Health Final

What is Health considered today?

A broad term which includes many facets including physical health, mental health, and environmental health

What is defined as “being able to have satisfying interpersonal relationships and maintaining social connectedness, communicating and connecting with others’?

social health

What is the leading cause of death in adults in the US?

heart disease

The model that breaks changes down into six stages is called what?

Transtheoretical model

In terms of change, what is '‘countering'‘

replacing an undesirable behavior with one more desirable

Factors that influence health behaviors that include skills, resources, accessible facilities, and physical and mental capacities are known as ______.

enabling factors

Wellness

integrates the body, mind, and spirit; develops the awareness of health and happiness; moves you to optimal health

Thomas is getting up much earlier to catch the bus instead walking. What stage of change is the Transtheoretical Model?

action

An overarching goal of Healthy People 2030 is to _______.

create social and physical environments that promote good health for all

All of the following are the leading causes of death for ages 15-26 EXCEPT

diabetes

Someone who has high emotional well-being is one that

has more good moods than bad and is moving towards life goals

What is the base level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs?

physiological needs

What is Emotional Intelligence?

a major predictor for personal and professional success, the ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions, identifying and understanding emotions rather than relying on “gut feelings”

Happiness thought to be mostly determined by what?

thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and goal-based activities

What is the best way to respond to a negative mood?

try to change the situation

Positive Psychology was founded by ________ to achieve happiness, gratification, and meaningful life.

Martin Seligman

What is the first step in the process of values clarification?

chooses freely from among all available options

Which of the following approaches to practicing positive psychology requires a person to expect positive experiences from life?

Becoming optimistic

Stage 2 of NREM sleep consists of ____.

sudden bursts of electrical activity

Weight gain, excess stress hormones, and reduction of appetite is what type of issues?

metabolism and weight

What areas of brain skills are some of the last to develop?

organizing, controlling impulses, directing attention appropriately, relying on reason vs. emotion

What is mental health?

none of these

Which of these is NOT a major type of mental disorder?

fatigue disorders

Who is affected by depression more often?

females

What type of disorder creates excessive and unrealistic apprehension and worry about everything, often excessively?

generalized anxiety disorder

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of major depression?

difficulty concentrating

The brain has three major parts. What are the names?

cerebrum, cerebellum, & medulla

Which is a symptom depression in college students?

hopelessness

An individual who has earned a PhD and licensed in most states to practice independently is a _________.

psychologist

Chemicals released by neurons that stimulate or inhibit the action of other neutrons are called ______.

neurotransmitters

What is a stressor?

any event event or circumstance that triggers the “fight or flight” system

Stress that is negative or more than is optimal is known as what?

distress

What does stress do to the immune response?

lowers the immune response

Excessive stress increases the risk of which of these diseases or conditions?

heart disease, diabetes, depression

Physical activity has been shown to be an effective stress-management tool

true

Which theory of stress did Dr. Hans Seyle develop?

General Adaption Syndrome

Which practice involves maintaining awareness in the present moment and is a modern form

mindfulness

Which of the following techniques will help a student with time management?

developing a game plan

What are the three phases of the General Adaptation Syndrome?

alarm, resistance, & exhaustion

Which type of stress reflects concerns related to personal experiences or prejudice and discrimination which has been linked to depression and anxiety?

discrimination stress

Which of these is NOT social health?

developing a large number of followers on social media

Most of communication is what?

non-verbal

According to the literature, on average people spend 40% of their social time with how many people?

5

What group of people report the highest levels of loneliness

generation Z

What percentage of survey respondents reported that computer/phone use was the main causes of relationship problems?

10%

Which personality is associated with being helpful, unselfish, generally trusting, considerate, cooperative, sympathetic, warm, and concerned for others?

agreeableness

Which form of communication is described as the building block upon which more advanced verbal communication rest?

listening

What is social anxiety disorder?

fear and avoidance of social situations

Which of the following have studies shown to be among the important reasons for attraction among college students?

physical attraction

Which of the following statements is true regarding the gender differences in communication?

women speak more in private, usually to build better connections with others

What area(s) does the left side of the heart pump blood to?

the entire body except the lungs

What supplies the heart muscle oxygen and nutrients?

the heart’s own set of small arteries

If part of the heart is deprived totally of blood, what is this called

heart attack

Which of these is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

low blood pressure

What is the most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer

avoid smoking or quit smoking

All of the following cardiovascular disease risk factor can be changed EXCEPT

family history of cardiovascular disease

The upper chambers of the heart called _______.

ratio

What are the signs of diabetes

blurred vision; red, swollen, and tender gums; slow-healing sores or frequent infections

A normal blood pressure reading is _______.

117/73

High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because _____.

it usually has no symptoms

Which of these is a risk factor for infectious diseases that you cannot control?

environmental conditions

Which of these is a way pathogen is transmitted?

by direct contact, by indirect contact, by airborne contact, by both direct and airborne contact

What is the first line of defense against pathogens?

linings of the lungs, throat, nose, etc.

Which of these is NOT a one-celled organism?

viruses

What can increase the likelihood of contracting an infectious disease?

too much stress

infections are transmitted through

animals and insects, people, food

Tuberculosis, gonorrhea, and scarlet fever are known as ______ infections

bacterial

Which of the following is a viral infections?

influenza

Which of the following are self-defense mechanisms for infections?

don’t touch your eyes, mouth, or nose; avoid irritating air pollutants; don’t share food or drinks

All of the following are pathogens EXCEPT

sponges

What type of alcohol is the only type safe to consume?

ethyl

How many calories does alcohol have per gram?

7

Alcohol is absorbed where in the body?

small intestine

What BAC is considered legally intoxicated in most places in the US

0.08%

Having ______ or more drinks in a row is considered Binge Drinking

five for men, four for women

Alcohol is metabolized in what body organ?

liver

What is the most frequently committed crime in the United States claiming almost 10,000 lives a year?

unintentional injury

The alcoholic strength of a distilled spirit, expressed as twice the percentage of alcohol is called the _____.

proof

Certain people do not drink at all. Who are these individuals?

women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, medical conditions made worse by drinking, recovering alcoholics

The leading alcohol-related cause of death is ______.

injury