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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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intellectual

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Lena often fails to finish assignments on time. She usually watches television until late at night, although she then may sleep through early classes. She received nourishing meals while living with her parents, but at college her diet is mainly junk food. Lena is failing at which developmental task?

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assuming responsibility

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The expectation that one will "give back" to society falls mainly upon midlife adults.

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True

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To most Americans, prevention of disease is the most important role of health care providers.

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False

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

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defines for many the importance of the workplace to their sense of well being

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

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physical

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The goal of preventive medicine is to

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identify and reduce risk factors in the patient's life

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

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social

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

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correct the problem through alternative means.

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

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An inner-city neighborhood creates volunteer groups to clean up parks, organize a crime watch program, and offer youth sports leagues.

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Of the following, which health disparities are targeted for elimination as part of Healthy People 2010: Understanding and Improving Health?

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gender, income, and education level

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Which of the following facts makes James a nontraditional college student?

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He is 28 years old.

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Health promotion programs are not legally defined as medical practices and, thus, do not require the involvement of physicians.

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True

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Of all the trends that are changing the face of college enrollment in the United States, perhaps the most significant is the increasing diversity in the age of students now on campus.

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True

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Which of the following is TRUE as to why women live longer than men?

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Women tend to smoke less than men do.

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Rehabilitation restores a physical function, while remediation replaces the function with an alternative.

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True

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What year was the National Wellness Institute established?

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1977

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The holistic approach uses the biopsychosocial model in its approach to health and wellness.

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True

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Despite all the new scientific research, "Inside the Teenage Brain" suggests that there is a consensus among experts that the most beneficial thing for teenagers is a __________ with their parents.

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good relationship

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Schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder are similar mental illnesses.

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False

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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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panic attack.

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People with spiritual health

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seek meaning and purpose in their lives.

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Abraham Maslow proposed that emotional growth occurs as one's ________ are satisfied.

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inner needs

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According to Abraham Maslow, before the basic needs of belonging and love can be met, which other needs must to be satisfied first?

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physiological needs, safety and security

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The psychologically healthy person accepts himself and others.

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True

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

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has therapeutic benefits that cannot be found in the individual approaches.

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The effect that the environment has on personality refers to

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nurture.

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonverbal communication?

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It is not a powerful means of communication.

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Unlike other mental health professionals, psychiatrists are

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medical doctors.

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Techniques such as posture, eye contact, and facial expression are important components in nonverbal communication.

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True

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Maslow proposed that our "metaneeds" must be satisfied before our "basic needs."

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False

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Which strategy for enhancing your psychological health implies a willingness to honor the truthfulness of the perceptions you have formed about yourself and other people?

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accepting mental pictures

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Research shows that a sense of humor has no effect on physical healing.

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False

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Charles's family consists of farmers who work hard, don't talk much, and only leave home when necessary. Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE of Charles when he grows up?

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His temperament will guide his behavior.

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The first requirement in Maslow's hierarchy to be met is

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physiological needs.

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The vast majority of brain development occurs in two basic stages: 1.----- and pruning. (Taken from "Inside the Teenage Brain.")

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growth spurts

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Of the three hormones that play a crucial role in how men and women handle stress, _______ is the one that makes the women want to "tend and befriend."

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Oxytocin

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A tip for using any relaxation exercise for reducing stress is to try to practice whichever exercise you prefer at least 10 times a day.

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False

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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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the economy

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

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alarm

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The hormone that prepares the body for the stress response by increasing metabolic rate, heart rate, and respiration, is called

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epinephrine.

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

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resistance

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Some negative ways of dealing with stress include using alcohol and cigarettes.

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True

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Many of our responses to stress are innate, basic, human survival mechanisms.

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True

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ACTH is produced by the pituitary gland for the purpose of stimulating adrenal gland secretions.

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True

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

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Prolonged stress diminishes the immune response

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The third stage of Selye's general adaptation syndrome does not occur in every case.

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True

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An individual procrastinates because he or she

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is delaying the task because he or she dreads doing it.

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

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Margo starting a new job

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Most people react similarly to the same stressor.

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False

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

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analyze how you are spending your time.

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The goal of most meditation techniques is to

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clear the mind of conscious thoughts.

