Exsc 221
Materialism claims that the reality of human life is? a. only the body b. the mind and body. c. not matter d. the body, mind, and spirit e. agnostic
only the body
cardiorepiratory fitness contributes to...? a. physical fitness b. only development of the heart and lungs c. overall well-being including neurogenesis d. athletic performance mainly
overall well-being including neurogenesis
anorexia nervosa is a mental illness in which a person...? a. starves herself or himself b. engages in binge-purge cycles c. has a nervous breakdown d. overdoses on prescription drugs e. has shingles
starves herself and himself
Hydrogenation converts unsaturated fats to a semisolid a solid form, and they become...? a. trans fats b. hydrogenated oil c. bad carbs d. monosaturated vegetable oils e. none of the above
trans fats
does your lifestyle affect your genes?
yes. a study on twins showed that the twins epigenomes were way different when they were older and lived different lives.
a person that blames himself
helpless and poor self-esteem
Global
helplessness
In women, 80 percent of HIV cases are due to
high-risk heterosexual contact.
optimisum
is linked to strong immune system
cortisol
is the stress hormone
what is determinism?
it is a belief that people and life are the way they are and there is no freedom to choose to be another way.
psychoactive drugs
Chemicals that affect the nervous system and result in altered consciousness
logotherapy
Developed by Viktor Frankl, a therapy concerned with the meaning in life
Changing to living a healthy lifestyle is..? a. the most difficult change to make b. dependent on how others are living c. facilitated by a fixed mindset. d. dependent on determinism e. none of the above
None of the above
explanatory style
Whenever someone offers a cause for some event, that cause can be analyzed in terms of the three categories of attributions: internal-external, stable-unstable, and global-specific. The tendency a person has to employ certain combinations of attributions in explaining events (e. g. , internal, stable, and global causes) is called their explanatory style.
medical abortions
abortion that is performed by administering drugs that cause the death and expulsion of the fetus in a manner that resembles a miscarriage
A pedometer reading of 10,000-14,000 steps a day is considered to be...? a. very active b. active c. moderately active d. low active e. inactive
active
When trying to adopt new healthy behaviors, it is important to...? a. be flexible b. be patient c. respect how complex a thorough change can be d. recognize that this involves your whole being e. all above
all of the above
muscle strength and endurance is capable of ...? a. reducing back pain b. helping a person avoid osteoporosis c. improving balance d. all of the above e. none of the above
all of the above
Good posture contributes to...? a. good functioning of many systems of the body b. a better supply of oxygen to the lungs c. communicating confidence d. good relationships e. all of the above
all of the above.
Ghrelin and leptin are two hormones that control...? a. anger b. happiness c. stress d. appetite e. body weight
appetite.
what are the three needs that result in greater health?
autonomy, competence, and relatedness
A healthy approach to improving cardiorespiratory wellness includes..? a. pushing yourself as hard as you can b. awareness of the effects of hot and humid condition c. wearing clothes to make you sweat off weight d. running or jogging rather than just walking.
awareness of the effects of hot and humid condition
VO2 max is a good predictor of...? a. cardiorespiratory fitness b. heart disease c. type 2 diabetes d. mental toughness
cardiorespiratory fitness
Functional fitness helps correct dysfunction by...? a. doing weight training b. exercising the cardiorespiratory system. c. participating in a sport d. creating a solid foundation e. orthopedic surgery
creating a solid foundation
what are four barriers to behavior change?
emotional, physical, economic, logistical
The principle of progression, when applied to flexibility, means that...? a. everyone should be able to sit with legs extended and reach beyond their toes b. everyone should bounce and stretch as far as possible c. everyone should ease into flexibility exercises and do some everyday d. everyone needs to become as flexible as possible.
everyone should ease into flexibility exercises and do some everyday
one of the best ways to regulate ghrelin and leptin is with...? a. anti-depressants b. exercise c. glucose d. positive attitudes e. fasting
exercise
external locus of control
feeling helpless to outside circumstances
the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion is called...? a. ligament flexibility b. dynamic flexibility c. flexibility d. functional flexibility
flexibility
the relationship between flexibility and muscle strength dictates that...? a. muscles cannot be flexible if they are strong b. flexibility is most effective when muscles are strong c. muscles cannot be strong if they are flexible d. maintaining muscle strength limits dynamic flexibility.
flexibility is most effective when muscles are strong
stressors release hormones that slow down digestion resulting in...? a. food staying in the thoracic cavity too long b. food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream c. decreased energy d. food not being digested e. decreased appetite.
food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream.
holmes rahe scale
number of events or units of stress. 500 pts. in one year is a problem.
the fat-storing fold of the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, is called the...? a. rectus abdominus b. omentum c. abdominal fold d. diaphragm e. none of the above
omentum
Good posture is the...? a. proper alignment of the musculoskeletal system b. proper alignment of the head and back c. balance of the left and right shoulders d. balance of the left and right hips e. proper alignment that feels stiff
proper alignment of the musculoskeletal system
Thoughts and feelings affect how the cells function according to a. neurology b. biology c. chemistry d. psychology e. psychoneuroimmunology
psychoneruoimmunology
A healthy mental health is
realizes own ability, cope with stress, work productiviely and contribute to the community
Behaviorism and operant conditioning work on people but may result in...? a. manipulation b. only the mind changing c. resentment toward authority d. only the body changing e. competition
resentment toward authority.
