Having unprotected sex is considered a
risk behavior
Missy is motivated to lose weight. She now relies on a 30-minute walk every morning to get going for the day. Missy attended a nutrition seminar and found several online sources to help her keep track of calories and nutrients consumed. On Monday, she wil
readiness
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is
heart disease
The science and profession involved in protecting and improving the health of individuals, families, and communities is
public health
Young adults (15-24) are most likely to die from
accidents
The ever-changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental dimensions is the definition of
health
When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change, one should
use small achievable steps to reach goals
Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health?
social
According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are
self-actualized
Which of the following statements is NOT true about an individual's emotional health?
an emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with
reduced exposure to sunlight
College students are
more likely to commit suicide than to die in a car accident
The quality of a social bond influences the level of
social support recieved
Writing down five positive traits about yourself and resisting your inner critic is an exercise in
learned optimism
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 are
anxiety disorders
Hearing ominous footsteps following you late at night on a campus walking path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?
alarm
Which of the following forms of stress management is also a Chinese martial art?
tai chi
All of the following are indicators that a person is under sympathetic nervous system control EXCEPT
increased salivation
A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is
technostress
You really want to buy a new home theater system, but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week. Which type of stressor is this?
conflict
Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to be the most detrimental to health?
having a tendency toward anger and hostility
Brian is considered a Type A personality by his friends because of his history of "road rage" and extreme competitiveness. All the following put him at increased risk for cardiovascular disease EXCEPT
his upbeat, glass-half-full approach to life
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 primary aggression?
it is goal-directed, hostile self-assertion that is destructive in nature
The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which
a violence is used to achieve political aims
Doing some type of activity, such as texting or eating, while driving can cause accidents and is known as
distracted driving
What is a common reason that victims of elder abuse do not report it?
they are afraid that the abuser will retaliate by putting them in a nursing home
Of the following, which factor is NOT a risk for gang involvement?
academic achievement
A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is
marital dissatisfaction
Campus law enforcement officers now have
more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is
impaired driving
The term gay only refers to male homosexuals.
false
Sexual dysfunction is most common in the early adult years.
true
Relationships characterized by behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment, and emotional availability are
intimate relationships
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gay and lesbian couples?
they seek the same things in primary relationships that heterosexuals do
Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?
women tend to be more expressive
Daniel has been involved in four sexually exclusive relationships over the past six years. This is an example of
serial monogamy
All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT
it is more common among people who are religious
The need for intimacy means the need for someone with whom we can share our feelings freely.
true
In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is
conflict resolution
Menstrual flow is actually sloughed off
endometrial lining
How long is the average menstrual cycle?
28 days
The U.S. divorce rate has increased over the past several decades.
false
Which of the following is TRUE about androgyny?
a person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits
Which menstrual problem involves the common symptoms of breast tenderness, fatigue, food cravings, irritability, and depression?
premenstrual syndrom
A relationship is intimate only if sex is involved.
false
Which of the following is TRUE about being single in the United States?
the number of adults electing to remain single is increasing
A primary advantage of the contraceptive sponge is that
it does not require a fitting from a doctor
An IUD
offers long-term protection from pregnancy
Postpartum depression
is characterized by fatigue, depression, and mood swings
Sterilization has become the leading method of contraception for women of all ages.
false
One advantage of the female condom is that it can be used multiple times.
false
Diaphragms
create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm
If a woman has a urinary tract infection and takes a pregnancy test, a false positive may result.
false
Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as
carcinogens
As a strategy to curb drug abuse, drug testing by employers is primarily designed to
address safety concerns
Alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco are all classified as which type of drug?
recreational
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that prescription drug abuse is so common?
the drugs have fewer side effects
The development of a tolerance to one drug that reduces the effects of another similar drug is
cross-tolerance
The most noticeable effect of the THC in marijuana is
bloodshot eyes
Mescaline, in the form of dried peyote buttons, has long been used for religious purposes by people native to the southwestern United States and Latin America.
true
Alcohol and tobacco result in more deaths each year than all illicit drugs combined.
true
When women drink alcohol during pregnancy, they can cause significant brain damage and other impairments in the fetus; this condition is known as
fetal alcohol syndrome
People who breathe tobacco smoke from another person's cigarette are known as sidestream smokers.
false
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
tobacco is known to cause about 20 diseases
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to women and smoking?
women who smoke are more likely to have fertility problems than non-smokers
How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?
4 hours
Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT
the time of day the alcohol is consumed
Molecules that are the building blocks of protein are
amino acids
A grain that contains the bran, germ, and endosperm is a
whole grains
Which type of proteins contain all nine essential amino acids?
complete
Which of the following play a role in developing and repairing bone, muscle, skin, and blood cells?
proteins
Which of the following BEST describes appetite?
it is more psychological than physiological
A locavore is someone who makes a point of eating out in his or her own neighborhood.
false
The purpose of hydrogenating unsaturated fats is to
make them more solid at room temperature
One problem with the BMI measurement is that
it is an indirect estimate of body fat
Individuals who go on and off starvation diets multiple times to lose weight will likely end up with
a lower basal metabolic rate
Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption?
easy access to high-calorie foods in stores and restaurants
Benefits of gastric bypass surgery include the potential to cure
type 2 diabetes
Which of the following is NOT true about weight management?
short-term diets are as effective as long-term behavior modifications
Good advice to someone who wants to exercise in hot weather would include all of the following EXCEPT
restrict the intake of fluids before working out
A potentially fatal condition resulting from abnormally low body core temperature is called
hypothermia
Which of the following would NOT be good advice for someone who is purchasing running shoes?
make sure there is no extra room in the toe box
All of the following are overuse injuries EXCEPT
ligament sprain
The range of motion that a joint or series of joints can achieve is
flexibility
Homocystene is an amino acid that when found at high levels in the blood may indicate an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease
A Pap test is used to screen women for
cervical cancer
All of the following are ways to reduce carcinogens in the environment EXCEPT
using dry cleaning services
Prostate cancer risk
increases dramatically with age
An individual would most likely suffer from angina pectoris when
walking up a flight of stairs
The most well-known symptom of mumps is
swollen salivary glands
Symptoms of viral hepatitis include all of the following EXCEPT
excessive appetite
A colorless gas that dissolves in water vapor to form acid and is emitted from coal-fired power plants is
sulfur dioxide
What percentage of U.S. homes are estimated to have lead-based paint hazards?
25 percent
Climate change challenges include all the following EXCEPT
expansion of glaciers
An example of a nonpoint source water pollutant is
pesticide runoff from a farm.
Long-term exposure to formaldehyde can lead to
cancer and central nervous system disorders
Health insurance is based on the idea that policyholders pay affordable premiums so they never have to face catastrophic medical bills.
true
All patients have the legal right to refuse or cease treatment.
true