Health Unit 1 (part 2)
Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
A northern state that experiences long winter nights.
Which of the following is true about major depression in college students?
International students are especially vulnerable to depression.
Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?
They value human diversity.
True of False: Psychoneuroimmunology is the scientific study of the interrelationships of mind and body on the immune system.
True
Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from
accidents
You have learned how to intentionally slow your heart rate to calm yourself during an exam. Which method are you using to manage stress?
biofeedback
Melody has been experiencing severe mood swings, feeling highly energized for a period and then experiencing extreme depression. These symptoms are most closely associated with
bipolar disorder
Stress has been associated with increases blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increases risk factor for
cardiovascular disease
Health and wellness are best described as
dynamic
According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage
has no current intention to chance or believes there is no need to change
Spiritual health can best be described as
having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is
heart disease
Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to
improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans
Exercise reduces stress primarily by
increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.
The expected number of years of life remaining out a given age, such as at birth, is known as
life expectancy
Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is
money
The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to
perform activities of daily living
Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders. He could be experiencing a(n):
phobia
Jake is being treated for depression by a medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for his condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?
psychiatrist
Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n):
reinforcing factor
The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is
shaping
A pop quiz in class is an example of
stressor
Spiritually healthy people believe
that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical dimension of existence.
People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on
their own actions