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Materialism claims that the reality of human life is? a. only the body b. the mind and body. c. not matter d. the body, mind, and spirit e. agnostic

only the body

cardiorepiratory fitness contributes to...? a. physical fitness b. only development of the heart and lungs c. overall well-being including neurogenesis d. athletic performance mainly

overall well-being including neurogenesis

anorexia nervosa is a mental illness in which a person...? a. starves herself or himself b. engages in binge-purge cycles c. has a nervous breakdown d. overdoses on prescription drugs e. has shingles

starves herself and himself

Hydrogenation converts unsaturated fats to a semisolid a solid form, and they become...? a. trans fats b. hydrogenated oil c. bad carbs d. monosaturated vegetable oils e. none of the above

trans fats

does your lifestyle affect your genes?

yes. a study on twins showed that the twins epigenomes were way different when they were older and lived different lives.

a person that blames himself

helpless and poor self-esteem

Global

helplessness

In women, 80 percent of HIV cases are due to

high-risk heterosexual contact.

optimisum

is linked to strong immune system

cortisol

is the stress hormone

what is determinism?

it is a belief that people and life are the way they are and there is no freedom to choose to be another way.

psychoactive drugs

Chemicals that affect the nervous system and result in altered consciousness

logotherapy

Developed by Viktor Frankl, a therapy concerned with the meaning in life

Changing to living a healthy lifestyle is..? a. the most difficult change to make b. dependent on how others are living c. facilitated by a fixed mindset. d. dependent on determinism e. none of the above

None of the above

explanatory style

Whenever someone offers a cause for some event, that cause can be analyzed in terms of the three categories of attributions: internal-external, stable-unstable, and global-specific. The tendency a person has to employ certain combinations of attributions in explaining events (e. g. , internal, stable, and global causes) is called their explanatory style.

medical abortions

abortion that is performed by administering drugs that cause the death and expulsion of the fetus in a manner that resembles a miscarriage

A pedometer reading of 10,000-14,000 steps a day is considered to be...? a. very active b. active c. moderately active d. low active e. inactive

active

When trying to adopt new healthy behaviors, it is important to...? a. be flexible b. be patient c. respect how complex a thorough change can be d. recognize that this involves your whole being e. all above

all of the above

muscle strength and endurance is capable of ...? a. reducing back pain b. helping a person avoid osteoporosis c. improving balance d. all of the above e. none of the above

all of the above

Good posture contributes to...? a. good functioning of many systems of the body b. a better supply of oxygen to the lungs c. communicating confidence d. good relationships e. all of the above

all of the above.

Ghrelin and leptin are two hormones that control...? a. anger b. happiness c. stress d. appetite e. body weight

appetite.

what are the three needs that result in greater health?

autonomy, competence, and relatedness

A healthy approach to improving cardiorespiratory wellness includes..? a. pushing yourself as hard as you can b. awareness of the effects of hot and humid condition c. wearing clothes to make you sweat off weight d. running or jogging rather than just walking.

awareness of the effects of hot and humid condition

VO2 max is a good predictor of...? a. cardiorespiratory fitness b. heart disease c. type 2 diabetes d. mental toughness

cardiorespiratory fitness

Functional fitness helps correct dysfunction by...? a. doing weight training b. exercising the cardiorespiratory system. c. participating in a sport d. creating a solid foundation e. orthopedic surgery

creating a solid foundation

what are four barriers to behavior change?

emotional, physical, economic, logistical

The principle of progression, when applied to flexibility, means that...? a. everyone should be able to sit with legs extended and reach beyond their toes b. everyone should bounce and stretch as far as possible c. everyone should ease into flexibility exercises and do some everyday d. everyone needs to become as flexible as possible.

everyone should ease into flexibility exercises and do some everyday

one of the best ways to regulate ghrelin and leptin is with...? a. anti-depressants b. exercise c. glucose d. positive attitudes e. fasting

exercise

external locus of control

feeling helpless to outside circumstances

the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion is called...? a. ligament flexibility b. dynamic flexibility c. flexibility d. functional flexibility

flexibility

the relationship between flexibility and muscle strength dictates that...? a. muscles cannot be flexible if they are strong b. flexibility is most effective when muscles are strong c. muscles cannot be strong if they are flexible d. maintaining muscle strength limits dynamic flexibility.

flexibility is most effective when muscles are strong

stressors release hormones that slow down digestion resulting in...? a. food staying in the thoracic cavity too long b. food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream c. decreased energy d. food not being digested e. decreased appetite.

food stagnating and sending toxins into the bloodstream.

holmes rahe scale

number of events or units of stress. 500 pts. in one year is a problem.

the fat-storing fold of the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, is called the...? a. rectus abdominus b. omentum c. abdominal fold d. diaphragm e. none of the above

omentum

Good posture is the...? a. proper alignment of the musculoskeletal system b. proper alignment of the head and back c. balance of the left and right shoulders d. balance of the left and right hips e. proper alignment that feels stiff

proper alignment of the musculoskeletal system

Thoughts and feelings affect how the cells function according to a. neurology b. biology c. chemistry d. psychology e. psychoneuroimmunology

psychoneruoimmunology

A healthy mental health is

realizes own ability, cope with stress, work productiviely and contribute to the community

Behaviorism and operant conditioning work on people but may result in...? a. manipulation b. only the mind changing c. resentment toward authority d. only the body changing e. competition

resentment toward authority.

