Health

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1. As opposed to rehabilitation, remediation of a loss of physical function means to

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The term morbidity refers to

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The traditional American approach to health care is

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4. Which of the following BEST illustrates the traditional American approach to health care?

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5. The goal of preventive medicine is to

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6. Of the following, which is not one of the central goals proposed by Healthy People 2020?

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7. Which term BEST describes the process in which individuals or groups gain increasing control
over their health?

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8. Which of the following BEST illustrates group-oriented health promotion as described in your
text?

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9. During which of Prochaska’s Stages of Change would an individual think about making a change
in behavior but have no actual intention of stopping in the next few months?

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10. According to the text, to deﬁne health,

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11. Rodney has been in his ﬁrst job only two months, but already some of his colleagues dislike
He doesn't mean any harm; he just says what’s on his mind. In which of the following areas does
Rodney need improvement?

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12. Unlike most other concepts of health, holistic health considers (Blank) to be part of overall health

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13. Your body weight, visual ability, strength, and level of susceptibility to disease are components
of which dimension of health

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14. Your ability to cope with stress, remain ﬂexible, and compromise to resolve conflict encompasses
which dimension of health?

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15. People who have good emotional health tend to

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16. Your ability to process information, clarify values and beliefs, and exercise decision-making
ability lies primarily in which dimension of health?

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17. The dimension of health that focuses on your relation to others, the nature of human behavior,
and your willingness to serve others is the (Blank) dimension

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18. This dimension of health encompasses the ability to interact comfortably in diverse settings.

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19. The signiﬁcant contribution that the occupational dimension makes to the wellness movement is
that it

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1. Which of the following is the BEST indication of an emotionally healthy person?

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2. Which of the following examples of humor MOST clearly signiﬁes emotional wellness?

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3. April feels shy and often lonely when she attends parties. She should

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4. How are communication skills related to emotional health?

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5. Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonverbal communication?

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6. Which of the following is an important principle for effective verbal communication?

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7. When you have important message to communicate, it is most essential that you

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8. Which of the following would NOT be included in nonverbal communication‘?

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9. Which of the following has been cited as one of the MOST important sources of nonverbal
communication‘?

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10. Seth was upset at John’s lack of consideration regarding a shared project at work. Seth wanted to
share his feelings about the situation with John. As they talked, Seth realized that the conversation was
becoming volatile and heated. What conﬂict management technique should Seth use?

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11. Abraham Maslow proposed that emotional growth occurs as one’s(blank) are satisﬁed.

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12. In Maslow’s concept of emotional growth, the highest level of growth is

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13. The first requirement in Maslow’s hierarchy to be met is

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14. According to Maslow, spirituality, creativity, and curiosity are considered

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15. Your friend Walter recently lost his job and his apartment. He is living temporarily with his
parents and seems quite cynical. According to Maslow’s theory, what would be the best way you could
help him start to rebuild his self-esteem?

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16. According to the authors, which of the following is seen as one of the MOST important traits of a
creative person?

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17. People who are creative tend to possess which of the following characteristics

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18. Which of the following people is MOST likely to be labeled creative? One who

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19. An important beneﬁt of spirituality is that it

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20. People with spiritual health

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21. One of the beneﬁts of mindfulness is that it enables you to

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22. Pessimism and low self-esteem tend to result from

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23. When an individual views a task as being hard, anticipates failing at that task, and subsequently
performs poorly, they are experiencing which of the following

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24. When you personalize events, you

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25. Which of the following chemicals is said to be deﬁcient in people with depression?

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26. Your roommate Celine is normally an active person, but over the last two weeks she has
remained in the apartment for several days. She won't talk to her friends when they call, and she seems to have no appetite. Celine is most likely suffering from

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27. The drug Prozac is

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28. Ellen is always moody and tired most days between late December and early April. She is most
likely suffering from

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29. Common symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include which of the following?

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30. Which of the following is TRUE regarding suicide?

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31. Bipolar disorder was previously known as

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32. Mel was recently found on a rooftop claiming that he could ﬂy. The next time you saw him, he
did not even get out of bed, claiming he was worthless and would be better off dead. Several days later,
police catch Mel driving at high speeds in the wrong direction on a freeway. Mel’s behavior is most
characteristic of

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33. Which of the following statements about suicide in the United States is MOST accurate?

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34. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with suicidal behavior?

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35. Bipolar disorder is MOST commonly treated with

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36. Your friend Sue is talking about committing suicide. Which intervention strategy should you use
to help her? You should

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37. Charlyce is always tired, tense, overreacts, and is always fearful things will go wrong. Her
behavior is most characteristic of

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38. Which of the following statements about generalized anxiety disorder is MOST accurate?

