30 Questions
Which type of diseases was the historical emphasis of public health primarily on?
Infectious diseases
What is the focus of the 'second revolution in public health'?
Addressing psychological and behavioral factors in chronic diseases
Which field is involved in both the prevention and treatment of physical disorders?
Health psychology
Which acronym represents the risky behaviors contributing to chronic diseases?
b. Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol, and Physical activity
What is the primary goal of managing SNAP risks in primary healthcare?
c. Reduce the likelihood of chronic disease development
What percentage of Australia's overall disease burden is attributed to preventable chronic diseases?
d. 80%
According to Murray et al. (2012), what percentage of Australia's disease burden is estimated to be preventable?
A third of it
What is the primary focus of behavioral medicine?
Applying behavioral science to medical problems
Which field is health psychology a sub-specialty of?
Behavioral medicine
Which term is commonly used to describe challenging emotions?
Negative emotions
How do challenging emotions affect behavior?
They increase the likelihood of risky behaviors.
How do challenging emotions impact biological processes?
They impact biological processes directly.
Which emotion is commonly studied in the context of its impact on health?
Stress
Which of the following is not one of the three stages of stress as defined by Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
Panic
What happens to the body's physiological readiness during the resistance stage of Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
It maintains a state of heightened alertness
According to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome, which stage of stress activates the 'fight or flight' response?
Alarm
What are some potential symptoms of the exhaustion stage in General Adaptation Syndrome?
b. Decreased immunity and fatigue
During which stage of General Adaptation Syndrome does the body's ability to maintain a high level of response become compromised if the stressor is prolonged?
c. Exhaustion
What happens to the body's resources in the exhaustion stage of stress according to Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?
a. They become depleted.
Which stage of General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by the body's constant release of stress hormones and strain on its systems?
Exhaustion
Which of the following is a potential effect of prolonged exposure to stress in the exhaustion stage?
It can lead to severe health problems.
Psychological stress leads to what in terms of HPA activation and cortisol production?
Increased HPA activation and cortisol production
Which part of the brain is particularly vulnerable to cell death as a result of sustained psychological stress?
Hippocampus
What physical disorder is linked to psychological stress, resulting in a weakened immune system and increased susceptibility to infections?
Cardiovascular disease
According to a US study of 30,000 adults, what was the effect of high stress on the risk of dying?
High stress increased the risk of dying.
In the same study, who was most affected by high stress in terms of the risk of dying?
Those who experienced high stress and believed it was harmful.
What effect did belief about stress have on individuals who experienced high stress levels but did not believe their stress was harmful?
They were no more likely to die.
Which of the following outcomes can be achieved by changing participants' perception of their stress to a healthy one?
Reduced stress and anxiety
What role does social connection play in resilience to stress?
It is linked to the production of oxytocin, which facilitates stress resilience.
What is the combined effect of beliefs about stress and social connection on the physical impact of stress?
Both beliefs about stress and social connection can alter the physical impact of stress.
Test your knowledge of public health history and advancements with this quiz. Explore the historical emphasis and focus of public health, from infectious diseases to environmental factors. Challenge yourself with multiple-choice questions and expand your understanding of this crucial field.
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