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This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles underlying health and wellness. It explores the definitions and determinants of health, the distinction between health and disease, and the physical, mental, and social dimensions of well-being. Students will examine the factors that influence health at individual, community, and societal levels, including genetics, lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and access to healthcare. The course also covers foundational topics such as health promotion, disease prevention, and the role of healthcare systems in supporting public health. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes health and the key concepts that inform personal and public health practices.
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Health The Basics The Mastering Health Edition 12th Edition by Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?
A)environmental model
B)public health model
C)social model
D)medical model
Answer: D
Q2) Discuss the overall objectives of health promotion.
Answer: The primary objective is to reduce negative health behaviors and promote positive change through motivation,education,and support.
Q3) Emotional health can best be described as being able to
A)feel and express emotions appropriately.
B)think clearly,without emotional influence.
C)maintain satisfying interpersonal relationships.
D)adapt to various social situations.
Answer: A
Q4) Define health-related quality of life.
Answer: It is the assessment of impact of health status-including elements of physical,mental,emotional,and social function-on overall quality of life.
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Chapter 2: Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health
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Q1) Explain how the following countries demonstrate the relationship between health and economic prosperity: Norway,France,Russia,India.
Answer: Norway and France have relatively high per capita GDP and relatively long life expectancies.Russia and India have much lower GDP per capita and shorter life expectancies.This data supports the idea that economic prosperity contributes to better health overall.
Q2) Fixed expenses are those that don't change much in a short period of time,such as car loan payments or rent.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Credit scores are based on all of the following EXCEPT
A)current debt.
B)total credit available.
C)marital status.
D)credit history.
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Writing down five positive traits about yourself and resisting your inner critic is an exercise in
A)learned optimism.
B)narcissism.
C)learned support.
D)self-efficacy.
Answer: A
Q2) Studies have found no evidence of a genetic basis for happiness.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of A)medication and psychotherapy.
B)medication and light therapy.
C)light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy.
D)psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) Meditation involves
A)praying for divine guidance or aid.
B)imagining yourself in a peaceful setting.
C)concentration on a point of focus such as a sound,breath,or attention itself.
D)progressively tensing then relaxing the muscles.
Q2) People engage in prayer in order to
A)empty the mind and find stillness.
B)send wishes of kindness or forgiveness to other people.
C)communicate with a transcendent presence or higher power.
D)contemplate difficult issues.
Q3) During meditation,Madhvi finds that thoughts pop up and distract her.When this happens she should
A)stop meditating until she can refocus.
B)release the thought and return to meditating.
C)realize that she is not well-suited for meditation.
D)get up and move around and then try again.
Q4) College students are not likely to volunteer for community service programs.
A)True
B)False
Q5) How does spiritual health contribute to physical health?
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Chapter 5: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes
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Q1) The physiological arousal response that allows us to face or escape from real or perceived threats is the
A)fight-or-flight response.
B)adaptive response.
C)resistance response.
D)cardiac response.
Q2) You really want to buy an expensive software program to help you with coursework,but your credit cards are maxed out and the rent is due next week.Which type of stressor is this?
A)pressure
B)change
C)conflict
D)hassle
Q3) College freshmen living away from home for the first time may face a variety of conflicts due to differences between their own values and beliefs and those of A)their professors.
B)their parents and new people they encounter.
C)their parents and long-time friends.
D)celebrities they admire.
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Chapter 6: A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Some scientists believe that REM sleep enhances memorization and learning.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Jet lag occurs because travelers take frequent naps while flying.
A)True
B)False
Q3) REM sleep restores the body.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Sleep deficiencies have been linked to increased alcohol abuse.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The majority of nighttime sleep is spent in REM sleep.
A)True
B)False
Q6) In which of the following countries do citizens,on average,get the most sleep?
A)Japan
B)Mexico
C)UK
D)USA
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Chapter 7: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) Rape that involves a stranger is classified as
A)sexual harassment.
B)aggravated rape.
C)sexual assault.
D)simple rape.
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE about the term acquaintance rape?
A)It is synonymous with the term simple rape.
B)It is not used for rapes involving incidental contact at a party.
C)It is used only when the victim has known the perpetrator for a length of time.
D)It has largely replaced the term date rape.
Q3) Breakdowns in the criminal justice system contribute to violence because
A)there are too many prisons.
B)sentences in various jurisdictions range from lenient to excessive.
C)prisoners serve their full sentences and may complete training programs while incarcerated.
D)prisons are overcrowded and prisoners may be released early.
Q4) The media are to blame for the perpetuation of violence in our society.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World
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Q1) A relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is A)consensual.
B)open.
C)intimate.
D)monogamous.
Q2) After stubbing his toe,Tom told Connie that he was in agonizing pain.Connie said she believed him,but rolled her eyes.Tom most likely
A)felt that Connie was being supportive.
B)believed that Connie felt he was exaggerating his pain.
C)would feel comfortable sharing more of his feelings with Connie.
