HLTH 1100 chapter 1, HLTH 1100 chapter 2, HLTH 1100 chapter 3, HLTH 1100 chapter 4
Gift card to a local bookstore an activity reinforcer. a consumable reinforcer. a possessional reinforcer. a manipulative reinforcer
Consumable reinforcer
Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?
Emotional health deals specifically with feelings rather than thought processes.
Which of the following is true of Maslow's heirarchy of needs?
Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs
Spirituality can only be find through organized religion T or F
False
All of the following factors pay a role in health disparities except procrastination. inadequate health insurance geographic location economic status
Procrastination
Which of the following is true of psychosocially healthy people?
They value human diversity
Young adults (15-24) most likely to die from heart disease. cancer. unintentional accidents. homicide.
Unintentional accidents
Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?
Yoga
A treatment for depression that involves correcting consistently pessimistic thought patterns is
behavioral therapy
A healthy person has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT being mentally and emotionally stable being addicted to drugs and alcohol Being free of illness being physically fit
being addicted to drugs and alcohol
Psychosocial health is a complex interaction of
both family history and interpretations of past experiences
A tendency toward anger may be
both physiologica and related to family background
A tendency toward anger may be
both physiological and related to family back ground
An example of an event likely to be associated with distress is
bouncing several checks
The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as
cognitive restructuring
Social and cultural factors that increase the likelihood of violence include all of the following except
consumption of alcohol
Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT?
discouraging family planning programs
Peter was in a relationship that recently ended when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused
distress
Celia spends a good deal of her time worrying, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating, which is affecting her grades. Her symptoms may characterize
generalized anxiety disorder
A woman often remains a victim of domestic violence because
her cultural or religious beliefs forbid divorce.
The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as
immunocompetence
Tyler wants to win the soloist competition this year. His practice time is always the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is the week of the competition and now Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to
inconsistent goals and behavior
Exercise reduces stress by
increasing endorphines and reducing levels of stress hormones
Assault, homicide, and suicide are examples of
intentional injuries
The six dimensions of wellness interact continuously. seldom influence one another. affect health independently of each other. affect either the mind or the body
interact continuously
Based on statistics about campus violence, students who are victims of rape
know the perpetrator
A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by
learning from the situation and improving study habits
Keisha puts herself down all the time. She approaches any challenge with a negative attitude and doubts her ability to succeed. Keisha is displaying
low self-esteem
Cortisol contributes to weight gain by
lowering metabolic rate and elevating glucose levels
A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is
marital dissatisfaction
the stress hormone cortisol has a major role during the stress response in
mobilizing nutrients to meet energy needs
College students are
more likely to commit suicide than the general population
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT
planning an important future event
A common ploy used by rapists is to
pose as a person of authority such as a police officer
Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because
prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early
The mental health professional who can prescribe medications to treat mental disorders is a
psychiatrist
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
psychological
Sexual penetration without the victim's consent constitutes
rape
James lost his job and was not able to make his rent. His frustration built up to the point that he initiated a physical fight with a friend. James is displaying
reactive aggression.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with
reduced exposure to sunlight
A psychologically healthy person is
resilient
A person's sense of self respect or self worth is referred to as
self esteem
Social and culteral 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
All of the following are common characteristics of child abusers EXCEPT
they have a healthy self-image
Research examining the relationship between substance abuse and violence indicates
users of illegal drugs commit robberies and assaults more frequrently than nonusers
of the following choices, the best example of conflict is
wanting to go out to with friends but needing to study
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT
A stable personality
Which of the following is true with respect to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
ADHD makes it more difficult to get along with others
Eve is always upset about something. It seems she is never really happy. Get mental outlook is likely to adversely affect They affect her ability to recover from illnesses They affect her health only if she has a family history of health problems related to obesity They affect all her dimensions of health. They affect her physical health only
All dimensions of her health
The contemporary definition of wellness is living longer than one's parents the ability to move about freely without pain the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease all factors leading to positive health status or overall well-being
All factors leading to positive health status or overal well-being
Not allowing yourself to think about getting stage fright and only focusing on the words when preparing to do a speech would be an example of blocking/thought stopping. self-threats. rational emotive therapy. self-instruction.
