chapter 4 stress and the college student

true or false. Masturbation is a habit of the young and is eliminated as one becomes an adult.

false

true or false. Oral sex is not a prevalent form of sexual intercourse.

false

true or false. There is no 100 percent effective means of birth control.

true

true or false. Most acquaintance rapes on college campuses occur during or at the end of a date.

false

true or false. Stranger rape is more common than acquaintance rape on college campuses.

false

true or false. Subsidized Stafford loans are not based on need

false

true or false. Impulse shopping on credit cards should be avoided by students.

true

true or false. Older college students often doubt their abilities to return to school.

true

true or false. Older students who must support a family must decide if the investment in education is worthwhile.

true

True or false? The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009 made it illegal for credit card companies to offer credit cards to college students.

false

true or false. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can be transmitted by swimming in the same swimming pool as people with AIDS.

false

true or false. An acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) test will show a positive result even if the test is conducted the day after someone is infected.

false

true or false. Although many college students may feel stressed, there is no evidence that college students suffer from chronic stress.

false

true or false. If you are already making a major change in life, such as entering college, you might as well time other life changes to coincide

false

true or false. Minority college students mostly face very different stressors than those faced by other college students.

false

true or false. No state actually has a law that says if someone is drunk, he or she is not capable of consenting to sex

false

true or false. Scheduling your responsibilities tends to increase your stress level because you have to view your responsibilities collectively.

false

true or false. Although the number of young students has been growing more rapidly than the number of older students, this pattern is expected to shift.

true

true or false. By taking too many courses at once, students may actually learn less than they would with a lighter course load.

true

true or false. Eighty-four percent of the college student population overall have credit cards.

true

true or false. Professors should see their goal as teaching as much as they can rather than accurately differentiating between a student with an A grade and a student with a B grade.

true

true or false. Shyness can be a mental handicap as crippling as the most severe of physical handicaps.

true

true or false. Stress experienced by college students can interfere with the learning process necessary for academic success.

true

true or false. The more life changes you experience, the more stress you will feel and the more likely it is that illness and disease will result.

true

true or false. There is no known cure for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

true

true or false. people with anorexia are obsessed with food

true

true or false. Experts recognize that rape is more about violence and control than it is about sex.

true

true or false. In private for-profit universities, 88 percent students graduate owing an average student loan debt of $39,950.

true

true or false. People with anorexia are up to 10 times more likely to die as a result of their illness compared to those without the disorder.

true

true or false. People with attachment anxiety seem to be less psychologically willing or able to break up a relationship even when their partners fail to meet their psychological needs.

true

true or false. People with bulimia often have coexisting psychological illnesses, such as substance abuse and/or depression.

true

All of the following are examples of federal loans EXCEPT: A.Stafford loans. B.Sallie Mae loans. C.Perkins loans. D.Parent PLUS loans.

B. Sallie Mae loans

Some of the most significant stressors that college students usually experience relate to _____. A.real estate B.money C.recreational activities D.traveling

B. money

The U.S. blood supply has been screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since: A.1980. B.1985. C.1990. D.1995.

B.1985.

Which of the following types of love is playful and flirtatious, involving no long-term commitment? A.Erotic love B.Ludic love C.Storgic love D.Manic love

B.Ludic love

A study about college students and credit card statistics conducted in 2011 showed that the average college graduate has nearly _____ in debt A.$5,000 B.$10,000 C.$20,000 D.$40,000

C.$20,000

During 2014-2015, how much money did an out-of-state student enrolled in a public university taking a four-year, on-campus course pay for tuition and fee? A.$9,139 B.$19,595 C.$22,958 D.$31,231

C.$22,958

What percentage of college women who are victims of rape or attempted rape know their assailant? A.50 percent B.70 percent C.90 percent D.95 percent

C.90 percent

Kimi, an American Indian, is an undergraduate student. Which of the following is NOT likely to be a barrier for her? A.Language B.Pressure to succeed C.Abundance of role models D.Racism

C.Abundance of role models

_____ is a condition transmitted through sexual contact and the sharing of intravenous needles that leads to the mixing of blood or semen, in which the immune system becomes progressively ineffective. A.Cancer B.Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection C.Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) D.Sexually transmitted infection (STI)

C.Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Which of the following is a stressor that is most likely to be unique to older college students? A.Experiencing course overload B.Handling breakups C.Handling family and school responsibilities D.Experiencing jealousy

C.Handling family and school responsibilities

Which of the following is NOT true about masturbation? A.Most researchers have found that approximately 90 percent of men and 60 percent of women have masturbated at some time. B.Masturbation is engaged in throughout one's life. C.Masturbation can result in physical illness or sexual dysfunction. D.Experts agree that the only danger of masturbation is the psychological harm resulting from guilt, shame, or embarrassment one associates with it.

