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1. Prescription drug abuse has reached __________ in the United States in recent years.
a.
a plateau in levels
b.
somewhat higher levels
c.
lower levels
d.
epidemic levels
ANSWER:
d
2. Holistic health tends to focus on
a.
identifying symptoms of illness and curing disease.
b.
all facets of human functioning and requires that we take responsibility for maintaining all aspects of
our well-being.
c.
discovering the appropriate medicine for a given ailment.
d.
healing with herbs.
ANSWER:
b
3. With the rise of mobile technology, consumers of health care can now:
a.
install software applications (apps) on their smartphones to help manage their health.
b.
self-diagnose and never see a physician again.
c.
devote less time and energy to making good decisions about their health.
d.
assume personal responsibility for the health care of friends.
ANSWER:
a
4. Many physicians are now devoting their attention to __________ rather than treating illness, claiming that
lifestyle factors loom larger as the leading cause of premature deaths.
a.
preventing disease
b.
treating disease
c.
the absence of illness
d.
research
ANSWER:
a
5. Physicians report that it is common for patients to be more interested in __________________ than
___________
a.
getting pills and removing symptoms; changing a stressful lifestyle.
b.
changing a stressful lifestyle; getting pills and removing symptoms.
c.
having surgery; taking pills.
d.
over-the-counter drugs; prescription medications.
ANSWER:
a
6. Concerning physical illness, with which statement would Bernie Siegel most likely DISAGREE?
a.
When we are not meeting our emotional and spiritual needs, we are setting ourselves up for physical
illness.
b.
To an extent, we have the power to keep ourselves well and to heal ourselves.
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c.
A physician’s role is simply finding right treatments for healing his or her patients from disease.
d.
Illness serves some function, and illness makes sense if we look at what is going on with people who
become physically ill.
ANSWER:
c
7. College students face many obstacles in their attempts to get adequate sleep. All of the following are
obstacles EXCEPT:
a.
early morning classes.
b.
extracurricular activities.
c.
homework.
d.
the use of defective alarm clocks.
ANSWER:
d
8. More health insurance companies are providing payment for
a.
faith healers.
b.
herbal medicine and vitamin therapy.
c.
preventive medicine as well as remediation.
d.
changing problematic lifestyles.
ANSWER:
c
9. Tracey wants to live a healthier lifestyle but keeps telling herself that she doesn’t have time to eat three
balanced meals a day or exercise on a regular basis. She is using the following defense mechanism for not
changing patterns of behavior that are affecting her health:
a.
sublimation.
b.
projection.
c.
rationalization.
d.
reaction-formation.
ANSWER:
c
10. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a.
Spiritual practices may be as important to your overall well-being as eating and exercising.
b.
A comprehensive view of health includes nourishing both your body and your spirit.
c.
Getting adequate rest and sleep is not related to overall health.
d.
Exercise is essential for cardiovascular fitness.
ANSWER:
c
11. Exercise has a number of benefits. Which of the following is NOT one that is listed in the text?
a.
Releasing anger, tension, and anxiety
b.
Longer life and higher quality of life in the later years
c.
Reduced risk of heart disease
d.
Decreasing the supply of endorphins
ANSWER:
d
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12. Research has shown that people who consistently sleep less than __________ hours or those who sleep more
than __________hours show elevated mortality risk.
a.
5; 9
b.
7; 8
c.
6; 10
d.
7; 10
ANSWER:
b
13. One form of exercise that most people can do on a regular basis, which helps their heart, lungs, and
circulatory system is
a.
running.
b.
Pilates.
c.
brisk walking.
d.
playing baseball.
ANSWER:
c
14. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a.
The quantity of sleep matters more than the quality.
b.
The amount of sleep that is normal for different individuals can vary.
c.
It is possible to get more sleep than you need.
d.
Most people experience difficulty in falling asleep at least occasionally.
ANSWER:
a
15. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a.
Spirituality is a key ingredient in a balanced life.
b.
Spirituality often helps us discover unity in the universe.
c.
It is not possible to be deeply spiritual without being religious.
d.
Nourishing your soul may be as important as nourishing your body for your overall health.
