PH 90 final

All of the following medications can cause drowsiness EXCEPT a. antihistamines. b. muscle relaxants. c. antidepressants. d. stimulants.

d. stimulants.

Which of the following is a concern in regard to overpopulation? a. increased levels of prosperity in developed nations b. increased use of alternative fuels c. increased fish stocks d. increased amount of land used for agricultural purposes

d. increased amount of land used for agricultural purposes

Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include a. empowering women. b. encouraging men to be respectful of women. c. promoting open communication between men and women. d. objectifying women.

d. objectifying women.

Which of the following is most likely to cause eustress instead of distress? a. losing your job b. failing a test c. the death of a grandparent d. an impending promotion

d. an impending promotion

The term for an environmental contaminant that causes potential harm to living organisms is a. hazard. b. compound. c. pollutant. d. runoff.

c. pollutant.

Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people? a. They frequently experience guilt. b. They value human diversity. c. They avoid new experiences. d. They are uncomfortable when put in new social situations.

They value human diversity.

According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being? a. Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort. b. Start seeing a therapist who can help you recall early traumas that may be blocking your personal growth. c. Vent to all your friends on a regular basis to remind them of what you are going through. d. Indulge in unhealthy foods once in a while to reward and calm yourself.

a. Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort.

A pop quiz in class is an example of a. a stressor. b. a frustration. c. chronic stress. d. eustress.

a. a stressor.

A measure of how clean or polluted the air in a given region is on a particular day is the a. air quality index. b. smog level. c. carbon level. d. carbon footprint.

a. air quality index.

Using electronic devices before bed may disrupt sleep patterns for all of the following reasons EXCEPT the a. beeping sounds they sometimes produce. b. increased alertness they can cause. c. blue light they give off. d. sleep-inducing hormone they suppress.

a. beeping sounds they sometimes produce.

All of the following are consequences of population growth EXCEPT a. higher carrying capacity of the earth. b. decreased availability of clean water. c. natural resources being depleted. d. animal habitats being destroyed.

a. higher carrying capacity of the earth.

Countries with the largest per capita "ecological footprint" a. include the United States. b. are uniformly those countries with the largest populations. c. tend to be among the world's poorest. d. tend to have the highest fertility rates.

a. include the United States.

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of a. intentional injuries. b. unintentional injuries. c. reported injuries. d. criminal acts.

a. intentional injuries.

Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying a. low self-esteem. b. low self-efficacy. c. poor self-control. d. clinical depression.

a. low self-esteem.

Which of the following is TRUE about stress? a. It is possible to eliminate all stressors in our lives if we try hard enough. b. Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges. c. Stress is only produced by externally imposed factors and is always negative. d. Stress does not affect a person's general health.

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

Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n) a. state of overload. b. adaptive response. c. fight-or-flight response. d. challenge.

b. adaptive response.

After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is a. getting an adequate amount of sleep for her body needs. b. compromising her immunity. c. improving her productivity. d. increasing her ability to handle sleep deprivation.

b. compromising her immunity.

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 a. reactivity. b. eustress. c. anticipation. d. distress.

b. eustress.

The results from an American College Health Association study indicate that most college students a. sleep more hours per night than students of their parents' generation. b. feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week. c. get enough sleep to feel well-rested at least five days a week. d. sleep an average of only three hours per night.

b. feel tired or sleepy three or more days a week.

According to research, immune function is increased in adolescents who a. get 7 hours of sleep a night. b. get more than 9 hours of sleep a night. c. get 9 hours of sleep a night. d. get 8 hours of sleep a night.

b. get more than 9 hours of sleep a night.

Which of the following symptoms probably does NOT warrant professional medical advice? a. Your throat is swelling after taking a new medication. b. You get a tingling sensation in your arm and your speech is slurred. c. You notice that your lips and nail beds are bluish in color. d. You develop a low-grade fever and sore throat.

d. You develop a low-grade fever and sore throat.

Self-care involves all of the following EXCEPT a. eating a nourishing diet. b. paying attention to body signals. c. diagnosing conditions like the common cold that occur frequently and do not require medical treatment. d. avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness.

d. avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness.

Motor vehicle exhaust and kerosene- and wood-burning stoves are sources of which odorless, colorless gas that also contributes to the formation of smog? a. lead b. carbon dioxide c. sulfur dioxide d. carbon monoxide

d. carbon monoxide

The primary difference between a board certified and board eligible physician is that a board a. certified physician is associated with an accredited health care facility. b. eligible physician practices alternative medicine. c. eligible physician has failed the board exam. d. certified physician has demonstrated competency in a given specialty.

d. certified physician has demonstrated competency in a given specialty.

