exam 1
the current life expectancy at birth in the US is a) 67.7 years b) 72.7 years c) 78.8 years d) 82.7 years
C) 78.8 years
The four keys to good physical health include all of the following except a) not smoking b) following healthy eating habits c) practicing relaxation techniques d) excising regularly
C) practicing relaxation techniques
the initial release of stress hormones triggered by a stressor occurs in the ______ stage of the general adaptation syndrome a) alarm b) resistance c) exhaustion d) homeostatic
a) alarm
a phobia of heights is classified as a(n) __________ phobia a) situational b) natural environment c) injury d) animal
b) natural environment
infectious diseases, such as malaria and cholera are a common problem in a) the US b) northern europe c) Canada d) africa and asia
d) africa and asia
attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorders a) are twice as likely in girls as in boys b) can improve docks and attention to detail on the job c) is always accurately diagnosed in early childhood d) all of the above have been shown to have an impact on academic success
d) all of the above have been shown to have an impact on academic success
after witnessing a fatal automobile accident, marisela developed this disorder that causes her to feel depressed and emotionally numb. she also has reoccurring nightmares about the accident scene. her symptoms are characteristics of a) generalized anxiety disorder b) obsessive compulsive disorder c) panic disorder d) post traumatic stress disorder
d) post traumatic stress disorder
symptoms of depressive disorders include a) expressing feelings of hopefulness in the future b) maintaining good grades c) feelings of euphoria d) social withdrawal
d) social withdrawal
a sense of positive regard for oneself, resulting in elevated levels of self respect, called a) realism b) assertiveness c) autonomy d) self acceptance
self acceptance
justin is seeking help of a therapist. which of the following factors should he discuss with potential doctors before his first session? a) the cost of therapy b) the therapist's credentials and approach to therapy c) the experience the therapist had in helping others with similar issues d) all of the answers are correct
d) all of the answers are correct
a person with obsessive compulsive disorder a) is more likely to develop the disorder in adulthood b) develop fear and loss of control after a traumatic event c) may continue to repeat rituals without gaining physiological relief d) are more likely to have a germ related phobia
d) are more likely to have a germ related phobia
all the following are effective ways to change your perceptions of stressors except a) setting realistic expectations b) build your self esteem c) have a sense of humor d) be more critical of yourself
d) be more critical of yourself
to treat his fear of heights, michael participated in a type of therapy that allowed that allowed him to focus of changing his habits, which may have improved his physiological health. which of the following treatments did michael most likely engage in? a) electroshock therapy b) medication therapy c) acceptance and commitment therapy d) behavior therapy
d) behavior therapy
to gain the most info about tests and how to succeed in a course, look at a) the course syllabus b) the schedule of classes c) the course website d) both the syllabus and the web site of the course
d) both the syllabus and the web site of the course
the demographic group with the highest rate of cancers is a) hispanics b) african american males c) native americans d) caucasian females
d) caucasian females
the difference between distress and eustress is that a) the body doesn't respond to eustress b) the body responds differently to distress and eustress c) only eustress produces harmful effects on the body d) distress is caused by negative stressors and eustress is caused by positive stressors
d) distress is caused by negative stressors and eustress is caused by positive stressors
self care includes all of the following except a) eating well b) getting enough sleep c) exercising daily as a regular form of stress management d) drinking alcohol to help deal with stress
d) drinking alcohol to help deal with stress
research has identified some of the potential causes of depressive disorders, including a) high levels of financial and academic success b) being the only family member to experience feelings of sadness c) producing excess serotonin in the brain d) experiencing irregular hormone levels
d) experiencing irregular hormone levels
the transition year campaign is designed to help a) non traditional college students b) baby boomers with changing social roles c) students who are at risk for suicide d) first year college students
d) first year college students
which of the following physical changes has been shown to improve your physiological well being? a) magnifying the importance of small failures b) avoid dealing with stressful social situations c) setting long range goals d) getting regular sleep every night
d) getting regular sleep every night
"globesity" refers to a) increased global rates of HIV b) increased global rates of infectious diseases c) nutritional diseases around the world d) increased global rates of obesity
d) increased global rates of obesity
the effects of stress on increases and decreases body weight can be due to a) maintaining a regular exercise schedule b) decreased sexual appetite c) engaging in hobbies and new activities d) increased snacking on comfort foods
d) increased snacking on comfort foods
which of the following statements best defines the term disease as we understand it today? a) it is a subjective state in which a person feels ill b) it is an alteration of a perception of feeling ill c) it is an imbalance of the body's internal fluids d) it is an alteration in body structure or biochemistry that causes the body's regulatory mechanisms to fail
