Healthy Wealthy and Wise Final Exam Review
A psychologically healthy person is
resilient
A person's realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as
self esteem
According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are
self-actualized.
Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of
self-efficacy
Which theory holds that our bodies fight to maintain our weight within a particular narrow range?
set point theory
HIV can potentially be transmitted through all of the following EXCEPT
sharing food utensils with an infected person.
The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as
shift and persist
Nutrients are
the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly.
Having a gender identity that does not match one's biological sex is known as being
transgender
Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?
tubal ligation
Taking responsibility for your health care includes all of the following EXCEPT
using over-the-counter medications to treat a sudden, serious illness.
If you are concerned about the costs of health care, which of the following practices should you avoid?
using the emergency room for your routine healthcare
A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)
vasectomy
All of the following are likely to influence your response to stressors EXCEPT
your friends' level of stress
When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,
your memory may be impaired
Which of the following is TRUE about sexual identity?
It is based on biological sex at birth, social and cultural influences on gender, and sexual orientation.
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating
Spiritual health.
A driver is "usually impaired" at a blood alcohol concentration of
0.05 to 0.07 percent.
Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?
Between 1988 and 2008, detectable levels of nicotine exposure in nonsmokers decreased.
Which of the following is TRUE about calories?
Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.
Which of the following countries has the largest population?
China
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.
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression in college students?
International students are especially vulnerable to depression.
Which of the following is TRUE about stress?
Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.
Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?
They can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants.
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.
Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health?
They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.
Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?
They value human diversity.
The greenhouse effect is
a natural phenomenon
Ovulation typically occurs
about halfway through a woman's menstrual cycle.
One problem with the BMI measurement is that it
does not account for varying levels of muscle mass.
Health and wellness are best described as:
dynamic
Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption?
easy access to high-calorie foods in stores and restaurants
Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of
enabling
Which of the following is the most energy-dense source of calories in the human diet?
fats
Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?
hassles
An effective way to protect yourself from STIs is to
have sex only with a partner who has tested negative for STIs.
Addictive substances and behaviors
have the potential to produce a positive mood change.
Exercise reduces stress primarily by
increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.
According to the National Cancer Institute, spiritual well-being improves the quality of life of individuals suffering from an illness by
increasing the ability to cope with disease and medical treatments.
Determinants of health are a range of factors in a person's life that
influence his or her health status.
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as
intellectual health
The amount of effort needed during a workout to improve some aspect of fitness is exercise
intensity
After a night of heavy drinking, John still appears sober while his friends are obviously intoxicated. It is likely that John has developed
learned behavioral tolerance
People who have experienced repeated failures may develop a pattern of response in which they give up and fail to take any positive action. This is called
learned helplessness
The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it impairs functioning in daily life is
mental illness
Since 1980, the percentage of the global population that is obese has
more than doubled
The amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as
muscular strength
A number of studies have shown a positive relationship between spiritual health and
physical health
If you can perform regular moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without excessive fatigue, you are considered to be
physically fit
The term for an environmental contaminant that causes potential harm to living organisms is
pollutant
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
prescription drugs
The stage of syphilis that is characterized by a bacteria-filled chancre is
primary syphilis
To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n)
process that occurs in stages.
Which of the following play a role in developing and repairing bone, muscle, skin, and blood cells?
proteins
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
psychological.
REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?
rapid eye movements
Most experts agree that a key step in slowing climate change is to
reduce consumption of fossil fuels
Having unprotected sex is considered a
risk behavior
The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is
sleep apnea
Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because
sleeping less is associated with eating more
Eating food when drinking alcohol
slows alcohol absorption
A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is
social support.
The testes manufacture
sperm and testosterone
At the time of puberty, gonadotropins
stimulate the testes and ovaries to produce sex hormones
Spiritual health contributes to a reduction in
stress levels
Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?
stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties
Economic development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations is called
sustainable development
Spiritually healthy people believe
that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence.
The contemporary definition of wellness is:
the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.
During REM sleep
the brain processes and consolidates information.
Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to
the enhanced greenhouse effect
Emily is experiencing an allostatic load due to a dysfunctional relationship, credit card debt, and a challenging course load. Which of the following defines the term allostatic load?
the long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response
Anxiety disorders are
the most common mental health problem in the United States
Jade's heart races and she cannot think of anything to say when the cute guy in class sits next to her. This is an example of
the stress response
Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT
the time of day the alcohol is consumed.
People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on
their own actions.
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
they can be abused
Psychological health is best described as encompassing
thinking, feeling, relating, and being.
Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to unintentionally fall asleep during the day?
those between the ages of 18 and 25.
James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates
tolerance
Minerals that the body needs in very small amounts are
trace minerals
When liquid oils are hydrogenated,
trans fatty acids are produced.
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?
Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.
The definition of spirituality for an individual is
a sense of peace, purpose, connection to others, and meaning in life.
Climate change is
a shift in patterns of temperature, precipitation, and frequency of catastrophic storms.
When doing some form of aerobic exercise, you are at a moderate level of intensity when you are
able to converse with someone
Spiritual intelligence can be described as the ability to
access meanings, values, and purposes to live a richer life.
Missy is motivated to lose weight. She has begun taking a 30-minute walk every morning, has worked with a nutrition counselor to design a new diet, and on Monday will begin following new eating plan. According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of
action.
A measure of how clean or polluted the air in a given region is on a particular day is the
air quality index
Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
alarm.
Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect
all dimensions of her health.
Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress?
an impending promotion
A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)
antigen
Which substances protect against oxidative stress and the resultant cell damage?
antioxidants
Suicide prevention techniques include
asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself.
The minimum amount of energy the body uses to maintain vital functions is known as the
basal metabolic rate
The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the
blood alcohol concentration
Which of the following is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness?
body image
Exercise can improve mental health by
boosting self-esteem
The CDC recommends HPV vaccination for
both boys and girls beginning at age 11.
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal
Nathan's piano teacher is insisting that he practice more, while at the same time he is overloaded with assignments in his academic classes, worried about how he's going to make the final payments on this semester's tuition bill, and having trouble sleeping. Nathan is at high risk for
burnout.
Air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act include all of the following EXCEPT
carbon dioxide
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
cardiovascular disease
Abstention from any type of sexual activity is known as
celibacy
Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?
chance of heart attack decreases
An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as
chronic stress
Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)
clinical sleep study
If an insurance policy covers 90 percent of your total medical bills, the remaining 10 percent that you must pay is your
coinsurance amount
What type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?
complete.
After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is
compromising her immunity
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT
compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals.
The various methods used to prevent conception are known as
contraception
A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the
copayment
Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?
electronic devices.
Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with
emotional intelligence
An awareness of what others might be going through is called
empathy
Calories from saturated fats and/or added sugars in foods that have little or no nutritional value, such as sausages and ice cream, are called
empty calories
The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is
epinephrine
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to do all of the following EXCEPT
establish a national single-payer health care system.
Which of the following is defined as planned, structured, and repetitive body movement?
exercise
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
Emotional health can best be described as being able to
feel and express emotions appropriately.
Psychologically healthy people
feel comfortable interacting with others.
The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students
feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week.
Sexually transmitted infections disproportionately affect
females and young people age 15 to 24.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as
fetal alcohol syndrome
Stress management consists of
finding balance and developing coping strategies.
Training for muscular resistance can be done using any of the following three methods:
free weights, weight machines, or your own body weight.
What are the components of the FITT principle that apply to all types of exercise?
frequency, intensity, time, and type
All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT
genetic diseases.
According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who
get more than 9 hours of sleep a night.
All of the following negatively affect the quality of sleep EXCEPT
getting lots of exercise during the day.
To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?
getting more sleep and "down time".
The body converts all forms of simple sugars into which of the following substances to provide energy to cells?
glucose
All of the following are recommended for avoiding contracting or spreading a respiratory infection EXCEPT
going to work while sick as long as you take medication.
Gases that accumulate in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming by trapping heat near Earth's surface are
greenhouse gases
Spiritual health can best be described as
having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life.