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39. Carey has experienced intense and frequent bouts of excessive worrying over everything for the past six months. She is an individual with

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40. An emotional episode that features rapid pulse, heavy sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, and
the feeling of being out of control is probably a(n)

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41. Which of the following is FALSE regarding panic disorders?

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42. The MOST effective treatment for panic disorders is

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43. A person who does unreasonable things like constantly washing his hands or constantly checking
locks is MOST likely showing signs of

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44. Aleesha was suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, but recently has been doing much
better. Which of the following is MOST likely? She

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45. Michael believes he was kidnapped by aliens. He said he reported his kidnapping to the FBI, but
they ignored him. Much of his conversation is impossible to understand. Michael is MOST likely
suffering from

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46. One of the deﬁning characteristics of schizophrenia is

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47. Which of the following statements about the treatment of schizophrenia is MOST accurate?

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48. Unlike other mental health professionals, psychiatrists are

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49. Biological and medical interventions are used by

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50. Which of the following mental health care providers has a doctoral-level degree in counseling or
clinical psychology?

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51. Which of the following is TRUE regarding counselors? They

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52. Psycho-dynamic therapy is based upon the belief that

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53. The therapy that is based upon the belief that people, left to their own devices, will naturally grow
in positive and constructive ways is termed

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54. Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior therapy?

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55. Which form of therapy is especially effective in treating anxiety, eating, and mood disorders?

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56. Which of the following BEST describes cognitive-behavioral therapy? It

57. In which type of therapy are clients encouraged to envision a future in which their problems are
no longer a dominant force in their lives?

A) dynamic
B) supportive
C) behavioral
D) solution—focused

58. Which of the following statements about group therapy is MOST accurate? It

A) is less effective than 0ne—on-one types of therapy.
B) is not a technique in itself, only an alternative to individual therapy.
C) is an effective approach for group members to understand one another’s experiences and support one another
D) is least effective in treating problems such as chemical dependency and eating disorders.

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57. In which type of therapy are clients encouraged to envision a future in which their problems are
no longer a dominant force in their lives?

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58. Which of the following statements about group therapy is MOST accurate? It

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1. Which of the following is TRUE regarding stress’?

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2. The sequence involving the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages of the stress response is
referred to as the

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3. The biggest factor in determining whether you experience stress as positive or negative is

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4. Selye used the term eustress to describe

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5. Long-lasting stress or experiencing multiple stressors simultaneously

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6. Selye’s term for stress resulting from unpleasant events or conditions is called

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7. Which of the following is TRUE?

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8. At its most basic, the purpose of the stress response is to enable the body to deal with

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9. The ﬁght or ﬂight response occurs during which stage of Selye’s general adaptation syndrome?

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10. Juwan always gets sweaty palms and a rapid heartbeat before a wrestling match, even though he
loves wrestling. Which of the following BEST explains his physical reactions?

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11. At what point in the stress response is something perceived as a stressor?

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12. Which of the following is needed by the body to free up energy stores in response to stress?

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13. Selye’s general adaptation syndrome refers to

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14. The body‘s attempt to reestablish internal equilibrium occurs in which stage of Selye‘s general
adaptation syndrome?

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15. The three stages of Selye’s general adaptation syndrome, in order, are

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16. The purpose of the second stage in Selye’s general adaptation syndrome is to

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17. What is the name of the body structure that initiates the stress response for the hormonal and
nervous systems?

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18. The hormone that prepares the body for the stress response by increasing metabolic rate, heart
rate, and muscular tension, is called

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19. The basic role of the alarm stage in the stress response is to

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20. Epinephrine is secreted from the

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21. Which of the following is the BEST example of a stressor?

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22. Tina had a hard first week in her stressful job. In subsequent weeks, she learned to cope with the
pressure; now, however, she has begun to suffer from stress-related illnesses. According to Selye's
general adaptation syndrome, why is this happening to Tina?

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23. Which of the following is TRUE about stress and immune system function?

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24. Of the following, which is NOT a problem commonly associated with stress?

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25. What role does negative stress play in disease process? Stress

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26. Clare has been under stress for the last three weeks. Which of the following Is she Likely to
experience?

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27. Which of the following is TRUE regarding how stress impacts the physical aspect of the body?