The behavior and the value of each individual can be kept distinct from each other. This is best accomplished by having...? a. any kind of self-esteem b. achievement self-esteem c. self-acceptance self-esteem d. high self-esteem e. low self-esteem
self acceptance self esteem
Which of the following is most important for wise goal setting? a. giving yourself rewards b. setting goals as high as possible c. accomplish goals quickly d.generally stated goals, avoid specifics e. all of the above
setting goals as high as possible
The two types of flexibility are...? a. static and dynamic b. static and muscular c.dynamic and functional d. muscular and strength
static and dynamic
Muscular fitness can help hypertensive individuals lower their...? a. systolic bp b. diastolic bp c. systolic and diastolic bp d. none of the above
systolic and diastolic bp
positive psychology
A branch of psychology that emphasizes human strengths.
eustress
A positive stress that energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal
learned helplessness hypothesis
A theory that holds that depression occurs when people expect that bad events will occur and that there is nothing they can do to prevent them or cope with them
What does Wellness include: a. feelings of peace and harmony of being b. optimal energy c. the desire and capacity to thrive d. health, fitness, and overall well-being e. all of the above
All the above
what are the goals for healthy people 2020
1. eliminate preventable disease 2.achieve health equity and disparities 3. create social and physical environments that promote good health for all 4. promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life.
Of girls or women who are victims of sexual assault, 50 percent are ages
12-24
a person is considered obese when the BMI is ...? a. 30.0 or more b. 29.0 or more c. 28.0 or more d. 27.0 or more e. 26.0 or more
30.0 or more
5/4 definition
5 drinks for men and 4 drinks for women must be consumed on one occasion at least once in a two-week period for it to be classed as binge drinking.
internal locus of control
The perception that one controls one's own fate
what is paradigm
a model or pattern that affects how a person views reality. a paradigm shift is a conscious effort to see things in a new way.
You can estimate your current cardiorespiratory fitness level...? a. only by taking a treadmill stress test b. by assessing how much weight you can move c. by measuring how far you can move in a given time d. by counting how many breaths you take per minute.
by measuring how far you can move in a given time.
muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to...? a. exert force b. maintain stability c. contract repeatedly over time. d. align the body
contract repeatedly over time.
allostatic mode
damage caused by stress
chronic disease is responsible for
60% of all deaths & 75% health care costs. the four modifiable behaviors are , smoking, drinking, unhealthy eating & little excercise.
caffeine
600 mg is excessive
dynamic flexibility helps to maintain....? a. cartilage in the joints b. ligament soreness c. more attention to the muscles d. more oxygen in the lungs e. better posture
better posture.
three types of muscle tissue in the body include? a. cardiac, pulmonary, skeletal b. cardiac, smooth, and skeletal c. cardiac, skeletal, and postural d. cardiac, digestive, and skeletal
cardiac, smooth, and skeletal
the nutrient most needed for survival...? a. carbs b. h2o c. protein d. fats e. vitamins
h2o
What claims that reality of human life is mind and body
holism
What claims that reality of human life is not matter?
immaterialism
Health benefits of being flexible include...? a. improved endurance b. improved posture and reduce risk of injury c. increased stress d. increased psychological flexibility.
improved posture and reduce risk of injury
the glycemic index and glycemic load impact...? a. macronutrient levels in the blood b. omega 3 and omega 6 levels in the blood c. triglyceride levels in the blood d. micronutrient levels in the blood e. insulin levels in the blood
insulin levels in the blood
are you most likely to develop a disease through genes or lifestyle choices.
lifestyle choices. 70-90% are most likely due to lifestyle
stable
long lasting helplessness
allostatis
maintaining stability through change
holism claims that the reality of human life is? a. only the mind b. agnostic c. only the body. d. not matter e. mind and body
mind and body
body tissue that can generate force is called...? a. tendon b. cartilage c. nerve d. muscle
muscle
in 2011, the U.S department of agriculture (USDA) replaced the food guide pyramid, gov. guidelines for healthy eating, with the... a. oldways pyramids b. myplate c. livestrong plate d. harvard healthy eating pyramid e. mypyramid
myplate
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nervous system that works automatically
Immaterialism claims that the reality of human life is? a. not matter b. only the body c. the mind and the body d. agnostic e. none of the above
not matter
Functional fitness improves real-life movements by...? a. strengthening muscles by isolating a muscle b. focusing mainly on muscle bulk c. teaching muscles to work together d. focusing mainly on muscle endurance e. teaching lifetime sports skills
teaching muscles to work together
elective abortion
termination of pregnancy chosen by the woman that is not required for her physical safety. legal termination of a pregnancy for nonmedical reasons
what is cartesian dualism
the mind and body are two incompatible entities causing one to be antagonistic to the other