Health test ch 1-7

In 2016 the EOC (Equal Opportunity Commission) received over ____________ percent of sexual harassment complaints from men.

16

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that sleepy drivers are involved in ________ percent of fatal crashes.

20

If you're not asleep after ________ minutes, get up, turn on a low light, and read something relaxing or listen to gentle music.

20-30 minutes

In 2014, ________ percent of same-sex couples, who were surveyed, indicated that they were legally married

25

________ percent of 18-24 year olds have used on-line dating services.

27

The rate of delivery by cesarean section in the United States has increased from 5 percent in the mid-1960s to around ________ percent in 2013.

33

After 3 years, this percentage of couples that cohabitate transition into marriage:

40

People who sleep less than five hours each night have a ___ percent greater chance of developing obesity than those who sleep 7-8 hours.

40

About ___ percent of Americans are "constant checkers" and are always checking their e-mails, texts, and/or social media accounts.

43

Currently, children born in the United states have an average life expectancy of

78.8 years

The performance of everyday tasks, such as bathing or walking up the stairs, is called

Activities of daily living

Sarah and her husband Tim were in an argument during which minor battering occurred. Tim blames Sarah for provoking the situation. Which phase of the cycle of violence does this represent?

Acute battering

In which phase of the general adaptation syndrome does the stressor disrupt the body's stability, temporarily lowering resistance?

Alarm

Which test can reveal the presence of genetic abnormalities, the most common being Down syndrome?

Amniocentesis

has/have been associated with an increased risk of suicide in young adults aged 18-24 during initial treatment.

Antidepressants

What is the number one mental health problem in the United States?

Anxiety disorders

Which of the following is not a suggested strategy to let a potential assailant know you are prepared to defend yourself?

Avoid eye contact

Which specific cells in the immune system produce antibodies?

B cells

Which of the following should you not do if a rape occurs?

Bathe

A sympathomimetic is a food substance that can produce stress like responses. Which of the following is the most common sympathomimetic?

Caffeine

________ is the most commonly reported STI in the United States.

Chlamydia

What stress hormone increases hunger and stimulates fat storage enzymes, which might lead to weight gain

Cortisol

Which type of therapist helps individuals with substance abuse challenges

Counselor

Recent research indicates that short sleepers may have a possible gene called __________ that enables them to sleep less with fewer negative outcomes.

DBC2

Which type of hormonal contraceptive is injected intramuscularly every 3 months?

Depo-Provera

Self-confidence and self-efficacy are part of which dimension of health?

Emotional health

Which "fight or flight" hormone causes an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate?

Epinephrine

This method of birth control relies on altering sexual behavior during certain times of the month.

Fertility awareness

Which of the following is not a factor that makes one susceptible to infection?

Gender

________ is caused by the HPV virus.

Genital warts

Molly gave Kristen a thumbs up for giving a great speech in class. This is an example of what type of nonverbal communication?

Gesture

Having classmates talk too much during a professor's lecture is an example of which type of psychosocial stress?

Hassle

What is motivated by the offender's bias against someone's race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability?

Hate crime

What is the leading cause of death in the United States across the whole population?

Heart disease

Which section of the brain controls the sympathetic nervous system and directs the stress response?

Hypothalamus

Which type of assisted reproductive technology involves mixing the eggs and sperm outside the body and then transferring some of the zygote to the uterus?

IVF

Jade is thriving at college. She participates in her classes and has even joined a campus club. She is exhibiting positive ________ health.

Intellectual

What strategy for change helps ensure success for someone in the action stage of the transtheoretical model?

Learning to counter

Incorporating mindfulness into thought processes involves:

Looking at others and self with compassion and without judgment

Which health model focuses primarily on the individual and his/her tissues and organs?

Medical model

Which of the following is true concerning communication patterns between men and women?

Men make more direct statements

Experts refer to individual behaviors which affect your risk for chronic disease as

Modifiable determinants

What virus can damage the cells that make sperm?

Mumps

Which sleep disorder is an excessive, intrusive sleepiness?

Narcolepsy

produces the drowsiness inducing hormone called melatonin.

