Ch. 7 Test (Final)

Question 1

List the 9 steps in effective decision making

Answer 1

1. Describe the decision you are about to make
2. List your choices
3. Identify possible consequences
4. Consider biblical principles
5. Pray for wisdom
6. Consider your values
7. Select the best option
8. Carry out your choice
9. Evaluate how your decision affected your future

Question 2

Describe ways to deal with peer pressure

Answer 2

• State the consequences
• Say no, and mean it!
• Suggest positive alternatives
• Stand up for yourself

Question 3

Compare and contrast positive and negative role models.

Answer 3

Positive - when other people encourage you to do good things

Negative - when other people encourage you to do bad things.

Question 4

Strategy that can help you resist negative peer pressure.

Answer 4

Refusal skill

Question 5

Support network

Answer 5

People who share your values and who will support you when you decide not to participate in dangerous or questionable activities.

Question 6

Role model

Answer 6

A person you consider an example to be imitated.

Question 7

What are disclaimers and why are they important

Answer 7

A legal statement that attempts to absolve a company or other source from responsibility for the consequences resulting from using its product.
It protects the business from legal claims

Question 8

Testimonials

Answer 8

a person’s written or spoken testament to a product or service

Question 9

A form of propaganda that exploits the desire of most people to join the crowd or be on the winning side

Answer 9

bandwagon

Question 10

Lab tests or surveys that advertise a product

Answer 10

Scientific evidence

Question 11

How are drugs approved by the FDA or Health Canada (7 steps)

Answer 11

1. Preclinical testing (animals)
2. Drug company applies to health agency to test on humans
3. Phase 1 testing: small group
4. Phase 2: a few hundred people
5. Phase 3: thousands of people tested
6. New drug application submitted
7. Agency reviewed information label and manufacturer

Question 12

What are some common advertising techniques?

Answer 12

Free rewards
Testimonials
Bandwagons
Image
Scientific evidence
Humor

Question 13

Canadian government agency that uses scientific research to make sure food and medicine is safe

Answer 13

Health Canada

Question 14

Government agency that makes sure produce is safe in the United States

Answer 14

FDA

Question 15

how do u know a website is reliable?

Answer 15

.gov .edu

• websites like the CDC are often the most reliable
• medical professionals are very reliable

Question 16

dietary supplements

Answer 16

• a product that adds nutrients to your diet
• not considered food
• don’t have to be approved by the FDA or Health Canada

Question 17

what is the best source for reliable health info

Answer 17

a medical professional

Question 18

what drugs can support a claim

Answer 18

drugs approved by the FDA and Health Canada

Question 19

how can you make sure a healthcare product claim is safe

Answer 19

• watch for limited time offers
• don’t be swayed by testimonials
• watch for products related to recency medical discoveries

Question 20

true or false

products make a claim and it is always true

Answer 20

false