HEA 100 midterm

the water that is pulled out of the body when someone drinks heavily is taken from

cerebrospinal fluid

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is

consummate love

Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing

denial

the process by which addicts get an addictive substance out of their system as part of ending their dependence on it is

detoxification

A birth defect that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is

down syndrome

Using a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended is known as

drug misuse

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals

ovulation has occurred

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is

oxytocin

jealousy is more common in

people who feel the need for a high level of control.

the most common cause of female infertility in the US is

poly-cystic ovary syndrome

Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is

prescription drugs

which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom

contraceptive foam

the development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is

cross tolerance

what percentage of Americans abstain from drinking alcohol

21%

how long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12 oz drinks

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.

approx what percentage of Americans consume alcohol beverages regularly

50%

Stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are commonly prescribed to treat

ADHD

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 is true of cocaine

It is an anesthetic and a stimulant

Opioids are also called

Narcotics

Which U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1973 gave women the legal right to an abortion

Roe v Wade

which of the following statements about intimacy is true?

Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span

Urinating frequently after alcohol consumption occurs because

alcohol is a diuretic

the interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is

antagonism

the two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students is

birth control pills and male condoms

the most noticeable effect of THC in marijuana is

bloodshot eyes

the definition of the term family

changes over time

which is an example of a process addiction?

compulsive gambling

Brett and Melissa have a very strong relationship in which they are able to give and receive emotionally without a fear of rejection or being hurt. This example demonstrates that they

emotionally available

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

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

which of the following is TRUE about preeclampsia

family history of preeclampsia on the man's or woman's side is a risk factor

a healthy marriage contributes to reducing stress by

increasing financial stability and expanding support networks

alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as

fetal alcohol syndrome

According to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs

having a healthy social network

The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following

human error

Relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment, and emotional availability are

intimate relationships

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

Marijuana today is

much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

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 is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control

oral contraceptives

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. This is an example of

reciprocity

long term effects of marijuana include all of the following EXCEPT

reduce appetite for weight control

Which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior

striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way

the interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is

synergism

Drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as

teratogens

when a pregnant woman's water breaks what is actually happening is that

the amniotic sac breaks

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 birth control for women was

the diaphragm

by federal law when can women elect to have an abortion without legal restrictions

the first trimester

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the

withdrawal method

which of the following is true about women and alcoholism

women get addicted faster with less alcohol use than men

which factor would reduce the likelihood of you choosing a particular person as your partner

your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different