End of chapter quizzes

Which object is a type of barrier contraception?

A diaphragm

Which guideline is an effective strategy to manage stress?

Avoid caffeine and alcohol.

Which statement aligns to the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines for school-aged children and teens?

Exercise daily.

Which statement exemplifies a characteristic of social and emotional learning?

It is a lifelong process.

What is the role of the integumentary system?

Protect body parts

Which macronutrient does an athlete need to build muscle?

Protein

According to the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, what is an example of a vigorous physical activity?

Race walking

Which statement reflects a healthy relationship?

"Why don't you choose the movie tonight? I will choose it next time."

Which sentence offers the best explanation for why adaptability is important for well-developed executive function?

Adaptability helps individuals adjust to changing circumstances and make good decisions.

Daniel is deaf and uses sign language and lip reading to communicate. Some of his coworkers want to learn American Sign Language, so he teaches others in the department to communicate common greetings. Which social awareness skill does this demonstrate?

Appreciation for diversity

Which behavior is characteristic of self-awareness?

Being capable of observing and recognizing a feeling as it happens

Which statement describes a characteristic and benefit of self-awareness?

Being honest about mistakes but not being defeated by them can help you learn and achieve greater goals.

How should you dispose of unused medications?

Bring them to a take-back program.

Which oral hygiene recommendation can prevent tooth decay?

Brush your teeth twice a day for about two minutes.

What are the five health-related components of fitness?

Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition

Carson made a mistake and included the wrong information in a report. His coworker Anika helped him correct the error and rewrite the report to align with the new editing guidelines their team has received. At the next staff meeting, Carson's manager held up Carson's report as an example of the level and quality of work that everyone should be doing. Which course of action best represents responsibility to others?

Carson waited for the appropriate moment and then told the people in the meeting, "Actually, I initially made a mistake on the report. Anika spotted it first and then helped me edit the report. She's a great editor!"

Which type of food should individuals limit according to the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Chicken nuggets

What is the communicable disease that affects the integumentary system and is spread by a virus by kissing or using lip moistening products?

Cold sores

Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated when you are mindful of your tone and word choice before commenting on a coworker's presentation?

Communication and leadership

Which skills best describe someone who illustrates good self-management?

Controls impulses, regulates emotions, and sets goals for improvement

Which trait is a characteristic of individuals with positive mental health?

Cope with life stresses

Which statement describes the most effective approach to solving a problem?

Define the problem and then take a step-by-step approach to gather information, generate and evaluate ideas, implement a chosen solution, and review results.

Which symptom is one of the stages of grief?

Denial

Which action is a stage of the grieving process?

Denying loss

You suspect that a student has a marijuana abuse problem. What is a potential warning sign?

Difficulty with memory

Which sentence offers the best explanation for why empathy is important for effective communication?

Empathy entails active listening and perspective taking, both of which help one person understand another person and ensure the other person feels understood.

Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated by analyzing the possible solutions to a problem before acting?

Executive function

Which behavior is an application of the communication and leadership social and emotional learning skill area?

Expressing your understanding of another person's feelings and perspective

Which behavior demonstrates a potential sign of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Facial expressions, movements, and gestures that contradict words said

Which behavior demonstrates a warning sign of depression?

Feelings of worthlessness

Which strategy helps maintain emotional wellness?

Getting quality sleep

Which type of drug alters people's awareness of their surroundings as well as their own thoughts and feelings?

Hallucinogens

Which behavior is a sign of GAD?

Having difficulty staying focused on daily tasks

Which action is an application of the social awareness social and emotional learning skill area?

Having respect for different cultures

According to the GAS, which physiological change may be caused by a short-term stressful event such as missing an important meeting?

Increased heart rate and blood pressure

What impact does insufficient sleep have on health?

Increases risk of obesity

A soldier logs events he experiences and documents his feelings during a war. Which strategy is he using to cope with stress?

Journaling

Oxygen and carbon dioxide gases exchange in which organ?

Lung

Which communicable disease is caused by bacteria?

MRSA

MyPlate is a tool to help people visualize types of food and how these foods, in combination, make up a healthy meal. Which statement is a MyPlate guideline?

Make half of each plate fruits and vegetables.

Which behavior is an example of sexual harassment?

Making unwanted sexual advances toward a co-worker

Which drug causes altered senses, changes in mood, difficulty thinking and problem solving, and memory issues?

Marijuana

Which scenario demonstrates self-management skills?

Mei organizes and manages her time well, leaving more free time for family and friends.

Select the circumstance that qualifies as a cause of short-term stress.

Missing the bus to work

Which federally funded program provides nutritious low-cost and no-cost meals to children each day?