D) it is an alteration in body structure or biochemistry that causes the body's regulatory mechanisms to fail
the most common health problem reported by students in a recent nationwide study was a) allergies b) bronchitis c) strep throat d) sinus infection
a) allergies
the capacity to make informed, un-coerced decisions is called a) autonomy b) assertiveness c)realism d) self esteem
a) autonomy
long term, life changing stressors are called ________ stressors a) chronic b) acute c) responsive d) allostatic
a) chronic
looking back over your test when finished can improve your test taking by allowing you to a) complete or change an answer because you remembered something b) answers questions you have skipped even if you're not sure of the answer c) talking with your instructor about your test anxiety d) start with the harder questions then move on to easy ones
a) complete or change an answer because you remembered something
although jenna has a 3.8 gpa, she doesn't believe she is a good student. what type of cognitive distortion is this? a) disqualifying the positive b) over generalization c) minimizing d) catastrophizing
a) disqualifying the positive
to motivate yourself to exercise to relieve stress, you should consider a) enrolling in an exercise class b) doing the same exercise everyday c) not scheduling a time to exercise d) including exercises that you don't enjoy
a) enrolling in an exercise class
which of the following is the most effective way to deal with feelings of anger? a) express feelings of anger in a way that releases emotions without damaging relationships b) hold feelings inside c) express anger impulsively and aggressively d) refrain from expressing negative emotions
a) express feelings of anger in a way that releases emotions without damaging relationships
major depressive disorder is diagnosed when a person experiences a) five or more depressive symptoms for at least 2 weeks straight b) occasional loss or interest in things that were once important c) mild chronic depressive symptoms for 2 or more years d) apprehension in social situations
a) five or more depressive symptoms for at least 2 weeks straight
an example of a good test taking skill is a) getting enough sleep b) concentrate on the fear and emotional response he is experiencing c) arriving a few minutes late so that others won't distract you d) working on the difficult questions first
a) getting enough sleep
which of the following are behavioral warning signs of stress overload? a) having an asthma attack or difficulty sleeping b) preparing in advance for a quiz or exam c) using medication for relaxation d) frequent need to urinate and experiencing excessive thirst
a) having an asthma attack or difficulty sleeping
one public health initiative that has contributed to improvements in healthy behaviors and an increase in life expectancy in the US is a) healthy people 2020 b) decreased outreach programs across ethnic groups c) requiring fewer vaccinations for school aged children d) increased physical education classes in the US
a) healthy people 2020
under- and mal-nourishment, a major concern in developing countries can lead to a) increases infection susceptibility b) HIV infection c) antibiotic resistance d) type 2 diabetes
a) increases infection susceptibility
which of the following would be least effective strategy to manage stress? a) internalize your anxiety b) talk to a doctor c) talk to a therapist d) exercise
a) internalize your anxiety
deep breathing exercises will result in a) lower stress levels b) increased metabolism c) activation of the flight or fight mechanism d) the production of adrenaline
a) lower stress levels
the body's inability to maintain homeostasis can result in a) physical imbalance and increased like hood of disease b) increased fluid retention c) increased energy levels and motivation d) decreased allostatic load with greater resilience
a) physical imbalance and increased like hood of disease
jason suffers from test anxiety. when feeling anxious during a test, what should he do? a) remind himself that some anxiety is normal b) concentrate on the fear and emotional response he is experiencing c) accept that he is not in control of the situation d) take rapid, deep breaths
a) remind himself that some anxiety is normal
juanita is trying to improve her self-esteem. which of the following strategies with boost her self esteem? a) restretching her own abilities b) continuing to do routine things c) valuing other people's responses d) eating a healthy diet and exercising
a) restretching and her own abilities
an example of effective time management is a) setting a timeline for completing an end of the semester project b) putting off working on a research paper because you prefer to do your math homework c) forging yourself to finish a long assignment even though you are tired d) making sure every minute of time in your schedule is used
a) setting a timeline for completing an end of the semester project
which of the following is an example of being proactive? a) studying before a test b) waiting until the last minute to write a paper c) not filling your gas tank until the "empty" light goes on d) exercising only when you feel like it
a) studying before a test
self efficacy, as it relates to behavior change a) the belief that you can make successful change b) demonstrating a lack of personal control over a situation c) the view that you should avoid thinking about a difficult situation d)waiting to take action to change a behavior until you are sure of the outcome
a) the belief that you can make successful change
