Which of the following is true of alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmEDs)?
a. AmEDs usually contain a lower percentage of alcohol than does beer.
b. Females are more likely to consume AmEDs than are males.
c. The caffeine in AmEDs speeds the liver’s metabolism of the alcohol.
d. The FDA has banned some premixed AmEDs.
What type of rape is characterized by three or more rapists?
a. community rape
b. anger rape
c. power rape
d. gang rape
Each of us is connected within three degrees to ____ people.
a. 250 to 500
b. 501 to 750
c. 751 to 1000
d. more than 1000
Which of the following is a risk factor for problem gambling in persons 16 to 25 years
of age?
a. gambling in groups
b. being female
c. gambling at an early age
d. being in a higher socioeconomic class
What is the leading cause of death among men aged 20-24?
a. unintentional injury
b. homicide
c. suicide
d. cancer
Any change in the air, water, or soil that could reduce its ability to support life is:
a. a mutation
b. an acute environmental effect
c. pollution
d. a teratogen
What communication difference between women and men has research identified?
a. Women speak more often in public.
b. Men are prone to asking questions in chat rooms.
c. Women use more prepositions and articles in their writing.
d. Men use more numbers in their writing.
The instrument used to listen to sounds made by the heart is a(n):
a. telescope
b. otoscope
c. ophthalmoscope
d. stethoscope
Which of the following is considered a reinforcing factor for changing behavior?
a. resources
b. recognition
c. knowledge
d. beliefs
An essential nutrient is best defined as a nutrient that ____.
a. is needed for growth
b. cannot be manufactured by the body
c. has a healthy number of calories
d. is primarily protein
An estimated _____ percent of individuals with gambling disorder also have attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of mental disorders?
a. Whites
b. Blacks
c. American Indians
d. Asians
According to Maslow, what is the most basic need for personality development?
a. self-respect
b. food and shelter
c. protection from harm
d. receiving affection
People lose ____ ounces of water a day.
a. 30 to 40
b. 40 to 60
c. 64 to 80
d. 80 to 100
Which of the following statements is true?
a. Culture shapes views of beauty and health.
b. Historically, a thin body has always been viewed as beautiful.
c. Women who read fashion magazines are more accepting of their bodies.
d. Men are not influenced by media images.
The average national costs range as high as ____for a burial in the United States.
a. $4,500
b. $6,000
c. $7,500
d. $9,000
Asthma is most characterized by:
a. a sneezing, runny nose
b. an autoimmune response of the lungs
c. constriction of the breathing passages
d. allergy-like symptoms
A decision to change a health behavior should primarily stem from a ____.
a. personal goal
b. desire to please others
c. significant illness
d. doctor’s recommendation
____ are more likely to use alcohol than are other men.
a. Native American men
b. Asian men
c. Black men
d. White men
A sudden rise in the incidence of a disease is a(n)
a. cluster
b. outbreak
c. epidemic
d. pandemic
People who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are ____ times more likely to
catch a cold.
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five
A baby is born during which stage of labor?
a. first
b. second
c. third
d. fourth
What is the primary choice for treating panic attacks?
a. systematic desensitization
b. cognitive-behavior therapy
c. hospitalization
d. hypnotherapy
Which of the following is a true of the relationship between marriage and health?
a. Fitness improves in men who remain single.
b. Fitness declines in men who divorce.
c. Fitness improves in men who marry.
d. Fitness declines in men who marry.
Who popularized the positive psychology movement?
a. Sigmund Freud
b. Carl Jung
c. Abraham Maslow
d. Martin Seligman
Which of the following is true of the treatment for gonorrhea?
a. Gonorrhea must be treated with high doses of antivirals.
b. Most cases of gonorrhea resolve on their own, without treatment.
c. Strains of gonorrhea that are resistant to commonly used antibiotics have been found.
d. Fluoroquinolones remain the preferred drugs for treating gonorrhea.
The most commonly usedillicit drug on campus is _____.
a. marijuana
b. methamphetamine
c. Ecstasy
d. crack
What percentage of patients who undergo LASIK surgery require additional surgery, or
“enhancements,” to sharpen their vision?
a. 1 to 2
b. 5 to 10
c. 10 to 30
d. 50 to 70
When a flu outbreak hits a community, about _____ percent of school children will get
it, compared to _____ of adults.
a. 20; 60
b. 40; 5 to 10
c. 60; 90
d. 90; 30 to 40
A synthetic form of opium manufactured in a chemical laboratory is
a. morphine
b. codeine
c. methadone
d. narcotic
Which of the following is a typical symptom of bulimia?
a. repeated binge eating
b. feeling angry during meals
c. avoiding laxatives
d. fasting to prevent weight gain
Compliments, kudos, and encouragement most illustrate ____.
a. self-actualization
b. self-esteem
c. positive affirmations
d. emotional agility
Appreciating the relationship between body and mind is part of
the____________________ dimension of health
The worldwide rate of depression among women is ____________________ percent
higher than in men.
____________________ is exposing one’s genitals to an unwilling observer.
____________________ fats such as fish or vegetable oils are usually liquid at room
temperature.
Banning tobacco sales on college campuses is an example of
health____________________.
Describe the male and female hormones and the role they play in puberty.
Classify the five different types of pathogens and provide examples of diseases for each
pathogen.
____________________ percent of cyberbullying victims fear for their safety.
Explain how the aspects of health can enhance our sexuality.
Rape-tolerant attitudes are known as____________________.
The ____________________ is the channel for both seminal fluid and urine.
To communicate one’s needs and desires to others in a healthy way, one would need to
be ____________________.
Describe global warming. List four sources of greenhouse emissions.
Contraception used to prevent unintended pregnancy after unprotected intercourse is
called ____________________.
There are more than ____________________ distinct cold viruses.
____________________ are the most prevalent type of anxiety disorder.
Looking at health and the individual as a whole, rather than part by part, involves a(n)
____________________ approach.
The word forgive comes from the Greek word for ____________________.
The odds of acquiring an STI during a lifetime are one in ____________________.
Substance abuse and motor vehicle crashes peak in ___________________.