Kinesology Final – Flashcards
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A life-threatening coma can result from untreated or undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes? T OR F
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True
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Cancer is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 85. T OR F
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True
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Despite its relationship with many health problems, smoking is not a risk factor for osteoporosis. T OR F
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False
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A group of abnormal cells is called a tumor or?
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Neoplasm
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Exercise reduces the risk of cancer by:
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all of the above: lowering the body fat percentage speeding the movement of food through the digestive track reducing the exposure of breast tissue to circulating estrogen
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Tennis promotes greater bone density than swimming. T OR F
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TRUE
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The American Academy of Dermatology recommends wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of:
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30
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Prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer found in men. T OR F
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True
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Cigar smokers are 3-5 times more likely to die from lung cancer than are non-smokers. T OR F
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True
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Cancer of the cervix and penis have been linked to what STD?
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HPV
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Progressive relaxation promotes a hypnotic state to relieve the stress associated with muscular tension. T OR F
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False
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Type B individuals are more likely to survive a heart attack than Type A individuals. T OR F
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False
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Strong social support systems reduce the risks of:
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all of the above: melanoma recurrences depression unhealthy pregnancies
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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of stress?
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increased concentration
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Chronic stress has been linked to:
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all of the above: heart disease cancer vulnerability to infections metabolic disorders ulcers depression
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A sense of dedication to life's goals and aspirations
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commitment
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Chemicals produced in the brain which act on the nervous system to reduce pain:
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endorphins
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Looking out for the needs of others is called______, and may be beneficial for managing stress.
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altruism
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Positive imagery involves creating a mental picture of a highly successful outcome of a specific task or event. T OR F
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True
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The use of various devices to measure the physical response to stressful situations:
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biofeedback
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Exercise is recommended as an excellent stress management tool. T OR F
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True
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Racist feelings toward minorities are related to increased resting blood pressure. T OR F
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True
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The allostatic load is the response of various human systems to stress. T OR F
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True
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The phenomenon of the body's reaction to stress named by Hans Selye known as:
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General Adaptation Syndrome
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The body's preparation for the continued presence of a stressor occurs in which state of the GAS?
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resistance
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Which of the following is a common symptom of stress?
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all of the above depression restlessness chest pains
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Positive stress that provides motivation for achievement is known as:
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eustress
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If proper coping skills are not applied to a stressor, the final stage of the GAS, known as_______can
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exhaustion
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Which of the following community resources can help support a survivor of sexual assault?
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SAAFE HOUSE
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If a person does not resist or fight back, then it's not rape. T OR F
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False
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Victims of sexual assault always fight back during a rape. T OR F
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False
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1 in 10 college women will experience a sexual assault. T OR F
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False
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Common reactions to a sexual assault include:
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All of the above: Feelings of shame and humiliation Nightmares/Flashbacks Anger Feelings of hopelessness
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Rape is falsely reported what percent of the time?
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2%
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Rape and Sexual Assault are the same things. T OR F
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False
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College and women are at the same risk for sexual assault than their non-college aged peers. T OR F
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False
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College aged men are just as likely to experience a sexual assault as college aged women. T OR F
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False: Approx. 9% of college aged men are survivors of sexual assault.
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Alcohol increase our ability to pick up on social cues that tell us if someone is interested in us. T OR F
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False
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Which of the following is a reason that college women do not report sexual assaults to the police?
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all of the above: the perpetrator is an acquaintance they were not physically assaulted during the sexual assault they were not threatened with a weapon
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A sexual assault survivor should take a shower before going to the ER. T OR F
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False
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Someone who is crude or disrespectful to women is likely to perpetrate a sexual assault. T OR F
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False
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False reports of rape are made at the same rate as false reports of other violent crimes. T OR F
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True
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It's important to go to the ER even if a sexual assault survivor doesn't want to pursue legal actions. T OR F
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True
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What is the greatest method used to reduce the risk of STI transmission?
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Abstinence