which of the following are examples of enabling factors that influence health behavior? a) the financial ability to afford health care and personal motivation b) local availability of fresh produce and low family income c) negative pressure from friends and family, and willpower d) a family history of lung cancer and enrollment in medicare
a) the financial ability to afford health care and personal motivation
Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of interaction of psychological processes with a) the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system b) the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system c) the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the digestive system d) hormones, white blood cells, and hemoglobin
a) the nervous system, hormones, and the immune system
the fight or flight mechanism causes all of the following except a) the speeding up of digestion b) the increasing of blood pressure c) the releasing of adrenaline d) sweating
a) the speeding up of digestion
health literacy includes the ability to a) understand and evaluate health information, and follow medical instructions b) make medical choices based on gut instinct c) decide what medications are actually necessary to treat a condition d) describe symptoms to a condition
a) understand and evaluate health information, and follow medical instructions
which of the following statements is true regarding college students' health behaviors? a) unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity are common for college students b) research shows that students underestimate how many of their peers regularly use alcohol, tobacco, and drugs c) over 50% reported their health is fair to poor d) over 50% meet the national recommendations for moderate physical activity
a) unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity are
which of the following is not a good coping mechanism for balancing financial stress? a) using a credit card to pay for your tuition b) developing a budget and keeping tack of expenditures c) cutting back on items you truly don't need d) talking to a financial aid advisor
a) using a credit card to pay for your tuition
according to a recent nationwide study of student health, most students describe their health as a) very good or excellent b) good c) fair d) poor
a) very good or excellent
which of the following is true with respect to differences in health outcomes between men and women? a) women tend to live about 4 years longer than men b) women have higher rates of heart disease c) women are more likely to experience high blood pressure d) women are more likely to abuse alcohol
a) women tend to live about 4 years longer than men
financial stress can be lessened by examining your lifestyle and distinguishing luxuries that can increase budget expenses unnecessarily? a) money to pay rent b) a new cell phone c) groceries d) transportation costs
b) a new cell phone
a mental heath professional with a doctoral degree but not a medical degree describes which of the following? a) a psychiatrist b) a phycologist c) a counselor d) a psychotherapist
b) a phycologist
the practice of helping and giving to others out of genuine concern for their well being is called a) shyness b) altruism c) mindfulness d) spirituality
b) altruism
the healthy campus is a) a federal initiative to facilitate broad, positive health changes in the US population b) an initiative that allows colleges to focus on goals that are most relevant to their population c) a mandatory high school program focused on decreasing alcohol and drug abuse d) a program outlining college campus progress towards meeting healthy people 2020 goals
b) an initiative that allows colleges to focus on goals
intellectual health is characterized by a) being physically active b) an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically c) the ability to perceive reality accurately d) satisfying interactions with friends and family
b) an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically
students with higher levels of social support a) will achieve higher grades b) are less likely to experience physiological health problems c) support are less likely to feel hopeless d) are increasing reporting overwhelming anger
b) are less likely to experience physiological health problems
recall corey's student story in the chapter. corey is the student who has a large scar from surgery to correct a skeletal condition. based on his story, he is a) at the low end of the wellness continuum b) at the high end of the wellness continuum c) moving in a negative direction in the wellness continuum d) in a diseased state
b) at the high end of the wellness continuum
psychological health is a broad category that encompasses all of the following except a) having healthy relationships b) being physically fit c)having autonomy d)continually growing as a person
b) being physically fit
listening attentively to calming music has been found to a) increase stress b) decrease blood pressure c) decrease blood glucose d) activate the fight or flight response
b) decrease blood pressure
behavioral therapy may include which of the following techniques? a) pharmacological therapy b) exposure therapy paired with relaxation techniques c) negative reinforcement and public embarrassment d) reinforced cognitive distortion
b) exposure therapy paired with relaxation techniques
commonly, college students exhibit behaviors that may lead to chronic disease in adulthood, including a) students maintain a healthy body weight b) less than half of college students meet national recommendations for physical activity c)students are less likely to binge drink and engage in recreational drug use d) students develop healthy sleep habits over the course of their college years
b) less than half of college students meet national recommendations for physical activity
