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Ingrid's motto seems to be, "always be prepared," and she has great confidence in her
ability to cope. As a result, when she faces stress, she typically believes she can cope
with the stress without harm to herself. What stress model does this exemplify?
a. general adaptation
b. cognitive transactional
c. diathesis stress
d. life events
Which strategy is best for dealing with road rage?
a. Reduce the stress in your life.
b. Drive at night to avoid other drivers.
c. Take your time in the passing lane.
d. Honk the horn instead of yelling.
Particle pollution:
a. only causes short-term effects on the body
b. damages the body in the same way as radon poisoning
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c. has been decreasing in the eastern part of the U.S.
d. can pass straight through the lungs into the bloodstream
Smokers with a history of depression are about ____ as likely to quit smoking as other
smokers.
a. one-tenth
b. half
c. twice
d. five times
Odell has just been diagnosed with cancer. Which response to the diagnosis reflects a
high degree of self-efficacy?
a. having a "so what" attitude
b. believing that, with the help of doctors, he can beat the cancer
c. refusing to believe the diagnosis is fatal
d. believing that the will of a higher power will be done no matter what
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Men:
a. are more likely to experience migraines
b. have a longer life span than women
c. develop heart disease later in life than women
d. are more prone to back aches and insomnia
In ____, breathing is impaired by changes in the lung tissue, affecting the bronchioles
and the walls of the alveoli.
a. asthma
b. emphysema
c. chronic bronchitis
d. tuberculosis
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What is the rare, potentially deadly bacterial infection primarily strikes menstruating
women under the age of 30 who use tampons?
a. PMDD
b. TSS
c. PMS
d. FSH
Research on social norms among college students
a. is only accurate if students identify themselves with an ID
b. indicates that most undergraduates smoke cigarettes
c. should never be used in educational campaigns
d. shows that most students misjudge what their peers are actually doing
In the ABCDs of skin cancer, "C" refers to:
a. color
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b. crusty
c. callous
d. capillary
Immature sperm cells are stored in the:
a. scrotum
b. epididymis
c. penis
d. prostate gland
What is a major source of radon?
a. humidifiers
b. tobacco smoke
c. building materials
d. exhaust fumes
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West Nile virus is transmitted by:
a. raccoons
b. ticks
c. mosquitoes
d. dogs
The basic fuel that our bodies need is found in sugars known as ____.
a. lactose
b. fructose
c. glucose
d. sucrose
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____ refers to using materials once considered trash.
a. Precycling
b. Recycling
c. Wasting
d. Foraging
What is the best treatment for someone with a fear of heights?
a. an SSRI
b. a psychiatric drug
c. interpersonal therapy
d. behavioral therapy
A BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more indicates that a person is considered to be:
a. underweight
b. of average weight for his/her height
c. borderline overweight
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d. obese
Exercise may boost the production of mood-elevating brain chemicals known as:
a. adrenaline
b. estrogens
c. lactic acid
d. endorphins
A bottle of 100-proof bourbon is what percent alcohol?
a. 40%
b. 50%
c. 80%
d. 100%
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The addictive compound present in tobacco is
a. tar
b. benzene
c. hydrogen cyanide
d. nicotine
The best prediction of a woman's psychological health after an abortion is
a. her age at the abortion.
b. the duration of the pregnancy.
c. whether she already has children.
d. her psychological health before the abortion.
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____is the process by which bacteria eat organic material and turn it into rich soil.
a. Precycling
b. Composting
c. Recycling
d. Foraging
____ are carrier agents in pesticides that can cause health problems.
a. Polycarbonates
b. Inerts
c. Microbes
d. Proteins
Tarah is working with a personal trainer. What concept does this best illustrate?
a. environmental control
b. emotional arousal
c. countering
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d. helping relationships
Which statement about sexual orientation is true?
a. The majority of adults identify as bisexual.
b. Attitudes towards sexual orientation are fairly consistent across cultures.
c. More than one-quarter of men and women find members of their sex to be attractive.
d. Sexual orientation is most accurately viewed as a continuum.
Who is a typical hospice team member?
a. lawyer
b. dentist
c. chaplain
d. doula
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Which description is most characteristic of an individual who binge eats?
a. They eat more slowly than usual.
b. They eat alone because of embarrassment.
c. They have a strict schedule for mealtimes.
d. They eat small amounts of food frequently.
Silvana will be traveling to a remote region in Central America to help build a women's
health center. Which website would provide her with the best information on travelers'
health issues?
a. NIH
b. CDC
c. Medscape
d. Drugs@FDA
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____ are more likely to use alcohol than are other women.
a. Native American women
b. Asian women
c. Black women
d. White women
What percentage of people with eating disorders are male?
a. Less than 1%
b. About 3%
c. Between 5% and 10%
d. Approximately 13%
Discuss the harmful effects that substance abuse can have on the dimensions of health.
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Describe three options for infertile couples.
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The minipill contains a small amount of the hormone ____________________.
Define sustainability using composting as an example.
____________________ is a type of surgery where surgeons slip an inflatable silicon
band around the stomach.
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Crimes motivated by hatred of a person's race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or
political values are classified as ____________________ crimes.
____________________ is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion
brought on by constant emotional pressure.
State in your own words what is considered to be one alcoholic drink.
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Eating unwashed produce or undercooked beef, especially ground beef, is associated
with increased risk of ____________________.
The strongest predictor of ___________________ in teens is cigarette smoking.
Your physician may check your pulse in various places, looking for signs of
____________________.
Explain how the two types of vitamins become absorbed in the body, and indicate
which ones are in each category.
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____________________ is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected
intercourse.
____________________ is an FDA-approved weight loss drug that blocks fat
absorption by the gut.
____________________ is one of the benzodiazepines that has been used as a date rape
drug.
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____________________ are common yet often undetected psychiatric disorders.

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