Health 150, Spring 2014



Practice quiz 1:1) Kara wants to start jogging for exercise, has just bought a pair of shoes and workout clothes, and has signed up to join a jogging group. Based on this information, what stage in the Stages of Change model is Kara in?A) ContemplationB) PreparationC) ActionD) MaintenanceAnswer: B2) When looking for health information online, you shouldA) avoid sites with URLs that end with ".gov".B) stick to commercial sites advertising products and services.C) seek out sites with reputable professional accreditations.D) prioritize sites that are attractively designed.Answer: C3) Health disparities among different ethnic groups may be tied toA) socioeconomic status.B) cultural differences.C) biological differences.D) All of the answers are correct.Answer: D4) Intellectual health is characterized byA) being physically active.B) an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically.C) the ability to perceive reality accurately.D) satisfying interactions with friends and family.Answer: B5) Which of the following is true with respect to health?A) It encompasses multiple aspects or dimensions of a person's life.B) It is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.C) It is influenced by lifestyle choices.D) All of the answers are correct.Answer: D6) An article about the results of the latest study on the health effects of vitamin B12 is more credible if it isA) carried out by an individual organization that sells a B12 product.B) the first study showing a health benefit for taking vitamin B12.C) supported by other researchers who have replicated the same results.D) lacking information about how the study was funded.Answer: C7) Which of the following health issues can affect college achievement?A) StressB) Sexual healthC) Tobacco useD) All of the answers are correct.Answer: D8) Loneliness can cause depression and other health problems.Answer: TRUE9) The most common anxiety disorder is schizophrenia.Answer: FALSE11) Individuals with high self-esteem tend to be more resilient and optimistic than those with a low self-esteem.Answer: TRUE12) The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is having a high self-esteem.Answer: FALSE13) A person needs to belong to an organized religion to have spirituality.Answer: FALSE14) Justine, who has ________ disorder, has periods of depression followed by periods of mania. Answer: bipolar15) The most common psychotic disorder is ________.Answer: schizophrenia16) What are two reasons why women may be more prone to depression than men?Answer: Any of the following two:?The hormonal shifts that women experience with menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause increase their risk of depression.?Women who work full time and raise children have more stress that may lead to depression.?Women experience higher rates of sexual abuse, poverty, and low self-esteem than men, which can lead to depression.Match the following definitions to their terms:A) the component of psychological health dealing with feelingsB) being able to monitor, assess and manage emotionsC) the component of psychological health associated with a connection to a higher purposeD) the "thinking" component of psychological healthE) being connected to something larger than yourself17) Emotional intelligence18) Mental health19) Emotional health20) Spiritual health21) SpiritualityAnswers: 17) B 18) D 19) A 20) C 21) E ................
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