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When you use a relaxation technique that involves creating mental pictures that calm
you down and focus your mind, you are using ____.
a. visualization
b. mindfulness
c. meditation
d. biofeedback
Which type of therapy strives to substitute healthier patterns for maladaptive patterns?
a. cognitive-based therapy
b. psychodynamic therapy
c. behavioral therapy
d. interpersonal therapy
Rohypnol may cause many symptoms, one of which is:
a. high blood pressure
b. dizziness
c. anxiety
d. hyperactivity
Scabies differs from pubic lice in that they:
a. do not cause itching
b. burrow under the skin
c. eat pubic hair
d. are only found in bedding
While visiting his family over the holidays, Brandon stole his grandmother's pain
medications and used them himself. This illustrates drug _____.
a. misuse
b. abuse
c. dependence
d. diversion
Paula's three year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment.
After the initial shock wore off, Paula became determined to keep life as normal as
possible for herself and her daughter. What phase of stress does this illustrate?
a. adaptive
b. alarm
c. resistance
d. exhaustion
A person using maximum weight to push or lift in one effort is most focused on
developing:
a. strength
b. stamina
c. endurance
d. flexibility
Which brain chemical is most associated with addiction?
a. histamine
b. synthroid
c. dopamine
d. lanoxin
Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a. chiropractic medicine
b. 15 to 20 per minute
c. naturopathy
d. Ayurveda
e. biologically-based therapy
f. 72 per minute
g. homeopathy
h. acupuncture
i. herbal medicine
j. mind-body medicine
1) emphasizes natural treatments including diet and exercise
2) normal pulse rate
3) may include biofeedback and visualization
4) may include vitamins and herbs as well as special diets
5) normal respiration rate
6) based on the philosophy that a cycle of energy circulating through the body controls
health
7) a traditional Indian medical treatment involving meditation, exercise, herbal
medications, and nutrition
8) based on three fundamental principles: like cures like; treatment must always be
individualized; and less is more
9) an ancient form of medical treatment using substances derived from trees, flowers,
ferns, seaweeds, and lichens to treat disease.
10) a method of treating disease, primarily through manipulating the bones and joints to
restore normal nerve function.
According to the textbook, what behavioral method is most effective for people with
insomnia?
a. phototherapy
b. cognitive therapy
c. aromatherapy
d. hydrotherapy
Ginny has been under severe stress for a prolonged period of time when she is
diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and told that she is at high risk for diabetes. What
hormone may be responsible?
a. androgen
b. dopamine
c. progestin
d. cortisol
The ____ controls movement, balance, and posture.
a. medulla
b. brainstem
c. cerebrum
d. cerebellum
A person who compulsively overeats will likely:
a. savor meals
b. avoid talking about food
c. have a history of failed diets
d. eat slowly
Approximately ____ Americans die each year of carbon monoxide poisoning.
a. 5,000
b. 10,000
c. 15,000
d. 20,000
People with a high emotional quotient are more likely to ____.
a. work from home
b. exhibit signs of depression
c. effectively deal with stress
d. rely on "gut feelings"
Dysmenorrhea is caused by the overproduction of:
a. prostaglandins
b. estrogen
c. LH
d. FSH
The process of psychosocial change by which an ethnic minority changes as a
consequence of contact with the ethnic majority is called ____.
a. integration
b. revisionism
c. acculturation
d. passing
Highly specialized care that is available at university-affiliated hospitals and regional
referral centers is called:
a. primary care
b. secondary care
c. tertiary care
d. alternative care
Which of the following is true of SARS?
a. It can be effectively treated with high-dose antivirals.
b. It now has an effective vaccine.
c. It has a six to ten day incubation period.
d. It continues to have major outbreaks in Western Europe and Australia.
The area between the vagina and the anus is called the:
a. pituitary
b. urethral opening
c. perineum
d. clitoris
Individuals in 12-step programs for recovery from addiction often speak of the
importance of reconnecting with their higher power. This illustrates the effects of
addiction on the ____ dimension of health.
a. spiritual
b. psychological
c. social
d. intellectual
About ____ percent of births in the United States are from unintended pregnancies.
a. 27
b. 37
c. 47
d. 57
In ____ percent of malpractice, a doctor's attitude and inability to communicate
effectively play a role.
a. 10 to 20
b. 30 to 40
c. 50 to 60
d. 70 to 80
More than half of hate or bias crimes on college campuses are motivated by:
a. sexual orientation
b. race
c. religious beliefs
d. student group affiliation
Which of the following translates into a capacity to sense, understand, and tap into the
highest parts of ourselves, others, and the world around us?
a. emotional intelligence
b. spiritual intelligence
c. intelligence quotient
d. emotional quotient
Herpes simplex 1 is primarily transmitted by:
a. genital contact
b. kissing an infected person
c. contaminated hands
d. using someone's toothbrush
Scientists now say with 90 percent certainty that greenhouse gases in our atmosphere
are the result of:
a. natural gases emitted from swamps
b. insect pollution
c. electromagnetic radiation
d. human activities
An ____ occurs when the immune system fails to recognize its own body tissue and
begins to attack it.
a. immune deficiency
b. allergy
c. autoimmune disorder
d. alarm reaction
What is a common medical complication related to weight loss from anorexia?
a. manic states
b. rapid heartbeat
c. diarrhea
d. amenorrhea
What is a home-like healthcare facility that helps dying patients?
a. nursing home
b. assisted living facility
c. rehabilitation facility
d. hospice
In what Kbler-Ross stage would a person question and have strong feelings of
resentment about a terminal diagnosis?
a. bargaining
b. anger
c. depression
d. denial
Sidestream smoke has ____ times the maximum amount of carbon monoxide set for air
pollution in industry.
a. 2
b. 5
c. 10
d. 20
What percentage of university students report that they have smoked tobacco in the past
30 days?
a. 7
b. 10
c. 13
d. 16
Describe the anatomy of brain messaging, or how neurons "talk" to each other. Discuss
the role of neurotransmitters and neurons in this process.
____________________ percent of American cyclists regularly wear helmets.
Approximately ____________________ percent of Americans over age 100 are
women.
Discuss what you can do to decrease your chance of developing a sexually transmitted
infection (STI) if you are in a sexual relationship with a partner.
List the health effects of smoking cigarettes.
The transtheoretical model of change focuses on the aspects of a person's
____________________ process.
The ____________________ dimension of fitness relieves stress and promotes a
positive self-image.
The sticky film of bacteria that forms on the teeth is called ____________________.
Information is easy to convey and comprehend, but ____________________ are not.
The drop in testosterone in men between the ages of 48 and 70 is often called
____________________.
____________________ stressors are traumatic experiences that occurred long ago.
Herpes comes from the Greek word meaning ____________________.
Obesity should be viewed as a(n) ______________________ condition that requires
ongoing management.
The range of frequencies of sound is measured in ____________________.
The top level of one's psychological health, once all other levels of well-being have
been met, is known as ____________________.
The body site for antibody production is the ____________________.
