Personal Health Final #2 – Flashcards
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Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health?
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social health.
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Health promotion
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includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health
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An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people. This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?
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perceived susceptibility
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Brenda is going on a ski trip over spring break and has 12 weeks to get in shape. She purchased an elliptical trainer and started working out on it for 10 minutes each day. Each week, she will increase her workout by 10 minutes until she can exercise for one hour. If she finds that is too rigorous, she will only add 5 minutes to her workout each week. Which of the following behavior-change techniques is Brenda using to get in shape for her trip?
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Shaping
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A psychologically healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by
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learning from the situation and improving study habits.
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Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating
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spiritual health.
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Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last weekend, he decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at "the real thing." He lost over $5,000. This behavior indicates that Kevin may have
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borderline personality disorder.
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Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT: Unexplained demonstration of happiness following a period of depression. Giving away prized possessions. Compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals. Preoccupation with themes of death.
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compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals.
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Although he is often dispirited, exhausted, and pessimistic, for the last few days Jirou has been studying, working out, and socializing with so much energy and enthusiasm that he has not had more than two or three hours of sleep each night. Jirou might be suffering from A. Panic Disorder B. Bipolar disorder C. post-traumatic stress disorder D. A personality disorder
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Bipolar disorder
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Ken is the new pastor at a local church. He is both nervous and excited about his new post and is looking forward to meeting all the members of his new congregation. This process will take some time and effort, but he is convinced that it will help him learn how to serve them better. Ken's situation is an example of
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eustress
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Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths. This is an example of a(n)
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adaptive response.
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Downshifting refers to the process of
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taking steps to simplify one's life.
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Celia spends a good deal of her time worrying, feels on edge, is easily fatigued, and often has difficulty concentrating, which is affecting her grades. Her symptoms may characterize
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generalized anxiety disorder.
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Which of the following is TRUE about Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)? They are the reference standard for intake levels necessary to meet the needs of most healthy individuals. They are the highest amount of a particular nutrient that can be safely consumed on a daily basis. They are the recommended average daily intake by healthy people when the research is limited. They are the amount of intake needed to prevent chronic disease.
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They are the reference standard for intake levels necessary to meet the needs of most healthy individuals.
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Substances in food or supplements that destroy free radicals and slow their formation are a. antioxidants b. antibiotics c. antigens d. anticoagulants
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A. Antioxidants
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A person who avoids all foods and food products of animal origin, including dairy and eggs, is a lacto-ovo-vegetarian. ovo-vegetarian pesco-vegetarian. vegan.
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Vegan
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One problem with the BMI measurement is that it requires the use of special laboratory equipment. cannot be used for children. takes too long to calculate. is an indirect estimate of body fat.
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is an indirect estimate of body fat.
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Having a negative body image can lead to all of the following EXCEPT disordered eating. anxiety and distress. steroid abuse. high self-esteem.
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high self-esteem.
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Jasmine is always complaining that she doesn't like the way she looks. She tells her friend Amber that she thinks her thighs are too big and that she feels fat. Amber assures Jasmine that she isn't fat, but Jasmine won't listen. It is likely that Jasmine may be suffering from anxiety. depression. a negative body image. peer pressure.
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a negative body image.
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Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy. appearance is more important than health. anyone can be slender if they work at it. how you look is more important than who you are.
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eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy.
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Karen is extremely dissatisfied with her body shape and she has gone through three cosmetic surgeries to alter her facial structure. Karen is most likely suffering from anorexia nervosa. social physique anxiety. body dysmorphic disorder. bulimia nervosa.
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body dysmorphic disorder
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An individual who periodically consumes excessively large amounts of food without engaging in compensatory behavior would be classified as having anorexia nervosa. night-eating syndrome. bulimia nervosa. binge-eating disorder.
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binge-eating disorder.
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Raye is a 20-year-old woman who is about 10 pounds over her ideal weight but is in good health and works out regularly to stay fit. She appreciates her curvy body type and shops for clothes in bright colors that make her feel attractive and cheerful. Raye's attitudes and behavior demonstrate a positive body image. negative body image. disordered body image. variable body image.
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positive body image.
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Eric is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect all six dimensions of her health. mainly her emotional health. mainly her social health. mainly her physical health.
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all six dimensions of her health.
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All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT diabetes. cancer. heart disease. genetic diseases.
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genetic diseases.
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After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from low self-esteem. a victim complex. low self-efficacy. failure to self-regulate.
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low self-esteem.
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Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs. A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. Social needs are the most basic and essential needs.
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Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs.
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The contemporary definition of wellness is the ability to move about freely without pain. the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions. the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease. living longer than one's parents.
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the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.
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Katherine is an energetic, confident student who is not afraid to stand up in front of the class and read her essay aloud. She trusts that even if others don't agree with her point of view, they will still value her as a person and a friend. These traits best demonstrate Katherine's positive emotional health. physical health. social health. intellectual health.
