KINE 250 MIDTERM
The typical use failure rate for a contraception method takes into account which of the following?
Human error
Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape?
It has largely replaced the term date rape
Sleepwalking sometimes occurs during
NREM stage 4
A person who is content with life, usually feels good, and has an uplifting sense of inner peace is experiencing subjective well-being
True
Alcohol is considered a teratogenic substance
True
Sleep deficiencies have been linked to increased alcohol abuse
True
Sleep helps the body to conserve energy.
True
To ensure its effectiveness, the BEST place to store a condom would be in
a bathroom storage drawer away from sharp objects
Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of
a chronic mood disorder
Of the following, which factor is NOT a risk for gang involvement?
academic achievement
Chaz and Jessamine are healthy and in their late 20s. They have been trying to conceive a child for the past six months without success. Chaz and Jessamine
are not considered infertile
An appraisal of the relationship between an object, action, or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)
belief
Amniocentesis
can identify genetic abnormalities present in the fetus
Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)
clinical sleep study
Diaphragms
create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm
Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?
economic status
The implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube, is called
ectopic pregnancy
Short-duration sleep lowers a person's risk for cardiovascular disease
false
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression?
feeling highly energetic
Which form of birth control involves alteration of sexual behavior during certain times of the month?
fertility awareness
One cause of narcolepsy appears to be
genetic
All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT
genetic diseases
Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals?
imagined rehearsal
A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of
modifiable determinants of health
Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n)
reinforcing factor
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating
spiritual health
Which of the following BEST describes a Type C personality?
stoic
Downshifting refers to the process of
taking steps to simplify one's life
People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on
their own actions
Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to suffer from sleepiness?
those between the ages of 13 and 29
The use of force to control and maintain power over another person in the home environment is
domestic violence
Which of the following is a major contributor to college students' lack of sleep?
electronic devices
An awareness of what others might be going through is called
empathy
A cause of infertility in which uterine tissue is implanted outside the uterus and blocks the fallopian tubes is
endometriosis
Judy strives to stay healthy. When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior, she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track. No challenge is too tough for her to take on. Judy
exhibits self-efficacy
A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness
false
Child sexual abuse occurs in as many as 2 out of every 100 children.
false
Multitasking is an effective time-management strategy
false
The shortest stage of sleep is stage 2
false
Differences in health conditions among specific populations are
health disparities
The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is
homeostasis
Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to
improve health-related quality of life and years of life for all Americans
Some researchers believe that chronic sleep deficiencies can
increase the risk for type 2 diabetes
Postpartum depression
is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings
A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that
it does not require a fitting from a doctor
An example of an enabling factor is
living near a hiking trail to encourage walking
After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from
low self-esteem
Lower health insurance rates for nonsmokers is an example of a(n)
manipulative reinforcer
Which of the following circumstances can cause a miscarriage?
maternal infection or hormone imbalance
The difference between surgical and medical abortions is that
medical abortions are performed without entering the uterus
Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of
medication and psychotherapy
The mental health professional whose treatment is most likely to be based on Freud's theories is a
psychoanalyst
Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of
situational inducement
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
You complete weekly practice tests for three months before you are scheduled to take the LSAT. Which method are you using to manage stress?
stress inoculation
The first widely used birth control method for women was
the diaphragm
Psychological health encompasses
thoughts, feelings, interactions with others, and spirituality
Stress can have positive health effects.
true
Insomnia is often characterized by
waking up frequently during the night
All of the following are common side effects of psychotropic drugs EXCEPT
weight loss
On average, overseas adoptions cost less than domestic adoptions
False
Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs.
False
REM sleep restores the body
False
Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?
Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?
Symptoms include fatigue and difficulty concentrating
Which of the following is not a reason cesarean sections may be performed?
The mother has diabetes
A risk behavior is some type of action that increases the chances of a negative health outcome
True
Even a full year after a tornado struck their town, community residents were at increased risk for traumatic stress
True
Medical abortion performed early in the pregnancy is over 99% effective
True
Overseas adoptions can make it easier for Americans to adopt an infant rather than an older child
True
Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
alarm
Anxiety disorders have become the
most common mental health problem in the United States
A trait over which a person has no control, such as height and bone structure, is a(n)
nonmodifiable determinant
Cultural beliefs that can be considered societal causes of violence include
objectifying women
Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is most likely suffering from
obsessive-compulsive disorder
The network of blood vessels that provides nourishment to the fetus is the
placenta
The stage of change a smoker is in when he or she has no intention of quitting is
precontemplation
A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being a(n)
predisposing factor
Family health background and the behaviors of family members are examples of
predisposing factors
Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because
prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early