Exam 2 Ch 6,7,8,13

Oral contraceptive pills are A. an effective barrier contraceptive method. B. most commonly used by women who have had at least one child C. .about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use. D. effective protection against STIs.

C. .about 91 percent effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use.

Which of the following strategies may lower the risk for ovarian cancer? A. not having children B. taking fertility drugs C. maintaining a healthy weight D. having a mother with a history of breast cancer

C. maintaining a healthy weight

Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our A. social capital. B. support team. C. social network. D. constellation of confidants.

C. social network.

The first widely used birth control method for women was A. the IUD. B. the pill C. the diaphragm. D. spermicidal foams and jellies.

C. the diaphragm.

Vessels that carry blood to the heart are the A. arteries B. capillaries C. veins D. arterioles

C. veins

Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms? A. They are reliable against pregnancy when used consistently. B. They help prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections. C. They can be purchased with a spermicide. D. They can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants.

D. They can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants.

Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships? A. They involve behavioral independence. B. They involve a lack of emotional availability. C. They involve emotional detachment. D. They involve need fulfillment.

D. They involve need fulfillment.

All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT A. a diameter larger than a pea. B. asymmetrical shape. C. edges that are uneven or scalloped D. a uniform brown color

D. a uniform brown color

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience A. withdrawal but not tolerance. B. neither tolerance nor withdrawal. C. tolerance but not withdrawal. D. both tolerance and withdrawal.

D. both tolerance and withdrawal.

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 A. compulsion. B. reinforcing. C. intervening. D. enabling.

D. enabling.

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? A. bulimia B. anorexia nervosa C. bipolar disorder D. exercise addiction

D. exercise addiction

One reason exercise might decrease breast cancer risk is that A. it involves social support B. it increases self-esteem C. it increases appetite D. it typically decreases body fat.

D. it typically decreases body fat.

College students who become addicted to gambling face an increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT A. psychological difficulties. B. failing grades. C. serious debt. D. smoking.

D. smoking.

Leaving a diaphragm, tampon, or cervical cap in for an extended period of time increases the risk for A. HPV. B. hypertension. C. AIDS. D. toxic shock syndrome.

D. toxic shock syndrome.

In a synergistic drug interaction A. an individual develops a tolerance to one drug that increases his or her tolerance to another drug. B. one drug blocks the action of another drug. C. two or more drugs combine to produce extremely uncomfortable reactions. D. two drugs multiply each other's effects.

D. two drugs multiply each other's effects.

Exercise addicts turn to exercise in an attempt to meet needs for nurturance, self-esteem, etc. A. True b. False

True

Psychological dependence, which involves feelings of well-being or euphoria, is completely separate from physiological dependence on a substance. A. True B. False

b. False

The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm is A. conception. B. ovulation. C. contraception. D. implantation.

implantation.

Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap? A. It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse. B. It is made of silicone and fits snugly over the cervix. C. It must be fitted by a medical practitioner. D. It can be removed, cleaned, and reinserted immediately.

A. It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse.

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions? A. Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money. B. Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status. C. People with a compulsive gambling disorder and people who abuse drugs have entirely different cravings and highs. D. Gambling problems do not tend to become worse over time.

A. Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money.

Blood that has picked up oxygen in the lungs travels through the pulmonary vein back to the heart. A. True B. False

A. True

A new growth of tissue that serves no physiological purpose is a A. neoplasm. B. malignant tumor. C. scar tissue. D. benign cyst.

A. neoplasm.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control? A. oral contraceptives B. diaphragms C. condoms D. spermicides

A. oral contraceptives

Angel broke up with her boyfriend of two years. In order to cope with the failed relationship, she should A. reach out to trusted friends and share her feelings with them. B. spend a lot of time analyzing the negative aspects of the relationship. C. seek another relationship as soon as possible to get over the failed one. D. put a positive spin on the breakup and act as if nothing is wrong.

A. reach out to trusted friends and share her feelings with them.

To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in A. the freezer. B. a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects. C. the glove box of a locked car. D. a wallet.

B. a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects.

Diaphragms A. must be removed within two hours following intercourse. B. create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm. C. are effective even without spermicides. D. have a low effectiveness rate.

B. create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm.

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing A. obsession. B. denial. C. compulsion. D. loss of control.

B. denial.

The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following? A. daily use B. human error C. perfect use D. familiarity with the method

B. human error

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT A. a person's low self-esteem. B. intense devotion. C. a person's irrational fears. D. possessiveness.

