KINE 250 MIDTERM

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

Human error

Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape?

It has largely replaced the term date rape

Sleepwalking sometimes occurs during

NREM stage 4

A person who is content with life, usually feels good, and has an uplifting sense of inner peace is experiencing subjective well-being

True

Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance

True

Sleep deficiencies have been linked to increased alcohol abuse

True

Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.

True

To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in

a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects

Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of

a chronic mood disorder

Of the following, which factor is NOT a risk for gang involvement?

academic achievement

Chaz and Jessamine are healthy and in their late 20s. They have been trying to conceive a child for the past six months without success. Chaz and Jessamine

are not considered infertile

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

belief

Amniocentesis

can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus

Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)

clinical sleep study

Diaphragms

create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm

Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?

economic status

The implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called

ectopic pregnancy

Short-duration sleep lowers a person's risk for cardiovascular disease

false

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression?

feeling highly energetic

Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month?

fertility awareness

One cause of narcolepsy appears to be

genetic

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

genetic diseases

Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals?

imagined rehearsal

A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of

modifiable determinants of health

Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n)

reinforcing factor

Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating

spiritual health

Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?

stoic

Downshifting refers to the process of

taking steps to simplify one's life

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

their own actions

Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to suffer from sleepiness?

those between the ages of 13 and 29

The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is

domestic violence

Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?

electronic devices

An awareness of what others might be going through is called

empathy

A cause of infertility in which uterine tissue is implanted outside the uterus and blocks the fallopian tubes is

endometriosis

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. No challenge is too tough for her to take on. Judy

exhibits self-efficacy

A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness

false

Child sexual abuse occurs in as many as 2 out of every 100 children.

false

Multitasking is an effective time-management strategy

false

The shortest stage of sleep is stage 2

false

Differences in health conditions among specific populations are

health disparities

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

homeostasis

Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to

improve health-related quality of life and years of life for all Americans

Some researchers believe that chronic sleep deficiencies can

increase the risk for type 2 diabetes

Postpartum depression

is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings

A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that

it does not require a fitting from a doctor

An example of an enabling factor is

living near a hiking trail to encourage walking

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from

low self-esteem

Lower health insurance rates for nonsmokers is an example of a(n)

manipulative reinforcer

Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?

maternal infection or hormone imbalance

The difference between surgical and medical abortions is that

medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus

Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of

medication and psychotherapy

The mental health professional whose treatment is most likely to be based on Freud's theories is a

psychoanalyst

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

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

You complete weekly practice tests for three months before you are scheduled to take the LSAT. Which method are you using to manage stress?

stress inoculation

The first widely used birth control method for women was

the diaphragm

Psychological health encompasses

thoughts, feelings, interactions with others, and spirituality

Stress can have positive health effects.

true

Insomnia is often characterized by

waking up frequently during the night

All of the following are common side effects of psychotropic drugs EXCEPT

weight loss

On average, overseas adoptions cost less than domestic adoptions

False

Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs.

False

REM sleep restores the body

False

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

Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?

Symptoms include fatigue and difficulty concentrating

Which of the following is not a reason cesarean sections may be performed?

The mother has diabetes

A risk behavior is some type of action that increases the chances of a negative health outcome

True

Even a full year after a tornado struck their town, community residents were at increased risk for traumatic stress

True

Medical abortion performed early in the pregnancy is over 99% effective

True

Overseas adoptions can make it easier for Americans to adopt an infant rather than an older child

True

Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

alarm

Anxiety disorders have become the

most common mental health problem in the United States

A trait over which a person has no control, such as height and bone structure, is a(n)

nonmodifiable determinant

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include

objectifying women

Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is most likely suffering from

obsessive-compulsive disorder

The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the

placenta

The stage of change a smoker is in when he or she has no intention of quitting is

precontemplation

A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being a(n)

predisposing factor

Family health background and the behaviors of family members are examples of

predisposing factors

Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because

prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early