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emotional health
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According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change. is aware of the problem and is making preparations for change. is aware of the problem but is greatly afraid of change. is aware of the problem and is already taking action to implement change.
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has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change.
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Judy strives to stay healthy. When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior, she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track. She beliefs that no challenge is too tough for her to take on. Judy has self-control. relies on social support. exhibits self-efficacy. is in a state of readiness to change
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exhibits self-efficacy
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The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the social cognitive model. behavior modification model. health belief model. transtheoretical model.
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social cognitive model.
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Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car; they are providing her with tangible support. intangible support. obligatory support. social support.
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tangible support
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Josh went for a run after his morning classes. He hadn't eaten breakfast and now he is feeling lightheaded and has a gnawing feeling in his stomach. Jorge is experiencing appetite. adaptive thermogenesis. satiety. hunger.
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hunger
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The measure of energy expended while a person is engaged in sedentary activities, such as sitting on a sofa or digesting food, is the resting metabolic rate. exercise metabolic rate. calorie intake. basal metabolic rate.
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resting metabolic rate
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Which theory holds that our bodies fight to maintain our weight within a particular narrow range? thrifty gene theory adaptive thermogenesis theory set point theory hormone adjustment theory
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Thrifty gene theory
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Which type of dieting involves a cycle of restriction and weight loss followed by a period of weight gain? yo-yo diets very-low-calorie diets fasting low-carbohydrate diets
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yo-yo diets
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Individuals with an intense fear of gaining weight along with an extremely distorted body image have the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa. anorexia nervosa. binge eating amenorrhea.
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anorexia nervosa
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A disorder that typically occurs in men and is characterized by extreme measures to change body shape and a belief that the body is insufficiently lean or muscular is muscle atrophy. hyperplasia. anorexia nervosa. muscle dysmorphia.
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muscle dysmorphia.
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If you want to help a friend whom you suspect has an eating disorder, you should do all of the following EXCEPT force your friend to acknowledge that the problem is his or her fault. offer to go with your friend to see a counselor. compliment your friend's personality or achievements. gather information on the disorder.
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force your friend to acknowledge that the problem is his or her fault.
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James is no longer able to feel the same effect from his drug of choice with his regular dose; he needs to increase the amount of the drug to feel the desired effect. This demonstrates withdrawal. adjustment. tolerance intolerance.
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tolerance
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Jason doesn't see that his addiction to heroin is self-destructive. He is experiencing inability to abstain denial. obsession. compulsion.
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denial
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Which of the following is TRUE about gambling addictions? Gambling problems are greater among individuals with high socioeconomic status. Most compulsive gamblers seek a high from the excitement even more than from money. Gambling problems do not tend to become worse over time. People with a compulsive gambling disorder and people who abuse drugs have entirely different cravings and highs.
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Gambling problems do not tend to become worse over time.
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Lisa is aware that her best friend, Kim, has a drinking problem. Lisa continually makes excuses for her and often completes Kim's homework to protect her from flunking out of school. Lisa's behavior is an example of intervening. compulsion. reinforcing. enabling.
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enabling
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The interaction of two or more drugs at the same receptor site in which one blocks the action of the other is synergism. cross-tolerance. intolerance. antagonism.
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antagonism
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The process of freeing the body from an addictive substance is known as counseling. mainlining. rehabilitation. detoxification.
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detoxification
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What percentage of Americans abstain from drinking alcohol? 31 percent 21 percent 41 percent 11 percent
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21 percent
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What is the percentage of alcohol in 100 proof whiskey? 20 percent 40 percent 50 percent 80 percent
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50 percent
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Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT the drinker's weight and body mass. the time of day the alcohol is consumed. the drinker's weight and body mass. the type of drink.
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the time of day the alcohol is consumed.
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After a night of heavy drinking, John still appears sober while his friends are obviously intoxicated. It is likely that John has developed alcohol consumption tolerance. alcoholic acceptance. learned behavioral tolerance. nonalcoholic personality.
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learned behavioral tolerance.
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement? Tobacco is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Tobacco is known to cause about 20 diseases. More deaths are due to illegal drug use than are due to tobacco use. Twenty-five percent of all regular smokers die of smoking-related diseases.
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Tobacco is known to cause about 20 diseases.
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What effect does carbon monoxide have on the body? It irritates nasal passages and lung tissue. It impairs the cilia's cleansing function. It diminishes hormone production. It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.
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It diminishes the oxygen-carrying capacity of the red blood cells.
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What substance in cigarettes is a thick, brownish sludge containing carcinogens? menthol. nicotine. tar. carbon monoxide
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tar
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Which of the following occurs within 24 hours of quitting smoking? Chance of heart attack decreases. Cilia regrow in the lungs. Circulation improves. Coughing and shortness of breath decrease.
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Chance of heart attack decreases
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Approximately 80 percent of alcohol is diffused through the large intestine. small intestine. stomach lining. lungs.
