Personal Health
According to cancer experts, What % of cancers could be prevented by being physically active & eating a healthy diet?
2/3
Kevin wants to lose 5 pounds of fat. He finds it difficult to cut back on his eating, so he decides that he will walk an hour each day to burn calories. How many extra calories must he expend to lose a pound of fat?
3,500 calories
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as...
4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours
Aaron is trying to lose weight but he still wants a beverage while he is studying. A good choice might be...
A cup of low-sodium broth
Family consists of...
A network of people that provides support, security, & a sense of belonging
Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from...
Accidents
A large dose of cocaine can cause...
Increased heart rate & blood pressure
Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?
Stress, anxiety & sleep difficulties
You are most likely to listen BEST when...
You believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to
A pop quiz in class is an example of...
a stressor
The six dimensions of health...
interact continuously
The interaction of 2 or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is...
synergism
The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is...
Bloodshot eyes
After working on a class project all week & only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is...
Compromising her immunity
The weight loss drugs Redux & Pondimin (also knowns as fen -phen) were recalled after FDA approval & widespread use because they were found to...
Damage heart valves
Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT...
Discouraging family planning programs
Keith is having a complete fitness evaluation done at a health center. One of the measurements being take is how much energy he expends while jogging on a treadmill, which is his...
Exercise metabolic rate
Treatment approaches for college students who develop drug addictions include all of the following approaches EXCEPT...
Extrasensory perception therapy
Mikail is attempting to reduce his caffeine consumption. Which of the following drinks that he consumes daily has the highest amount of caffeine per serving?
Gourmet coffee
Regular exercise
Improves concentration
The most common sleep disorder is...
Insomnia
Which of the following is FALSE about hypothermia?
It can only happen in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Which of the following is NOT true about PCP?
It is still used by doctors in some states
A factor commonly associated with intimate partner violence is...
Low self-esteem
All of the following are characteristics of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT...
Maintaining a body weight above a minimally normal weight for age & height
The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is...
Melatonin
One of the health problems associated with the female athlete triad is amenorrhea, which is a lack of...
Menstrual periods
In resistance training, which of the following represents the amount of weight or resistance that can be moved only once?
One repetition maximum (1 RM)
Statistics on campus violence indicate that...
Over 20% of female college students have been sexually assaulted during their undergrad years
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, & spiritual dimensions of health is...
Psychological
REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while sleeping?
Rapid eye movements
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose & meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating..
Spiritual health
Tina suffers anorexia nervosa. She is depressed, lacks self-confidence, & has strained relationships with family & friends. Though she is extremely thin, she continues to lose weight at a rapid rate. The most important first step in treating Tina's condition would be to...
Stabilize her weight
A principal reason for making a budget is to...
Know how much you can afford to spend
The minimum amount of energy the body uses at complex rest is known as the...
Basal metabolic rate
According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT...
Mental health problems
Which statement BEST summarizes the association between exercise & improved immunity?
Moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity
Discretionary spending is the opposite of ____________ spending...
Necessary
Jasmine is always complaining that she doesn't like the way she looks. She tells her friend Amber that she thinks her thighs are too big & that she feels fat. Amber assures Jasmine that she isn't fat, but Jasmine won't listen. It is likely that Jasmine may be suffering from...
Negative body image
A 20 year old female with a BMI of 34 would be categorized as...
Obese
Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include...
Objectifying women
If you fall asleep during Terri's lecture, which stage of sleep are you in during this time?
One
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is...
Prescription drugs
Taking positive action now to avoid becoming sick later is known as...
Prevention
Marijuana smoke & tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as...
Carcinogens
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure & inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for...
Cardiovascular disease
Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?
Chance of heart attack decreases
Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the relationship between body image & culture?
Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness
Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?
Compulsive gambling
What is "harm reduction" in the context of drug abuse programs?
Reducing negative consequences of drug use
Therapeutic communities (TCs) are a type of...
Residential treatment
A growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses has caused colleges to respond by...
Revising prevention & emergency response strategies
A person with disordered eating may do all of the following EXCEPT...
Reward themselves if they gain weight
Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion?
Roe vs. Wade
A person's sense of self-respect or set-worth is referred to as...
Self-esteem
A good way to control portion sizes when you eat at home is to...
