Health test 1

Which of the following is not true about the unique characteristics of current traditional-age college students.

The highest drop out rate ever

In searching the Internet for information about a question you have regarding your health, which one of these is NOT a key concern?

The web browser used

Which of the following statements is true of the health differences between men and women?

Women are more likely than men to not smoke and to eat a healthy diet, but less likely to have adequate physical activity levels.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 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

When you forgive, __________________________.

You free yourself from anger, resentments, and reliving hurts over and over again

Which age group of Americans experience the greatest health deficits?

Young adults

The World Health Organization defines health as ___________?

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

Refers to feelings and moods

Emotional health

The ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions

Emotional intelligence

Which dimension of health refers to the impact your world has on your well-being?

Environmental

According to which theory or model of personal change do people take a health-related action if they feel susceptible to a possible negative consequence?

Health benefits

_______________________ and Stroke are the leading cause of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

Heart disease

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 temporary state of mind or feeling

Mood

There is a 6th stage of change that can take place at any point in the stages of change in a persons life. What is that stage?

Relapse

The highest level of the Maslow Pyramid of human needs is ____________________________.

Self actualization

Which approach to how people change focuses on whether an individual lacks motivation?

Self determination theory

Belief or pride in ourselves

Self esteem

Which dimension of health refers to the ability to interact effectively with other people and the social environment, to develop satisfying interpersonal relationships.

Social

Psychologist use the term ______________________________________ to refer to a behavior or an attitude that a particular group expects, values, and enforces.

Social norm

A belief in someone or something that transcends the boundaries of self

Spiritually

Researchers report that people are most likely to change health behavior if they hold onto what belief?

Susceptibility, benefits, and severity

Circadian rhythm sleep disorders are problems involving the timing of sleep. What are the two most common causes?

jet lag ; shift work

What is the first step in the process of values clarification?

Carefully consider the consequences of each choice

Being assertive includes __________________________.

Making your desires and needs clear to others

Which of the following is one of the health issues that undergraduate college students in particular experience.

A significant proportion report symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders

Life circumstances such as income or marital status

10%

Thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and goal-based activities

40%

On average a women has an attention span of 20 minutes where as a man has an attention span of _________?

5 minutes

Our happiness set point-----genetic component

50%

How many hours a night of sleep is recommended for someone 18-25 years of age?

7-9

A man has a life expectancy of 76 years, but a women has a life expectancy of _____________ years.

81 years

According to the national survey that is mentioned in our book, what percent of people get a failing grade in healthy lifestyle habits?

About 97%

Overall which ethnic group is more likely to develop cancer?

African American

People who are autonomous _________________________.

Are true to themselves

Remember that your ___________________ and _______________________ are predisposing influences on your capacity for change.

Attitudes; beliefs

The ability to draw on internal resources

Autonomy

Which of the following approaches to practicing positive psychology requires a person to expect positive experiences from life?

Becoming optimistic

Which one of these is not a reinforcing factor?

Belittling

Learning from life experience and the capacity to question and evaluate information requires ________________ health.

Intellectual

Our book list 10 ways that sleep can impact our health. Please list all ten

Learning and memory; academic performance; metabolism and weight; safety; mood/ quality of life; immunity; mental disorder; alcohol use; major diseases and death; sexuality

____________________ is the term for people's explicit and conscious evaluations of their lives, often based on factors that each individual deems relevent.

Life satisfaction

Which of the following statements is true about the impact of unhealthy choices on young Americans?

Obese children often grow into obese adults, with risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

What are the stages of change in order from beginning to end.

Pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance

Factors that influence health behavior that include knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and perceptions are _______________ factors

Predisposed

No medical treatment, however successful or sophisticated, can compare with the power of ______________________.

Prevention

A combination of desirable psychological characteristics and positive social relationships

Psychological well being

Neurons

Transmit information within the brain and throughout the body by means of electrical impulses and chemical messengers

The criteria by which one makes choices about one's thoughts, actions, goals, and ideals

Values

A general term for how well individuals are doing in life

Well being

_____________________ can be defined as purposeful, enjoyable living or more specifically, a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Wellness

Fulfillment of one's potential

self-actualization