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Body composition refers to:
a. how we should look after losing weight
b. our body density
c. fitness levels we can hope to achieve
d. the amount of fat and lean tissue in our body
____ is the emotional attachment to a drug.
a. Intoxication
b. Physical dependence
c. Polyabuse
d. Psychological dependence
Lyme disease is spread by:
a. raccoons
b. ticks
c. mosquitoes
d. dogs
Which stage of syphilis is identified by a chancre?
a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary
d. There is no chancre associated with syphilis.
Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a. nicotine patch
b. nicotine
c. COPD
d. tar
e. mainstream smoke
f. aversion therapy
g. sidestream smoke
h. Zyban
i. carbon monoxide
j. acetylcholine
1) carcinogenic
2) causes feelings of alertness
3) deadly gas
4) includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis
5) administers a negative stimulus when someone smokes
6) transdermal delivery
7) poisonous in concentrated amounts
8) smoke emitted from a burning cigarette
9) smoke that a smoker inhales from a cigarette
10) used as an aid to nicotine replacement when individuals want to quit
Nonverbal language makes up what percentage of communication?
a. 10%
b. 40%
c. 70%
d. 90%
You currently walk 7,700 steps a day. How should you modify this?
a. Increase your number of daily steps.
b. Decrease your number of daily steps.
c. Switch to long-distance running.
d. Switch to jumping rope for 40 minutes a day.
What advice is most recommended when designing a healthy diet?
a. Drink water instead of soft drinks.
b. Eliminate carbohydrates.
c. Replace other fats with trans-fats.
d. Consume meal-replacement shakes.
Describe the symptoms and health risks associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia
nervosa.
The liquid that contains sperm cells is known as:
a. corpus spongiosum
b. urethral fluid
c. semen
d. seminal vesicles
Cellular death occurs after:
a. the soul leaves the body
b. the heart stops beating
c. brain activity stops
d. respiration stops
Most bad moods are caused by ____.
a. work
b. weather
c. genetics
d. diet
What percentage of college students report they have been in an physically abusive
intimate relationship in the past 12 months?
a. less than 1%
b. 2%
c. 4%
d. 6%
Thirdhand smoke:
a. has no impact on a person's health
b. is the nicotine residue left behind on walls and carpeting
c. stops being a concern once the smoking has stopped
d. is a byproduct of nicotine replacement therapies
Worldwide, the most common method of contraception is _____.
a. barrier methods
b. IUDs
c. sterilization
d. oral contraceptives
Which of the following is a disease spread by protozoa?
a. malaria
b. West Nile
c. meningitis
d. hepatitis
Forgiving someone is a ____.
a. sign of weakness
b. simple process
c. one-time thing
d. way to reclaim one's power to choose
About two-thirds of all abortions are performed
a. within the first eight weeks of pregnancy
b. after the first trimester
c. after 20 weeks of pregnancy
d. after the second trimester
The current Dietary Guidelines recommend how much milk per day for adults?
a. one cup
b. two cups
c. three cups
d. four cups
Which of the following is true of STIs and women?
a. The risk of contracting an STI is higher for women than for men.
b. STI symptoms are usually more obvious in women than in men.
c. Although STIs often cause sterility in men, they rarely harm women's fertility.
d. Women are less likely than men to experience life-threatening complications of STIs.
Lillian, raised by a single mother who suffered from terrible depression and was often
hospitalized, has, herself, often struggled. After a semester filled with academic and
interpersonal problems, Lillian is diagnosed with major depression. What model of
stress does this best illustrate?
a. general adaptation
b. cognitive transactional
c. diathesis stress
d. life events
Which of the following is a viral disease?
a. tetanus
b. herpes simplex
c. gonorrhea
d. scarlet fever
What characteristic is sometimes seen in someone suffering from the restricting type of
anorexia?
a. consuming only protein
b. drinking more water
c. smoking cigarettes
d. avoiding alcohol
On average, we spend _____ of our social time with the _____ people who are most
important to us.
a. 40%; three
b. 50%; three
c. 60%; two
d. 70%; two
The type of smoking cessation method that presents a negative stimulus when the
smoker tries to light up is known as:
a. nicotine replacement therapy
b. aversion therapy
c. drug therapy
d. psychotherapy
An advantage of using the cervical cap is that it
a. can be inserted hours before engaging in sex
b. is available over-the-counter
c. is more effective than hormonal methods of contraception
d. is very comfortable to wear and easy to remove
When ending a relationship, what is the most important thing to remember?
a. Break up over the phone so you don't have to face the other person.
b. Treat your ex-partner the way you would want to be treated.
c. Lie to your ex-partner to avoid hurting their feelings.
d. Make sure there's a third person around to mediate.
The hormone that is detected in home fertility tests is called
a. human growth hormone
b. luteinizing hormone
c. human chorionic gonadotropin
d. follicle-stimulating hormone
The group of organs that produce hormones is known as the:
a. reproductive system
b. endocrine system
c. pituitary system
d. digestive system
____ is the most widespread pollutant associated with damage to the immune system.
a. Radon gas
b. Sulfur oxide
c. Ozone
d. Nitrogen oxide
An individual is considered overweight if their body mass index is above:
a. 15
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
What are the six high-risk populations for serious exposure to infectious diseases?
____________________ helps people pinpoint the life problems that contribute to their
depression.
The use of as few nonrenewable resources as possible is known as
____________________.
____________________ includes dietary changes, steam baths, and exercise.
Symptoms of STIs tend to be more ____________________ in women, so they often
go undetected and untreated, leading to potentially serious complications.
A tumor that is not malignant is ____________________.
By utilizing ____________________ therapy, partners can learn to communicate better
and improve conflict resolution skills.
_________________ syndrome is characterized by disorientation, memory failure,
hallucinations, and jerky eye movements, and can be disabling enough to require
lifelong custodial care.
An individual who doesn't assign blame, but rather takes responsibility for acquiring
whatever skills or power are needed to overcome a problem, is following the
____________________ model.
Contrary to popular belief, ____________________ does not protect women from
depression.
Describe the relationship between stress, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Identify four different types of sexual activity and differentiate among their modes of
action.
Describe road rage and give three strategies for reducing road rage.
The most common nutritional disorder in elderly people is ____________________.
Smokeless or chewing tobacco is sometimes called ____________________.
When you take small or intermittent doses of a drug, you are ____________________.
Living a better, more spiritual life involves good ____________________ coping.
When stressors are ongoing with no clear endpoint, they are considered to be
____________________.
A defense mechanism that people use when they refuse to accept a painful reality is
____________________.
____________________ is a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal
responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.
