Health Quiz 1 – Flashcards
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Psychological health encompasses which three dimensions of health?
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Mental, Emotional, and Social
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What are some characteristics of a psychologically healthy person?
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Positive self-esteem and self-efficiency Comfortable around others Respect and compassion for others Manage emotions Maintain positive outlook Value diversity Appreciate the world around them
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How might a mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam respond?
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Learning from the situation and improving study habits
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Psychological health is a complex interaction of what three factors?
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Thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences
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What qualities does a psychologically healthy person display?
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Feel good about themselves Feel comfortable with other people and feel respect and compassion for others. Control tension and anxiety Meet the demands of life Curb hate and guilt Maintain positive outlook Value diversity Appreciate and respect world around them.
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What are some ways you can boost your self-esteem?
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Develop strong relationships with those around you
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What behaviors might someone with a low self-esteem display?
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Demean themselves and doubt their ability to succeed
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What are some common signs of major depression (clinical depression)?
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Sleep disturbance Exhaustion Inability to Concentrate
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Name a health benefit that comes from laughter.
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Increases blood flow Boosts immune response Lowers blood sugar levels Facilitates better sleep
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Why do many college students not seek help for depression?
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Stigma
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Which mood disorder is a mild but chronic form of depression?
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Dysthymic Disorder (dysthymia)
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What do panic attacks commonly lead to?
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Anxiety disorders
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Someone who spends a good deal of time worrying, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating is displaying symptoms of which anxiety disorder?
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Your friend has a persistent and unreasonable fear of spiders. These are symptoms of which anxiety disorder?
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Phobia
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What does a person with a social phobia have a fear of?
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persistent fear and avoidance of social situations
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What are some warning signs of suicide?
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History of depression Recent loss and seeming inability to let go of grief Change in personality (sadness, withdrawal, etc.) Change in behavior (inability to concentrate) Sexual dysfunction Expresses self-hatred Changes in sleep and eating pattern Direct and Indirect comments about suicide Changes in personal appearance
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Name some suicide prevention techniques.
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Monitor the warning signals Take threats seriously Let the person know how much you are Listen Ask questions Do not belittle the person's feelings Help the person think about alternatives to suicide Tell your friend's spouse/partner/siblings/parents/counselor
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A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging is suffering from which anxiety disorder?
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PTSD
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What behavior might a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder exhibit if they have an ongoing fixation on germs?
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Extreme cleaning
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Define a panic attack.
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Acute anxiety reaction in which a particular situation, often for unknown reasons, causes terror.
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What is known as a state of ongoing worry that may cause restlessness, tension, and sleep disturbances?
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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What is known as a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges?
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Stress
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Name some examples of a stressor.
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Failing a test Meeting you significant other's parents for the first time
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What type of events are most likely to cause eustress?
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Getting married Winning a major competition
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What type of events are most likely to cause distress?
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Financial problems Death of a loved one Academic Difficulties Ending a relationship
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You wake up in the middle of the night because you smell smoke. What response to stress did your body most likely experience?
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Flight or Fight
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What is known as the physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally?
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Homeostasis
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What is it called when the body attempts to restore homeostasis in the aftermath of a stress response?
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Adaptive Response
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Name some health issues that high amounts of stress can lead to.
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Cardiovascular Disease Weight gain alcohol dependence hair loss diabetes digestive problems impaired immunity
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You see a counselor to discuss issues with your anxiety and depression a few months after moving to a new city for a job. What is the most likely source of your anxiety and depression?
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A lack of social support
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If you are forced to choose between two or more competing desires, motives, behaviors, or impulses, which process are you experiencing?
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Conflict
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According to research, what benefits result from laughter?
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increases endorphins increases oxygen levels in blood decrease stress levels relieve pain enhance productivity
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How does exercise reduce stress?
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Increases endorphins
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How does eating healthy foods help in managing stress?
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Provides stamina you need to get through problems
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What time management tips can help reduce stress?
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Do one things at a time Clean off your desk Prioritize your tasks Find a clean, comfy place to work, and avoid interruptions Reward yourself for work completed Work when you're at your best Break overwhelming tasks into small pieces and allocate a certain time to each Remember time is precious
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Define violence.
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A set of behaviors that produce injuries, as well as the outcomes of these behaviors (the injuries themselves)
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Based on statistics about campus violence, do female students who are victims of rape usually know the perpetrator?
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Yes. 78%
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How has a growing risk of violent incidents on college campuses caused colleges to respond?
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Campus lighting, parking lot security, call boxes for emergencies, removal of overgrown shrubbery along bike paths, stepped up security
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Why do campus law enforcement officers have more staff and increased authority to prosecute offenders?
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Increase in violence. They are responsible for emergency responses, and have the power to enforce laws with students in the same way they handle the public.
