PE 150 Final Exam (Practice Tests)

The greenhouse effect is

responsible for increasing the average temperature of the earth by about 8°F over the last century.

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are

self actualized

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of

self efficacy

A person's realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as

self esteem

Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability?

self-nurturance

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

serial monogamy.

The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as

shift and persist

A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is

social support

At the time of puberty, gonadotropins

stimulate the testes and ovaries to produce sex hormones.

Which of the following is an example of altruism?

thanking someone who has helped you

Spiritually healthy people believe

that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence.

During REM sleep

the brain processes and consolidates information

Nutrients are

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

Increases in the planet's temperature over the past few decades can be attributed to

the enhanced greenhouse effect

Which of the following is a key component of healthy relationships?

treating others with respect

Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?

tube legation

Potent and essential organic compounds that promote growth and help to maintain life and health are

vitamins

One reason that the effects of alcohol are different for women and men is that

women have less water in their tissues than men.

Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because

you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you.

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,

your memory my be impaired

A driver is "usually impaired" at a blood alcohol concentration of

0.05 to 0.07 percent.

One standard drink equals

12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.

Kevin wants to lose 5 pounds of fat. He finds it difficult to cut back on his eating, so he decides that he will walk an hour each day to burn more calories. How many extra calories must he expend to lose a pound of fat

3500

How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?

4 hours

Approximately what percentage of Americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?

50%

Which of the following is TRUE about environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)?

Between 1988 and 2008, detectable levels of nicotine exposure in nonsmokers decreased.

Which of the following is TRUE about calories?

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

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to genetics and obesity?

Certain genes might influence obesity by altering regulation of a hormone called ghrelin.

Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking?

Chance of heart attack decreases.

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

Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.

Which of the following statements about college drinking is TRUE?

Female college students' alcohol consumption is close to that of male college students.

Which of the following statements about drugs and sex is TRUE?

In an individual intoxicated with alcohol, the body may be willing and able to have sex, but the mind may not

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 statements about nicotine is TRUE?

It is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.

Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?

It is inevitable when people live or work together.

According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being?

Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort.

Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States?

The number of adults electing to remain single is increasing.

Which of the following is TRUE about intimate relationships?

They can include relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners.

The definition of spirituality for an individual is

a sense of peace, purpose, connection to others, and meaning in life.

Which compound that was formerly used in building materials such as insulation has been found to be the cause of certain cancers and lung diseases?

asbestos

Women who use oral contraceptives and also smoke are at a higher risk of

blood clots and hypertension

Air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act include all of the following EXCEPT

carbon dioxide

Abstention from any type of sexual activity is known as

celibacy

The first hint that a relationship may be in trouble is often

change in communication

Alicia doesn't eat meat, fish, milk, yogurt, cheese, or eggs. She is making her shopping list for the week and wants to make sure that she buys beans, nuts, grains, and seeds to meet her protein needs. Combining two or more of these plant sources in a meal will provide her with

complementary proteins.

One problem with the BMI measurement is that it

does not account for varying levels of muscle mass.

Health and wellness are best described as:

dynamic

Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with

emotional intelligence

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart and breathing rates is

endephrine

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

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

expending energy

Psychologically healthy people

feel comfortable interacting with others.

Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month?

fertility awareness

According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who

get 9 or more hours of sleep a night

A high waist circumference-to-hip ratio would indicate that you

have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

The ideal cholesterol ratio for an individual would include

high HDL and low LDL

The typical-use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?

human error

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life

As compared to today, by the year 2050, the world's population is expected to

increase by 2 to 3 billion people.

Climate change is evidenced by which of the following?

increasingly extreme swings in precipitation levels over the last three decades

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.

After a night of heavy drinking, John still appears sober while his friends are obviously intoxicated. It is likely that John has developed

learned behavioral tolerance

Social support may BEST help reduce stress by

making challenges look less forbidding.

The onset of the first menstrual period is

menarche

The stress hormone cortisol plays a major role during the stress response in

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs

What percentage of adult Americans are obese?

more than 30 percent but less than 40 percent

An IUD

offers protection from pregnancy for 3 to 12 years.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a barrier method of birth control?

oral contraceptives

Which of the following BEST describes gender identity?

our personal awareness of being masculine or feminine

A number of studies have shown a positive relationship between spiritual health and

physical health

Among American adults, the second most commonly abused type of drug, after marijuana, is

prescription drugs