all of the following are proper breathing techniques except a) breathing in through the nose out through the mouth b) making sure the shoulders rise and fall with each breath c) breathing slow, deep breaths d) expanding the abdomen and the chest
b) making sure the shoulders rise and fall with each breath
all of the following are relaxation techniques that loosen tight muscles except a) progressive muscular relaxation b) meditation c) yoga d) massage
b) meditation
emotional issues associated with stress overload include a) weight loss/ gain b) mood swings c) stooped posture d) migraine headaches
b) mood swings
which of the following statements is true regarding gender and stress ? a) men report higher levels of stress than women b) more men than women report they're doing a good job managing stress c) men are more likely to engage in sedentary behavior to relieve stress d) talking to friends was the leading stress reducing technique for men and women
b) more men than women report they're found a good job managing stress
cognitive therapy focuses on changing a) unconscious sources for a person's behavior b) negative and distorted thoughts c) a person's level of optimism d) a person's response to medication
b) negative and distorted thoughts
the physiological tendency to have a positive impact of life's events is called a) intimacy b) optimism c) pessimism d) self actualization
b) optimism
all of the following are true regarding college students and chronic illness risks except a) college students experience lower rates of chronic illness than the adult population b) over 50% of all college students meet the american heart association's recommendations for physical activity c) the majority of students report being at a healthy weight d) college students often engage in behaviors that increase the risk of developing chronic illnesses
b) over 50% of all college students meet the american heart association's recommendations for physical activity
which of the following factor in the Health Belief Model of behavior change help in predicting the like hood of behavior change a) perceived unlikely threat b) perceived benefit healthy of change c) external cues to action d) positive reiforcement
b) perceived benefit healthy of change
when her boyfriend is feeling slighted over an event that occurred at work, meghan feels that she is at fault for his negative feelings. this is an example of a) over generalization b) personalization c) emotional reasoning d) mental filtering
b) personalization
an emerging field of psychology that focuses on increasing psychological strengths and improving happiness rather than on psychological problems is a) psychodynamic therapy b) positive psychotherapy c) behavioral therapy d) cognitive therapy
b) positive psychotherapy
Kara wants to start jogging for exercise, has just bought a pair of shoes and workout clothes, and has signed up to join a jogging group. Based on this information, what stage in the Stages of Change model is Kara in? a) contemplation b) preparation c) action d) maintenance
b) preparation
finding humor in a situation can reduce stress by helping you to a) build problem solving skills b) put your stressors and their relative importance into perspective c) increase social skills d) decide what matters in the long term
b) put your stressors and their relative importance into perspective
an improved ability to adapt to stress can be linked to which of the following personality traits? a) pessimism b) resiliency c) weakness d) emotional fragility
b) resiliencey
PTSD stands for post traumatic a) situational disorder b) stress disorder c) stimuli disorder d) systematic disorder
b) stress disorder
common causes of stress for college students include all of the following except a) financial issues b) supportive social networks c) daily hassles d) living in an unsafe neighborhood
b) supportive social networks
when taking a test, you should answer a) the hard questions first b) the easy questions first c) the questions in the order in which they are presented d) all the questions as quickly as possible
b) the easy questions first
the theory that a person progresses through 6 stages of change before achieving sustained behavior change is known as the a) stress distastes model b) trans theoretical model c) health belief model d) general adaptation syndrome model
b) trans theoretical model
in psychodynamic therapy the therapist and patients explore a) the patients conscious behaviors b) unresolved issues buried in the unconscious c) incorporating positive ideas d) how to identify distorted, negative thinking
b) unresolved issues buried in the unconscious
which of the following exercises best improves relaxation by focusing on breathing? a) jogging b) yoga c) swimming d) massage
b) yoga
the leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds in the US is a) heart disease b)accidents/ unintentional injuries c) cancer d) suicide
b)accidents/ unintentional injuries
sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning are a characteristic of a) generalized anxiety disorder b) depression c) a panic attack d) seasonal affective disorder
c) a panic attack
listening to music to relieve stress is more effective if it is a) a loud volume b) a medium volume c) a soft volume d) a fast beat
c) a soft volume
which of the following would be more helpful in keeping everyday stressors from becoming overwhelming? a) setting goals high enough that they can't be attained b) focusing on times that you failed to accomplish what you wanted to c) accepting that you can't control certain things in your life d) trying to avoid stressful events such as writing a research paper due at the end of the semester
c) accepting that you can't control certain things in your life