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Remaining in a constant state of physiological arousal for an extended period of time is called chronic stress.

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True

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

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cortisol

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According to NIDA, patients, healthcare professionals, and pharmacists all have roles in preventing the abuse of, and addiction to, prescription medications. For example, patients should

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All of the above

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Please choose the correct order for the sequence of events below. In the normal brain, dopamine

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travels across the synapse, stimulates receptors on the target neuron, and then is quickly reabsorbed by tiny molecular vacuum cleaners called dopamine transporters.

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Psychoactive drugs have the potential for only physical dependence.

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False

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Drug tests commonly search for all of the following EXCEPT

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hallucinogens.

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Psychoactive drugs derived from the poppy plant are natural

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narcotics.

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When two or more drugs are taken and the result is merely a combined total effect of each drug, the result is a(n) ________________ effect.

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additive

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Which of the following BEST illustrates a drug tolerance reaction?

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Felicia used to get dizzy when she drank a glass of wine, but she no longer does.

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A characteristic of major concern when using narcotics is

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the rapid development of physical dependence

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The highest rate of drug abuse in the United States occurs among people of ages

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18 to 25

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Most stimulants are unlikely to produce strong physical dependence.

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True

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PCP is typically manufactured in home laboratories.

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True

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Cross-tolerance occurs when

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tolerance for one drug affects tolerance for another.

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The main difference between designer drugs and drugs on the FDA's list of controlled substances is

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their legal status

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Cocaine, caffeine, and amphetamines are all

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stimulants

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Drugs affect the central nervous system by

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blocking the production or forcing the continued release of neurotransmitters.

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PCP use is marked by paranoia and aggressive behavior

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True

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A synergistic effect occurs when two or more drugs taken together reduce each other's effects.

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False

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One of the unique dangers of PCP is that

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users often attack those around them

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One way to slow the absorption of alcohol into the blood stream is to eat a full meal before drinking.

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True

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One way your body protects itself from alcohol poisoning is to cause you to vomit when you drink too much.

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True

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Delirium tremens occur when an alcoholic does not drink.

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True

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding Alcoholics Anonymous?

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It encourages a judgmental approach as a way of helping others see their behaviors.

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The best description of enabling is any behavior that

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supports the alcoholic to continue abusing alcohol.

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Which of the following statements about heredity and alcoholism is TRUE?

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Hereditary factors can either increase or decrease people's risk of becoming an alcoholic.

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As a class of drug, alcohol is considered a

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depressant

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You suspect your unconscious friend has acute alcohol intoxication. After you call 911, you should

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position your friend on his side

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding alcohol and violent crimes?

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Alcohol use has been reported in more than 50 percent of all homicides.

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Neda has a drinking problem and tells herself she can stop whenever she wants. Her attempts to convince herself that she does not have a problem with alcohol is termed

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denial.

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An inability to remember events that occurred during a period of alcohol use is called a

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blackout.

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The purpose of zero-tolerance laws is to

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discourage driving by underage drinkers.

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Drinking alcohol reduces most people's natural inhibitions.

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True

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Jamie has become very drunk at a party. What can his friends do to help him walk home?

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Wait for the effects of the alcohol to wear off.

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Motor vehicle collisions, falls, drownings, and fires are connected to alcohol use.

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True

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A bottle of 90 proof whiskey is what percentage alcohol by volume?

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45

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Alcoholic blackouts are a serious phenomena when drinkers are able to walk around and function, but they don't' know what they are doing nor do they remember they what they did.

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True

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In the early 1900's, the Temperance Movement preached abstinence of alcoholic consumption.

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False

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In the video Ghetto Science, what is the brown substance that ends up on the Kleenex?

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tar

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Nicotine increases platelet adhesiveness.

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True

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Which of the following best describes the connection between cigarette smoking and cancer? Cigarette smoking

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is a significant risk factor in virtually all forms of cancer.

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Cigarette smoke contains hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals.

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True

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Nicotine promotes the development of cardiovascular disease primarily by

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increasing heart rate, increasing blood pressure, and promoting clots.

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Research indicates that the use of smokeless tobacco is safer than smoking cigarettes.

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False

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Some children become smokers because they see their parents smoking. This is called

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modeling.

