Principles of Personal Health Final Exam
Which of the following statements is true regarding the gender differences in communication?
Women speak more in private, usually to build better connections with others
The transactional model views stress as ___
a function both of stressors and of a person's reaction to them
Stress is defined as ____
a response to any event or situation that either upsets us or excites us
Possible unintended negative consequences of sexting include ____
a risk of unwanted sexual advances
What is burnout?
a state of exhaustion brought on by constant or repeated emotional pressure
The process by which friends, friends of friends, acquaintances, and others in our social circle influence our behavior and our health, both positively and negatively, is termed ___
Social Contagion
which factor increases the likelihood of a hookup
all of these
People who are autonomous ____
are true to themselves
Which of the following therapies focuses on modifying inappropriate or inaccurate thoughts or beliefs to help individuals break out of a distorted, maladaptive way of thinking?
cognitive therapy
Which of the following statements is true of stress and the gastrointestinal system?
constrict blood vessels in the digestive tract
College students who report higher stress levels are more likely to ___
consume junk food an soft drinks
Which of the following uses online sites, forums, and social media to harass victims and tries to damage their reputation or turn others against them?
cyberstalking
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of major depression?
difficulty concentrating
Which of the following terms refer to unwittingly contributing to a person's addictive or abusive behavior?
enabling
Microaggressions are verbal and nonverbal communications that subtly convey rudeness and insensitivity
false
Spiritual Health is the capacity to sense, understand, and tap into ourselves, others, and the world around us
false
What is social anxiety disorder?
fear and avoidance of social situations
Which of the following is a factor that increases vulnerability to a mental disorder among undergraduates?
financial pressures
___ is a state of closeness between two people, characterized by the desire and ability to share one's innermost thoughts and feelings with each other either verbally or nonverbally.
intimacy
Which of the following is true about intimate partner violence?
it occurs more often among cohabiting couples
Steps to enrich your spiritual life can include ____
making time for silence
Being assertive includes ___
making your needs and desires clear to others
Which of the following statements is true of marriages and divorces among Americans?
married people have lower rates of coronary disease and cancer
A relaxed, peaceful state of being that can be achieved with which of the following activities?
meditating for 15 minutes
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 method of stress reduction that involves experiencing the physical and mental sensations of the present moment is called
mindfulness
The most common source of stress, as reported by about two-thirds of the people who responded to a recent American Psychological Association survey, is ___
money
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of bipolar disorder?
mood swings
Which of the following anxiety disorders is treated with a process called systematic desensitization?
phobia
___ takes into account the role of early experiences and unconscious influences in actively shaping behaviors.
psychodynamic psychotherapy
A person suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder may experience which of the following symptoms?
terror-filled dreams
Liking is the intimacy friends share
true
Microaggressions are subtle racial expressions
true
Self-compassion is a healthy form of self-acceptance in the face of perceived inadequacy or failure
true
Women look into another woman's eyes more often than they would if talking with a man
true
Which of the following have studies shown to be among the most important reasons for attraction among college students?
warmth and kindness
Which of the following is one of the ways in which male and female brains differ?
when men actively think about something, neurons turn on in highly specific areas of the brain
Which of the following is true of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
without recognition and treatment, PTSD can last for decades
According to the CDC 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
Which of the following is true of suicide?
women attempt suicide much more often than men
Which predictor is the most important reason for attraction?
All of these
Which of the following is the first stage of a relationship?
Blending
Which of the following statements is true of American families?
In African American families, traditional gender roles are often reversed
Which of the following is true of social health?
It involves developing interpersonal relationships
Which of the following is true of friendships?
It is not possible to have more than five close friends through face-to-face contact
Students that are most likely to engage in hookups are white and nonreligious.
True
Which of the following approaches to practicing positive psychology requires a person to expect positive experiences from life?
becoming optimistic
Which of the following traits is essential to communicate clearly?
being assertive
A friends-with-benefits relationship is a relationship ____
between friends that includes sexual intimacy
What is the first step in the process of values clarification?
carefully consider the consequences of each choice
___ produce a fight-or-flight response and prompt the immune system to ready itself for the possibility of infections resulting from bites, punctures, or other wounds.
chronic
Which of the following techniques will help a student with time management?
focusing on past activities
Another term for looking at an individual's health as a whole rather than part by part is ____
holistic
Blended families are families ___
in which one or both of the partners bring children from a previous union
Which of the following is a factor that enables individuals to thrive in the face of adversity?
self-actualization
"Neustress" is a term that has been introduced to refer to ___ stresses
neural
Panic attacks ___
occur more frequently among family members with the disorder
Areas of the brains responsible for tasks such as ___ are not fully developed until the mid-20s
organizing and planning
Which of the following is produced by the pituitary gland as a response to stress and is also called the "cuddle chemical"?
oxytocin
The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that ____
people are most motivated when they are most stressed
Traumatic events that may trigger acute stress disorder include which of the following?
personal or physical assault
Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder ___
realize that their behaviors are irrational
Which of the following strategies will benefit students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
recording lectures rather than taking notes
Which of the following is one of the things that people who practice self-compassion tend to do?
refuse to engage in self pity
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, ___ is characterized by abnormalities in brain structure and chemistry, destroys the "inner unity of the mind" and weakens "the will and drive that constitute our essential character"
schizophrenia
The highest level of "Maslow pyramid" of human needs is ____
self-actualization
What kind of experiences that racial minorities have are referred to as microaggressions?
subtle negations of identity
According to the general adaptation syndrome theory, how does the body typically respond to an acute stressor?
the body demonstrates three stages of change: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
Which of the following statements is true of people who engage in hookups?
they believe it is a reflection of sexual freedom
Neurons __
transmit information within the brain and throughout the body by means of electrical impulses and chemical messengers
A great deal of daily communication focuses on facts: on the who, what, where, when, and how
true
A sign of codependency is having an attraction to people who need rescuing
true
Chronic stressors go on for an extended period of time
true
Emotional intelligence is the ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions
true