Pineal gland

What is the most effective way to reduce risk of STIs?

Practice abstinence

Because Brandon hangs out with friends who smoke, he is more likely to smoke than someone whose friends don't smoke. This is an example of which factor influencing behavior?

Predisposing factor

Which of the following is a fungal infection?

Ringworm

Which of the following is a commonly used rape-facilitating drug?

Rohypnol

What is characterized by alteration of senses, inability to sort stimuli, and altered sense of self?

Schizophrenia

Jessica lives in a neighborhood where gunshots are frequent, and she has several locks on her doors. Which level of Maslow's hierarchy is not being met?

Security

When you talk to your friend, Ali, he often breaks in and refutes what you are saying. Which listening model best describes him?

Selective

Which level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is characterized by creativity and spirituality?

Self-actualization

Which factor involves belief in one's own ability to perform a task successfully?

Self-efficacy

Which statement is not true regarding risk management driving techniques?

Stay only 1.5 seconds away from the car in front of you

When Michael wants to discuss finances and the need to save for retirement, Juanita remains silent, then changes the subject. What behavior best describes Juanita's reaction?

Stonewalling

A physical, social, or psychological event that causes the body to adjust to a specific situation is called which of the following?

Stressor

Without this key relationship component, intimacy will not develop and the relationship will likely fail.

Trust

According the CDC, since the early 1900s, the single most important influence on increased life expectancy is

Vaccinations

Alexis contracted the West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. For which route of transmission is this an example?

Vector-borne

Which of the following is not a possible symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Weight gain

The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is known as

Wellness

Who would be considered most vulnerable to infectious diseases?

Young children

Matt is the next student to present his speech. He starts feeling short of breath, his stomach hurts, and he is shaking. Matt is suffering from

a panic attack

Which of the following is not a change that occurs in a woman's body during pregnancy?

a) Production of urine increases. b) Respiratory rate decreases.!!! c) Total blood volume increases. d) The navel is extended.

Domestic violence may involve all of the following except________.

a) a mean stare!!! b) verbal abuse c) threats of physical harm d) emotional abuse

All of the following can result from domestic violence except

a) chronic neck pain b) ulcers c) disordered eating d) sinus infections!!!!

All of the following are effective strategies for preventing or stopping harassment except ________.

a) complaining to a higher authority b) documenting the harassment c) remembering that you have done nothing wrong d) not confronting the harasser!!!

Studies have found that people who get adequate sleep (7-8 hours) are at a decreased risk for all of the following except

a) high blood pressure b) obesity c) poor glucose metabolism d) Alzheimer's disease!!!!

All of the following statements are true regarding nonoxynol-9 spermicides except that they ________.

a) increase risk for endometriosis!! b) increase risk for urinary tract infections c) are not effective against STIs d) cause breaks in the mucous layer

All of the following should be part of preparing for a pregnancy except ________.

a) maintaining a healthy weight b) nutrition counseling c) getting a dental X-ray!!! d) updating vaccinations

All of the following ailments are more likely to happen if you are not getting enough sleep except

a) mononucleosis b) cold sores c) kidney stones!! d) strep throat

All of the following are reasons for high levels of infertility in the United States except ________.

a) rising rate of pelvic inflammatory disease b) premature ovarian failure c) decreasing obesity rates!!! d) low sperm count

All of the following are caused by bacteria except

a) strep throat. b) pneumococcal meningitis. c) tuberculosis. d) common cold.!!!

The incidence of preeclampsia is higher in all of the following except ________.

a) women over 32 years of age!!! b) women carrying multiple fetuses c) women with a history of diabetes d) first-time mothers

Aspects of a situation that stimulate a person to act in certain ways are called

antecedents

Becky received a vaccination for hepatitis A. This is an example of ________.

artificially acquired active immunity

When a person becomes infected by transmitting a pathogen from one part of the body to another, this is referred to as ________.

autoinoculation

Learning to use your mind to consciously control bodily functions, such as heart rate and breathing rate, is a technique known as

biofeedback

The most commonly used birth control method among college women is ________.

