Harmful Health Behaviors

Questions and Answers

Match the following stages with common risky behaviors associated with them:

Adolescence = Alcohol consumption, smoking, unsafe sexual practices Early childhood = Obesity Adulthood = Alcohol addiction All stages = Risky adventurous behaviors

Match the cultural influences with their related risky behaviors:

Peer culture = Eating disorders, alcohol consumption, smoking Desire to attract others = Risky sexual practices, exposure to the sun for tanning Parental conflict = Substance abuse, high-risk behaviors Self-admiration = Mimicking risky behaviors of admired peers

Match the reasons with their outcomes in risky behaviors:

Source of enjoyment = Increased ability to cope with stress Desire for thrill = Engagement in risky behaviors Occurrence over time = Gradual acceptance and regular performance of risky behaviors Peer influence = Learning and copying risky behaviors of friends

Which factors can predict the adolescent risky behaviors? Match them:

High parental conflict = Increased likelihood of risky behaviors Low self-control = Greater engagement in substance abuse Peer admiration = Copying of risky behaviors Need for acceptance = Participation in risky activities to attract attention Signup and view all the answers

Match the health issues with the demographics where they are most commonly observed:

Childhood = Obesity Adolescence = Smoking and alcohol use Adulthood = Alcohol addiction General population = Risky adventurous behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Match the behaviors with the reasons for their gradual development:

Substance abuse = Gradual exposure leads to regular use Smoking = Learning from admired peers Risky sexual practices = Desire to attract and impress others Adventurous behavior = Thrill-seeking and enjoyment Signup and view all the answers

Match the risk factors with the related behaviors:

Parental conflict = Increased substance abuse Low self-control = Higher participation in risky behaviors High peer influence = Adopting risky behaviors Desire for thrill = Engagement in dangerous activities Signup and view all the answers

Match the stages of gradual behavior development with their characteristics:

Initial exposure = Experimentation with risky behaviors Early phase = Increased susceptibility to adopting the behavior Regular phase = Routine undertaking of the risky behavior Intervention phase = Critical period for targeting and redirecting behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Match the behaviors with their inherent risks:

Smoking = Multiple chronic diseases Alcohol abuse = Major health threat for older adults Unsafe sexual practices = Increased risk of diseases and accidents Exposure to sun = Skin damage and other health risks Signup and view all the answers

Match the predicting indicators with their associated behaviors:

High parental conflict = Substance abuse Low self-control = Engagement in risky behaviors Desire for peer acceptance = Smoking, drinking High peer influence = Mimicking risky behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes