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protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of promoting _______ wellness.

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environmental.

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optimism, trust, and self-confidence are components of

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emotional wellness.

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approximately what percentage of americans get no leisure time activity?

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40%

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factors involved in wellness

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often interact with each other.

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if you have an external locus of control, believing you have a genetic predisposition to cancer can

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sabotage your efforts to take appropriate action.

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the average life expectancy in the past 100 years has

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nearly doubled.

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the three leading causes of death for young americans ages 15-24 are

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accidents, homicide, and suicide.

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a disease that develops and continues over a long period of time is

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chronic disease.

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the most serious threat to one's health in the early 1900s was

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infectous disease.

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the first step in changing a health related behavior is

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identifying the target behavior.

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healthy body composition is best characterized by a

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high proportion of muscle, bone, and water and a low proportion of fat.

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which if the following is NOT a component of health-related fitness?

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speed.

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the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic excercise at moderate to high levels of intensity is

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cardio-respiratory endurance.

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older adults tend to lose muscular strength due to the muscle cells

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getting smaller in size.

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the body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of

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progressive overload.

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exercise refers to physical activity that is

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planned, structured, and repetitive.

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if you must temporarily stop exercising regularly, which of the following factors should be maintained while the others are curtailed?

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intensity.

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muscular strength is the

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amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.

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which of the following is NOT considered a skill-related fitness component?

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flexibility.

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flexibility is best described as

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the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion.

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to build individual muscle strength and muscle size, it is best to

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use heavy resistance with few repetitions for multiple sets.

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strength training helps in the prevention and management of chronic disease by

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improving glucose metabolism.

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muscular strength is assessed by measuring

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the maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort.

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a muscle fiber is

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an individual muscle cell.

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activities that would presominantly use slow-twitch muscle fibers are

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walking and jogging.

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people typically begin to lose muscle mass after age

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30.

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injuries such as low back pain are reduced if the spine is properly aligned by strong muscles in the

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abdomen and hips.

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activities that would predominantly use fast-twitch muscle fibers are

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sprinting.

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training intensity for weight training is determined by

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amount of weight lifed.

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to improve muscular endurance, it is best to

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use light resistance with many repetitions.

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maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) is

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the highest rate of oxygen consumption an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort.

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fat is utilized as a fuel more efficiently during periods of

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mild, low-intensity activity.

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during systole, the heart is

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contracting.

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as the result of regular endurance exercise, resting heart rate is often

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10-20 beats per minute lower.

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an example of an activity that primarily uses the immediate energy system is

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weight lifting.

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regular endurance exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by

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increasing metabolic rate.

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a typical resting heart ratae for a normal individual is around

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60 bpm.

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which one of the following statements about monitoring exercise heart rate is true?

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count your pulse immediately after stopping exercise.

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which of the following is NOT a component of the cardio-respiratory system?

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the brain.

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which of the following is NOT one of the functions of the cardio-respiratory system?

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to produce ATP

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an essential component of safe passive stretching is

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good communication with partner.

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good flexibility has NOT been shown to convey

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improved body composition.

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the stretching technique most commonly recommended by experts for general fitness is

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static stretching.

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core muscles include those in the

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abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips and pelvis.

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which of the following stretching programs conforms to ACSM recommendations?

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3 days per week, 20 seconds per stretch, 4 repetitions of each stretch.

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the stretching technique most commonly associated with injury is

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ballistic stretching.

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which type of stretching usually requires a partner?

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passive.

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which of the following statements about an appropriate goal for flexibility is true?

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it depends on individual fitness goals and choice of sports and activities.

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stretching exercises should be performed

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after a warm up or workout.

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which of the following is NOT true about over strecthing?

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it can be beneficial to all people.

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which of the following patterns of eating is best for weight management?

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three planned meals per day planned healthy snacks.

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which of the following is NOT a good strategy for a successful weight loss program?

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losing weight out of concern for how others view your appearance.

