Personal Health Exam 1

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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

Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?

Electronic devices

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

Getting more sleep and "down time"

Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress

Impairs the immune system

The six dimensions of health

Interact continuously

When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change, one should

Use small achievable steps

A pop quiz in class is an example of

a stressor.

Stress management consists of

finding balance and developing coping strategies.

Spiritual health can best be described as

having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

heart disease

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

homeostasis.

Which of the following is NOT an indicator that a person's sympathetic nervous system has been activated?

increased salivation

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

self-efficacy

All of the following are likely to influence your response to stress EXCEPT

your friend's level of stress.

Sean becomes very sleepy by late afternoon most days and thinks he should make time to fit in a nap. Before including a daily nap in his schedule, he should consider which of the following to ensure that he actually benefits from it?

The time of day and length of the nap.

College freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of

Their parents and new people they encounter

Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?

economic status

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students

feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals

A psychologically healthy person is

resilient

Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health?

social

A network of people who share ties and provide various types of services for each other is

social support.

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?

Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.

Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to suffer from sleepiness?

those between the ages of 13 and 29

Which of the following hormones might contribute to the "Freshman 15"—the tendency to gain about 15 pounds during the first year of college

Cortisol

Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?

Stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties

The definition of the term family

changes over time.

All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT

genetic diseases.

All of the following negatively affect the quality of sleep EXCEPT

getting lots of exercise during the day.

The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as

intellectual health.

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression in college students?

many students do not seek help for depression because of the stigma associated with seeing a counselor

The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to

perform activities of daily living

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

tooth decay

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 intimate relationships?

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

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves

Intimacy, passion, and commitment

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

Intimate relationships

Which of the following is TRUE about laughter?

It reduces levels of stress hormones

Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?

Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.

A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n)

chronic disease

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is

compromising her immunity.

All factors leading to positive health status or overall well-being, the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions

contemporary definition of wellness

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

Writing down five positive traits about yourself and resisting your inner critic is an exercise in

learned optimism.

A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by

learning from the situation and improving study habits

Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying

low self-esteem

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from

unintentional accidents.

Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating

spiritual health


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