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This document contains multiple choice questions on various topics in psychology. The topics include health, behavior change, and stress, among others.

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To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n) stressful situation. chance to wipe out past mistakes. isolated event. process that occurs in stages. Question 2 2 / 2 pts Spiritual health can best be described as holding to religious beliefs learned in chil...

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n) stressful situation. chance to wipe out past mistakes. isolated event. process that occurs in stages. Question 2 2 / 2 pts Spiritual health can best be described as holding to religious beliefs learned in childhood. not as important as other factors to overall wellness. having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life. establishing and maintaining fulfilling relationships. Question 3 2 / 2 pts Determinants of health are a range of factors in a person's life that predispose him or her to a particular set of diseases. influence his or her genes. influence his or her health status. influence his or her response to medical treatment. Question 4 2 / 2 pts Emotional health is the same as intellectual health. True False Question 5 2 / 2 pts Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals? coaching imagined rehearsal athletic imagery vicarious performance Question 6 2 / 2 pts A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a(n) modifiable determinant. social determinant. biological determinant. environmental influence. Question 7 2 / 2 pts According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change. is aware of the problem and is making preparations for change. is aware of the problem but is greatly afraid of change. is aware of the problem and is already taking action to implement change. Question 8 2 / 2 pts The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is action. journaling. preparation. shaping. Question 9 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD)? It causes people to be very organized. It is classified as an impairment in brain development. It is only diagnosed in children. It tends to disrupt relationships. Question 10 2 / 2 pts You can expect a psychodynamic therapist to encourage you to engage in self-reflection and self-examination. tell you what to do and how to behave. offer to medicate you. employ the concepts of stimulus, response, and reinforcement. Question 11 2 / 2 pts Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car; they are providing her with obligatory support. social support. tangible support. intangible support. Question 12 2 / 2 pts Nearly 15 percent of all violent acts are attributed to people with serious mental illness. True False Question 13 2 / 2 pts Loneliness is rare among college students but becomes common after graduation. best defined as the experience of being alone. unlikely in people who have lots of followers on social media. a risk factor for depression and substance abuse. Question 14 2 / 2 pts Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of self-satisfaction. self-esteem. self-reliance. self-efficacy. Question 15 2 / 2 pts Children raised in dysfunctional families who have experienced violence or abuse may have a harder time adjusting to life and run an increased risk of psychological problems. True False Question 16 2 / 2 pts A dysfunctional family is defined as a family in which one or both parents intentionally attempt to undermine children's sense of self-confidence. one or both parents engage in illicit drug use or other criminal behavior. the physical or mental illness of one or more family members frequently overwhelms the family's capacity to cope. there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; significant discord; or other negative family interactions. Question 17 2 / 2 pts Which of the following characteristics of a Type A personality have been determined to most increase the risk for heart disease? being time-driven and perfectionistic having a hard-driving approach to tasks and life in general being highly competitive having a tendency toward anger, distrust, and cynicism Question 18 2 / 2 pts Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal glands. pituitary gland. thyroid gland. thymus. Question 19 2 / 2 pts Cardiovascular disease has been identified as a health consequence of chronic stress. True False Question 20 2 / 2 pts Even a full year after a tornado struck their town, community residents were at increased risk for traumatic stress. True False Question 21 2 / 2 pts The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is adaptation. eustress. homeostasis. recovery. Question 22 2 / 2 pts Exercise reduces stress primarily by suppressing endocrine function. increasing endorphins and reducing levels of stress hormones. providing a therapeutic way to reduce or eliminate pain. expanding aerobic capacity. Question 23 2 / 2 pts A sense of being overwhelmed by perceived obligations to stay connected online is media stress. wikistress. technostress. cyberstress. Question 24 2 / 2 pts Chronic secretion of cortisol increases the risk for diabetes by triggering vomiting and