PBHL 1103 EXAM 1

Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?

Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides in the United States?

Homicides are among the five leading causes of death for persons aged 1 to 44.

Which of the following is TRUE about routes of drug administration?

Intravenous injection is the most dangerous method of administration.

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 is NOT true about PCP?

It is still used for surgery in some states.

Which of the following is NOT true about the FemCap cervical cap?

It must be kept in place at least 12 hours after intercourse.

Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?

It takes long-term use to develop tolerance.

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD)?

It tends to disrupt relationships.

Which of the following statements about hooking up is TRUE?

Steinberg's triangular theory of love would place hooking up in the infatuation category.

Jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend college. Which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselor?

Work to maintain healthy relationships with family members and old friends, while also cultivating new sources of social support.

Julia is extremely upset to discover a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend has sent to another woman. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

alarm

Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates that

alcohol consumption is a major factor in domestic violence at all levels.

The fluid-filled, protective pouch surrounding the fetus is the

amniotic sac.

Suicide prevention techniques include

asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself.

Which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence?

blaming the victim

The most popular form of LSD is

blotter acid that is swallowed or chewed.

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience.

both tolerance and withdrawal.

Which of the following is an example of a process addiction?

compulsive gambling

Which of the following lubricants is safe to use with a condom?

contraceptive foam

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

cumulative adversity.

When drugs activate the brain's pleasure circuit, what neurotransmitter is involved?

dopamine

You have been a successful doctor of internal medicine for many years. You recently gave up your large practice in the city to join the staff of a small-town clinic where you will work four days a week. Which method are you using to manage stress?

downshifting

The implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called

ectopic pregnancy.

Ken is the new pastor at a local church. He is both nervous and excited about his new post and is looking forward to meeting all the members of his new congregation. This process will take some time and effort, but he is convinced that it will help him learn how to serve them better. Ken's situation is an example of

eustress.

The personality trait that involves the ability to adapt to a social situation and demonstrate assertiveness is known as

extroversion.

To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida, a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient?

folic acid

Vijay often tosses and turns, unable to sleep for an hour or more after he goes to bed. Which of the following will help change this pattern and allow him to fall asleep faster?

getting up after 20 minutes and doing something relaxing until he feels sleepy

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

Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions EXCEPT

hearing loss.

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.

Sharon has lost two jobs in the past year. She blames her coworkers, who she says didn't like her. She claims that they were purposely trying to sabotage her and that she did absolutely nothing wrong. From her behavior, it is likely that Sharon has developed

learned helplessness.

At the end of each day, Anne writes down five positive affirmations about herself to block out any negative thoughts. Anne is demonstrating

learned optimism.

A factor commonly seen in women who become victims of intimate partner violence is

low self-esteem.

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from

low self-esteem.

Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of

medication and psychotherapy.

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 transactional model of stress and coping proposes that our stress response is determined by

our perception of the stressor, our coping ability, and our environment.

An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n)

panic attack.

According to research, each of the following factors increases the risk of substance abuse among students EXCEPT

participation in college sports.

The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the

placenta.

The most common cause of female infertility in the United States is

polycystic ovary syndrome.

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from

post-traumatic stress disorder.

In preparation for his exam, Juan plans to stay up all night studying. According to research, this strategy will likely result in

reduced cognitive ability.

As Joe prepares to spar with a Taekwondo opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?

sympathetic

Which phase of the cycle of violence is typically characterized by anger, abusive language, and psychological aggression?

tension building

A rise in a woman's basal body temperature signals

that ovulation has occurred.

The relatively ineffective method of birth control known as coitus interruptus is also called the

withdrawal method.

Which of the following forms of stress management also improves strength and flexibility?

yoga

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,

your memory may be impaired

In troubled relationships, an example of criticism would be

"You're the most self-centered person I've ever met!"

A disorder that occurs more frequently in babies born to mothers over the age of 35 is

Down syndrome.

Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?

Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.

An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people. This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?

Perceived susceptibility

Predictability is a fundamental element of

Trust

An appraisal of the relationship between an object, action, or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)

belief

The various methods used to prevent conception are known as

contraception

You can expect a psychodynamic therapist to

encourage you to engage in self-reflection and self-examination.

Adequate sleep may enhance intellectual health in all the following ways EXCEPT by

expending energy

Compulsive buying disorder is often associated with

financial problems

Which assisted reproductive technology process involves the fertilization of a woman's egg outside of her body and the transfer of the fertilized egg to her uterus?

in vitro fertilization

Health promotion

includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health.

The hormone released by the pineal gland that causes drowsiness is

melatonin

A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought that, in many cases, lead to socially distressing behavior is a(n)

personality disorder.

Which type of drug is defined as having the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior?

psychoactive drug

Therapeutic communities are a type of

residential treatment

The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is

sleep apnea

Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because

sleeping less is associated with eating more.

Derrick frequently takes an over-the-counter stimulant weight loss drug just before heading to the gym for a workout, during which he typically consumes a 16-ounce energy drink. The interaction of the drugs in these products is MOST likely to be

synergistic

All of the following are basic mindfulness skills EXCEPT

tuning out a noisy student in the library.

Which form of hormonal birth control works transdermally?

Xulane

The anxiety Phoebe experienced before her French test actually sharpened her ability to focus. This response is explained by the

Yerkes-Dodson law of arousal.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is

a type of personality disorder.

Which of the following is TRUE about power in relationships?

In relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions.

After weeks of arguments, Riley and Schaeffer break up. They both spend most of the following weekend sleeping, eating, and watching TV. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome are they now in?

exhaustion

Which of the following was a major contributor to the 626 boating fatalities that occurred in 2015?

failure to wear a personal flotation device

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals.

Effective health promotion programs

focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health.

According to research,

friends are the most common source of misused prescription drugs.

To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful?

getting more sleep and "down time"

According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage

has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change.

Postpartum depression

is characterized by lack of energy, depression, and mood swings.

The vast majority of stalkers are

known to their victims.

Morphine, codeine, and heroin are all

opioids.

A psychologically healthy person is

resilient.

Violet suffered multiple fractures after her car was hit by a truck driven by a drowsy driver on his way home from a night shift. Violet experienced

unintentional injury.

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n)

vasectomy

Interpersonal therapy focuses on

social roles and relationships.

Jane is being harassed by a coworker. You should tell her to

tell her boss.

Which of the following is TRUE about over-the-counter drugs?

They can be abused.

Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions?

Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money.

Because it increases one's susceptibility to negative health outcomes, alcohol abuse is an example of which type of behavior?

Risk

Having unprotected sex is considered a

Risk behavior

Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of

Situational Inducement

Which of the following is TRUE about stress?

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

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?

Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.

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

hypothalamus.

A large dose of cocaine can cause

increased heart rate and blood pressure.

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 most common sleep disorder is

insomnia

When Marcy moved into her dorm, her parents and her best friend helped. This example BEST illustrates

instrumental support.

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.

Relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment, and emotional availability are

intimate relationships.

After Julia discovers a suggestive e-mail her boyfriend sent to another woman, she considers how to confront him about it. Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome applies to this situation?

resistance

Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of

serial monogamy.

Your friend confides that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes. You explain to her that this is

sexual harassment.