Serve meals on smaller plates
According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being?
Set realistic goals & pursue them with effort
Your friend confides that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her & telling lewd jokes. You explain to her that this is...
Sexual harassment
A woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because...
She fears retaliation against herself or her children
Soraya is trying to avoid running out of money every month. She has asked her employer to deposit her paycheck directly into her bank account. She has also cut back on expenses by eating out just once a week, driving her car as little as possible, & limiting visits to her favorite coffee shop. She has also put all discretionary purchases on her credit card so that she can pay for everything at the end of the month. What do you think she should do to avoid running out of money every month?
She should not use her credit card so much, but instead rely more on cash purchases
Social & cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT...
Social support
A swimmer trying to improve her stroke performance concentrates mainly on upper body weight training; her training program is an example of...
Specificity
Which of the following is TRUE about stress?
Stress is a mental & physical response to real or perceived changes & challenges
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to genetics & obesity?
Studies reveal that identical twins are more likely than fraternal twins to be of similar weight
Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's...
Susceptibility to infectious disease
What % of the U.S. population engages in physical activity that meets the national guidelines?
The % is unknown
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common?
The drugs have few side effects
Violence can be defined as...
The intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group
A major influence on our development of a body image is ...
The media & popular culture
Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?
They can include relationships with family, friends, & romantic partners
Jane is sedentary & obese. What effect, if any, do these factor have on her health?
They impede her progress toward high-level wellness
George earns a good salary & rents an apartment that is within his means, yet every month, he runs short of money. What should he do?
Track his expenses to figure out why his spending exceeds his income
Emotions or situations that cause a person to make unhealthy eating choices are...
Triggers
Benefits of weight-loss surgery include the potential to reverse...
Type 2 diabetes
Unlike regular exercise, compulsive exercise is...
Used to alleviate guilt & anxiety
Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early twentieth century?
Vaccinations & antibiotics
Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused...
Distress
Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants?
Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities
Using a drug for a purpose other than that for which it is intended is...
Drug misuse
Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption?
Easy access to high-calorie foods in stores & restaurants
Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT...
Eating healthy & staying active is an effective weight loss strategy
The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students
Feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week
Anthropologist Helen Fisher & other scientists have described attraction as...
Feelings of elation & euphoria produced by neurochemicals
Michael & Jill live together & are planning to marry once they graduate from college. They also would both like to have children. Michael has a history of genital herpes & is concerned about not transmitting this infection to Jill. Of the following methods of contraception, which might be the BEST choice for them?
Female of male condoms
Which type of weight loss surgery involves a procedure that restricts stomach size to limit food intake?
Gastric banding
Addictive substances & behaviors...
Have the potential to produce a positive mood change
Vic is taking 5 classes & working 20 hours a week. He wants to get back into his former running program, but feels too pressed for time. Which of the following strategies might BEST help him overcome his obstacle?
He could read a textbook or listen to a lecture on his MP3 player while jogging on a treadmill
Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the...
Hearts, lungs, & blood vessels
Having a negative body image can lead to all of the following EXCEPT...
High self-esteem
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance & functioning normally is...
Homeostasis
Over the last 20 years, The Americans' calorie intake has increased. This is due in part to...
Increased availability of extremely large serving sizes of foods
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, & use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as...
Intellectual health
An interaction in which drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions is called...
Intolerance
What effect does carbon monoxide have on the body?
It diminishes the oxygen carrying-capacity of the red blood cells
What role does exposure to sunlight during the day play in improving sleep?
It helps to regulate the circadian rhythm
Which of the following is TRUE about your family origin?
It includes the people who were living in the house during the first years of life
Which of the following is TRUE about laughter?
It reduces levels of stress hormones
Which of the following is NOT true about methamphetamine?
It takes long-term use to develop tolerance
Fertility awareness methods of birth control include all of the following EXCEPT...
abstinence
Which of the following statements about financial concerns in college is TRUE?
Almost one-half pf college students report that financial aid is a major factor in determining which college they attend
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning an individual's emotional health?
An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others
All of the following are characteristics of bulimia nervosa EXCEPT...
An imbalance of neurotransmitters
The interaction of 2 or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is...
Antagonism
College students are...
At increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT
