PE 150 Final
Stress has been associated with increased blood pressure and inflammatory responses. These are most closely associated with an increased risk for
cardiovascular disease
Abstention from any type of sexual activity is known as
celibacy
All of the following are examples of resources that reduce carbon emissions EXCEPT
coal
According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is
consummate love
The various methods used to prevent conception are known as
contraception
Exercise reduces stress primarily by
increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.
Determinants of health are a range of factors in a person's life that
influence his or her health status
The amount of effort needed during a workout to improve some aspect of fitness is exercise
intensity
Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control?
oral contraceptives
The feeling that you are overextended and that it's not possible for you to meet all the demands being placed up on you is known as
overload
A number of studies have shown a positive relationship between spiritual health and
physical health
If you can perform regular moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without excessive fatigue, you are considered to be
physically fit
The term for an environmental contaminant that causes potential harm to living organisms is
pollutant
the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is
wellness
One reason that the effects of alcohol are different for women and men is that
women have less water in their tissues than men
You are most likely to listen BEST when
you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to.
Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because
you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you
When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,
your memory may be impaired
Which of the following is TRUE about calories?
Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.
Which of the following is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness?
body image
Exercise can improve mental health by
boosting self-esteem
which of the following provides a ready source of energy for daily activities
carbohydrates
Air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act include all of the following EXCEPT
carbon dioxide
The health insurance program jointly funded by the states and the federal government that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families
Medicaid
which of the following play a role in developing and repairing bone, muscle, skin, and blood cells
proteins
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
psychological
REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming?
rapid eye movements
Most experts agree that a key step in slowing climate change is to
reduce consumption of fossil fuels
a psychologically healthy person is
resilient
Which theory holds that our bodies fight to maintain our weight within a particular narrow range?
set point theory
According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being?
set realistic goals and pursue them with effort
HIV can potentially be transmitted through all of the following EXCEPT
sharing food utensils with an infected person
The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as
shift and persist
The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is
sleep apnea
Eating food when drinking alcohol
slows alcohol absorption
The testes manufacture
sperm and testosterone
Spiritual health contributes to a reduction in
stress levels
Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to
the enhanced greenhouse effect
Which of the following is NOT true about male condoms?
they can be used with baby oil and body lotions as lubricants
Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?
they can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners
Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body?
they enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters
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
Minerals that the body needs in very small amounts are
trace minerals
When liquid oils are hydrogenated,
trans fatty acids are produced.
Having a gender identity that does not match one's biological sex is known as being
transgender
Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?
tubal ligation
Taking responsibility for your health care includes all of the following EXCEPT
using over-the-counter medications to treat a sudden, serious illness
If you are concerned about the costs of health care, which of the following practices should you avoid?
using the emergency room for your routine health care
A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)
vasectomy
potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are
vitamins
Which of the following is an example of altruism?
volunteering at an animal shelter
Insomnia is often characterized by
waking up frequently during the night
In a healthy relationship,
you're honest with yourself and each other
The BEST definition of body image is
your feelings and beliefs about your appearance.
All of the following are likely to influence your response to stressors EXCEPT
your friends level of stress
Approximately what percentage of Americans age 25 to 34 have no health insurance?
16 percent
Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?
50 percent
What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey?
50 percent
According to a major U.S. consensus statement, most adults should get how many hours of sleep per night for optimal health?
7 or more
Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?
Between 1988 and 2008, detectable levels of nicotine exposure in nonsmokers decreased
Which of the following countries has the largest population?
China
Which of the following is the BEST example of emotional support?
Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her
high blood levels of this type of cholesterol appear to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or cholesterol-clogged arteries
HDL
Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the relationship between body image and culture?
In the US, white females experience greater rates of body dissatisfaction than females from other racial/ethnic groups
Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?
It is inevitable when people live or work together.
Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?
Women tend to be more expressive
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to genetics and obesity?
a healthy lifestyle cannot override obesity genes
Fossil fuels are
a significant source of carbon emissions.
When doing some form of aerobic exercise, you are at a moderate level of intensity when you are
able to converse with someone
Ovulation typically occurs
about halfway through a woman's menstrual cycle.
The excessive use of a drug is
abuse
Spiritual intelligence can be described as the ability to
access meanings, values, and purposes to live a richer life
Which type of exercise is BEST for improving cardiorespiratory fitness?
aerobic
A measure of how clean or polluted the air in a given region is on a particular day is the
air quality index
Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress?
an impending promotion
Individuals who practice extreme food restriction motivated by an intense fear of gaining weight have the eating disorder known as
anorexia nervosa
A substance that triggers an immune response is a(n)
antigen
which substances protect against oxidative stress and the resultant cell damage
antioxidants
Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to a vaccine?
artificially acquired active immunity
The minimum amount of energy the body uses to maintain vital functions is known as the
basal metabolic rate
The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume is the
blood alcohol concentration
The CDC recommends HPV vaccination for
both boys and girls beginning at age 11.
People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience
both tolerance and withdrawal
An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is
bulimia nervosa
Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?
chance of heart attack decreases
Self-care can include
checking your blood pressure
An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as
chronic stress
If an insurance policy covers 90 percent of your total medical bills, the remaining 10 percent that you must pay is your
coinsurance amount
What type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?
complete
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT
compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals
A set fee that an insurance plan requires that patients pay at the time of service (per office visit or prescription) is the
copayment
Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption?
easy access to high-calorie foods in stores and restaurants
which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?
emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes
Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with
emotional intelligence
An awareness of what others might be going through is called
empathy
calories from saturated fats and/or added sugars in foods that have little or no nutritional value, such as sausages and ice cream, are called
empty calories
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
The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is
epinepherine
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was designed to do all of the following EXCEPT
establish a national single-payer health care system
Adequate sleep may enhance intellectual health in all the following ways EXCEPT by
expending energy
Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs
which of the following is the most energy-dense source of calories in the human diet
fats
Emotional health can best be described as being able to
feel and express emotions appropriately
The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students
feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week
Sexually transmitted infections disproportionately affect
females and young people age 15 to 24
Stress management consists of
finding balance and developing coping strategies.
What are the components of the FITT principle that apply to all types of exercise?
frequency, intensity, time, and type
All of the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT
genetic diseases
Gases that accumulate in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming by trapping heat near Earth's surface are
greenhouse gases
A 26-year-old male would be considered obese if he
has a body mass index of 30 or higher.
Which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a higher level of stress?
hassles
An effective way to protect yourself from STIs is to
have sex only with a partner who has tested negative for STIs
Addictive substances and behaviors
have the potential to produce a positive mood change.
Spiritual health can best be described as
having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life
All of the following are consequences of population growth EXCEPT
higher carrying capacity of the earth
How does sleep deprivation affect drivers?
impairs motor skills
Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to
improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans.
Countries with the largest per capita "ecological footprint"
include the United States
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as
intellectual health
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression in college students?
international students are especially vulnerable to depression
Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for
intimacy, social integration, and nurturance
Which statement BEST summarizes what happens when particulate matter condenses in the lungs?
it forms tar, which is a thick, brownish sludge
Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin?
it includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life
Which of the following statements about nicotine is TRUE?
it is a powerful central nervous system stimulant
Which of the following is TRUE about sexual identity?
it is based on biological sex at birth, social and cultural influences on gender, and sexual orientation
After a night of heavy drinking, John still appears sober while his friends are obviously intoxicated. It is likely that John has developed
learned behavioral tolerance
people who have experienced repeated failures may develop a pattern of response in which they give up and fail to take any positive action. This is called
learned helplessness
The main site of alcohol metabolism is the
liver
Social support may BEST help reduce stress by
making challenges look less forbidding.
The two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are
male condoms and birth control pills
The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to
meet people outside your proximity
One of the health problems associated with the female athlete triad is amenorrhea, which is a lack of
menstrual periods
The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it impairs functioning in daily life is
mental illness
Exercise helps with weight control by increasing the body's
metabolic rate
what percentage of adult Americans are obese
more than 30 percent but less than 40 percent
Obesity is responsible for
more than 40% higher healthcare costs as compared to non-obese populations.
Since 1980, the percentage of the global population that is obese has
more than doubled
Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?
multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions
A disorder that typically occurs in men and is characterized by extreme measures to change body shape and a belief that the body is insufficiently lean or muscular is
muscle dysmorphia
The amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as
muscular strength
Approximately what percentage of Americans currently uses one or more prescription drugs?
nearly 50 percent
A 20-year-old female with a BMI of 34 would be categorized as
obese
An IUD
offers protection from pregnancy for 3 to 12 years.
Spiritual health is one of the key dimensions of
overall health
The physical "flaw" that most individuals associate with negative body image is
overweight
Disease-causing agents are called
pathogens
Which of the following statements about Internet addiction is true?
people with internet addiction tend to have lower grades and poorer job performance than others who are not addicted
Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of
physical activity
Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is
prescription drugs
A driver is "usually impaired" at a blood alcohol concentration of
0.05 to 0.07 percent
One standard drink equals
12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.
After drastic weight loss, an anorexic individual will
feel that they are still too fat
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as
fetal alcohol syndrome
Which of the following statements about food waste is TRUE?
food waste is the largest source of US municipal solid waste
Training for muscular resistance can be done using any of the following three methods:
free weights, weight machines, or your own body weight
According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who
get more than 9 hours of sleep a night
the body converts all forms of simple sugars into which of the following substances to provide energy to cells
glucose
All of the following are recommended for avoiding contracting or spreading a respiratory infection EXCEPT
going to work while sick as long as you take medication
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
homeostasis
The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?
human error
To manage stress, the first step is to
identify and assess the stressors in your life
health promotion
includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health.
In a 2016 survey, what percentage of college students said they had no health insurance?
3.4 percent
How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?
4 hours
Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as
4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.
What percentage of a person's body weight is water
50 to 70 percent
Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?
Female college students' alcohol consumption is close to that of male college students
Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol"?
LDLs
Which of the following is TRUE about stress?
Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.
The greenhouse effect is
a natural phenomenon
The definition of spirituality for an individual is
a sense of peace, purpose, connection to others, and meaning in life
Climate change is
a shift in patterns of temperature, precipitation, and frequency of catastrophic storms
molecules that are the building blocks of protein are
amino acids
Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food that has been consumed
attempt to balance out a previous behavior
One problem with the BMI measurement is that it
does not account for varying levels of muscle mass.
Health and wellness are best described as:
dynamic
If you know you will be at an event where alcohol will be served, what can you do to drink responsibly?
eat shortly before you go and alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks
Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?
electronic devices
Which of the following is defined as planned, structured, and repetitive body movement?
exercise
David spends four hours a day lifting weights and is at the point of obsession about his fitness routine to the extent that he will miss classes and outings with friends so he can go to the gym. He most likely suffers from which of the following disorders?
exercise addiction
Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT
lower life expectancy
The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the
medical model
You want to decrease your risk of developing an infectious disease. Which of the following factors is within your individual control?
nutritional status
The stage of syphilis that is characterized by a bacteria-filled chancre is
primary syphilis
To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n)
process that occurs in stages
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?
reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night
A person with strong core muscles has a more stable center of gravity and
reduced chance of injury
According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are
self actualized
A person's realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as
self-esteem
Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because
sleeping less is associated with eating more
Which of the following statements about college students and tobacco use is true?
smoking has decreased among college students during the past decade
Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our
social network
A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is
social support
At the time of puberty, gonadotropins
stimulate the testes and ovaries to produce sex hormones
Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE?
supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span
Economic development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations is called
sustainable development
A person suffering from body dysmorphic disorder would likely
take extreme measures to alter physical features
The contemporary definition of wellness is:
the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions
What is social capital?
the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support
Nutrients are
the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly.
Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT
the time of day the alcohol is consumed
People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on
their own actions
Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?
they can be abused
Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?
they value human diversity
Psychological health is best described as encompassing
thinking, feeling, relating, and being