to eat a healthy diet, but less likely to have adequate physical activity levels.

Which of the following statements is true of the health differences between men and women?

Record lectures rather than taking notes

Which of the following strategies will benefit students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Providing small incentives at regular intervals

Which of the following techniques will help a student with time management?

Cognitive therapy

Which of the following therapies focuses on modifying inappropriate or inaccurate thoughts or beliefs to help individuals break out of a distorted, maladaptive way of thinking.

Microtrauma

Which one of the following is not a form of Microaggressions?

Belittling

Which one of these is not a reinforcing factor?

Psychodynamic psychotherapy

_____________________ takes into account the role of early experiences and unconscious influences in actively shaping behavior.

Heart disease

and Stroke are the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

Wellness

can be defined as purposeful, enjoyable living or more specifically, a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Mental

health describes our ability to perceive reality as it is, to respond to its challenges, and to develop rational strategies for living.

Phobias

is the most prevalent type of anxiety disorder

Life Satisfaction

is the term for people's explicit and conscious evaluations of their lives, often based on factors that each individual deems relevant.

Acute time-limited stressors

produces a fight-or-flight response and prompt the immune system to ready itself for the possibility of infections resulting from bites, punctures, or other wounds.

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ranks second only to academics as a source of stress for college students