18 Questions
What are the two most common eating disorders?
bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa
Regular physical activity helps to
reduce anxiety and depression
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of
illness, death, and impoverishment
What is social support?
material, informational, and psychological resources from social networks
What is reflective thinking?
active, persistent, and careful consideration of information or beliefs
College students tend to drink more
frequently and heavily than their non-collegiate peers
What is the result of chronic stress on the body?
Increased risk of various diseases
What is a common source of stress in middle age?
Career transitions
How do women tend to respond to stress?
By reporting more extreme stress
What is the effect of stress on sleep patterns?
Decreased need for sleep
What is a physical consequence of aging?
Shrinkage of intervertebral disks
What is the impact of smoking and poor diet on bone health?
Accelerated bone loss
What is the primary function of sensory memory?
Temporary storage of sensory information
What happens to working memory with age?
It declines due to reduced capacity and processing speed
What type of long-term memory stores information about specific experiences or events?
Episodic memory
What is the third step required to process information in memory?
Retrieval
According to Baltes' life-span developmental approach, what is a key to successful aging?
Selective optimization with compensation
What is the term for a person's ability to look back on their life with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment?
Ego integrity
This quiz covers the importance of physical activity, managing stress, and getting enough sleep for overall well-being. It also touches on common eating disorders and their effects.
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