When Marlon gets adequate sleep the night before his intramural basketball games, he has more energy and can run faster and perform better. This can be attributed to a. increased body temperature and caloric expenditure during sleep. b. cognitive ability being restored during sleep. c. increased brain activity during sleep. d. conservation of body energy during sleep.

d. conservation of body energy during sleep.

Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused_ a. episodic stress. b. eustress. c. traumatic stress. d. distress.

d. distress.

Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are a. dreams. b. needs. c. desires. d. emotions.

d. emotions.

The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is a. adaptation. b. recovery. c. eustress. d. homeostasis.

d. homeostasis.

Taking responsibility for your health care includes all of the following EXCEPT a. learning how to navigate the health care system. b. checking a health care providers education, training, and credentials. c. being knowledgeable about the benefits and limits of self-care. d. using over-the-counter medications to treat a sudden, serious illness.

d. using over-the-counter medications to treat a sudden, serious illness.

A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by: a. learning from the situation and improving study habits. b. becoming withdrawn and avoiding friends. c. drinking for distraction and to relieve tension. d. getting angry at the professor.

learning from the situation and improving study habits.

Most experts agree that a key step in slowing climate change is to a. reduce consumption of fossil fuels. b. make cars larger and more efficient. c. eliminate mass transportation. d. repeal all industrial waste laws.

a. reduce consumption of fossil fuels.

Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating a. spiritual health. b. religiosity. c. emotional health. d. social support.

a. spiritual health.

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience a. the flight-or-fight response. b. the adaptation syndrome. c. the resistance response. d. insomnia.

a. the flight-or-fight response.

In which of the following regions is smog most likely to be a concern? a. over an industrial farm in Nebraska b. in the San Fernando Valley c. along the Florida coastline d. at the top of Mount Rainier

b. in the San Fernando Valley

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of a. self-esteem. b. self-efficacy. c. self-satisfaction. d. self-reliance.

b. self-efficacy.

Sleep-deprived individuals may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity because a. sleeping less is associated with smoking more. b. sleeping less is associated with earning more. c. sleeping less is associated with eating more. d. sleeping less is associated with exercising more.

b. sleeping less is associated with earning more.

A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is a. community support. b. social support. c. psychological support. d. emotional support.

b. social support.

Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT a. inadequate social services. b. social support. c. poverty. d. political differences.

b. social support.

The World Health Organization defines violence as a. a premeditated crime against another person, usually involving a weapon. b. the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group. c. a repeated implied or verbal threat against another person. d. injuries caused accidentally without intent to harm.

b. the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.

Which of the following statements about campus violence is true? a. Mass shootings are the most common form of violence on college campuses. b. More male than female college students report having been stalked. c. Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship. d. Nearly one in twenty undergraduate females report having been sexually assaulted since entering college.

c. Almost 2 percent of college males report having been in a physically abusive relationship.

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning emotional health? a. An emotionally healthy person responds appropriately to upsetting events most of the time. b. Emotional health is the subjective side of psychological health. c. An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others. d. Emotional health interacts with other aspects of an individual's health.

c. An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.

Due to her job, Jessica sleeps 5 to 6 hours per night on weekends. Which of the following is the BEST strategy for her to resolve her sleep debt? a. She can readjust her circadian rhythm by sleeping 5 to 6 hours every night. b. She can't make up for her lost sleep. c. She can sleep 8 to 9 hours per night Monday through Friday. d. She can sleep 12 hours on Monday nights.

c. She can sleep 8 to 9 hours per night Monday through Friday.

An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as a. traumatic stress. b. acute stress. c. chronic stress. d. acute episodic stress.

c. chronic stress.

Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep? a. having to get up early for morning classes b. failing grades c. electronic devices d. eating spicy food

c. electronic devices

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? a. alarm b. denial c. exhaustion d. resistance

c. exhaustion

Before receiving any care, patients must be made aware of the treatment plan and any potential risks involved. This is known as the right a. to access medical records. b. to privacy. c. of informed consent. d. to receive care.

c. of informed consent.

In a clinical trial for a new pain medication, Hayden was given an inactive substance instead of an actual drug. After taking it, however, his headache improved. This resulted from the a. passage of time. b. ingredients in the inactive pills. c. placebo effect. d. analgesic effect.

c. placebo effect.

In preparation for his exam, Juan plans to stay up all night studying. According to research, this strategy will likely result in a. a higher grade on his exam. b. increased short-term memory only. c. reduced cognitive ability. d. improved memory in general.

c. reduced cognitive ability.

You should consult a physician a. to check blood pressure and temperature. b. if you vomit after dining out. c. to treat swelling and dizziness in reaction to an insect bite. d. to learn new relaxation techniques.

c. to treat swelling and dizziness in reaction to an insect bite.

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 a. violence. b. primary aggression. c. unintentional injury. d. crime.

c. unintentional injury.