HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE 101: Chapters 1-3 and 5 Questions and Answers

Suicide prevention techniques include

asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself

A tendency toward anger may be

both physiological and related to family background.

An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to stressors is known as

chronic stress

As part of the stress response, the hormone that makes stored nutrients available for energy is

cortisol

Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as

distracted driving.

Health and wellness are best described as:

dynamic

Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are...

emotions

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

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

hearing loss

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

heart disease

Assault, homicide, and suicide are all examples of

intentional injuries

Of the following choices, the source of stress experienced by the greatest percentage of American adults is

money

The five-factor model classifies curiosity, independence, and imagination as...

openness

The feeling that you are overextended and that it's not possible for you to meet all the demands being placed up on you is known as

overload

A person's realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as...

self-esteem

Woman often remains a victim of intimate partner violence because

she fears retaliation against herself or her children.

The strategy of reframing appraisals of stressors more positively and working toward future goals is known as

shift and persist

The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the

social cognitive model

A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is

social support

Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following EXCEPT

social support

Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?

stoic

Downshifting refers to the process of

taking steps to simplify one's life

Which phase of the cycle of violence is typically characterized by anger, abusive language, and psychological aggression?

tension building

Spiritually healthy people believe...

that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence.

The World Health Organization defines violence as

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

The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which

violence is used to achieve political aims.

Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing behavior?

wanting to change

When acute stress bombards your brain with stress chemicals,

your memory may be impaired

Any form of unwanted sexual conduct is A) sexual harassment. B) flirting. C) sexual assault. D) innuendo.

A) Sexual harassment

To replenish vital energy stores, which of the following would be particularly helpful? A) getting more sleep and "down time" B) a regimen of "energy-boosting" supplements C) increasing alcohol intake to promote relaxation D) broadening one's social support system

A) getting more sleep and "down time"

Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?

An essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment

Which of the following statements about child sexual abuse in the United States is true? A) Children are much more likely to be sexually abused by strangers than by family members. B) An estimated one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18. C) People with a history of child sexual abuse are no more likely than others to abuse their own children. D) Girls who have been sexually abused have ten times the rate of teen pregnancy as girls who have not.

B) An estimated one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before age 18.

Which of the following is a key time management strategy that can reduce stress? A) Stack your mail in one place and go through it once a week. B) Set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end. C) Multitask. D) Only clean up clutter when you have enough time to get to all of it.

B) Set clear implementation intentions toward a specific end.

Which of the following is TRUE about stress? A) Stress is only produced by externally imposed factors and is always negative. B) Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges. C) It is possible to eliminate all stressors in our lives if we try hard enough. 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.

Which of the following has been recommended as a method for managing stress? A) engaging in demanding or competitive physical activity B) keeping a journal to track your stressors, worries, and options C) practicing dichotomous thinking D) using mind-altering drugs to induce a sense of peace

B) keeping a journal to track your stressors, worries, and options

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

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

Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease? A) being time-driven and perfectionistic B) having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general C) being highly competitive D) having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism

D) having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism

Suicidal ideation is significantly associated with A) hostility. B) broken heart syndrome. C) a Type D personality. D) high stress and low self-esteem.

D) high stress and low self-esteem.

Emotional health can best be described as being able to...

Feel and express emotions appropriately

5 Determinants of Health

Individual behavior, health services, policy making, social factors, biology and genetics.

Which of the following is TRUE about primary aggression?

It is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature.

The transactional model of stress and coping proposes that our stress response is determined by

Our perception of the stressor, our coping ability, and our environment

6 dimensions of health and wellness

Physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, environmental

Which of the following statements about guns in America is true?

Some researchers believe that there are more guns in the United States than there are people.

One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to

eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups

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

homeostasis

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life.

Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to

improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans

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

intellectual health

Violence that occurs between two people in a current or former marriage or sexual or dating

intimate partner violence.

People who have experienced repeated failures may develop a pattern of response in which they give up and fail to take any positive action. This is called...

learned helplessness

Mindfulness-based therapy

may be less expensive and easier to implement than traditional psychotherapy

Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of

medication and psychotherapy.

The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to

perform activities of daily living

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from

post-traumatic stress disorder

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n)

process that occurs in stages

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

psychological

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are...

self-actualized

Anxiety disorders are...

the most common mental health problem in the United States.

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do base on

their own actions

Psychological health is best described as encompassing

thinking, feeling, relating, and being.