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28. A moderate level of stress in our lives

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29. The bell-shaped curve demonstrating that there is an optimal level of stress for peak performance
is the

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30. Janie has been away at school for a month and is beginning to feel homesick. What strategy can she use to combat this feeling? She should

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31. Alicia has a child and is trying to balance school, work, and her child. What advice do the authors suggest for her? She

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32. You have studied for the test and feel you are prepared. You look at the ﬁrst question and suddenly your mind goes blank. The harder you try to think, the more stressed you get. You are experiencing

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33. Your professor has assigned an oral presentation that is a signiﬁcant proportion of your grade.
Although you must present it at the end of the semester, you are already getting anxious. What should you do to help cope with your speech anxiety?

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34. Joshua recently graduated from college, but has been unable to ﬁnd a job. He currently lives at home with his parents and siblings. His father was recently laid off, and the family has been unable to keep up on their expenses. Things are tense around the house. What is the major source of stress for Joshua and his family?

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35. One of the procedures your text recommends for managing your time is to

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36. Keith ﬁts his studies into whatever time slots are open in a day. He is not happy with his grades.
What must he do FIRST to improve his studies? He must

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37. An individual procrastinates because he or she

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38. Which of the following is FALSE regarding perfectionists? They

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39. The goal of coping with techniques is to

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40. Which of the following is TRUE regarding sleep and stress?

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41. Which of the following best describes why exercise is an effective stress management technique?

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42. Which of the following coping techniques is based on detecting the difference between contracted and relaxed muscles?

chapters 1,2 and 3

1. As opposed to rehabilitation, remediation of a loss of physical function means to

The term morbidity refers to

The traditional American approach to health care is

4. Which of the following BEST illustrates the traditional American approach to health care?

5. The goal of preventive medicine is to

6. Of the following, which is not one of the central goals proposed by Healthy People 2020?

7. Which term BEST describes the process in which individuals or groups gain increasing control over their health?

8. Which of the following BEST illustrates group-oriented health promotion as described in your text?

9. During which of Prochaska’s Stages of Change would an individual think about making a change in behavior but have no actual intention of stopping in the next few months?

10. According to the text, to deﬁne health,

11. Rodney has been in his ﬁrst job only two months, but already some of his colleagues dislike He doesn't mean any harm; he just says what’s on his mind. In which of the following areas does Rodney need improvement?

12. Unlike most other concepts of health, holistic health considers (Blank) to be part of overall health

13. Your body weight, visual ability, strength, and level of susceptibility to disease are components of which dimension of health

14. Your ability to cope with stress, remain ﬂexible, and compromise to resolve conflict encompasses which dimension of health?

15. People who have good emotional health tend to

16. Your ability to process information, clarify values and beliefs, and exercise decision-making ability lies primarily in which dimension of health?

17. The dimension of health that focuses on your relation to others, the nature of human behavior, and your willingness to serve others is the (Blank) dimension

18. This dimension of health encompasses the ability to interact comfortably in diverse settings.

19. The signiﬁcant contribution that the occupational dimension makes to the wellness movement is that it

1. Which of the following is the BEST indication of an emotionally healthy person?

7. Which term BEST describes the process in which individuals or groups gain increasing control
over their health?

8. Which of the following BEST illustrates group-oriented health promotion as described in your
text?

9. During which of Prochaska’s Stages of Change would an individual think about making a change
in behavior but have no actual intention of stopping in the next few months?

11. Rodney has been in his ﬁrst job only two months, but already some of his colleagues dislike
He doesn't mean any harm; he just says what’s on his mind. In which of the following areas does
Rodney need improvement?

13. Your body weight, visual ability, strength, and level of susceptibility to disease are components
of which dimension of health

14. Your ability to cope with stress, remain ﬂexible, and compromise to resolve conflict encompasses
which dimension of health?

16. Your ability to process information, clarify values and beliefs, and exercise decision-making
ability lies primarily in which dimension of health?

17. The dimension of health that focuses on your relation to others, the nature of human behavior,
and your willingness to serve others is the (Blank) dimension

19. The signiﬁcant contribution that the occupational dimension makes to the wellness movement is
that it

9. Which of the following has been cited as one of the MOST important sources of nonverbal
communication‘?

10. Seth was upset at John’s lack of consideration regarding a shared project at work. Seth wanted to
share his feelings about the situation with John. As they talked, Seth realized that the conversation was
becoming volatile and heated. What conﬂict management technique should Seth use?

15. Your friend Walter recently lost his job and his apartment. He is living temporarily with his
parents and seems quite cynical. According to Maslow’s theory, what would be the best way you could
help him start to rebuild his self-esteem?

16. According to the authors, which of the following is seen as one of the MOST important traits of a
creative person?