diarrhea. affecting blood glucose levels. increasing immunocompetence. suppressing appetite. Question 25 2 / 2 pts Which of the following statements about the amino acid tryptophan is true? Foods high in tryptophan are associated with poor sleep. Peanut butter, bananas, milk, yogurt, and eggs are among the foods high in tryptophan. Foods high in tryptophan should not be eaten on an empty stomach. A meal containing foods high in tyramine and low in tryptophan should be eaten within an hour of bedtime to encourage sleep. Question 26 2 / 2 pts The sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move to relieve the sensations is central sleep apnea. restless legs syndrome. sleepwalking. narcolepsy. Question 27 2 / 2 pts The disruption of which factor results in jet lag? blood pressure natural light circadian rhythm blood glucose level Question 28 2 / 2 pts During a sleep study, a person spends the night in a sleep lab, and his or her body functions are monitored by full-time sleep specialists. nurses on the night shift. sensors and electrodes. imaging equipment. Question 29 2 / 2 pts Light traveling through the retina of the eye is a key factor in the regulation of dreams. metabolism. melatonin. stage 1 sleep. Question 30 2 / 2 pts Which of the following groups of Americans is most likely to unintentionally fall asleep during the day? those between the ages of 18 and 25 those between the ages of 25 and 35 those between the ages of 35 and 45 those between the ages of 45 and 55 Question 31 2 / 2 pts REM sleep is named for which physiological activity that occurs while dreaming? raised and elevated melatonin rapidly energized metabolism rapid eye movements restless energized movements Incorrect Question 32 0 / 2 pts Of the following countries, in which do citizens, on average, get the most sleep? Japan Mexico UK USA Question 33 2 / 2 pts The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society. True False Question 34 2 / 2 pts A tendency toward anger may be simply a mood that will pass. both physiological and related to family background. a learned response to over-protective parenting. a trait of emotionally mature people. Question 35 2 / 2 pts The willful, repeated, and malicious following, harassing, or threatening of another person is aggression. violence. stalking. terrorism. Question 36 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides in the United States? Homicides rates increase each year in the United States. Homicides are among the five leading causes of death for persons aged 1 to 44. Homicide rates are about the same among all ethnic groups. Nearly 90 percent of all homicides occur among people who know one another. Question 37 2 / 2 pts Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of abuse. sexual assault. intimate partner violence. neglect. Question 38 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is TRUE about reactive aggression? It is most often an emotional reaction to frustrating life experiences. It is a goal-directed, hostile form of self-assertion. It is defined as occasional or rare behavior. It is often related to substance abuse. Question 39 2 / 2 pts Women who are ill are at greater than average risk of marital rape. True False Question 40 2 / 2 pts Allen visits his aunt every month the day after her Social Security check arrives and badgers her until she writes him a check for $100. This is an example of intimate partner violence. a bias-motivated crime. neglect. elder abuse. Question 41 2 / 2 pts Brett and Melissa have a very strong relationship in which they are able to give and receive emotionally without a fear of rejection or being hurt. This example demonstrates that they have strong intimate bonds. are dependent on each other's emotions and feelings. are emotionally available in their relationship. have an ability to remain emotionally detached. Question 42 2 / 2 pts The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to give the utmost. maintain exclusivity. meet people outside your proximity. commit. Question 43 2 / 2 pts When Marcy moved into her dorm, her parents and her best friend helped. This example BEST illustrates emotional support. instrumental support. informational support. appraisal support. Question 44 2 / 2 pts The meta-message is the message underlying the words that the speaker is trying to convey. True False Question 45 2 / 2 pts Which of the following traits is important in relationships and involves having a realistic appreciation of one's own worth and ability? self-awareness self-expression self-nurturance self-sufficiency Question 46 2 / 2 pts In face-to-face conversations, men frown more often than women, and women smile more often than men. women interrupt more often than men. women provide less feedback via body language than men. men are more likely to ask for help than women, but men and women are equally likely to offer help. Question 47 2 / 2 pts Which of the following statements about marriage is TRUE? Recent research suggests that the divorce rate has been increasing since the 1980s. About 10 percent of couples who cohabitate eventually marry. Rates of smoking and alcohol abuse are lower in married couples. Married couples are less likely to get adequate sleep than people who are divorced. Question 48 2 / 2 pts Serial monogamy means that partners have sexual involvement outside their primary relationship. True False Question 49 2 / 2 pts Medical abortion performed early in the pregnancy is over 99% effective. True False Question 50 2 / 2 pts Avery and Gregory have agreed to adopt the newborn of a 16-year-old mother who has decided to relinquish her baby. The identity of the father is unknown, and Avery and Gregory have been given very little information about the birth mother except for essential health data. This is an example of an international adoption. a confidential adoption. an open adoption. foster parenting. Question 51 2 / 2 pts Postpartum depression frequently occurs just before childbirth. can lead to bipolar disorder. is characterized by lack of energy, depression, and mood swings. is caused by the nutritional demands of breast-feeding. Question 52 2 / 2 pts Substances designed to kill sperm are known as spermicides. progestins. teratogens. fungicides. Question 53 2 / 2 pts Noor just found out that she is pregnant. Noor will need to gain about 10-15 pounds during pregnancy, and about 20-25 pounds if they are carrying twins. to avoid consuming foods high in iron. to refrain from alcohol consumption after the first trimester of pregnancy. to consume about 300 additional calories a day. Question 54 2 / 2 pts Diaphragms are effective even without spermicides. must be removed within two hours following intercourse. create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm. have a low effectiveness rate. Question 55 2 / 2 pts Outercourse is 100 percent effective against STIs. True False Question 56 2 / 2 pts Most types of diaphragms can be purchased over the counter wherever condoms are sold. True False Question 57 2 / 2 pts About 36% of college students report having used marijuana in the past year. True False Question 58 2 / 2 pts Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing obsession. compulsion. loss of control. denial. Question 59 2 / 2 pts Marijuana use presents clear dangers to those driving motor vehicles (as well as others on the road) because it negatively affects night vision. slows reaction time and impedes decision making. is a known carcinogen. may cause seizures. Question 60 2 / 2 pts The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as mainlining. counseling. detoxification. rehabilitation. Question 61 2 / 2 pts Ecstasy is a stimulant and a(n) mild hallucinogen. antidepressant. narcotic. anesthetic. Incorrect Question 62 0 / 2 pts Although Martha drinks an herbal tea at night formulated to support healthy sleep, the botanicals in this tea would not meet the definition of a drug. True False Question 63 2 / 2 pts Withdrawal and tolerance are key aspects of addiction. True False Question 64 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is TRUE about inhalants? The products used are illegal for purchase by minors. They reach the bloodstream 10 minutes after inhalation. Doses are difficult to control because of individual lung capacities. The effects last for days. Question 65 2 / 2 pts What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey? 80 percent 40 percent 50 percent 20 percent Question 66 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is TRUE about women and alcoholism? As opposed to men with alcoholism, women with alcoholism have a lower risk for cirrhosis. Women get addicted faster with less alcohol use than men. Alcoholism death rates are lower for women than for men. Married women are at the highest risk for alcoholism among females. Question 67 2 / 2 pts When alcohol is inhaled rather than swallowed, it takes about 30 minutes longer to enter the bloodstream. it stimulates the gag reflex. the risk for alcohol toxicity is reduced. it is not metabolized prior to entering the bloodstream. Question 68 2 / 2 pts A disease associated with smoking in which alveoli are destroyed is known as chronic bronchitis. emphysema. alveolitis. hepatitis. Question 69 2 / 2 pts What substance in certain cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation? menthol tar carbon monoxide nicotine Question 70 2 / 2 pts Eating food when drinking alcohol slows alcohol absorption. speeds up alcohol absorption. decreases the absorption of nutrients in food. increases the absorption of nutrients in food. Question 71 2 / 2 pts Chewing tobacco can lead to a condition characterized by leathery white patches inside the mouth known as oral cancer. alcoholic hepatitis. leukoplakia. leukemia. Question 72 2 / 2 pts Binge drinking is defined for the typical adult as 3 or more drinks for females or 4 or more drinks for males in about two hours. 4 or more drinks for females or 5 or more drinks for males in about two hours. 5 or more drinks for females or 6 or more drinks for males in about two hours. 