C.Masturbation can result in physical illness or sexual dysfunction.

Forcible sexual intercourse between people who know each other is referred to as: A.casual sex. B.stranger rape. C.acquaintance rape. D.consenting sex.

C.acquaintance rape.

Adrian, an undergraduate, has too many courses to study during his third semester in college. He wishes that he had taken fewer courses in the semester so that he could focus more on those courses. From the given scenario, we can conclude that Adrian is experiencing: A.social phobia. B.intrinsic motivation. C.course overload. D.attachment anxiety.

C.course overload.

To be afraid of people and worried of what strangers and powerful others think of oneself is known as: A.adverseness. B.elusiveness. C.shyness. D.nervousness.

C.shyness.

Which of the following is a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI)? A.Syphilis B.Gonorrhea C.Chlamydia D.All of the these

D.All of the these

Which of the following is a concern that acts as a significant stressor among college students? A.Finances B.Living arrangements C.Their weight D.All of these

D.All of these

Which of the following is a requirement of consenting sex? ABeing sober B. Verbal communication C.Absence of intimidation and threat D.All of these

D.All of these

Which of the following is an important task for the younger college student? A.Clarifying purposes B.Developing integrity C.Freeing interpersonal relationships D.All of these

D.All of these

Which of the following is an important task the younger college student has to confront? A.Achieving competence B.Managing emotions C.Establishing identity D.All of these

D.All of these

Which of the following is NOT a high-risk group for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)? A.Homosexuals B.Intravenous drug users C.Infants born to women with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in their bloodstream D.Blood donors

D.Blood donors

Which of the following is NOT likely to be a warning sign shown by someone who may commit an act of school-associated violence? A.Withdrawing from classmates and social settings B.Being bullied or taunted C.Being a victim of violence D.Exhibiting good academic performance

D.Exhibiting good academic performance

Which of the following types of love is defined as a combination of passionate love and flirtatious love, characterized by jealousy and irrational joy, and unlikely to result in a long commitment? A.Erotic love B.Storgic love C.Ludic love D.Manic love

D.Manic love

To manage jealousy, you should: A.find out what makes you jealous. B.put your jealous feelings in proper perspective. C.negotiate a contract with the other person. D.do all of these.

D.do all of these.

To respond to stressors associated with self-doubt and shyness, the Stanford University Shyness Clinic suggests: A.recognizing your strengths and weaknesses and setting goals accordingly. B.deciding what you value and what you believe in. C.giving yourself time to relax. D.doing all of these.

D.doing all of these.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) can be transmitted by: A.sharing eating utensils with a person with AIDS. B.kissing someone with AIDS. C.being stung by a mosquito. D.sharing needles with a person with AIDS.

D.sharing needles with a person with AIDS.

Which of the following types of love is defined as a passionate, all-enveloping type of love, recognized by the heart racing and other signs of excitement? A.Erotic love B.Ludic love C.Storgic love D.Manic love

A.Erotic love

Azidothymidine (AZT) is the most effective drug used to combat: A.acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). B.human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. C.trichomoniasis. D.chlamydia.

A.acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

An acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) test actually tests for the presence of _____ that develop after coming in contact with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A.antibodies B.viruses C.T-cells D.bacteria

A.antibodies

The American College Health Association recommends all of the following to prevent acquaintance rape EXCEPT: A.giving in to the myths and stereotypes. B.communicating effectively. C.trusting one's instincts. D.thinking about how one responds to social pressures.

A.giving in to the myths and stereotypes

Fear of losing one's property, such as a lover, friend, status, or power, is known as: A.jealousy. B.greed. C.suspicion. D.concern.

A.jealousy.

Which of the following is one of the components of treatment for people with anorexia? A.treating their psychological issues related to the eating disorder B.Introducing them to diuretics C.Asking them to check their weight repeatedly D.Helping them see that they are overweight

A.treating their psychological issues related to the eating disorder

Which of the following types of love is calm and companionate, conceiving of a long commitment? A.Erotic love B.Ludic love C.Storgic love D.Manic love

C.Storgic love

Which of the following would NOT help relieve stress among college students? A.Meditating B.Exercising C.Drinking alcohol D.All of these

C.Drinking alcohol