B. intense devotion.

The so-called pleasure circuit A. includes the central nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system. B. is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system. C. spans the brain, sensory receptors in the skin, and motor neurons attached to muscles. D. is activated when the pituitary gland releases hormones related to pleasure into the bloodstream.

B. is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system.

A reduction in the oxygen supply to a part of the body or an organ such as the heart is known as A. atherosclerosis B. myocardial infarction. C. angina pectoris. D. ischemia.

B. myocardial infarction.

All of the following are true about suppositories EXCEPT that A. they are designed to melt at body temperature. B. they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour. C. they are inserted into the vagina or anus. D. they enable a drug to be released into the bloodstream.

B. they have a short life span and become inactive within an hour.

You are most likely to listen BEST when A. you are distracted by a project that is due the next day. B. you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to. C. you believe the speaker's message does not concern you. D. you are worried.

B. you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.

In the United States, 45% of all pregnancies are unintended. A. True B. False

A. True

Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by A. meeting a friend for lunch. B. sending a friend a birthday card. C. phoning a friend to invite him to a party. D. texting a friend to say you're running late.

A. meeting a friend for lunch.

The small veins are the A. venules. B. vena cava. C. capillaries. D. ventricles.

A. venules.

Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin? A. It includes cousins and relatives who were living in the same town during your first years of life. B.It includes your grandparents or other extended relatives who were living in another state during your first years of life. C. It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life. D. It includes any immediate family members, such as siblings, who were not living in the house during your first years of life.

C. It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life.

A substance intended to affect the structure or function of the body or mind through chemical action is A. a prescription drug. B. a synergistic drug. C. a drug. D. an illicit drug.

C. a drug.

Which of the following is TRUE about appropriate self-disclosure? A. It involves sharing secrets and gossip about friends and acquaintances. B. It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person. C. It is synonymous with story telling. D. It is a key element in unhealthy communication.

B. It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.

Which of the following is the BEST example of emotional support? A. Eduardo reminds his sister how quickly she bounced back from her last break-up. B. Eduardo hands his sister a tissue as she tearfully informs their mother that she and her boyfriend have broken up. C. Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her. D. Eduardo tells his sister that a majority of relationships don't work out.

C. Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about NuvaRing? A. Even when used properly, it is much less effective than oral contraceptives. B. It requires the use of spermicide. C. It exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill. D. It is left in place for three months.

C. It exposes the user to a lower dose of estrogen than the combination pill.

Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women? A. Men are more likely to share their innermost thoughts. B. Men often believe that it is acceptable to show emotion. C. Women tend to be more expressive. D. Women tend to be more task-oriented.

C. Women tend to be more expressive.

By deciding that he didn't have time to vote in the last election, Derrick missed an opportunity to build A. his level of emotional support. B. collective competition. C. collective connectedness. D. relational connectedness.

C. collective connectedness.

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with A. eating. B. exercise. C. financial problems. D. lying.

C. financial problems.

Prostate cancer risk A. is highest among Latino men. B. is increased in people who consume a diet high in lycopene. C. increases dramatically with age. D. has no correlation to family history.

C. increases dramatically with age.

An IUD A. offers protection from sexually transmitted infections. B. is nearly 95% effective with typical use. C. offers protection from pregnancy for 3 to 12 years. D. causes a long delay in the return of fertility.

C. offers protection from pregnancy for 3 to 12 years.

All of the following occur as part of congestive heart failure EXCEPT A. the heart becomes enlarged and less efficient. B. fluids cannot reach the legs, ankles, or feet. C. the circulation of blood through the body becomes sluggish. D. shortness of breath.

C. the circulation of blood through the body becomes sluggish.

What is social capital? A. the value of all of the cash, savings, investments, and equity owned by every member of your family, yourself included B. a collective term for all of the people you know, including distant acquaintances and even people you don't like C. the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support D. a level of support built not by strengthening existing ties, but by seeking out new relationships

C. the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

Chelsea occasionally takes aspirin to relieve a headache. Chelsea is A. using a transdermal drug. B. engaging in drug abuse. C. using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. D. likely to develop cross-tolerance.

C. using an over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

Rob is a chief executive officer at a technology company. He is overweight and has borderline high blood pressure. When his physician advises regular physical activity, Rob replies that he is too busy to exercise. Of the following addictions, which is Rob MOST likely experiencing? A. exercise addiction B. technology addiction C. work addiction D. Internet addiction

C. work addiction