5 or more drinks for both females and males in about two hours. Question 73 2 / 2 pts Simple sugars provide short-term energy. True False Question 74 2 / 2 pts The following are all tips for mindful eating EXCEPT: Eat at the table. Take small bites, and chew slowly. Enjoy the aroma, taste, and texture of your meals. Finish all of the food on your plate. Question 75 2 / 2 pts Common food allergens include all of the following EXCEPT oats. peanuts. milk. eggs. Question 76 2 / 2 pts Minerals that the body needs in very small amounts are major minerals. minor minerals. trace minerals. microminerals. Question 77 2 / 2 pts Dietary supplements are not regulated like other food and drug products. True False Question 78 2 / 2 pts On a food product label, the amount shown as % Daily Value shows how many servings are in the package. the number of calories in a serving. how much of an average adult's allowance for a nutrient is in one serving. the food's nutrient-density score. Question 79 2 / 2 pts Nutrients are the constituents in food that the body requires to function properly. units of measure that indicate the amount of energy in a particular food. made up of three basic food groups: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. the healthful compounds found in vitamins and minerals. Question 80 2 / 2 pts Melinda baked a piece of salmon for dinner. On the side, she had a large mixed-green salad topped with toasted walnuts. This meal is rich in omega-3 fatty acids partially hydrogenated oils pro-oxidants probiotics Question 81 2 / 2 pts An increase in the spread of foodborne illness could be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT the globalization of the food supply. increased consumption of locally grown or raised food. uncoordinated and underfunded federal agencies. insufficient education about food safety. Question 82 2 / 2 pts The mineral necessary for the regulation of blood and body fluids is zinc. sodium. iodine. copper. Question 83 2 / 2 pts The body naturally experiences an increased metabolic rate when we adopt a reduced-calorie diet. as we age. during pregnancy. during sleep. Question 84 2 / 2 pts Socioeconomic status can have a significant effect on risk for obesity. True False Question 85 2 / 2 pts Gastric bypass results in gradual loss of modest amounts of weight over several years' time. is a restrictive and malabsorption surgery. is one of the least common types of weight-loss surgery. is an elimination surgery. Question 86 2 / 2 pts The method of body composition measurement that sends a small current through the body to measure the resistance based on percentage of body water is electrical conductivity test. bioelectrical impedance analysis. soft tissue roentgenogram. dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Question 87 2 / 2 pts Over-the-counter weight loss aids and supplements typically contain diuretics. vitamins. antidepressants. narcotics. Question 88 2 / 2 pts Luke plays football. His team physician calculated his BMI as 24. Luke is underweight. normal weight. overweight. obese. Question 89 2 / 2 pts Research suggests that overweight and obese children who are bullied because of their weight are likely to eat less as a result. True False Question 90 2 / 2 pts An individual whose BMI is 42 would be classified as overweight. obese. morbidly obese. super obese. Question 91 2 / 2 pts A measurement based on the relationship between a person's height and weight that is highly correlated to the amount of body fat is the body composition index. obesity index. body fat index. body mass index. Question 92 2 / 2 pts An example of an exercise to build core strength would be abdominal curl-ups. jogging. hip stretches. toe touches. Question 93 2 / 2 pts In strength training, which of the following represents the amount of weight or resistance that can be moved only once? one set (1 S) one repetition maximum (1 RM) one resistance maximum (1 RM) one static stretch (1 SS) Incorrect Question 94 0 / 2 pts Which of the following statement about sports-related injuries is true? Nearly half of all sports-related eye injuries could be prevented by wearing appropriate eye protection. More than two-thirds of head injuries among cyclists could be prevented by wearing a helmet. Over 99 percent of cases of tennis elbow are caused by failure to wear an elbow brace. The risk for eye injury is higher in contact sports such as football than in racquet sports. Question 95 2 / 2 pts All of the following are overuse injuries EXCEPT shin splints. runner's knee. plantar fasciitis. ligament sprain. Question 96 2 / 2 pts For marathon runners, drinking plain water without replacing electrolytes increases the risk for plantar fasciitis. hyponatremia. dehydration. heat exhaustion. Question 97 2 / 2 pts General pain that occurs below the knee and above the ankle is called shin fasciitis. plantar fasciitis. tendon inflammation. shin splints. Question 98 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is TRUE about target heart rate? It is a measure of the heart rate after 20 minutes of exercise. It is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. It is the heart rate at which one cannot talk and exercise comfortably. The calculation of target heart rate varies by a person's body weight. Question 99 2 / 2 pts In hypothermia, death usually occurs when body core temperature drops to 75-80°F. 81-84°F. 87-90°F. below 95°F. Question 100 2 / 2 pts All of the following are part of the RICE formula for treating sports- and fitness-related injuries EXCEPT rest the injured body part. elevate the injured extremity. compress the injury with an elastic bandage. apply heat at the injury site

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