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Which of the following BEST summarizes how smoking causes lung cancer to develop?

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The smoke first overcomes the natural cleaning action of the lungs exposing the tissues to cancer-causing substances.

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A person who smokes one pack of cigarettes a day will collect ten ounces of tar in his lungs per year.

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False

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When you switch from cigarettes to cigars your risk of developing throat cancer stays the same.

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True

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Smoking increases a pregnant woman's risk of having a miscarriage.

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True

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As a parent of a fifth grader, which of the following recommendations should you attempt when trying to help your son or daughter deal with pressures to use tobacco?

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Continue to help your son or daughter learn how to say no.

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Pipe and cigar smoking have most of the same hazards as cigarette smoking.

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True

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The main concept of the bolus theory of nicotine addiction is that

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people smoke to keep the brain stimulated with batches of nicotine.

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Chronic obstructive lung disease is a combination of

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chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.

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You have decided to switch from cigarettes to cigars. Which of the following is TRUE?

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Your risk of developing throat cancer stays the same

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Your risk of developing throat cancer stays the same

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your cessation program includes nicotine replacement products.

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According to the self-medication theory, which mood-enhancing substance is released during smoking?

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dopamine

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Most vegetable oils are high in saturated fats.

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False

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Some vitamins can be lost from food if the food is overcooked.

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True

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Fresh vegetables should not be overcooked because

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the water-soluble vitamins leach out.

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding higher grade cuts of meat? They

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have more marbling throughout the muscle fiber than lower grade cuts

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What is the function of the minerals you consume in your diet?

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They serve both as structural elements and to regulate some body processes.

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John enjoys foods that are high in trans-fatty acids. What impact will these fats have on his cholesterol? They

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have the tendency to raise the "bad cholesterol" in his blood.

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Insoluble fiber is not broken down by the digestive tract.

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True

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding a vegetarian diet?

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Even if a vegetarian eats a balanced diet, she has more iron deficiencies than meat eaters.

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Which of the following is TRUE of cholesterol? I

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is produced by our own bodies.

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Which of the following can be used as a meat substitute?

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soy

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The term discretionary calories refers to foods that

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are high in calories but low in nutrients.

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Various combinations of saccharides form

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carbohydrates

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If you are trying to limit your cholesterol intake, you will need to restrict your intake of

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shellfish.

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The best way to ensure adequate intake of vitamins is to

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eat a variety of foods.

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The DASH program was originally developed to study the effects of an eating pattern

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on the prevention and treatment of hypertension.

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Which vegetarian diet makes it hardest to get all the nutrients you need?

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vegan

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How many calories are there is a Chipolte chicken burrito with black beans, rice, corn, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole?

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1001 - 1250

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A trial membership is an effective way to determine whether a health club will meet your needs.

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True

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Women who exercise regularly and whose diets include the recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D will have fewer problems with __________________.

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osteoporosis

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Which of the following is the BEST example of anaerobic activity?

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sprinting

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Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.

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True

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Although the exact mechanism is unknown, osteoporosis occurs when

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the bones lose calcium.

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Cybex, Mini-Gym, and Biodex are machines used in which form of resistance training?

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isokinetic

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Osteoarthritis occurs in most people over time due to normal wear and tear on joints.

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True

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To improve your cardiorespiratory fitness, you should exercise at least ____ times per week.

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three to five

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Which of the following, when performed regularly, can most effectively increase your energy level, improve your circulation, and strengthen your resistance to disease?

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jogging or brisk walking

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Exercise is less important for elderly people than it is for young and middle-aged people.

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False

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Of the following, the BEST way to make sure your children become physically fit is to

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model a physically active lifestyle.

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The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week to achieve substantial health benefits.

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True

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Stretching reduces the risk of injury.

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True

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The ACSM recommends that people with type 2 diabetes should perform resistance training with heavy weights.

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False

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How does exercise help to prevent osteoporosis? It

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helps to sustain bone growth.

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Physical fitness as defined in your text is

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a set of attributes that relates to the ability to perform physical activity.

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According to the Exercise and Physical Fitness Page from George State University, which of the following are benefits of strength training?

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all of the above

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According to the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, and the joint statement from the ACSM and the AHA, physical activity needs be strenuous to achieve health benefits.

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False

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