PE 150 Final Exam

What percent of Americans aged 25-34 have no health insurance?

16%

Exercise reduces stress primarily by A. increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones. B. providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain.

increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones.

According to Steinburgs triangle theory of love, love involves

intimacy, passion, commitment

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

Before the Affordable Care Act, if you had a history of back problems and needed health insurance, it was unlikely that your new insurance plan would cover any treatment related to your back problems until the policy had been in effect for a period of time. Your back problem was considered a(n)

preexisting conditions

A payment made to an insurance company, usually on a monthly basis, to cover the cost of an insurance policy is the A. premium. B. deductible. C. waiting period.

premium

If you are concerned about the costs of health care, which of the following practices should you avoid? A. using the emergency room for your routine health care B. exercising regularly C. obtaining recommended health screenings

using the emergency room for your routine health care

Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are A. vitamins B. nutrients. C. minerals.

vitamins

Most private health insurance plans require the patient to a pay a certain amount each year toward health care expenses before the plan benefits begin; this amount is the

Deductible

Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of A. pneumonia and lung cancer. B. blood clots and hypertension.

blood clots and hypertension

Exercise can improve mental health by

boosting self esteem?

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n) A. isolated event B. stressful situation. C. process that occurs in stages

process that occurs in stages

REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming? A. rapid eye movements. B. rapidly energized metabolism. C. raised and elevated melatonin.

rapid eye movements

?What are the three facets of human spirituality

relationships, values, and purpose in life?

Fertility is a person's ability to

reproduce

Our neighbors and coworkers are examples of

social network

Spiritual health can lead to a decrease in what

stress levels

What percentage of a persons body weight is water?

50-70%

What is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness?

Body image

Which of the following is TRUE about calories? A. Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food. B. Calories are one of the basic nutrient groups. C. All nutrients provide calories.

Calories are a unit of measure of the energy obtained from food.

Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health? A.Mental health deals with complex patterns of feelings whereas emotional health deals with the feelings themselves. B. Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.

Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.

Which of the following is TRUE about sterilization? A.Hysterectomy is the only sterilization method available for females. B.Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means. C.A tubal ligation is a high-risk procedure only used if other methods are not possible.

Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control achieved through surgical means.

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to health care spending accounts (FSAs or HSAs)?

They allow people to save money tax free for health care costs

Psychoactive drugs have which type of effect on the body? A. They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters. B. They potentiate the effect of other drugs on the nervous system. C. They depress or slow all body functions.

They enhance, suppress, or interfere with the actions of neurotransmitters.

Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health? A. Impede her progress towards high level wellness. B. affect her only physically. C. Affect her only mentally

They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.

A surgical sterilization procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens is a(n) A. vasectomy. B. hysterectomy. C. endoscopy.

Vasectomy

What is an example of altruism?

Volunteering at an animal shelter

A pop quiz is an example of

a stressor

Missy is motivated to lose weight. She has begun taking a 30-minute walk every morning, has worked with a nutrition counselor to design a new diet, and on Monday will begin following new eating plan. According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of

action

Exercise can improve mental health by A. boosting self-esteem. B. decreasing endorphin production after exercise. C. straining the muscles and joints.

boosting self-esteem

People with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, will experience A. both tolerance and withdrawal. B. withdrawal but not tolerance. C. tolerance but not withdrawal.

both tolerance and withdrawal.

Self-care can include

checking your blood pressure

An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as A. chronic stress. B. acute stress. C. traumatic stress.

chronic stress

If an insurance policy covers 90 percent of your total medical bills, the remaining 10 percent that you must pay is your A. coinsurance amount. B. copayment amount. C. deductible amount.

coinsurance

What type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids? A. complete B. incomplete C. complementary

complete

What type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?

complete proteins

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

What is a major contributor to college students lack of sleep?

electronic devices

Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep? A. electronic devices. B. failing grades. C.failing to get up early for morning class.

electronic devices

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 A. enabling. B. reinforcing C. intervening.

enabling

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is A. cortisol B. epinephrine C. insulin.

epinephrine

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? A. exercise addiction B. anorexia nervosa C. bipolar disorder

exercise addiction

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students A. get enough sleep to feel well-rested at least five days a week. B. feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week. C. sleep an average of only three hours per night.

feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week.

According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who A. get more than 9 hours of sleep a night. B. get 9 hours of sleep a night. C. get 7 hours of sleep a night.

get more than 6 hours of sleep a night

To replenish vital energy stores, what would be particularly helpful?

getting more sleep and down time

Regular aerobic exercise improves the A. heart, lungs, and blood vessels. B. ability of the muscles to sustain a contraction. C. body's level of hydration.

heart, lungs, and blood vessels.

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is A. recovery B. homeostasis. C. adaptation

homeostasis

how does sleep deprivation affect driver? A. impairs motor skills. B. increases hunger. C. improves response time.

impairs motor skills

The expected number of years of life remaining at a given age, such as at birth, is known as:

life expectancy

Exercise helps with weight control by increasing the body's A. metabolic rate. B. resistance to infection. C. heart rate.

metallic rate

Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of A. physical activity. B. exercise. C. physical fitness.

physical activity

There is a positive relationship between spiritual health and what other type of healthy?

physical health

In a 2016 survey, what percentage of college students said they had no health insurance? A. 3.4 percent B. 9.2 percent C. 15.5 percent

3.4%

Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages

50%

What percentage of a person's body weight is water? A. 50 to 70 percent B. 10 to 30 percent C. 70 to 90 percent

50-70%

Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol, known as "bad cholesterol"?

LDL

Spiritual health is a key component of what?

Overall healthy

A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is A.psychiatric B.holistic. C. psychological

Psychological

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal? A. Drink less alcohol. B. stop drinking alcohol C. Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night.

Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night.

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of A. Self efficacy B. self esteem C. self satisfaction

Self efficacy

What is a sense of peace, purpose, connection to others and meaning in life?

Spirituality

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner? A. Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different. B. You have similar values, interests, and socioeconomic status.

Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.

The first hint that a relationship may be in trouble is often A. physical assault. B. a change in communication. C. an escalation in the frequency of arguments.

a change in communication.

Which of the following is defined as planned, structured, and repetitive body movement?

exercise

The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it impairs functioning in daily life is A. mental illness. B. neuroticism C. cognitive disorder.

mental illness

Approximately what percentage of Americans currently uses one or more prescription drugs? A. nearly 50 percent B. nearly 25 percent C. nearly 70 percent

nearly 50

Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our A. social network B. support team. C. social capital.

social network

What is social capital? A. the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support B. a collective term for all of the people you know, including distant acquaintances and even people you don't like

the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

What is social capitol?

the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

Nutrients are A. the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly. B. the healthful compounds found in vitamins and minerals. C. units of measure that indicate the amount of energy in a particular food.

the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly.

Anxiety disorders are A. the least costly of mental health disorders to treat. B.characterized by deep and persistent fears of specific objects, activities, or situations. C.the most common mental health problem in the United States

the most common mental health problem in the United States

Which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships? A. They involve emotional detachment. B. They involve need fulfillment. C. They involve behavioral independence.

they involve need fulfillment

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