ANSWER:
c
16. Those with an exercise __________ tend to feel intrinsic satisfaction from engaging in physical activity and
“experience disturbing deprivation sensations” when unable to exercise.
a.
commitment
b.
aversion
c.
routine
d.
addiction
ANSWER:
d
17. The chronic practice of “swallowing emotions”
a.
can take a physical toll on our body.
b.
is a good way to deal with grief and anger.
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c.
is a desirable way to deal with stress.
d.
generally will lead to experiencing more joy.
ANSWER:
a
18. The following is NOT true concerning unexpressed emotions:
a.
Unexpressed emotions can manifest themselves in physical symptoms.
b.
Over time, unexpressed emotions will simply disappear.
c.
There is a relationship between unexpressed emotions and the development of severe headaches,
ulcers, and digestive problems.
d.
When we seal off emotions such as grief and anger, we also keep ourselves from experiencing
intense joy.
ANSWER:
b
19. Due to research conducted by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute and others, our
understanding of the vital role that __________ plays in complex disorders is likely to continue to grow.
a.
treatment
b.
diagnosis
c.
health
d.
genetics
ANSWER:
d
20. Regarding the need to be touched,
a.
some research shows that it is necessary for healthy development.
b.
it is the same across all cultures.
c.
it is almost always sexually motivated.
d.
it has little to do with family of origin.
ANSWER:
a
21. Childhood obesity is such a formidable threat to the well-being of an entire generation of young Americans
that ______________introduced Let’s Move, a comprehensive initiative aimed at combating childhood obesity.
a.
fitness guru Richard Simmons
b.
the producers of the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars
c.
First Lady Michelle Obama
d.
President Barack Obama
ANSWER:
c
22. According to the authors, our body image
a.
has little to do with our adjustment in other areas of life.
b.
is determined mainly by how others perceive us.
c.
has nothing to do with cultural messages about our body.
d.
is an important part of our self-concept.
ANSWER:
d
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23. Elaine is self-conscious about her body and thinks “If I don’t have the ideal body, people won’t like me.”
She also believes there is nothing she can do to change her appearance. She is exhibiting
a.
common self-defeating thoughts about body image.
b.
a judgmental view of how others perceive her.
c.
the first step towards challenging self-defeating patterns.
d.
a realistic view of how her looks affect her relationships with others.
ANSWER:
a
24. A growing body of scientific evidence reveals that __________ can provide an inner source of strength and
calmness and enhance your sense of well-being.
a.
food and nutrition
b.
faith and spirituality
c.
sleep and rest
d.
diet and exercise
ANSWER:
b
25. Suppressed emotions could be considered:
a.
blocks to our energy.
b.
healthy.
c.
very important.
d.
necessary in life.
ANSWER:
a
26. Your body speaks to your vitality and reveals:
a.
your age.
b.
your true health.
c.
your needs.
d.
your tiredness with life.
ANSWER:
d
27. Regarding weight problems and body image,
a.
the same standards for ideal weight holds true across all cultures.
b.
anorexia and bulimia are frequently linked to the internalization of unrealistic standards.
c.
men rarely obsess about having a perfect body.
d.
overweight people overeat simply because they get too hungry between meals.
ANSWER:
b
28. Although the link between social media and body image concerns is unclear, it seems safe to say that social
media use:
a.
does not have an impact on body image.
b.
may have an impact on body image.
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c.
is the main factor in issues with body image.
d.
is the only thing impacting body image issues.
ANSWER:
b
29. With constant access to social media, television, music videos, and other forms of entertainment, young
people are bombarded by __________ of what constitutes an ideal body.
a.
realistic standards
b.
positive images
c.
unrealistic standards
d.
truthful, undistorted images
ANSWER:
c
30. Samantha, who is taking a heavy course load this semester, has been falling asleep in class and at home
when she studies. She also seems moody, irritable, overly sensitive to criticism, tense, and she has difficulty
concentrating and remembering things. A likely cause of these symptoms is
a.
a boring instructor.
b.
course material that is too difficult for her to comprehend.
c.
sleep deprivation.
d.
early onset Alzheimer’s Disease
ANSWER:
c