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small intestine
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About how many adult Americans suffer from some type of cardiovascular disease? one out of three one out of four one out of two one out of five
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one out of three
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The absence of clinical indicators of cardiovascular disease and the presence of certain behavioral and health factor metrics is known as cardiovascular fitness. ideal cardiovascular health. heart-related quality of life. cardiorespiratory fitness.
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ideal cardiovascular health.
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Which of the following is TRUE in regard to atherosclerosis? It is easily reversed with medication and exercise. It only starts to develop after the age of 50. It is characterized by a buildup of substances within the arteries that form plaque. Males are much more likely to develop it than are women.
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It is characterized by a buildup of substances within the arteries that form plaque.
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All of the following occur as part of congestive heart failure EXCEPT the flow of blood through the veins backs up. shortness of breath. the heart becomes enlarged, making it less efficient. blood cannot accumulate in the legs, ankles, or lungs.
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blood cannot accumulate in the legs, ankles, or lungs.
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Which of the following groups has the highest incidence of hypertension? Asian Americans women over 40 who have type 2 diabetes African Americans men under the age of 55
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African Americans
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Nonmodifiable risk factors for CVD include all of the following EXCEPT race. gender. blood cholesterol levels. heredity.
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blood cholesterol levels
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All of the following are well-documented risk factors for breast cancer EXCEPT having a family history of breast cancer. early onset of menstruation and/or late menopause. consuming 3 to 4 alcoholic drinks per week. not having children or having your first child after the age of 30.
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consuming 3 to 4 alcoholic drinks per week.
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A biopsy reveals that a woman who has had breast cancer now has cancer in her lymph nodes. The process of cancer spreading from one organ or body area to others is metastasis. transference. malignance. transvergence.
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metastasis
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what percent of strokes are classified as ischemic 85% 25% 75% 15%
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85%
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Which of the following is TRUE about your family of origin? It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life, usually siblings and parents It includes cousins and relatives who were living in the same town during your first years of life. It includes any immediate family members, such as siblings, who were not living in the house during your first years of life. It includes your grandparents or other extended relatives who were living in another state during your first years of life.
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It includes the people who were living in the house during your first years of life, usually siblings and parents
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Rico and Chris are close friends and classmates. Each day they are an important influence on each other's actions. This example BEST demonstrates their availability for each other. need for social fulfillment. behavioral interdependence. detachment in regard to one another's feelings.
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behavioral interdependence
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Emily and Rosa are close friends who are able to share their feelings freely, providing support and reassurance. This example demonstrates their ability to provide objective feedback. low self-esteem. codependence. emotional availability.
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emotional availability
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Both Ben and Betty see themselves as responsible for their own choices, decisions, and actions in their relationship, thus demonstrating their interdependence. accountability. independence. communication skills.
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accountability
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Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner? You are physically attracted to each other. You have similar values, interests, and socioeconomic status. You live in close proximity to each other. Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.
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Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.
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According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves intimacy, passion, and commitment. passion, impulsiveness, and sexual desire. friendship, reliability, and commitment. intimacy, similar interests, and social status.
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intimacy, passion, and commitment.
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According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the most complete, ideal type of love is passion. sexual compatibility. consummate love. intimacy.
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consummate love.
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Greg and Kate always support each other's interests, hoping to ensure that the other will succeed. This BEST demonstrates that they are advocates for each other. intimately exclusive. fascinated by each other. practicing serial monogamy.
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advocates for each other.
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding homicides? Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15 to 24. Homicide rates are about the same among white and nonwhite ethnic groups. Homicide rates are about the same among males and females. Homicides rates increase each year in the United States.
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Homicides are the second leading cause of death for persons aged 15 to 24.
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Which of the following would NOT be considered a hate crime? shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery assaulting a person because of his sexual orientation beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic burning a church for reasons of religious bias
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shooting a bank employee during an armed robbery
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Of the following, which factor is NOT a risk for gang involvement? academic achievement low socioeconomic status low self-esteem alienation from family and society
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academic achievement
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The term terrorism is correctly applied to situations in which workers organize for political and economic rights. one country attacks another in a state of war. students demonstrate peacefully against their government. violence is used to achieve political aims.
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violence is used to achieve political aims.
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Pearl confides that, at a frat party, she was forced to have sex and did not consent; this is an example of neglect. sexual assault. intimate partner violence. abuse.
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sexual assault
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Your friend confides that her coworker is always making sexually explicit comments to her and telling lewd jokes. You explain to her that this is sexual invasion. sexual harassment. sexual assault. sexual coercion.
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sexual harassment.
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Self-care involves all of the following EXCEPT taking appropriate action to stop the progression of illness. knowing your body. paying attention to body signals. avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness.
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avoiding medication and taking a "tough it out" approach to illness.
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The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services for appropriate health decisions refers to; self-medication health knowledge Self-care Health literacy
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Health Literacy