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resting metabolic rate is

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the energy required to maintain vital body functions.

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which of the following groups is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?

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those who skip breakfast.

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on average, americans exercise ________ minutes per day.

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15.

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how much daily physical activity is recommended for someone who is trying to maintain weight loss?

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60 or more minutes.

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a lifestyle factor which does NOT lead to successful weight management is

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emotional eating.

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a hormone thought to be linked to obesity is

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leptin.

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the greater the amount of muscle mass, the

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higher the resting metabolic rate.

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controlling body weight is best accomplished by

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balancing calories consumed with calories expended.

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excess nonessential (storage) fat is usually the result of

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consumption of more energy than is expended.

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people are at greater risk for early onset heart disease if they tend to gain weight in the

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abdomen.

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the mortality rate for obese people is ______ that of non-obese people.

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twice.

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women have a higher proportion of essential fat than men primarily because women

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have essential fat deposited in the breasts, uterus, and other sex specific sites.

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one possible explaination for the increase in obesity among americans over the past 40 years is

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increased portion sizes.

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the key to a healthy body composition is to

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focus on lifestyle changes.

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essential fat is best defined as

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fat incorporated into the organs and tissues.

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since 1970, the daily caloric intake among americans has risen by at least

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500 calories.

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in adults, when fat mass increase, it is usually the result of

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an increase in fat cell size.

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the percentage of americans who are classified as obese is approximately

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30%.

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the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver is

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glycogen.

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which of the following nutrients does NOT supply the body with eenergy?

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vitamins.

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the acceptable macronutrient distribution range (amdr) for total daily fat intake (expressed as a percentage of total calories) is

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20-35%

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complete protein sources

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supply all essential amino acids.

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which of the following is NOT made up of protein?

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adipose tissue.

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essential nutrients are best described as nutrients that

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must be obtained from food because the body can't manufacture them fast enough to meet physiological needs.

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the primary function of carbohydrates is to

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supply energy to body cells.

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as part of total adequate daily water intake, an adult female should drink about ____ cups of fluid.

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9.

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which of the following is a primary function of fats in your diet?

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they aid in your body's absorption of certain vitamins.

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the primary function of vitamins is to

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help chemical reactions take place.

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while cholesterol is important for many body functions, excess cholesterol is hazardous to health because it is depospited

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on artery walls.

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exercise alters blood fat levels by

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raising HDL levels.

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the form of cholesterol that shuttles cholesterol back to the liver for recycling is

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high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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which one of the following cholesterol profiles would place someone at greater risk for heart disease?

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low HDL and high LDL.

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the leading cause of death in the u.s. is

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cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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cardiovascular disease risk is greatest for people who tend to store body fat in the

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abdomen.

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which of the following cardiovascular disease (CVD) rish factors are NOT modifiable?

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family history of CVD.

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the form of blood fat that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and can lead to cholesterol deposits on artery walls is

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low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

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sustained high blood pressure can be an indicator of

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increased resistance to arterial blood flow.

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the point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension is

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140/90

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stress can be the result of

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all of the above.

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which of the following is an example of a stressor?

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getting a flat tire.

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the term stressor is best defined as

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any physical or psychological event that produces stress.

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your body begins releasing endorphins, your heart rate accelerates, and your hearing and vision become more acute. you are experiencing

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the fight-or-flight reaction.

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which of the following is associated with "burnout"?

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job-related stressor.

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which of the following statements abour regular exercise and its ability to help manage stress is FALSE?

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exercise reduces energy levels.

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which of the following is recommended by your text as a time-management strategy?

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work on one task at a time rather than consolidating tasks.

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which of the following statements about anger is FALSE?

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having been a victim of bullying is a risk factor for later violence.

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which of the following is NOT recommended by your text as a time-management strategy?

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try doing things yourself rather than delegating.

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all of the following occur during the relaxation response EXCEPT

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increased blood flow to the muscles.

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