Blocking/thought stopping
Spiritual health can best be described as holding to religious beliefs learned in childhood. have a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life not as important as other factors to overall wellness estabilishing and maintaining fulfilling relationships
Have a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is unintentional accidents. respiratory disease Cancer heart disease.
Heart disease
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
Homeostasis
Which of the following is true regarding homicides?
Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15-24
Which of the following is true about domestic violence?
Homocide by a current or former intimate partner is the leading cause of death among pregnant women in the United States.
A good example of a healthful enabling factor is nagging your parents because they smoke. encouraging your spouse to go to the fitness club with you. having friends who hate to exercise. living near a walking path when you want to begin a walking program.
Living near a walking path when you want to begin a walking program
Lower health insurance rates for non-smokers is an example of a _________ type of reinforcer possessional activity social manipulative
Manipulative
Which of the following is true about marital rape?
Many states may treat marital rape as a lesser crime.
Observing a friend successful attempts to quit smoking in order to help yourself quit smoking is an example of shaping. modeling. conforming. envy.
Modeling
An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer only happens to old people. This is an example of which factor of the health belief model? cues to action demographic variables perceived seriousness perceived susceptibility
Perceived susceptibility
Family health background and the behaviors of family members are examples of predisposing factors. enabling factors motivational factors. reinforcing factors.
Predisposing factors
To succesfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n) stressful situation process that occurs in stages isolated event chance to wipe out past mistakes
Process that occurs in stages
Jake is being treated for depression. His counselor is a licensed medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medications for Jake's condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?
Psychiatrist
The science and profession involved in protecting and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities is Public Health disease prevention immunology health care
Public health
Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress
Reduces the effectiveness of the immune system
Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime?
Running a red light and hitting a pedestrian
Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is true?
Schizophrenia is a biological disease of the brain
Which of the following statements best describes self-esteem?
Self-esteem has to do with one's confidence and self-satisfaction.
Brenda's ski trip. Add 10 min/day. Using _______ to get in shape. visualization shaping modeling self-talk
Shaping
Which of the following is true about stress:
Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes, challenges, or threats
Which of the following forms of stress management is also a type of Chinese martial art?
Tai Chai
People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on environmental factors fate and luck their own actions previous disappointments
Their own actions
Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is NOT true about meditation?
There is only one meditation style tyat is considered effective
Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these have on her dimensions of health? They only affect her dimensions of health if she has health problems as a result of these. They affect all her dimensions of health. They only affect her physical health. They affect her ability to recover from illnesses
They affect all her dimensions of health
Which of the following is true about panic attacks?
They can lead to social isolation
Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence?
This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships.
Domestic violence is very prevalent in the United States.
True
The US Public Health Service defines violence as a chronic disease.
True
The most frequent abusers are a child's parents or family member.
True
The surgeon generals warning on cigarettes is an example of health promotion T or F
True
When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change, one should set very demanding goals for oneself. use small achievable steps. expect this strategy to provide immediate success. only reward oneself when reaching the main goal.
Use small achievable steps
A pop quiz in class is an example of:
a stressor
Sharon has lost two jobs in the past year. She blames her coworkers whom she says didn't like her. She says that they were purposely trying to sabotage her and that she did absolutely nothing wrong. From her behavior, it is likely that Sharon has developed
learned helplessness
If a child is not provided with enough to eat and doesn't have proper clothes to wear, this is an example of
neglect
Jane's belief that she can successfully pass her biology midterm is an example of
self-efficacy
Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of
self-efficacy
Your friend confides in you that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes about sex. You explain to her that this is
sexual harassment.
