hea 100 exam 1

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what percentage of americans abstain from drinking alcohol?

21 percent

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

4 hours

binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as

4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours.

approximately what percentage of americans consume alcoholic beverages regularly?

50 percent

which of the following is true about preeclampsia

Family history of preeclampsia on the man's or woman's side is a risk factor

which of the following statements is false concerning an individual's emotional health

an emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others

the interaction of two or more drugs in which the effects of the individual drugs are compounded or multiplied is

antagonism

the two contraceptive methods most commonly used by college students are

birth control pills and male condoms

which of the following is a social contributor to sexual violence

blaming the victim

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

chronic disease

which of the following is an example of a process addiction

compulsive gambling

the development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is

cross-tolerance

jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend college. which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselor?

drop one or more classes

Using a drug for a purpose for which it was not intended is known as

drug misuse

which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities

economic status

which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health

emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes

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

emotional intelligence

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

eustress

Effective health promotion programs

focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health

which of the following categories describes the small stressors, frustrations, and petty annoyances that collectively can add up to a high level of stress

hassles

a bias-motivated crime

hate crime

according to research, which of the following is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?

having a healthy social network

emotional health can best be described as

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

long term effects of marijuana include all of the following except

increased production of testosterone in males

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

intellectual health

the six dimensions of health

interact continuously

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 is true about cocaine

it is an anesthetic and a stimulant

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

which of the following is not true about male infertility

male infertility problems account for only 10 percent of infertility cases

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

mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs

which of the following is true about emergency contraceptive pills

multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions

opioids are also called

narcotics

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is

oxytocin

the most common cause of female infertility in the US is

polycystic ovary syndrome

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

prescription drugs

A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is

psychological

when hiro confessed to mina that he was attracted to her intelligence, sense of humor, and concern for others, mina told him that she admired the same qualities in him

reciprocity

A growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses has caused colleges to respond by

revising prevention and emergency response strategies

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

self-efficacy

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

self-efficacy

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

which of the following is a sign of codependent behavior

striving to meet another person's needs in an obsessive and unhealthy way

which of the following statements about intimate relationships is true

supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span

the interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is

synergism

drugs, chemicals, and radiation that can cause birth defects are known as

teratogens

what is social capital

the collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

The first widely used form of birth control used by women was

the diaphram

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience

the flight-or-fight response

Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health?

they impede her progress toward high-level wellness

The relatively ineffective method of birth control, known as coitus interruptus, is the

withdrawal method

all of the following are likely to influence your response to stress except

your friend's level of stress


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