Health test 1
Which of the following is not true about the unique characteristics of current traditional-age college students.
The highest drop out rate ever
In searching the Internet for information about a question you have regarding your health, which one of these is NOT a key concern?
The web browser used
Which of the following statements is true of the health differences between men and women?
Women are more likely than men to not smoke and to eat a healthy diet, but less likely to have adequate physical activity levels.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which of the following statements is true of sleep-related problems among Americans?
Women are more likely than men to report not getting enough sleep
When you forgive, __________________________.
You free yourself from anger, resentments, and reliving hurts over and over again
Which age group of Americans experience the greatest health deficits?
Young adults
The World Health Organization defines health as ___________?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
Refers to feelings and moods
Emotional health
The ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions
Emotional intelligence
Which dimension of health refers to the impact your world has on your well-being?
Environmental
According to which theory or model of personal change do people take a health-related action if they feel susceptible to a possible negative consequence?
Health benefits
_______________________ and Stroke are the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
Heart disease
The most widely publicized dietary supplement for relieving insomnia contains _____________________.
Melatonin
____________________ health describes our ability to perceive reality as it is, to respond to its challenges, and to develop rational strategies for living.
Mental
A temporary state of mind or feeling
Mood
There is a 6th stage of change that can take place at any point in the stages of change in a persons life. What is that stage?
Relapse
The highest level of the Maslow Pyramid of human needs is ____________________________.
Self actualization
Which approach to how people change focuses on whether an individual lacks motivation?
Self determination theory
Belief or pride in ourselves
Self esteem
Which dimension of health refers to the ability to interact effectively with other people and the social environment, to develop satisfying interpersonal relationships.
Social
Psychologist use the term ______________________________________ to refer to a behavior or an attitude that a particular group expects, values, and enforces.
Social norm
A belief in someone or something that transcends the boundaries of self
Spiritually
Researchers report that people are most likely to change health behavior if they hold onto what belief?
Susceptibility, benefits, and severity
Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are problems involving the timing of sleep. What are the two most common causes?
jet lag ; shift work
What is the first step in the process of values clarification?
Carefully consider the consequences of each choice
Being assertive includes __________________________.
Making your desires and needs clear to others
Which of the following is one of the health issues that undergraduate college students in particular experience.
A significant proportion report symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders
Life circumstances such as income or marital status
10%
Thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and goal-based activities
40%
On average a women has an attention span of 20 minutes where as a man has an attention span of _________?
5 minutes
Our happiness set point-----genetic component
50%
How many hours a night of sleep is recommended for someone 18-25 years of age?
7-9
A man has a life expectancy of 76 years, but a women has a life expectancy of _____________ years.
81 years
According to the national survey that is mentioned in our book, what percent of people get a failing grade in healthy lifestyle habits?
About 97%
Overall which ethnic group is more likely to develop cancer?
African American
People who are autonomous _________________________.
Are true to themselves
Remember that your ___________________ and _______________________ are predisposing influences on your capacity for change.
Attitudes; beliefs
The ability to draw on internal resources
Autonomy
Which of the following approaches to practicing positive psychology requires a person to expect positive experiences from life?
Becoming optimistic
Which one of these is not a reinforcing factor?
Belittling
Learning from life experience and the capacity to question and evaluate information requires ________________ health.
Intellectual
Our book list 10 ways that sleep can impact our health. Please list all ten
Learning and memory; academic performance; metabolism and weight; safety; mood/ quality of life; immunity; mental disorder; alcohol use; major diseases and death; sexuality
____________________ is the term for people's explicit and conscious evaluations of their lives, often based on factors that each individual deems relevent.
Life satisfaction
Which of the following statements is true about the impact of unhealthy choices on young Americans?
Obese children often grow into obese adults, with risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
What are the stages of change in order from beginning to end.
Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance
Factors that influence health behavior that include knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and perceptions are _______________ factors
Predisposed
No medical treatment, however successful or sophisticated, can compare with the power of ______________________.
Prevention
A combination of desirable psychological characteristics and positive social relationships
Psychological well being
Neurons
Transmit information within the brain and throughout the body by means of electrical impulses and chemical messengers
The criteria by which one makes choices about one's thoughts, actions, goals, and ideals
Values
A general term for how well individuals are doing in life
Well being
_____________________ can be defined as purposeful, enjoyable living or more specifically, a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Wellness
Fulfillment of one's potential
self-actualization