the highest rates of hypertension are found in this ethnic population a) asian americans b) Caucasian americans c) african americans d) native americans
c) african americans
excessive helps with stress response by a) elevating levels of cortisol in the bloodstream b) keeping the body from reaching homeostasis c) allowing the fight or flight response to do what it is supposed to do d) increasing caloric expenditure
c) allowing the fight or flight response to do what it is supposed to do
stress caused by procrastination is an example of a) an environmental stressor b) a social stressor c) an internal stressor d) a daily hassle
c) an internal stressor
chronic disease rates in the US are lowest for a) hispanics b) african americans c) asian americans d) native americans
c) asian americans
justine, who has _________ disorder, has periods of depression followed by periods of mania. a) generalized anxiety disorder b) schizophrenia c) bipolar d) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
c) bipolar
recall the student story about kristina. after kritstina's friend committed suicide, what became more important in her life? a) attending social events b) traveling frequently c) developing closer relationships with her friends and family d) focusing on her own mortality
c) developing closer relationships with her friends and family
jason has been overwhelmed this semester. he has fallen behind in all of his classes and, after 2 weeks of cramming and getting very little sleep, he has developed tension headaches. in accordion, he has trouble eating. what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is jason experiencing? a) alarm b) resistance c) exhaustion d) allostasis
c) exhaustion
an example of a major life event stressor is a) getting a speeding ticket b) having the flu for 2 weeks c) getting a divorce d) losing ten dollars
c) getting a divorce
a person who is said to exhibit the personality type A would have which of the following tendencies? a) stoic b) realistic self esteem c) impatient d) friendly
c) impatient
which of the following is an example of the indirect relationship between stress and CVD? a) increased blood pressure b) damage to internal organs from hypertension c) increased like-hood of obesity due to overeating d) increased inflammation in artery walls
c) increased like good of obesity due to overeating
all of the following statements regarding generalized anxiety disorder are true except a) sufferers feel worry, anxiety, and pessimism even where there is little or nothing to provoke it b) physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty swallowing often c) it affects twice as many men as women d) it can be diagnosed when the symptoms last 6 months or more
c) it affects twice as many men as women
which of the following is true regarding the maintenance stage of the stages of change model? a) the new behavior is maintained for only 3 months b) relapses are unlikely c) it can last months or even years d) positive reinforcement
c) it can last months or even years
which of the following statements best reflects the degree to which stress impacts college students? a) it has little impact on college students b) it only affects high achieving students c) it has a positive effect on academic performance d) it is the most commonly reported obstacle to academic achievement
c) it has a positive effect on academic performance
which of the following is true of men and depression? a) men are most likely than women to seek treatment for depression b) men don't experience any physical effects of depression c) men are more likely to turn to dugs and alcohol d) men with depression are less likely to contract heart disease
c) men are more likely to turn to drugs and alcohol
people who intentionally injure themselves without the desire to die are exhibiting symptoms of a) post traumatic stress disorder b) attention deficit disorder c) no suicidal self injury d) schizophrenia
c) no suicidal self injury
global health concerns include rising levels of obesity, resistance to antibiotics and a) tobacco use b) teen pregnancies c) nutritional deficiencies d) increasing incidents of diabetes
c) nutritional deficiencies
all of the following are effective strategies for managing debt except a) week advice from free websites sponsored by your financial aid office b) ask for an emergency loan from financial aid services to pay off hugh interest rate credit cards c) open several credit cards to spread debt balance d) seek campus and/ or consumer debt relief programs and classes
c) open several credit cards to spread debt balance
the relaxation technique has targeted at releasing physical tension is a) listening to music b) creative visualization c) progressive muscle reaction d) biofeedback
c) progressive muscle relaxation
which of the following meant health professionals has the authority to prescribe medications? a) councilors b) psychologists c) psychiatrists d) licensed mental health workers
c) psychiatrists
having an optimistic outlook has been associated with the following health related benefits a) having poor emotional control b) and increased like-hood of getting sick with serious or minor illnesses c) reduced levels of physiological distress d) a lower immune response
c) reduced levels of physiological stress
Rewarding yourself for successfully quitting smoking would be an example of a(n) a) predisposing factor in behavior challenge b) enabling factor in behavior change c) reinforcing factor in behavior challenge d)self efficacy factor in behavior change
c) reinforcing factor in behavior challenge
proven strategies for successful behavior change include a) learning behaviors by watching others fail repeated b) only considering making significant changes c) setting small, attainable goals d) stating change in the negative voice
c) setting small, attainable goals