Which of the following statements regarding stress and hair loss is NOT true?
stress induced hair loss is irreversible
Life expectancy in the early 1900's was largely determined by a person's susceptibility to infectious disease hygiene habits occupation and location family history
susceptibility to infectious disease
As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?
sympathetic
When Joe prepares to spar an opponent in Tae Kwon Do, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that his ________ nervous system has been activated
sympathetic
Which of the following is true about a major depressive disorder?
symptoms include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate
Downshifting refers to the process of
taking steps to simplify one's life
International terrorism occurs when
terrorist activities transcend national boundaries.
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.
Violence can be defined as
the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group.
Emily is experiencing chronic stress in a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following looks at the allostatic load Emily is carrying?
the long term wear and tear of the stress response
Which of the following explains why an individual may engage in stalking behavior?
they lack social skills
Which of the following explains why individuals may engage in stalking behavior?
they lack social skills
Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because
they nourish the body and provide stamina for stressful times
psychological health is a complex interaction of
thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences
chronic Stress has a strong connection to which of the following medical conditions EXCEPT
tooth decay
Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out drinking with his buddies. Jeff is
using stress inoculation.
Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is
using the technique of stress inoculation
All of the following are likely to influence your response to stress EXCEPT
your friend's level of stress.
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):
adaptive response
The contemporary definition of wellness is living longer than one's parents all factors leading to positive health status or overall well-being the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease the ability to move about freely without pain
all factors leading to positive health status or overall well-being
Tyler wants to win the trumpet soloist competition this year. His practice time always ends up being the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he figures he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice somewhere in his schedule. It is competition week and Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler's illness may be related to
behavior that is inconsistent with his gold
Melody has been experiencing severe mood swings, having a lot of energy at one moment and then experiencing a depressed state. Melody is displaying symptoms of
bipolar disorder
Melody has been experiencing severe mood swings, having a lot of manic energy for a period and then experiencing an extremely depressed state. Her symptoms are associated with
bipolar disorder
Which item below do adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have difficulty with
concentrating and staying on task
the primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart rate and breathing rates is
epinephrine
Emotional health can best be described as being able to adapt to various social situations feel and express emotions appropriately maintain satisfying relationships think clearly, without emotional influence
feel and express emotions appropriately
Psychologically healthy people
feel comfortable interacting with others
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression (clinical depression)?
feeling highly energetic
To manage stress, the first step is to
identify and assess the stressors in your life
The absence of disease or illness is the optimal description of health T or F
False
The development of self esteem is an important part of intellectual health T or F
False
The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society.
False
Sexual harassment is carried out only by people who are in positions of power.
False
Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to improve health-related quality of life and years of life of Americans. extend health insurance coverage to millions more Americans increase payments to doctors who serve Medicaid and Medicare patients update FDA regulations on the manufacture and sale of drugs in the United States
Improve health related quality of life and years of life of Americans
Health promotion refers to informational campaigns about health. focuses on curing illness and disease. involves social justice aimed at health care for all Americans. includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health
Includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health
Cortisol contributes to weight gain in all the following ways EXCEPT
Increasing testosterone production.
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as mental health intellectual health social health physical health
Intellectual health
Which of the following is true about stalking?
It can occur over the internet.
Which of the following is true about acquaintance rape?
It is a crime of opportunity, not necessarily a prearranged date.
Which of the following is true about reactive aggression?
It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences.
Which of the following is true about laughter
It reduces depression is stressed-out people and it can be a coping mechanism
Which of the following situations would be likely to boost your self-esteem?
Keeping in contact with old friends and family members
mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat or agitation are
anxiety disorders
Children who have experienced sexual abuse are at increased risk for
anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide
Research on depression has found that women
are prone to depression because of the multiple responsibilities in their lives
Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following EXCEPT
discouraging family planning programs
Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused
distress
Of the following, the least likely risk factor for gang involvement is
having high academic achievement.
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is cancer. heart disease. suicide. accidents.
heart disease