Health and Wellness Answer Key Assessment 1

Which phase of the cycle of violence includes physical acts intended to inflict pain?

Acute Battering

which of the following statements about child abuse in the United States is true?

An estimated one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18.

Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health

Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.

Manuela joined a group exercise class. Her instructor, who was formerly inactive and overweight, motivates the class and participates with them. In class, Manuela tries to emulate her instructor's moves, and she has also become more physically active as part of her daily routine. Which technique is Manuela using to reach her goal of becoming more fit?

Modeling

According to the video, the murders were most likely motivated by bias based on which of the following?

Religion

Which of the following statements about media and violence is true

Research has not demonstrated a clear link between exposure to violent media and a propensity to engage in violent acts.

The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the

Social cognitive model

Which of the following is true about the cycle of intimate partner violence

Women who have experienced the cycle more than once tend to develop battered woman syndrome.

according to the video, schools that have implemented meditation programs have seen what effect?

a decrease in violence

Loneliness is

a risk factor for depression and substance abuse.

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

a. their own actions

Which product is most commonly associated with acquaintance rape on college campuses?

alcohol

Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?

an essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment

Not allowing yourself to think about stage fright and focusing only on the content of your speech when preparing for a presentation is an example of...

blocking and stopping

A tendency toward anger may be

both physiological and related to family background.

Warning signs of suicide include all the following except

compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals.

Differences in cancer mortality among specific populations are an example of...

health disparities

Mindfulness-based therapy

may be less expensive and easier to implement than traditional psychotherapy

A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a(n)...

modifiable determinant

The killer apparently shot the three victims as a result of a disagreement over a parking space. This is an extreme overreaction to the situation that could be explained by which type of aggression?

primary aggression

Quinn has started meditation as a way to reduce her stress and center her life. Which facet of spirituality is she working on?

purpose

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of

self-efficacy

Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of

situational inducement

One out of every _____ women is the victim of an attempted or completed rape.

six

If you are raped, you should do all except which of the following things?

take a shower

Ana was raped but doesn't want to tell anyone because she is afraid of all except which of the following?

that everyone will believe her

studies show that meditation among teens can improve resiliency. improved resiliency is relation to which of the following?

the ability to better manage stress

Psychological health is best described as encompassing

thinking, feeling, relating, and being

The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is...

wellness

All of the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors except

genetic diseases

Meditation has been shown to provide a wide range of health benefits. The video focused on how a regular meditation practice can benefit which age group in particular?

teenagers

Which phase of the cycle of violence is typically characterized by anger abusive language and psychological aggression

tension building

our society still attaches some stigma to those who seek treatment for mental illness. the sense is that we should be able to "tough it out". what action could you take for a friend who is showing suicidal tendencies if he or she is reluctant to seek help?

recommend that he or she call the national suicide prevention lifeline

Because it increases one's susceptibility to negative health outcomes, alcohol abuse is an example of which type of behavior

risk

All of the following are basic mindfulness skills EXCEPT...

tuning out a noisy student in the library

Sergio felt an overwhelming need to help when a devastating tornado destroyed his town. By volunteering, Sergio fulfilled what facet of his spiritual health?

values

Which of the following statements about campus violence is true

Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship.

A treatment for depression that involves correcting consistently pessimistic or faulty thought patterns is

Cognitive therapy

What is the best strategy to reduce the risk of dating violence on a first date?

Go on a double date with friends or go out as a group. Travel with friends and meet at the agreed-upon location.

A psychologically healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by

Learning from the situation and improving study habits

The spiritual practice that involves focused nonjudgemental observation and the ability to be fully present in the moment is

Mindfulness

Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health?

Social health

A state of alignment with one's own inner wisdom, values, and vision that serves as a guide in finding a moral and ethical path through life is

Spiritual intelligence

The murder of the three Muslim students is seen as a hate crime by the victims' families. Why do you think they would they feel this way?

They believe that their family members were targeted by the killer because they were all Muslim.

The video reported that there were numerous prejudicial posts about Muslims on the killer's Facebook page. Prejudice is defined as __________.

a negative evaluation of an entire group of people based on unfavorable and often wrong ideas about the group

Which type of rape involves one or multiple attackers, strangers, weapons, or physical beatings?

aggravated rape

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates that

alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels.

An appraisal of the relationship between an object, action, or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)...

belief

Judy strives to stay healthy. When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior, she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track. She beliefs that no challenge is too tough for her to take on. Judy

exhibits self-efficacy

Education and policies aimed at reducing distracted driving within a given population exemplify

health promotion

Studies associate mindfulness with...

improvements in memory

scientific research has shown all of the following effects with meditation except ____

increased inflammation

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.

Which type of costs are related to higher insurance premiums and increased disability payments due to obesity-related health conditions?

indirect medical costs

Spiritual health is an expression of our __________.

inner self

Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of...

situational inducement