Health Midterm

Consuming alcohol is a way to stimulate sexual response.

False

Kissing and erotic touching are examples of

Nonverbal sexual communications

In a confidential adoption

the birth parents and adoptive parents do not know each other.

Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction.

true

Relationship breakdowns most often begin with changes or problems in communication.

True

During her pregnancy, Emily should avoid all of the following EXCEPT

eggs

Methadone maintenance does not have the same potential for addiction that heroin does.

false

Breast-fed infants

has decreased incidence of illness

When drugs combine in the body to produce extremely uncomfortable effects, this reaction is called drug

intolerance

Jeff and Dana have been married for two years. Their relationship involves exclusive sexual involvement with each other. This demonstrates

a monogamous relationship

Julio wants to strengthen his relationship with LaVonne by sharing personal information with her. To get over his fear of disclosing his feelings, Julio can do all of the following EXCEPT

Blame his parents for his imperfections

Abstention from any type of sexual activity with others is known as

Celibacy

Lengthy cohabitation that is considered legally binding in some states is

Common law marriage

When romance lasts beyond the four-year mark, which chemicals in the body give lovers a sense of security, peace, and calm?

Endorphins

A birth defect caused by the mother's alcohol intake during pregnancy is

FAS

What is "harm reduction" in the context of drug abuse programs?

Reducing negative consequences of drug use

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on chemical neurotransmission?

They enhance, suppress, or interfere with it.

Challenges to successful gay and lesbian relationships often stem from discrimination.

True

Masturbation is a common sexual practice across the life span.

True

Adoption may be a good alternative in all the following cases EXCEPT

a couple wants to become parents right away.

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

Fertility drugs

increase the chances of multiple births

Oral contraceptive pills are

more than 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy if used correctly.

Marijuana today is

much more potent than it was in the 1960s.

Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug?

recreational

Which type of drug contains substances used to help people relax or socialize?

recreational drug

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

tetraogens

James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates

tolerance

A three-month segment of a pregnancy during which certain developmental changes occur in the embryo or fetus is a

trimester

Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?

tubal ligation