Healthy Living Quiz 1

Which of the following statements about suicide is TRUE?

Adults age 70 years and older are more likely to commit suicide than younger adults.

Erin has been experiencing feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, sadness, and despair. Based on her symptoms, which of the following conditions would be a likely diagnosis?

Depression

Which of the following factors would be considered a nonmodifiable determinant of health?

Genetics

What is the leading cause of death in the United States across all age groups?

Heart disease

Which of the following is the best example of a SMART goal?

I will lose 1 pound a week over the next four weeks by attending aerobics class four times a week and substituting water or diet soda for sugary drinks.

Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?

It is a biological disease of the brain.

Which of the following dimensions of psychological health includes a person's attitudes, beliefs, and problem-solving skills?

Mental health

The term psychological health encompasses which four dimensions of health?

Mental, emotional, social, and spiritual

Which of the following statements about religious identity in the United States is TRUE?

More than a third of all Americans age 18 to 49 are religiously unaffiliated.

Which of the following personality disorders involves extreme self-absorption and an exaggerated sense of one's importance?

Narcissistic personality disorder

Which of the following United States population groups has the highest rate of diabetes?

Native Americans

Which of the following statements about mental illness is TRUE?

People who are mentally ill are ten times more likely to become victims of violence than people who are not mentally ill.

Jerome eats healthy foods, exercises regularly, gets eight hours of sleep each night, and rarely becomes ill. His ability to ward off illness exemplifies which dimension of health?

Physical

After experiencing a sexual assault, Brianna experiences attacks of acute anxiety, nightmares, flashbacks, and insomnia. From which type of anxiety disorder is she most likely suffering?

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Which of the following statements about diversity in America is TRUE?

Slightly more than 25 percent of Americans are immigrants or their children.

Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as the top two impediments to performing well academically?

Stress and anxiety

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?

Symptoms typically include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate.

Which of the following personal choices undermines current health and projected life expectancy, and places an economic burden on society?

Tobacco use

Moving from thinking about starting an exercise program to joining a club, working with a trainer to set goals, and showing up for workouts is an example of which model of behavior change?

Transtheoretical model

The medical model of health would most likely focus on which of the following?

Treating bacterial infections with antibiotics

A healthy way to respond to discrimination, stereotyping, and othering is to

advocate for yourself, including by discussing the experience with others and by filing a formal complaint if appropriate.

A person with social anxiety disorder would probably be most fearful of

attending an end-of-term party.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, an individual's

basic survival needs must be met before he or she can address more complex needs.

Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of

chronic disease.

self-actualization can best be described as a sense of

creativity and fulfillment of potential

Of the following choices, which is the best strategy for challenging the beliefs and attitudes that limit you?

cultivating mindfulness

Training in mindfulness may help reduce racial and other types of negative bias by

dampening the brain's activation of automatic negative associations.

The term deaths of despair refers to

deaths due to suicide, unintentional drug overdose, or alcohol-related liver failure.

The range of factors that influence a person's health status are known as

determinants of health.

During a meeting at work, Edwin realizes that his boss is blaming him for a mistake that was actually made by one of his colleagues. Edwin manages to respond calmly and helpfully by controlling his frustration and acknowledging his boss' goal of avoiding the same mistake in future. Which of the following best describes the characteristic that Edwin is exhibiting?

emotional intelligence

The results of a 2016 study of perceptions of transgender people among residents of a Miami neighborhood found that

engaging in a brief conversation in which residents shared their own experiences of discrimination helped to reduce transphobia, and the effect persisted at 3 months follow-up.

For the last eight months, Heather has been tired, tense, restless, and irritable. She has difficulty concentrating and trouble sleeping, and as a result, her grades have fallen. Her behavior is most characteristic of

generalized anxiety disorder.

An example of intellectual health is

having a thirst for knowledge about life in general.

A concept that focuses on the impact of physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning on an individual's life is

health-related quality of life.

The most significant way that education contributes to health is by

increasing access to jobs with better working conditions, benefits, and pay.

Holistic wellness involves

integrating mind, body, and spirit.

In the last three years, Nathan has experienced a failed marriage, the loss of a job, and bankruptcy. When he develops a serious health problem, he seems to have completely given up and is making little effort to follow his doctor's instructions to get well. Nathan has developed a pattern known as

learned helplessness.

The perceived source or cause (internal or external) of events in a person's life is known as his or her

locus of control.

Hamid is 65 years old and is beginning to experience signs of early-onset dementia, including difficulty reading, interpreting, and remembering information. Of the following social determinants of health, which is Hamid most likely experiencing?

low health literacy

Among the world's eleven wealthiest industrialized nations, the United States ranks

lowest in health equity.

Which of the following is an aspect of the built environment that supports health?

neighborhood walkability

Matilda is 14 years old. She attends a private college-preparatory high school, has math tutoring every Saturday, and accompanies her parents to a museum, lecture, film, play, opera, or ballet every Sunday. Matilda's experiences and opportunities are examples of

privilege

Smoking bans and motor-vehicle restraint laws are examples of

public policies.

Studies suggest that happiness may

reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease.

successfully adapting to change, dealing with stress, and bouncing back from life's inevitable disappointments demonstrates

resiliency

Max wants to get in better physical shape and lose 10 pounds. His belief about whether he can successfully begin and maintain a fitness program is directly related to his level of

self-efficacy.

the ability to listen, to express oneself, to act responsibly, and to form healthy attachments with others are important aspects of

social health

Public health researchers refer to homeless people, sex workers, and prisoners as

socially excluded populations.

An example of shaping is

starting with small changes in behavior and gradually increasing the changes.

While waiting in line at the deli, Remy, who is normal weight, thinks to herself that the stranger in front of her, who is obese, must lack discipline. Remy is engaging in

stereotyping.

Ramon is taking night classes toward his nursing degree. While he's on campus, his mother looks after his three-year-old son. Ramon's mother is providing

tangible support.

Culture is best defined as

the collective attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviors that distinguish one group of people from another.

Studies associate mindfulness with which of the following?

weight loss

Achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is known as

wellness.

Healthy life expectancy refers to the number of years a person can expect to live

without chronic pain, disability, or significant illness.