health final 250

Which of the following is TRUE about nutrition and exercise during pregnancy?

Exercise can be beneficial, but the woman should consult with her physician first

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs.

All spermicides are effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections.

False

Deep breathing is a technique used in yoga but not in other mind-body practices.

False

Most research into birth control methods is focused on men.

False

One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.

False

The majority of nighttime sleep is spent in REM sleep.

False

The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society.

False

Which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia?

Fluid retention and sudden weight gain are common signs.

Which of the following is TRUE about stalking?

It can occur online.

Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape?

It has largely replaced the term date rape.

Which of the following is TRUE about positive psychology?

Its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity.

Which of the following statements about the graduating class of 2016 is true?

More than 70 percent of these students graduated with significant debt.

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.

The fluid-filled, protective pouch surrounding the fetus is the

amniotic sac.

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating relationship is

intimate partner violence.

Beth works part-time as a waitress and receives no health insurance benefits from her employer. She purchased insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but the policy has a $5,000 annual deductible. Beth

is likely to delay care that she needs.

Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is

money.

An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n)

panic attack.

Gene occasionally has difficulty falling asleep but has never been diagnosed with a sleep disorder. Which strategy can he use to help him fall asleep faster?

practicing deep breathing or meditation before bedtime

Having unprotected sex is considered a Correct!

risk behavior.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime?

shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery

Substances designed to kill sperm are known as

spermicides.

Downshifting refers to the process of

taking steps to simplify one's life.

The contemporary definition of wellness is

the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

their own actions.

The positive aspects of a person's life, such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions, determines one's sense of

well-being.

Which of the following statements about child sexual abuse in the United States is true?

An estimated one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18.

Restless leg syndrome is an extremely rare disorder, affecting less than 0.5 percent of the U.S. population.

False

Short-duration sleep lowers a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.

False

Some research suggests that chronic stress can suppress the amygdala, causing the individual to become passive and apathetic.

False

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from

accidents.

Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

all six dimensions of her health.

Jason is frustrated because he has three projects due at the same time next week and he doesn't believe it's possible to get all three finished. His solution is to forget about the projects and meet up with friends for a night out. Jason has

an external locus of control.

Obstructive sleep apnea increases a person's risk for all of the following EXCEPT

asthma.

A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and may resist treatment is a(n)

chronic disease.

The Russian hacking of polling software during the 2016 U.S. elections is an example of

cybercrime.

Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT

discouraging family planning programs.

Michael and Jill live together and are planning to marry once they graduate from college. They also would both like to have children-but not right away. Michael has a history of genital herpes and is concerned about not transmitting this infection to Jill. Of the following methods of contraception, which might be the BEST choice for them?

female condoms

A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of

modifiable determinants of health.

The restful, restorative period of sleep is

non-REM sleep.

A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought that, in many cases, lead to socially distressing behavior is a(n)

personality disorder.

Mindy wants to lose weight. The fact that her parents engage in regular exercise is a(n)

predisposing factor.

Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model?

transtheoretical model

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning emotional health?

An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.

Studies associate mindfulness with pain relief.

True

One reason the validity of the Type A personality theory has been debated is that

not all Type A people experience negative health consequences.

Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?

medical model

Observing a friend's successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of

modeling.

Washing your hands before eating is an example of disease

prevention.

Which of the following actions helps maintain a sleep-promoting environment?

Cleanliness: Wash your sheets and other bedding regularly, and get rid of clutter.

One in four new mothers experience postpartum depression.

False

What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?

They are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home or increasing the abuse.

Cutting or self-mutilation can be a sign of borderline personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, or an anxiety disorder.

True

The most common cause of hip fractures is falling.

True

The three phases of the general adaptation syndrome are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

True

An awareness of what others might be going through is called

empathy.

After weeks of arguments, Riley and Schaeffer break up. They both spend most of the following weekend sleeping, eating, and watching TV. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome are they now in?

exhaustion

During stage 4, a sleeping person's pituitary gland releases which of the following hormones?

growth hormone

Which change model was created to illustrate how firmly held ideas affect behavior change?

health belief model

You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?

money

The longer you sleep, the more time you spend in REM sleep.

True

Jim was successful at meeting his exercise goal and rewarded himself by taking a three-day vacation at a golf resort. This is an example of a

reinforcing behavior.

A psychologically healthy person is

resilient.

After Julia discovers a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend sent to another woman, she considers how to confront him about it. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

resistance

During pregnancy, a woman could increase her folic acid intake by eating

dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, and beans.

When you feel groggy and disoriented after a long nap, you are experiencing

sleep inertia.

Psychological health is best described as encompassing

thinking, feeling, relating, and being.

Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of

situational inducement.

The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the

social cognitive model.