All of the following are consequences of population growth EXCEPT
higher carrying capacity of the earth
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
homeostasis
The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?
human error
To manage stress, the first step is to
identify and assess the stressors in your life.
Countries with the largest per capita "ecological footprint"
include the United States
Health promotion
includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health.
The expected number of years of life remaining at a given age, such as at birth, is known as:
life expectancy.
The main site of alcohol metabolism is the
liver
Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying
low self-esteem
Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT
lower life expectancy
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
male condoms and birth control pills
The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the
medical model
Which of the following activities slows respiratory rate and blood pressure, and over time changes the structure of the brain?
meditation
Exercise helps with weight control by increasing the body's
metabolic rate
The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in
mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs.
Obesity is responsible for
more than 40% higher healthcare costs as compared to non-obese populations.
Approximately what percentage of Americans currently uses one or more prescription drugs?
nearly 50 percent
You want to decrease your risk of developing an infectious disease. Which of the following factors is within your individual control?
nutritional status
A 20-year-old female with a BMI of 34 would be categorized as
obese.
An IUD
offers protection from pregnancy for 3 to 12 years.
Spiritual health is one of the key dimensions of
overall health
The feeling that you are overextended and that it's not possible for you to meet all the demands being placed up on you is known as
overload.
Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of
physical activity
One standard drink equals
12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.
Approximately what percentage of Americans age 25 to 34 have no health insurance?
16 percent
In a 2016 survey, what percentage of college students said they had no health insurance?
3.4 percent
How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?
4 hours
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as
4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?
50 percent
What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?
50 percent
What percentage of a person's body weight is water?
50 to 70 percent
According to a major U.S. consensus statement, most adults should get how many hours of sleep per night for optimal health?
7 or more
If you know you will be at an event where alcohol will be served, what can you do to drink responsibly?
Eat shortly before you go and alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.
Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?
Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.
Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?
Female college students' alcohol consumption is close to that of male college students.
Which of the following statements about food waste is TRUE?
Food waste is the largest source of U.S. municipal solid waste.
High blood levels of this type of cholesterol appear to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or cholesterol-clogged arteries.
HDL
Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?
It forms tar, which is a thick, brownish sludge.
Which of the following statements about nicotine is TRUE?
It is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.
Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol"?
LDLs
The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families
Medicaid
Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?
Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.
Which of the following statements about suicide is true?
People are at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT.
Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true?
People with Internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted.
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?
Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night.
According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being?
Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort.
Which of the following statements about college students and tobacco use is true?
Smoking has decreased among college students during the past decade.
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to genetics and obesity?
a healthy lifestyle cannot override obesity genes
Fossil fuels are
a significant source of carbon emissions.
A pop quiz in class is an example of
a stressor.
The excessive use of a drug is
abuse
Which type of exercise is BEST for improving cardiorespiratory fitness?
aerobic
Molecules that are the building blocks of protein are
amino acids.
Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to a vaccine?
artificially acquired active immunity
Which of the following provides a ready source of energy for daily activities?
carbohydrates
Self-care can include
checking your blood pressure
All of the following are examples of resources that reduce carbon emissions EXCEPT
coal
David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?
exercise addiction
Adequate sleep may enhance intellectual health in all the following ways EXCEPT by
expending energy
A 26-year-old male would be considered obese if he
has a body mass index of 30 or higher.
How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?
impairs motor skills
Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to
improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans.
What percentage of adult Americans are obese?
more than 30 percent but less than 40 percent
Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control?
oral contraceptives
Disease-causing agents are called
pathogens
A person with strong core muscles has a more stable center of gravity and
reduced chance of injury
The three facets of human spirituality are
relationships, values, and purpose in life.
Which of the following is a key component of healthy relationships?
treating others with respect
Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are
vitamins
Which of the following is an example of altruism?
volunteering at an animal shelter
Insomnia is often characterized by
waking up frequently during the night.
The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is
wellness
One reason that the effects of alcohol are different for women and men is that
women have less water in their tissues than men