National School Lunch Program

Which body system communicates throughout the body through electrical impulses?

Nervous system

Which food item will vegans include in their diet?

Nuts

Which risk factor is a modifiable risk factor of a noncommunicable disease?

Obesity

A coworker had his wisdom teeth removed and was prescribed medication to reduce the pain. After that procedure, he has been sleeping a lot and is sometimes really clumsy in the office. He is having trouble concentrating at work and has called in sick a lot the past few months. What type of substance may he be abusing?

Opioids

Which food would be restricted in a gluten-free diet?

Pasta

Paul wants to learn a new software program and has signed up for an online tutorial. Which statement reflects self-directed learning skills that will give him the best results?

Paul writes down what he wants to learn about the program. As he reviews the content, he takes notes, and thinks about how he will use what he is learning.

Which strategy can help individuals maintain a healthy body weight?

Planning a mid-afternoon snack of carrots and hummus

Which behavior is an application of self-management?

Practicing deep breathing and counting slowly through each breath instead of overreacting

Your friend tells you that he has noticed that he eats unhealthy snack foods at the end of a difficult work day. He wants to change this behavior. How can developing social and emotional skills help him?

Practicing mindfulness helps reduce stress and therefore curtail eating in response to stress.

Which behavior is an application of self-awareness?

Recognizing your emotions

BMI is used as a screening tool to evaluate weight status. What is the mostly likely benefit of an individual achieving a healthy BMI through a combination of diet and exercise?

Reduced risk of high blood pressure

Which action is an example of self-discipline?

Refraining from calling a friend until you have completed the reading assignment for class

Which statement about SEL skills is true?

SEL skills are important for personal relationships but also apply to work settings in which they help people become better collaborators.

Sandra has moved to a new city where she knows very few people. She wants to improve her sociability skills and use them at work to build good relationships with others. Which statement describes actions that will give Sandra the best results?

Sandra pays close attention, both to what people say and how they say it, and asks people about themselves and their work. She initiates a project that will enable her to collaborate with others.

After you receive a low grade on a paper, you speak to your professor about how to improve instead of letting yourself become discouraged. Which SEL skill area is being demonstrated?

Self-awareness

Which social and emotional learning skill area is demonstrated when turning off a cell phone while studying for a test?

Self-management

Which strategy is an example of effective conflict resolution?

Settling a disagreement by giving another person something he or she wants while retaining something you want

Which term refers to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature?

Sexual harassment

Eva wants to improve her ability to collaborate with her team at work. What can she do to practice her collaboration skills?

She can facilitate a brain-storming session where everyone shares their ideas.

Which stage of sleep provides the rest needed for the body to feel refreshed in the morning?

Stage 3 (non-REM)

Which behavior is a characteristic of emotional health?

Staying socially connected

Which strategy helps improve the quality of sleep?

Take a warm bath.

Which action is an application of the executive function social and emotional learning skill area?

Taking the initiative to learn something new to improve technical skills

Which program provides nutrition training and educational resources to schools participating in the federally funded food programs?

Team Nutrition

A new employee is tasked with completing the type of complex project usually assigned to a more experienced coworker. Which response describes the best application of self-awareness skills?

The employee realizes the project will be challenging, but knows she has the necessary skills. She sets achievable goals, consults with more experienced colleagues, reflects on how she is feeling, and acknowledges and learns from her mistakes.

A teacher is asked to implement a new science curriculum. Which response describes the best application of the key self-management skills?

The teacher works in a quiet room at home to create the first two weeks' worth of lesson plans. He asks his family to avoid disturbing him for two hours. If negative thoughts arise, he calms himself with a minute of meditative breathing.

Which statement about drug addiction is true?

There is no medication to treat cocaine addiction.

Rey is trying to prepare for a job interview but can't seem to calm down. What is an effective method for her to reduce stress?

Think ahead about how to answer the interview questions.

Which statement applies to depression?

To be diagnosed with depression requires symptoms to be present for at least two weeks.

Which statement about emotions and feelings is true?

Two people can experience the same emotion in response to an event and have different feelings about it.

Which strategy can prevent a child from drowning?

Use a life jacket.

What is an effective way to prevent cross-contamination?

Use different cutting boards for meat and produce.

Adherence to which food safety guideline reduces the risk of spreading bacteria among foods by cross-contamination?

Use different cutting boards for produce and raw meat.

What is an effective verbal communication strategy?

Using "I" phrases (e.g., "I feel this" or "I would like this")

Which vitamin is water-soluble?

Vitamin C

Which guideline is the most effective hand-washing practice to prevent the spread of bacteria?

Wash your hands before and after eating.

Select the stages of the GAS response pattern in order of occurrence.

alarm, resistance, exhaustion