KINE 250 FINAL – Flashcards

The definition of “health” includes

Clean, safe, water and improved sanitation have contributed to

The greatest threat to life in the 1800s and early 1900s was

Which is true about laughter?

The “feeling” part of psychosocial health is termed:

The development of modern, sophisticated water and sewage treatment processes has made a positive impact on:

In 1947, the _____________clarified that “health is the state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not just the absence of disease of infirmity.”

The dimensions of physical health include all of the following EXCEPT

Wellness is best described as

Jane is always upset about something. It seems she is never really happy. This could adversely affect Jane’s

Mortality statistics describe

The six dimensions of wellness

Jill has many friends, is respected by her co-workers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of __________________ dimension of health.

Spiritual health could be best described as

The major health-related components of physical fitness include

Katherine is an energetic, confident student who is not afraid to get up in front of class and read her essay aloud. She trusts even if some students don’t agree with her point of view, they will value her as a person and friend. Katherine has positive

The concept most consistent with contemporary definition of wellness is

In 1990, the U.S. Surgeon General proposed a plan for promoting the health status of individuals and groups. Today, the plan has evolved into

Talking to your boyfriend/girlfriend on your cell phone while driving to the student activity center is an example of

The “treatment” considered the most effective against current day health threats is

Mark was an average 19 year old student at a large university in a metropolitan city. He enjoyed occasionally meeting some friends at a little pub, having a few beers and smoking cigars. Mark’s life ended tragically just before his 20th birthday. Statistically, the most likely cause of Mark’s death was

A mentally healthy person who gets a speeding ticket would respond by

Emotional health can best be described as

Which of the following is true about men and depression

Which of the following is true concerning an individual’s emotional health?

Psychosocial health is a complex interaction of

Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about suicide is true?

You can expect a therapist to

Keisha puts herself down all the time. She is very negative about everything and doubts her ability to succeed. Keisha is displaying

A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is

Emotions are typically described as the interplay of the following components

A negative evaluation of an entire group of people that is typically based on unfavorable and often wrong ideas about a group is called

Social bonds can

Jane’s belief that she can successfully pass her biology midterm is an example of

Which of the following is true about depression in college students?

Major depressive disorders are caused by

Melody has been experiencing severe mood swings, having a lot of energy at one moment and then experiencing a depressed state. Melody is displaying symptoms of

Ceclia spends a good deal of time worrying, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating. Her symptoms may characterize

Which of the following is true about panic attacks?

Jake is being treated for depression. His counselor is focused on correcting Jake’s relationship with his family. This type of therapy is an example of

Seasonal affective disorder is associated with

Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is true?

The mental health professional who can prescribe medications is a

A pop quiz in class is an example of

The following is true about stress

Your heart races and you cannot think of anything to say when a gorgeous guy sits beside you in class. This is an example of

All of the following are likely to influence your response to stress:

Which of the following is true of anorexics?

Which of the following can cause stress?

Hearing unknown footsteps following you late at night on campus would likely trigger the ______________ phase of the GAS.

The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such an increased

Emily is experiencing chronic stress in a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following looks at the allostatic load Emily is carrying?

All of the following are true about epinephrine:

The stress hormone cortisol has a major role during the stress response in the following:

Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress

Longitudinal studies involving stress have demonstrated

Which of the following hormones might be involved in the “Freshman 15” -gaining 15 (or more) pounds in the first year of college?

Which of the following situations might impair immunity?

Jack, a president of a new sales company and father of six children, had a heart attack at the age of 46. Which of the following may have contributed to his early development of heart disease?

Stress has a strong connection to which of the following medical conditions?

Mary is behind in her coursework because of conditioning for this week’s tryouts for the swim team. On top of that she broke up with her boyfriend last week. Monica, Mary’s twin sister, does not swim so she has plenty of time to get her work done before her boyfriend visits every evening. Compared to Monica, Mary is likely to report

Students may have weaker defense mechanisms for fighting diseases

Which of the following categories of stressors may have the greatest impact on illness and disease?

Pressures refer to a type of stressor

In the film “Out of the Shadows” what was the main theme involving all the characters?

Pressure to perform well in school

Tyler wants to win the soloist competition this year. His practice time is always the same time his friends are going out to party. Tyler always goes along for the party because he can squeeze in a few minutes of practice elsewhere in his schedule. It is the week of the competition and now Tyler has come down with a terrible stomach bug. Tyler is probably suffering from

The following is the best example of conflict

Being a full-time student, having a job, being president of a sorority- in addition to family responsibilities- would best be described as

Teachers, social workers, nurses, and those in similar professions experience a high incidence of

You changed your major your sophomore year. Now after 5 years of classes, assignments, and exams, you are ready to forget about school and go get a non-skilled job. This is an example of

__________ is defined as the interpretation and evaluation of information provided to the brain by senses

Exercises reduces stress by

Eating healthy food helps in managing stress because

People who cope successfully with stressful situations

Which of the following statements best describes self-esteem?

One reason why Type A personality theory has been debated is because

This/these characteristic(s) of Type A personality have been determined to be the most detrimental to one’s health

Downshifting refers to the process of

Meditation is another way to relax and manage stress. All of the following are true about meditation:

In the film “Food Inc.” the little boy died as a result of

Regular aerobic activity improves the efficiency of the heart by

In the film “Food Inc.” we found out that if you replace a 20 oz soda with water, you could lose an estimated 25 lbs per year

In the film “Food Inc.” we found out that most Americans that eat out more frequently consume almost twice as many calories as those Americans that make their own meals…

In the film “Food Inc.” we found that 50% of all antibiotics used in the U.S. are given to farm animals

In the film “Food Inc.” one way to be a healthy consumer is to…

Which is true about stress and peptic ulcers?

Can humans turn off their stress response?

How many hours of sleep should a college student get every night?

Which of the following is the most serious form of heat-related illness?

Which statement best summarizes the association between exercise and improved immunity?

In the film “See George Lose Weight” exercise to lose weight is key because…

In the film “See George Lose Weight” what triggered George to regain the weight?

In the film “Dying to be Thin” what did the Joffrey ballet dancer suffer from?

In the film “Stress Portrait of a Killer” what was true about the monkeys?

How many hours of sleep should a child receive every night?

Treatment for eating disorders will often first focus on

One of the common reported signs of having an eating disorder is

Getting married, successfully kayaking Class II rapids, beginning a career, and developing new friends are all examples of