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Review exam chapter 1, 2, 3 Flashcards

1
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Which group of women are more likely to die of breast cancer ?

A

Native Hawaiian Americans

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2
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What involves measures an individual can take when participating in risky behavior to prevent injury or unwanted risks?

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Protection

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3
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What was the life expectancy at birth in 2019 for the total population?

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78.8

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4
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Today’s undergraduates are best described by which of these?

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The face a future in which the pace and scale of change will constantly accelerate.

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5
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Using the self-determination theory, which of the following describes an “ motivated” individual?

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Someone who sees no value in a certain activity.

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6
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Which dimension of health focuses on the impact your world has on your well-being?

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Environmental

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7
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Alcoholics Anonymous encourages behavioral changes by teaching people how to submit to strict discipline to correct a problem. Which model is represented by this approach to change?

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Enlightenment model

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Which is true regarding binge drinking?

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Binge drinkers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors

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9
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Which dimension of health focuses on the complex interrelationship between one person’s health and the health of the community and environment?

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Community

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10
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Rod’s co-workers surprise him with a gift basket of fruits in recognition of his efforts to lose weight. Their gift may influence Rod’s behavior by serving as which of the following ?

A

A reinforcing factor

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11
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What is the best weapon against cancer and heart disease?

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Prevention

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12
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Which term refers to the beliefs, values, attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions that influence our behavior?

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Predisposing factors

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13
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The leading cause of death for women in the United States is:

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Cardiovascular disease

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14
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According to the text, which major factor has contributed to the decline in life expectancy in the United Stated?

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Unintentional injuries and suicide

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15
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Which is true the choices college students make today?

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These choices have an immediate impact and long-term consequences on how they feel.

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16
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Which of these is the state of complete well-being?

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Health

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17
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Which dimension of health primarily includes your ability to think and learn from life experience?

A

Intellectual

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18
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Which dimension of health involves acceptance and awareness of a wide range of feelings in oneself and others, as well as the ability to express emotions, function independently, and cope with daily stressors?

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Emotional

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19
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Brandi buys herself a new pair of pants after losing 20 pounds. This is an example of which process of change?

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Rewards

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20
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When maya searches online for the nearest fitness center to see what exercises are offered, which stage of the transtheoretical model of behavior change has she reached?

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Preparation

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21
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Which set of criteria determines what’s most important to you?

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Values

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22
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To figure out how much sleep you need, you should wake up at the same time every morning but vary what?

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Your bedtime

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23
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Olga barely got a C on her first college writing assignment. She was understandably upset, but then told herself that it’s not uncommon for students to struggle to adapt to college-level work, and she might need to go to the writing center and ask for help. A psychologist would most likely say that Olga has experienced which of the following?

A

Self-compassion

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24
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Self-esteem is based on which of the following?

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Your beliefs about yourself

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25
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What type of health involves the ability to express and acknowledge one’s feelings and moods, and exhibit adaptability and compassion for others?

A

Emotional

26
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Evander focuses on clear, manageable goals and tends to rely on identifying and understanding emotions. What is a characteristic of this aspect of Evander’s behavior?

A

Emotional intelligence

27
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Adam begins each day by recording something for which he is thankful in his new diary. Which of the following best describes Adam’s technique for cultivating spiritual health?

A

Gratitude intervention

28
Q

What are people with a high emotional quotient less likely to experience?

A

Stress and depression

29
Q

Which of these is NOT a strategy for good sleep?

A

Sleep in on the weekends to catch up on sleep.

30
Q

One of the most useful techniques for achieving your goals and bolstering self-esteem is:

A

Developing the habit of positive thinking and talking.

31
Q

In which stage of sleep is Stephanie apt to experience vivid dreaming and a temporary inability to move her muscles?

A

REM sleep

32
Q

Which trait refers to appreciation for everything that makes life a bit better, not just a special gift?

A

Gratitude

33
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During his lunch break, Aaron continually cuts in line in the employee cafeteria. This sometimes costs his co-worker, Omar, the dessert he wants. As an effective assertive tactic, Omar could do which of the following?

A

Calmly ask Aaron to be respectful of the other people in line.

34
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Emotional health generally refers to:

A

The ability to express and acknowledge one’s moods and feelings.

35
Q

What is at the highest level of Maslow’s pyramid of human needs?

A

Fulfillment of one’s potential

36
Q

In comparing the gender differences in mood management, women are more likely to do which of the following?

A

Reach out and talk to someone

37
Q

Which type of health encompasses the ability to experience the fulfillment of achieving one’s full potential and identify one’s basic purpose in life?

A

Spiritual health

38
Q

Which need represents the highest level of the Maslow pyramid of psychological health?

A

Self-actualization

39
Q

Your roommate Hetty apologizes for snapping at you earlier in the evening and explains that she is just in really bad mood. What is the most effective way to get rid of a bad mood?

A

Change what caused the bad mood

40
Q

Which of the following is true of emotional quotient (EQ)?

A

It is ability of people to monitor emotions to help guide their thinking and actions.

41
Q

______percent of suicide attempts involve firearms, and more than _________ percent of these attempts are fatal.

A

Five/90

42
Q

Which of the following applies to a behavioral or psychological syndrome associated with distress or disability, or with a significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or loss of freedom?

A

Mental health

43
Q

Kelley has begun taking St. John’s wort for treatment of mild depression. Which statement by Kelley suggests that she understands the correct use of this product?

A

“St. John’s wort may interfere with my oral contraceptive medication.”

44
Q

Which condition is associated with episodic symptoms including marked mood swings, tearfulness, sadness, or sensitivity to rejection?

A

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD)

45
Q

Sadness that does not end is a symptom of which disorder?

A

Major depressive disorder

46
Q

What do men’s brains register less intensely than do women’s brains?

A

Sadness

47
Q

Sky’s therapist is encouraging Sky to recognize that what he believes is clearly inaccurate and how he thinks is too negative. Sky’s therapist is engaging in which of the following approaches?

A

Cognitive-behavioral therapy

48
Q

Typically, when do symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) begin?

A

Between age 2 years

49
Q

Which condition is directly associated with a fear of heights?

A

Acrophobia

50
Q

Which of these is essential in treating bipolar disorders?

A

Professional therapy

51
Q

Impulsivity, high levels of arousal and aggression, and past attempts of the same behavior are the most important risk factors for which of these?

A

Suicide

52
Q

What is the most common approach to treating depression?

A

Medication

53
Q

Which of these are specialized sites where electrical impulses are transmitted from the axon terminal of one neuron to a dendrite of another?

A

Synapses

54
Q

It’s been proven that students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can benefit from which of these strategies?

A

Sitting in the front row to avoid distraction.

55
Q

Psychological disorders involving episodes of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness stemming from the anticipation of danger are known collectively as what type of disorder?

A

Anxiety

56
Q

Stimulants such as Ritalin are treatments for which disorder?

A

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

57
Q

Which type of therapy uses techniques that identify an individual’s beliefs and attitudes, recognize negative thought patterns, and teach alternative ways of thinking?

A

Cognitive therapy

58
Q

According to a survey performed by the American College Health Association–National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA), 18.7 percent of students reported ____________ had affected their academic performance.

A

Depression

59
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Which of the following is an anxiety disorder that involves inordinate fears of certain objects or situations?

A

Phobia

60
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Which of the following is NOT an impact of depression on college students?

A

Increased quality of life

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