The behavior and the value of each individual can be kept distinct from each other. This is best accomplished by having...? a. any kind of self-esteem b. achievement self-esteem c. self-acceptance self-esteem d. high self-esteem e. low self-esteem

self acceptance self esteem

Which of the following is most important for wise goal setting? a. giving yourself rewards b. setting goals as high as possible c. accomplish goals quickly d.generally stated goals, avoid specifics e. all of the above

setting goals as high as possible

The two types of flexibility are...? a. static and dynamic b. static and muscular c.dynamic and functional d. muscular and strength

static and dynamic

Muscular fitness can help hypertensive individuals lower their...? a. systolic bp b. diastolic bp c. systolic and diastolic bp d. none of the above

systolic and diastolic bp

positive psychology

A branch of psychology that emphasizes human strengths.

eustress

A positive stress that energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal

learned helplessness hypothesis

A theory that holds that depression occurs when people expect that bad events will occur and that there is nothing they can do to prevent them or cope with them

What does Wellness include: a. feelings of peace and harmony of being b. optimal energy c. the desire and capacity to thrive d. health, fitness, and overall well-being e. all of the above

All the above

what are the goals for healthy people 2020

1. eliminate preventable disease 2.achieve health equity and disparities 3. create social and physical environments that promote good health for all 4. promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life.

Of girls or women who are victims of sexual assault, 50 percent are ages

12-24

a person is considered obese when the BMI is ...? a. 30.0 or more b. 29.0 or more c. 28.0 or more d. 27.0 or more e. 26.0 or more

30.0 or more

5/4 definition

5 drinks for men and 4 drinks for women must be consumed on one occasion at least once in a two-week period for it to be classed as binge drinking.

internal locus of control

The perception that one controls one's own fate

what is paradigm

a model or pattern that affects how a person views reality. a paradigm shift is a conscious effort to see things in a new way.

You can estimate your current cardiorespiratory fitness level...? a. only by taking a treadmill stress test b. by assessing how much weight you can move c. by measuring how far you can move in a given time d. by counting how many breaths you take per minute.

by measuring how far you can move in a given time.

muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to...? a. exert force b. maintain stability c. contract repeatedly over time. d. align the body

contract repeatedly over time.

allostatic mode

damage caused by stress

chronic disease is responsible for

60% of all deaths & 75% health care costs. the four modifiable behaviors are , smoking, drinking, unhealthy eating & little excercise.

caffeine

600 mg is excessive

dynamic flexibility helps to maintain....? a. cartilage in the joints b. ligament soreness c. more attention to the muscles d. more oxygen in the lungs e. better posture

better posture.

three types of muscle tissue in the body include? a. cardiac, pulmonary, skeletal b. cardiac, smooth, and skeletal c. cardiac, skeletal, and postural d. cardiac, digestive, and skeletal

cardiac, smooth, and skeletal

the nutrient most needed for survival...? a. carbs b. h2o c. protein d. fats e. vitamins

h2o

What claims that reality of human life is mind and body

holism

What claims that reality of human life is not matter?

immaterialism

Health benefits of being flexible include...? a. improved endurance b. improved posture and reduce risk of injury c. increased stress d. increased psychological flexibility.

improved posture and reduce risk of injury

the glycemic index and glycemic load impact...? a. macronutrient levels in the blood b. omega 3 and omega 6 levels in the blood c. triglyceride levels in the blood d. micronutrient levels in the blood e. insulin levels in the blood

insulin levels in the blood

are you most likely to develop a disease through genes or lifestyle choices.

lifestyle choices. 70-90% are most likely due to lifestyle

stable

long lasting helplessness

allostatis

maintaining stability through change

holism claims that the reality of human life is? a. only the mind b. agnostic c. only the body. d. not matter e. mind and body

mind and body

body tissue that can generate force is called...? a. tendon b. cartilage c. nerve d. muscle

muscle

in 2011, the U.S department of agriculture (USDA) replaced the food guide pyramid, gov. guidelines for healthy eating, with the... a. oldways pyramids b. myplate c. livestrong plate d. harvard healthy eating pyramid e. mypyramid

myplate

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nervous system that works automatically

Immaterialism claims that the reality of human life is? a. not matter b. only the body c. the mind and the body d. agnostic e. none of the above

not matter

Functional fitness improves real-life movements by...? a. strengthening muscles by isolating a muscle b. focusing mainly on muscle bulk c. teaching muscles to work together d. focusing mainly on muscle endurance e. teaching lifetime sports skills

teaching muscles to work together

elective abortion

termination of pregnancy chosen by the woman that is not required for her physical safety. legal termination of a pregnancy for nonmedical reasons

what is cartesian dualism

the mind and body are two incompatible entities causing one to be antagonistic to the other