Semester Exam (Concepts)

Question 1

Should GLP-1 agonists be open access?

Answer 1

A debate on whether drugs like GLP-1 agonists, used for diabetes and weight loss, should be widely available without strict regulations, considering benefits and risks.

Question 2

“Healthy People 2030” objectives

Answer 2

A national health initiative with goals to improve health, reduce disparities, and promote well-being in the U.S. by 2030

Question 3

“Fight or Flight” stress response

Answer 3

The body’s automatic reaction to danger, releasing hormones like adrenaline to prepare for action or escape

Question 4

Historical outbreak case study

Answer 4

A detailed analysis of a past disease outbreak to understand its causes, spread, and prevention strategies

Question 5

Patient zero reasoning

Answer 5

Identifying the first known person infected in an outbreak to trace the disease’s origin and early spread

Question 6

Sequence of in utero development

Answer 6

The stages of fetal growth in the womb, from zygote to embryo to fetus, involving organ formation and growth

Question 7

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Answer 7

A psychological theory that prioritizes human needs from basic (food, safety) to complex (self-actualization)

Question 8

Erikson’s stages

Answer 8

A theory of eight stages of psychosocial development, each with a unique conflict to resolve (e.g., trust vs. mistrust)

Question 9

Developmental milestones

Answer 9

Key physical, cognitive, and social skills that children typically achieve at specific ages.

Question 10

Steps of memory creation and recall

Answer 10

Encoding (processing information), storage (saving it), and retrieval (accessing it later).

Question 11

Types of cognitive distortions

Answer 11

Irrational thought patterns like catastrophizing, black-and-white thinking, and overgeneralization

Question 12

Creating a cognitive behavioral therapy plan

Answer 12

Developing a structured approach to address negative thoughts and behaviors with actionable goals and coping strategies

Question 13

Trends of infant mortality rates

Answer 13

Patterns in the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births over time, influenced by healthcare, nutrition, and socioeconomic factors

Question 14

Earth’s depleting resources

Answer 14

The reduction of natural resources like water, fossil fuels, and forests due to overuse, pollution, and population growth