health mod 3 quiz

Of the following countries, in which do citizens, on average, get the most sleep?

Mexico

Which of the following is TRUE about stress?

Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.

Cortisol is secreted by the

adrenal glands

Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

all six dimensions of her health.

Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress,

because they are easier on the digestive system than junk foods.

As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is

cortisol

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is

cortisol

The sum of exposure to stressors, including complex traumas, is known as

cumulative adversity

After his girlfriend breaks up with him, Ian tells himself that all women are cruel and self-centered and that, since he'll never find a loving relationship, he should just stop looking. Ian is indulging in a form of self-talk known as

dichotomous thinking.

Katherine is an energetic, confident student who is not afraid to stand up in front of the class and read her essay aloud. She trusts that even if others don't agree with her point of view, they will still value her as a person and a friend. These traits best demonstrate Katherine's positive

emotional health

Acute stress is significant, long-term stress that can produce negative effects on multiple body systems.

false

Stress can have positive health effects.

false

Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease?

having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism

The ever-changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental dimensions is the definition of

health

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

homeostasis

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life

The immune system's ability to respond to assaults is known as

immunocompetence

Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?

increased salivation

chronic short sleep

increases risk of stroke

Mariah is behind on her coursework because of training for the upcoming tryouts for the swim team. On top of that, she broke up with her boyfriend last week. Monica, her twin sister, does not participate on a sports team and has plenty of time to get her homework done before her boyfriend visits most evenings. Compared to Monica, Mariah is likely to experience

more upper respiratory illness

The part of the brain involved in controlling the body's overall reaction to stress is the

pituitary gland

The science that views negative health events as resulting from individuals' interactions with their physical or social environment is

public health

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?

rapid eye movements

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

self-efficacy

The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as

shift and persist

A pop quiz in class is an example of

stressor

The contemporary definition of wellness is

the ability to move about freely without pain.

Emily is experiencing an allostatic load due to a dysfunctional relationship, credit card debt, and a challenging course load. Which of the following defines the term allostatic load?

the long-term wear and tear on the body caused by the stress response

Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to unintentionally fall asleep during the day?

those between the ages of 18 and 25

A personality trait characterized by control, commitment, and the willingness to embrace new challenges is known as psychological hardiness.

true

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

true

laughter may increase endorphin levels

true

Which of the following statements about the graduating class of 2016 is true?

More than 70 percent of these students graduated with significant debt.