Which statement best describes the practice of yoga?
a. Yoga is less effective than aerobic exercise in producing feelings of well-being.
b. Yoga is regularly practiced by more than 25 million Americans.
c. While enjoyable, yoga has no reliable impact on physical or psychological health.
d. Yoga may reduce compounds associated with inflammation.
Nicotine replacement therapy
a. is only available by prescription
b. is more beneficial for women
c. does not increase one’s likelihood of quitting
d. should not be used by pregnant women
Which psychotherapy technique utilizes the patient’s earliest experience and
unconscious influences?
a. cognitive-behavioral therapy
b. interpersonal therapy
c. behavioral therapy
d. psychodynamic therapy
What percentage of college students report having a “friend with benefits” relationship?
a. 40 to 45
b. 45 to 50
c. 50 to 55
d. 55 to 60
Ilene just failed a test and when she gets home, snaps at her roommate for failing to put
her dirty dishes in the sink. What defense mechanism does this illustrate?
a. projection
b. denial
c. rationalization
d. displacement
A disease-causing organism is called a:
a. vector
b. host
c. pathogen
d. lymphoid
Once the zygote reaches the uterus and becomes embedded into the lining, it is called
a(n):
a. amnion
b. fetus
c. placenta
d. embryo
____ drinking involves drinking to heighten one’s sense of masculinity or femininity.
a. Compensatory
b. Confirmatory
c. Sexualized
d. Deficit
The rise in the Earth’s average surface temperature is known as:
a. fossil fuel effect
b. ozone burning
c. green effect
d. global warming
If a Y chromosome is present in the embryo, which of the following will develop?
a. ovaries
b. hypothalamus
c. testes
d. estrogen
Spending as much time as possible in non-smoking areas is an example of ____.
a. self-reevaluation
b. social liberation
c. commitment
d. countering
The majority of former smokers quit
a. by using hypnosis
b. on their own
c. before they are 30
d. on their first attempt
The psychological desire to eat is known as:
a. hunger
b. satiety
c. appetite
d. intolerance
The early stage of the battle between your body and the invaders is called the:
a. primary infection
b. incubation period
c. prodromal period
d. recovery period
Which type of exercise involves movement, but with muscle tension remaining the
same?
a. isokinetic
b. isotonic
c. isopropyl
d. isometric
According to the textbook, a(n) ____ is an affordable way to expand and enhance a
home workout.
a. treadmill
b. stability ball
c. online exercise partner
d. expert DVD set
High-protein diets:
a. have been shown to reduce kidney disease
b. are the easiest type of diet to follow
c. can cause nausea, fatigue, and light-headedness
d. focus on increasing daily fiber intake
Metabolic syndrome:
a. was formerly known as type 2 diabetes
b. remains extremely uncommon in the U.S., especially among younger people
c. is a cluster of symptoms that increase risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease
d. is currently the disease of most concern in the U.S.
People with mental illnesses account for nearly _____ of the tobacco market in the U.S.
a. one-quarter
b. one-third
c. one-half
d. two-thirds
What percentage of college rapes are reported?
a. Fewer than 5%
b. About 7%
c. Approximately 10%
d. Over 15%
Regular consumption of ____ has been shown to prevent blood clots, protect against
irregular heartbeats, and lower blood pressure.
a. omega-3 fatty acids
b. simple fats
c. complex fats
d. trans fats
In the United States, an estimated ____ people participate in self-help support groups.
a. 5 million
b. 10 million
c. 15 million
d. 20 million
The basic framework for muscles, bones, blood, hair, and fingernails is ____.
a. fat
b. carbohydrates
c. protein
d. minerals
How much does the United States spend on health care?
a. $50 billion
b. $175 billion
c. $1.2 trillion
d. $2.6 trillion
Which of the following blood-alcohol levels is considered deadly?
a. 0.10%
b. 0.20%
c. 0.30%
d. 0.40%
Which of the following tests is FDA-approved for home use?
a. ELISA
b. Oral HIV test
c. Home Access
d. Western blot
The most plentiful pathogens, which are simple, one-celled organisms, are:
a. bacteria
b. viruses
c. fungi
d. protozoa
Carol is a sexually active college student who uses contraception. If she is like most
other college females, what method is she and her partner most likely to use?
a. oral contraceptives
b. spermicidal sponges
c. male condoms
d. diaphragm
Which neurotransmitter has been shown to affect mood and behavior?
a. melatonin
b. seratonin
c. dopamine
d. monoamine
____________________ is the most commonly reported tick-borne infectious disease
in the United States.
When a baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen and uterus, it is called
a(n) ____________________ delivery.
Describe the treatment recommendations for minor exercise injuries.
Compare and contrast the male and female reproductive systems.
_________________ encounter more problems with social adjustment and are less
likely to share their experiences with family and friends, resulting in lessened social
support.
Describe at least five factors that could predict the possibility that a person would
commit suicide.
The active form of “mercy killing” known as ____________________ is generally
viewed as illegal and unethical.
The male reproductive cells are called ____________________.
Mentally picturing a calm image of a lake is an example of ____________________.
____________________ sex is sexual behavior that violates a person’s right to choose
when and with whom to have sex and what sexual behaviors to engage in.
____________________ refers to a sexual encounter between two people with no
expectation of emotional intimacy or a romantic relationship.
Atherosclerosis is characterized by fatty deposits referred to as
____________________.
Explain how one can utilize different strategies to keep a relationship healthy.
Alcohol is responsible for ____________________(#) deaths each year.
In the safer sex ABCs, the “B” stands for ____________________.
____________________ serve as the primary healthcare providers for more than half of
all women.
The sexually transmitted infection that causes blisters on the skin or mucus membranes
is the ____________________ virus.