which of the following is a likely source of eustress? a) getting a zero for failing to turn in an assignment b) getting in a car accident c) starting a new job d) having an argument with a close friend
c) starting a new job
one of the two primary initiatives of Healthy People 2020 is to explore a) strategies to increase awareness about immunization b) strategies to decrease substance abuse c) strategies to achieve health equity for all people d) techniques to improve mental health
c) strategies to achieve health equity for all people
to reduce the stress associated with taking exams, it can be helpful to a) scheduling your study time the day before the test b) talking with other students right before the test c) talking with your instructor about your text anxiety d) start with the harder questions then move onto easy ones
c) talking with your instructor about you test anxiety
all of the following are symptoms of schizophrenia except a) delusions b) hallucinations c) the ability to distinguish what is rea from what is imaginary d) inappropriate emotions
c) the ability to distinguish what is real from what is imaginary
in order to maintain food eating habits when you are feeling stressed, it is important to a) drink caffeine to stay alert throughout your waking hours b) drink sugared sodas rather than juices, which take longer to digest c) eat larger meals at night when you're hungrier d) keep healthy snack with you to eat when you're on the go
d) keep healthy snack with you to eat when you're on the go
chronic stress syndrome is the result of a) an isolated stressful event b) being in the recovery stage of gas for a prolonged time c) a low allostatic load d) maintaining flight or fight for an extended time
d) maintaining flight or fight syndrome for an extended time
the first step in stress management plan is to a) ignore stressors b) plan ahead to improve time management c) evaluate your personality type d) make a list of stressors
d) make a list of stressors
you can try to reduce and better manage the stressors in your life by a) lessening the amount of time you spend sleeping at night b) giving yourself opportunities to crate new challenges c) thinking about your stressors thought the day d) making healthy changes to your daily routine
d) making healthy changes to your daily routine
Physchological health encompasses which of the following dimensions of health? a) spiritual and physical b) mental and financial c) emotional and disease related d) mental and emotional
d) mental and emotional
which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between college achievement and student health? a) stress has a positive effect of college achievement b) exercising regularly significantly decreases academic performance because it decreases study time c) tobacco use can increase academic performance d) negative health behaviors and illness can decrease academic performance
d) negative health behaviors and illness can decrease academic performance
antidepressants medications are often helpful because they regulate a) red blood cell production b) social anxiety c) core temperature d) neurotransmitters in the brain
d) neurotransmitters in the brain
strategies for developing support when under stress include all of the following except a) talking to professors b) connecting with others who understand your situation and stresses you face c) communicating with friends from home d) occasionally use recreational drugs and alcohol with friends to alleviate stress
d) occasionally use recreational drugs and alcohol with friends to alleviate stress
which of the following is one of the four key abilities of emotional intelligence? a) incorporating thoughtless actions into your decision making process b) accepting your emotions and allowing them to control you c) using logic over emotion to make life choices d) regulating emotion in oneself and others
d) regulating emotion in oneself and others
infectious disease is a global health concern because a) airplane travel is a primary means of spreading diseases b) countries with more economic development face diseases that have been eradicated from other areas c) vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the US and Europe have increased the prevalence of deficiency diseases, such as rickets and scurvy d) some infections have become resistant to treatment
d) some infections have become resistant to treatment
which of the following terms describes the health discrepancies/ variations between wealthier and less affluent families? a) socioeconomic status b) cultural norms c) social biological differences d) status syndrome
d) status syndrome
social anxiety disorder can result in a) a sudden feeling of impending doom b) fear of heights and large groups of people c) engaging in enjoyable activities that require interaction d) sweating, blushing and increased heart rate
d) sweating, blushing and increased heart rate
which factor has the most measurable effect on the prevalence of mental illness a) discrimination b) placement in foster care c) exposure to violence d) there are many factors that contribute to mental illness
d) there are many factors that contribute to mental illness
which of the following is not true of antidepressants? a) they work my normalizing the levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, or dopamine b) abruptly stopping use of antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms c) the same drug that helps one person may not help another person d) there is no reported increase in suicidal behaviors
d) there is not reported increase in suicidal behaviors
the base level of maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid includes a)physiological health b) safety and security c) self esteem d) love and belonging
physiological health
