hea 100 exam 1
what percentage of americans abstain from drinking alcohol?
21 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
which of the following is true about preeclampsia
Family history of preeclampsia on the man's or woman's side is a risk factor
which of the following statements is false concerning an individual's emotional health
an emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others
the interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is
antagonism
the two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
birth control pills and male condoms
which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence
blaming the victim
A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n)
chronic disease
which of the following is an example of a process addiction
compulsive gambling
the development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is
cross-tolerance
jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend college. which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselor?
drop one or more classes
Using a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended is known as
drug misuse
which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities
economic status
which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health
emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes
Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with
emotional intelligence
Ken is the new pastor at a local church. He is both nervous and excited about his new post and is looking forward to meeting all the members of his new congregation. This process will take some time and effort, but he is convinced that it will help him learn how to serve them better. Ken's situation is an example of
eustress
Effective health promotion programs
focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health
which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a high level of stress
hassles
a bias-motivated crime
hate crime
according to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?
having a healthy social network
emotional health can best be described as
having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life
long term effects of marijuana include all of the following except
increased production of testosterone in males
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as
intellectual health
the six dimensions of health
interact continuously
which of the following is true about your family of origin
it includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life
which of the following statements is true about cocaine
it is an anesthetic and a stimulant
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
which of the following is not true about male infertility
male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases
the stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in
mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs
which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills
multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions
opioids are also called
narcotics
A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is
oxytocin
the most common cause of female infertility in the US is
polycystic ovary syndrome
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
prescription drugs
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
psychological
when hiro confessed to mina that he was attracted to her intelligence, sense of humor, and concern for others, mina told him that she admired the same qualities in him
reciprocity
A growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses has caused colleges to respond by
revising prevention and emergency response strategies
Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of
self-efficacy
Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?
self-efficacy
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
which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior
striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way
which of the following statements about intimate relationships is true
supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span
the interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is
synergism
drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as
teratogens
what is social capital
the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support
The first widely used form of birth control used by women was
the diaphram
David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience
the flight-or-fight response
Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health?
they impede her progress toward high-level wellness
The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the
withdrawal method
all of the following are likely to influence your response to stress except
your friend's level of stress