birth control pills

The level of closeness and attachment we develop with individuals reflects our social

bonds

On campus, students have the opportunity to join clubs, volunteer, and cheer for sports teams. All of these opportunities foster ________.

collective connectedness

Interpersonal therapy focuses on

correcting chronic relationship problems

Mortality statistics describe

death rates

Stress has been linked to all of the following health-related issues except

decreased abdominal fat

Estimates indicate that _____ cause approximately4,000 fatal accidents each year.

distracted drivers

Exercise can combat stress by raising levels of the mood-elevating, pain-killing hormone(s) ________ in the bloodstream.

endorphins

Violence directed at persons affiliated with a particular ethnic group is known as

ethnoviolence

Stress that presents opportunities for personal growth and satisfaction is called

eustress

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants in the ________.

fallopian tube

Jared has started skipping math class to walk Monica to her dorm. This is an example of ________.

fascination

Victims of elder abuse often do not report the incidents for all of the following reasons except

fear that they will not be taken seriously

Emotional health more accurately refers to the ________ side of psychosocial health.

feeling

All of the following contain enzymes that help destroy or neutralize Pathogens except ________.

fingernails

Social scientists agree that the happiest committed relationships are flexible enough to allow ________.

growth throughout the marriage

Telogen effluvium is the most common type of stress-induced

hair loss

Most women who contract HIV will do so through

high-risk heterosexual contact

One of the top five leading causes of death of persons age 1-44 in the United States is

homicide

Our genetic predispositions, evolutionary patterns, and past experiences trigger a romantic reaction known as ________.

imprinting

Fertilizing an egg in a nutrient medium and then transferring the fertilized egg back into the mother's body is known as

in vitro fertilization.

An emotional component involving closeness, sharing, and mutual support in a relationship is ________.

intimacy

Women are more likely to become victims of violence perpetrated by a

lover

Your observation of a friend's success in losing weight, which serves to help you lose weight, is an example of

modeling

A social, cognitive, and emotional force that directs human behavior is

motivation

José has been feeling the pressure from demands such as work, school deadlines, and relationships. This is known as

overload

The most common cause of female infertility is

polycystic ovary syndrome.

Systematically contracting and relaxing different muscle groups to relieve tension is called

progressive muscle relaxation

Paul was hiking and drank the water from a mountain stream. He now has abdominal cramps and diarrhea. The doctor has diagnosis him with giardia, which is caused by a ________.

protozoan

An individual with a PhD in counseling or clinical psychology who is trained in various types of therapies, such as behavior and insight therapy, is a

psychologist

Selena has noticed that her pubic area itches and she has developed several sores on her genitals. She is most likely suffering from ________.

pubic lice

An emotional reaction brought about by frustrating life experiences is known as

reactive aggression

The ability to adapt to change and stressful events in a healthy way is

resiliency

Substantial research indicates that the following are the major fluids of concern involved in contracting HIV, except ________.

saliva

Sharing personal feelings or information with others is called ________.

self-disclosure

What is the lifetime relationship pattern for most Americans?

serial monogamy

Maria experiences episodes in which her breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted while she's sleeping. This is known as

sleep apnea

Stephanie has scheduled time each day to study for her psychology final. She is practicing

stress inoculation

Kayla can't seem to get any studying done because she is constantly checking her e-mail and Facebook. Kayla is suffering from

technostress

Drugs, environmental chemicals, heavy metals, or diseases that cause birth defects are known as ________.

teratogens

Stage ________ of the birth process involves the expulsion of the baby through the birth canal and out of the body.

three

The number one cause of death of people age 15-24 in the United States is

unintentional injury (accident)

Multiple benefits of marriage, including longer life, reduced health challenges, and increased mental alertness also apply to

unmarried romantic partners that live together

Exposure to academic stressors and self-reported stress are associated with increased rates of

upper respiratory infections

Blaming one's problems on other people and circumstances is known as

victimology

A set of behaviors that produces injuries, as well as the outcomes of these behaviors, is known as

violence

________ are the smallest known pathogens.

viruses

In which season of the year does seasonal affective disorder most commonly occur?

winter