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Lecture 4-5 Health practice test

What are health-compromising behaviours?

Habitual behavioural practices that are beneficial for a person's health status

Habitual behavioural practices that have no impact on a person's health status

Habitual behavioural practices that undermine or harm a person's current or future health status

Habitual behavioural practices that enhance a person's current or future health status

Which characteristic is common among many health-compromising behaviours?

A window of vulnerability during childhood

A window of vulnerability during adulthood

A window of vulnerability during adolescence

A window of vulnerability during old age

What is problem behaviour syndrome?

The tendency to engage in problem behaviours only during adulthood

The tendency to simultaneously engage in a constellation of problem behaviours that form a unified disposition toward deviance

The tendency to engage in problem behaviours only during adolescence

The tendency to engage in a single problem behaviour

Why are most health-compromising behaviours perceived as pleasurable?

Because they have no impact on an individual's ability to cope with stressful situations

Because they enhance an individual's ability to cope with stressful situations or represent thrill seeking

Because they have no impact on an individual's ability to seek thrill

Because they worsen an individual's ability to cope with stressful situations

What are some risk factors for substance abuse in adolescents?

Harmonious relationship with parents, strong self-control, deviant behavior, high self-esteem, excellent academic performance, late puberty, higher IQ, easy temperament, high-income household

Conflict with parents, poor self-control, deviant behavior, low self-esteem, poor academic performance, early puberty, lower IQ, difficult temperament, low-income household

Conflict with parents, poor self-control, conforming behavior, low self-esteem, poor academic performance, early puberty, lower IQ, difficult temperament, low-income household

Harmonious relationship with parents, strong self-control, conforming behavior, high self-esteem, excellent academic performance, late puberty, higher IQ, easy temperament, high-income household

What are eating disorders?

Normal eating habits

Mild mental and physical illnesses that involve simple relationships with food, eating, exercise, and body image

Serious mental and physical illnesses that involve complex and damaging relationships with food, eating, exercise, and body image

Serious mental and physical illnesses that involve simple relationships with food, eating, exercise, and body image

Who is most likely to practice behaviours related to eating disorders?

Men aged 25-34

Women aged 15-24

Women aged 25-34

Men aged 15-24

What is anorexia nervosa?

An eating disorder characterized by excessive energy intake, lack of fear of gaining weight, and accurate perception of body weight or shape

An eating disorder characterized by persistent energy intake restriction, intense fear of gaining weight, and disturbance in perception of body weight or shape

An eating disorder characterized by persistent energy intake restriction, lack of fear of gaining weight, and disturbance in perception of body weight or shape

An eating disorder characterized by excessive energy intake, intense fear of gaining weight, and accurate perception of body weight or shape

What are the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa?

Restricting type and binge-eating and purging type

Restricting type and excessive exercise type

Binge-eating type and excessive exercise type

Binge-eating type and purging type

What are some biological factors that contribute to the development of anorexia nervosa?

Predispositions to impulsivity, flexibility, insensitivity, first-degree relative with anorexia, chemical balances, hormonal function

Predispositions to perfectionism, rigidity, sensitivity, first-degree relative with anorexia, chemical imbalances, hormonal dysfunction

Predispositions to impulsivity, flexibility, insensitivity, first-degree relative with bulimia, chemical balances, hormonal function

Predispositions to perfectionism, rigidity, sensitivity, first-degree relative with bulimia, chemical imbalances, hormonal dysfunction

What are the physical symptoms of bulimia nervosa?

Having trouble sleeping

Experiencing frequent headaches

Weight that increases and decreases in significant amounts, fluctuates between 2kg and 9kg a week.

Feeling tired all the time

What is one of the first steps in treating bulimia nervosa?

Providing nutritional supplements

Performing surgery

Convincing bulimics that the disorder threatens their health and that interventions can help them overcome the disorder.

Prescribing medication

What is a common technique used in the treatment of bulimia nervosa?

Massage therapy

Hypnosis

Acupuncture

Self-monitoring, keeping a diary of eating habits, including time, place, type of food consumed, and emotions experienced.

What are some therapeutic strategies that enhance the success of cognitive-behavioural interventions for bulimia nervosa?

Increasing the use of medication

Avoiding any exposure to triggering situations

Encouraging dependence on the therapist

Enhancing the perception of self-efficacy and self-esteem

What are some techniques used in relapse prevention for bulimia nervosa?

Learning to identify situations that trigger binge-eating and developing coping skills to avoid them

Engaging in extreme exercise routines

Restricting all food intake

Avoiding all social interactions

What is substance dependence?

When a person is allergic to a substance

When a person has repeatedly self-administered a substance, resulting in tolerance, withdrawal, and compulsive behavior.

When a person has never used a substance before

When a person occasionally uses a substance for recreational purposes

What is physical dependence in substance dependence?

When a person becomes physically dependent on caffeine

When a person becomes emotionally dependent on a substance

When the body has adjusted to the substance and incorporates the use of that substance into the normal functioning of the body’s tissues and organs.

When a person becomes physically dependent on exercise

What is tolerance in substance dependence?

The process by which the body becomes resistant to the effects of a substance

The process by which the body increasingly adapts to the use of a substance, requiring larger and larger doses of it to obtain the same effects, and eventually reaching a plateau.

The process by which the body becomes dependent on a substance

The process by which the body becomes allergic to a substance

What is addiction in substance dependence?

When a person is allergic to a substance

When a person has become physically and/or psychologically dependent on a substance following repeated use over time.

When a person has never used a substance before

When a person occasionally uses a substance for recreational purposes

What are some health risks associated with alcoholism?

