health and wellness
What is the average life expectancy in the US?
78.8 YEARS
An weakened immune system is most likely to occur following which event?
A new job working the night shift while still trying to manage college course load.
This model of health is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ
Medical model
Victoria has joined an aerobics class. Her instructor was once overweight but now teaches the class and shares her fitness strategies. Victoria follows the instructor's moves, and has started taking the stairs at work. Which technique is Victoria using to reach her goal of becoming more physically fit?
Modeling
Jacob sometimes has a hard time falling asleep at night. He has not been diagnosed with a sleep disorder. Select the strategy that he might use to help him fall asleep faster.A. Work on the computer later in the evening to keep his mind busy.
Practice deep breathing or meditation before bedtime.
Which of the following statements about self-esteem is FALSE?
Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties
Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last weekend, he decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at "the real thing." He lost over $5,000. This behavior indicates that Kevin may have:
Borderline Personality Disorder
Select the best example of a SMART goal?
Reduce weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 1 drink per night.
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating
Spiritual Health
What are the top ten Impediments for Academic performance?
Stress - 32.2% Anxiety -24.9% Sleep Difficulties - 20.6% Depression - 15.4% Work - 14.2% Cold/Flu-13% Concern for a Family member or friend-10.1% Extracurricular activities -9.4% Internet Usage -9.0% Relationship Difficulties - 8.5%
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?
Symptoms including hopelessness and trouble concentrating
what is "our unequal society"?
The United states has a high level of poverty and income inequality as well as lower levels of social services.
Our perception of a stressor, our coping ability, and our environment are all part of
The health belief model
what is "Our car culture"?
The infastructure in communities thoughout the United States tends to be designed for driving rather than walking or cycling - discouraging physical activity.
Anxiety disorders are?
The most common mental health problem in the United States
What is Healthy Life expectancy?
The number of years in full health that you enjoy without disability, chronic pain, or significant illnesses. The Expected number of years of full health remaining at a given age, such as at birth.
what is Mortality Rate?
The proportions of death to the current population.
Jordan's heart races and he is flustered by the cute guy in class sitting next to her. This is an example of
The stress response.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2 out of 3 adult Americans are either overweight or obese. What effect do these factors have on health?
They impede on an individuals progress towards wellness.
Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?
They value human diversity
Health related quality of life? (HRQoL)
This is a concept that focuses on the impact of health on physical, mental, emotional, and social function. OR assessment of impact of the health status and overall quality of life.
Jill is a new student at UVU. She is nervous and excited about being a college student. She is looking forward to meeting her instructors and classmates. This process will take some effort and will make her step outside of her comfort zone, but she is convinced this will help her enjoy her college experience. Jill's situation is an example of
Eustress
Jake is being treated for depression by a medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for his condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?
False
wHY IS THE lIKELYHOOD OF MAKINF IT TO 75 IN THE us VERY SLIM?
Higher rates of homiceds and accidental injury deaths, especially drug related which is more common in young or middle adulthood. Americans also have higher rates of HIV/AIDS, obesity and daibetes.
Ricardo is respectful of all living things. He takes care of the environmental around him and recognizes that he is part of something bigger. Which of the following statements best describes Ricardo?
His actions reflect spiritual health.
what are "Our poor behaviors"?
although our rates of smoking are lower, were more likely to abuse drugs, use firearms, driving while intoxicated, and fail to wear a safety belt. We also consume the most calories per person.
What is "Our troubled health care system"?
americans are most likely to be uninsured and underinsured
What does wellbeing mean?
an assessment of the positive aspects of a persons life, such as positive emotions and life satisfaction.
Matt has been staying up late cramming for midterm exams and has only had about four hours of sleep each night for the past week.
compromising his immunity
Lisa gets adequate sleep before her volleyball game and finds that she can run faster, jump higher, and has more endurance. This can be attributed to
conservation of body energy during sleep.
Which of the following is NOT true about Maslows Hierarchy of needs?
failure to meet a lower level of needs will interfere with fulfilling higher level needs.
WHY DOES AMERICAN HAVE A LARGER DEATH RATE LIMITING LIFE EXPECTANCY?
our access to Drugs, Tobacco, alcohol abus, obesity, drug overdoses also helps with the leading cause of accidental deaths .
Anxiety cause by studying for a HLTH 1100 test, can actually sharpen the ability to focus. This response is explained by
the Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal
During REM sleep
the brain processes and consolidates information
what does Life expectancy mean?
the expected number of years of life remaining at a given age, such as at birth.
How is our health linked to societal health and why is it important?
this effects the lives of everyone around us, especially the Global Burden of disease. Overeating, inadequate physical activity and other factors lead to Obesity - this effects our money and taxes, the medical costs of obesity in the US are nearly $150 billion each year. Increased disability payments, not able to work and contribute to the world as a citizen.
Which of the following is NOT a basic mindfulness skill?
tuning out a noisy student in the library.
Leading causes of death in the US in 2014, overall and by age groups
ALL AGES Diseases of the heart - 624,348 Malignent Neoplasms (Cancer) - 592,699 Chronic Lower respiratory diseases - 147,101 Accidents or unintentional injuries - 133,103 AGED 15-24 Accidents - 11,836 Suicide - 5,079 Assault - 4,144 Malignant Neoplasms (Cancer) - 1,569 Diseases of the heart - 953 AGES 25-44 Accidents - 63,225 Cancer - 14,891 Diseases of the Heart - 13,709 Suicide - 13,275 Assault - 6,747 AGES 45-64 Cancer - 160,116 Heart Diseases- 109,264 Accidents - 38,640 Chronic Liver Disease and cirrhosis - 21, 419 Chronic lower resp. diseases - 20, 894 AGE 65+ Diseases of the Heart - 489,722 Malignant Neoplasms (Cancer) 413,885 Chronic Lower Res. diseases -124,693 Cerebrovascular Diseases - 113,308 alzheimers - 92,604
Regina has been wanting to lose weight after having her first baby. She started walking for 45 minutes a day. She has reduced her intake of fast food and met with a registered dietitian to develop a new eating plan. According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, Regina is in a stage of
Action
Which country was the death rate the highest according the the istitue of medicin (now called the National academy of Medicine)
America - interesting enough in america though, if you make it to age 75 that is, you can actually expect to live much longer than expected in comparisons to other countries.
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning emotional health?
An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others
Which of the following causes of death are not modifiable?
genetic
Trying to reduce distracted driving within a given population through education and policies exemplify
health promotion
On a cold winter day, Raul found that the heater in his apartment was not working. The last time this happened, the building supervisor sent a repair person over right away to fix the problem. He snuggled under a warm blanket while studying until the repair person fixed the heater. Raul did NOT experience excessive stress because
his appraisal of the stressor told him he could cope with it.
According to the textbook, the dimensions of health
interact continuously.