Personal Health Exam 1
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