High blood pressure, stroke, cirrhosis of the liver, and some forms of cancer

Decreased risk of mental health disorders

Enhanced immune system function

Improved cardiovascular health

What is problem drinking?

A pattern of alcohol use that results in negative life consequences such as social or relational issues, occupational concerns, and psychological or medical problems.

Drinking alcohol in moderation

Drinking alcohol for medicinal purposes

Drinking alcohol occasionally

What is a risk factor for increased mortality in smokers?

Being thin

Being obese

Being overweight

Being average-weight

Which of the following is a reason why people start smoking?

To substitute for other drugs after recovery

To look 'cool' or be popular

To lose weight

To relax and relieve stress

What is a common treatment for smoking addiction?

Stress management

Social support

Stages of change model

Nicotine replacement therapy

Which intervention focuses on changing attitudes and emphasizing the adverse health consequences of smoking?

Stages of change model

Nicotine replacement therapy

Stress management

Social support

What is a hindrance to maintaining smoking cessation?

The presence of smokers in one's social network

Nicotine replacement therapy

Stress management

Stages of change model Answer: A

What is a method for coping with stress or anxiety instead of smoking?

Social support

Teaching smokers how to relax

Stages of change model

Nicotine replacement therapy

What is a genetic factor that may contribute to smoking?

To lose weight

To relax and relieve stress

Peer pressure

Genetic predisposition

What is a reason why people start smoking out of boredom or curiosity?

To relax and relieve stress

To look 'cool' or be popular

To substitute for other drugs after recovery

To fit in at social events

What is a form of nicotine replacement therapy?

Stages of change model

Stress management

Nicotine patches

Social support

What is stress?

Positive, motivating experience that helps us stay alert

A physical or emotional response to a dangerous situation

A state of relaxation and calmness

A normal, negatively perceived emotional experience accompanied by predictable changes

When does pressure turn into stress?

When it motivates you to work harder

When it exceeds or overwhelms your ability to cope or adapt

When it is a short-term challenge

When it is a positive experience

What is a stressor?

Any circumstance, situation, condition, or requirement that may induce a stress response

A positive event or situation that motivates you

A physical or emotional response to a dangerous situation

A state of relaxation and calmness

What is primary appraisal?

The process of figuring out how to cope with a stressful event

The cognitive process of evaluating whether a situation is worthy of a stress response

The initial reaction to a stressful event

The decision to view a stressor as relatively trivial

What is secondary appraisal?

The initial reaction to a stressful event

The cognitive process of figuring out how to cope with a stressful event

The decision to view a stressor as relatively trivial

The process of evaluating whether a situation is worthy of a stress response

What is acute stress?

Experiencing acute stress frequently or regularly to the point where it becomes a way of life

A positive response to stress that has a beneficial effect on health

A short-term type of stress that results from a new or challenging situation

A form of unrelenting stress that seems never-ending and inescapable

What is episodic acute stress?

A positive response to stress that has a beneficial effect on health

Experiencing acute stress frequently or regularly to the point where it becomes a way of life

A short-term type of stress that results from a new or challenging situation

A form of unrelenting stress that seems never-ending and inescapable

What is chronic stress?

Experiencing acute stress frequently or regularly to the point where it becomes a way of life

A short-term type of stress that results from a new or challenging situation

A form of unrelenting stress that seems never-ending and inescapable

A positive response to stress that has a beneficial effect on health

What is eustress?

A positive response to stress that has a beneficial effect on health

A short-term type of stress that results from a new or challenging situation

Experiencing acute stress frequently or regularly to the point where it becomes a way of life

A form of unrelenting stress that seems never-ending and inescapable

What are some signs and symptoms of the stress response?

Feeling relaxed and calm, improved sleep, and decreased appetite

Low energy levels, headaches, aches and pains, rapid heartbeat, and changes in appetite

High energy levels, feeling excited and fulfilled, and increased motivation

Increased immune function, improved cognitive function, and better decision-making

What factors can enhance an individual's ability to cope with stressful situations?

Pessimism, vulnerability, isolation

Depression, low self-esteem, loneliness

Optimism, hardiness and resilience, social support

Anxiety, stress, fear

What is the difference between stress and anxiety?

Stress is a physical response, while anxiety is an emotional response

Stress is typically caused by an external trigger, while anxiety's origin is internal

Stress and anxiety have the same origin

Stress is a long-term condition, while anxiety is short-term

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?

Depression

Panic disorder

Social anxiety disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder

What is hardiness?

A technique for relaxation

A state of physical exhaustion

A personality trait associated with the ability to manage and respond to stressful life events

A mental disorder characterized by excessive worry

How does social support affect an individual's resilience to stress?

It decreases emotional distress and self-esteem

It has no impact on an individual's resilience to stress

It acts as a buffer or protective shield against life stressors

It increases the likelihood of developing trauma-related psychopathology

What can trigger anxiety?

Positive life events such as weddings or vacations

Physical exercise and healthy lifestyle choices

External stressors such as work deadlines

Persistent, excessive worries or feelings of apprehension and dread

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anxiety?

Shortness of breath

Rapid heartbeat

Feeling of impending doom

Physical exhaustion

What is the relationship between stress and optimism?

Optimism increases the likelihood of experiencing stress

Optimism has no impact on an individual's response to stress

Stress leads to a negative outlook on life

Optimism helps individuals cope better with stressful situations

How does stress usually subside?

By seeking professional help

By engaging in physical exercise

Once the external trigger has been resolved

By avoiding stressful situations

What can anxiety escalate into?

Depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder

Physical illnesses such as heart disease

Substance abuse and addiction

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