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Are a vast majority of stalkers known by their victims?
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Yes. 90%
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With recent reports of date rape drugs being used at campus parties, what should students do to protect themselves from being the victim of drug-facilitated crimes?
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Do not leave drinks and food unattended Do not accept beverages from anyone Go with friends and leave with friends If you think you have been drugged, tell a friend If a friends is disproportionately intoxicated then stay with them.
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What are some examples of process addictions?
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Compulsion Loss of Control Negative Consequences Denial
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What has occurred when a drug is used for a purpose other than that which it is intended?
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Drug misuse
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A person with a physiological dependence on a substance, such as an addictive drug, experiences both __________ and withdrawal.
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addiction
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What effect do psychoactive drugs have on chemical neurotransmission?
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enhances, suppresses, or interferes with it.
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Which substances are classified as recreational drugs?
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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine Products
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What are some signs of codependent behavior?
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Hard to set healthy boundaries Live in a chaotic, crisis oriented mode Assume responsibility for meeting others' need to where they cease being aware of their own needs
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According to research, what is a protective factor that can influence students to avoid drugs?
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Parental attitudes and behavior Religion and spirituality Student engagement College athletics Healthy social network
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What are stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall commonly prescribed to treat?
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attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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What are some long-term effects of marijuana?
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Suppression of the Immune System Blood pressure changes Impaired memory function
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Name the type of drug that has the potential to alter a person's mood or behavior.
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Psychoactive Drugs
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Define drug abuse.
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Excessive use of a drug
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Which illicit drug has the highest usage rate among college students?
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Marijuana
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What percentage of college students report having consumed alcoholic beverages in the past 30 days?
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62%
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For the typical adult, how is binge drinking defined for both males and females?
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BAC levels .08 or higher after 4 drinks in women and 5 drinks in men within 2 hours
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When a person eats food while consuming alcohol, what does this do?
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Slows down absorption rate
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What is the percentage of alcohol in 80 proof whiskey?
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40%
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Which organ is the main site of alcohol metabolism?
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Liver
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What are different factors that affect alcohol absorption?
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Amount of alcohol consumed Amount of food in your stomach Your metabolism Weight and Body mass Index Mood
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Are carbonated alcoholic beverages or non-carbonated beverages absorbed more rapidly?
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Carbonated Alcoholic Beverages
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One standard drink is equivalent to how many ounces of beer, wine, and 80-proof liquor?
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12 oz. beer 5 oz. wine 1.5 oz. 80-proof liquor
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How long does it take for the average adult to metabolize four 12-ounce beers?
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4 hours
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What has been associated with drinking games, as a result of drinking large quantities of alcohol in a short period of time?
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Alcohol poisoning
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After a night of heavy drinking, it is evident that John's friends are intoxicated, however John still appears sober. What has John most likely developed?
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Learned Behavioral Tolerance- ability to modify behavior to appear sober with a high BAC level
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What are the different characteristics of alcohol poisoning?
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Seizures Vomiting Irregular Breathing Hypothermia Confusion
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Tobacco is known to cause approximately how many diseases?
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20
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What is nicotine and what effect does it have on the body?
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Nicotine is the primary stimulant chemical in tobacco products. Increases heart and respiratory rates, constricts blood vessels, increases blood pressure.
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Why is smokeless tobacco not a safe alternative for cigarettes?
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Nicotine is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. 30 minutes of smokeless tobacco releases as much nicotine as smoking 4 cigarettes. Causes receding gums, tooth decay, bad breath, and discolored teeth.
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What decreases within 24 hours of quitting smoking?
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Decrease in chance of heart attack
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Why are the effects of alcohol different for men and women?
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Women have half as much alcohol dehydrogenase as men.
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If you know you will be at an event where alcohol will be served, what can you do to drink responsibly?
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Pace yourself (1 drink per hour) Alternate alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks Don't drink before hand Keep track of how many you drink
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What is blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
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The ratio of alcohol to total blood volume; the factor used to measure the physiological and behavioral effects of alcohol.
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What substance in cigarettes is a highly addictive stimulant?
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Nicotine
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A driver is considered to be impaired when he or she has a blood alcohol concentration of what?
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.08 or higher
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Why is it dangerous to mix alcohol with energy drinks?
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Energy drinks mask the taste of alcohol so you in turn drink more.
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Why are college students susceptible to alcohol-related problems, and what steps can be taken to reduce the risk of having these problems?
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They have a new independence and the rite of passage into college culture is alcohol use. To reduce problem: eat before and while drinking, stay with a group of friends, don't drink before parties, count # of drinks, pace yourself, avoid drinking games.
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What treatment options are available for someone who has a drinking problem?
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Private Treatment Facilities, AA, Therapy