D)decided that Connie had not heard him.
Q3) Predictability is a fundamental element of A)trust.
B)faith.
C)power.
D)jealousy.
Q4) All types of close relationships,not just marriage,are good for our health.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality
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Q1) Differentiate between sexual identity and gender identity.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE about androgyny?
A)Androgynous people follow traditional sexual roles.
B)A person has feminine traits but tries to be a male.
C)A person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits.
D)A person has masculine traits but tries to be a female.
Q3) In which stage of the human sexual response does the penis secrete preejaculatory fluid?
A)excitement/arousal
B)plateau
C)orgasmic
D)resolution
Q4) The first sign of puberty in females is the beginning of breast development.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The term gay refers only to male homosexuals.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Leaving a diaphragm,tampon,or cervical cap in for an extended period of time increases the risk for A)AIDS.
B)hypertension.
C)HPV.
D)toxic shock syndrome.
Q2) On average,overseas adoptions cost less than domestic adoptions.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which form of hormonal birth control works transdermally?
A)Mirena
B)Xulane
C)NuvaRing
D)Depo-Provera
Q4) To reduce the risk of her child having spina bifida,a pregnant woman should consume an adequate amount of which nutrient?
A)folic acid
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin B
D)biotin
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Chapter 11: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Do you think marijuana should be used for medicinal purposes? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.
Q2) The so-called pleasure circuit
A)is activated when the pituitary gland releases hormones related to pleasure into the bloodstream.
B)includes the central nervous system,the endocrine system,and the immune system. C)spans the brain,sensory receptors in the skin,and motor neurons attached to muscles.
D)is also known as the mesolimbic dopamine system.
Q3) Treatment approaches for college students who develop drug addictions include all of the following approaches EXCEPT
A)private therapy.
B)group therapy.
C)extrasensory perception therapy.
D)nutrition counseling.
Q4) Distinguish between drug misuse and abuse.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
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Chapter 12: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
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Q1) Factors affecting alcohol absorption include all of the following EXCEPT
A)the drinker's weight and body mass.
B)the drinker's mood.
C)the type of drink.
D)the time of day the alcohol is consumed.
Q2) One standard drink equals
A)12 ounces of beer or 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor.
B)10 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of 80 proof liquor.
C)16 ounces of beer or wine.
D)6 ounces of malt liquor or 8 ounces of beer.
Q3) People who breathe tobacco smoke from another person's cigarette are known as sidestream smokers.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is TRUE about women and alcoholism?
A)The number of women alcoholics exceeds that of men.
B)Women get addicted faster with less alcohol use than men.
C)Alcoholic death rates are lower for women than for men.
D)Married women are at the highest risk for alcoholism among females.
Q5) Identify at least three health-related concerns associated with e-cigarettes.
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Chapter 13: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) Dietary fats that are solid at room temperature are made up mostly of
A)essential fatty acids.
B)polyunsaturated fatty acids.
C)saturated fatty acids.
D)monounsaturated fatty acids.
Q2) How can you eat well and save money when living as a student on a tight budget?
A)Buy large amounts of produce at one time.
B)Buy prewashed and precut vegetables to save time.
C)Buy and eat fruit and vegetables when they are in season.
D)Buy frozen food in small amounts because it's more expensive.
Q3) Fats should make up less than 10 percent of daily calories consumed.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following is the most energy-dense source of calories in the human diet?
A)carbohydrates
B)proteins
C)fats
D)water
Q5) Identify two vitamins that may be low in a vegan diet,and explain why.
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Chapter 14: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) Basal metabolic rate is relatively stable throughout life.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is TRUE with respect to genetics and obesity?
A)Adopted children are more likely to be similar in weight to their adopted parents as compared to their biological parents.
B)Although genes may influence fat distribution,they do not affect metabolism.
C)Studies reveal that identical twins are more likely than fraternal twins to be of similar weight.
D)Studies reveal that fraternal twins are more likely than identical twins to be of similar weight.
Q3) Identify the three factors that determine how many calories a person expends during that activity.
Q4) Glenna is trying to determine her healthy weight.She should assess
A)how her weight compares to that of her friends.
B)how often her weight fluctuates up and down and in what increments.
C)her percentage of body fat and how her weight is distributed.
D)how her clothes fit.
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Chapter 15: Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) An individual's body image is largely determined by genetics.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
Q3) A person suffering from body dysmorphic disorder would likely
A)have high self-esteem.
B)be realistic about their appearance.
C)have no obsessive tendencies.
D)take extreme measures to conceal or alter certain physical features.
Q4) Individuals suffering from bulimia nervosa tend to be underweight.
A)True
B)False
Q5) An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is
A)binge-eating disorder.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)night-eating syndrome.
Q6) Explain how the media influences body image.
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Chapter 16: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) The relative proportions and distribution of fat and lean tissue throughout the body is its
A)flexibility.
B)risk of disease.
C)weight.
D)composition.
Q2) Regular exercise
A)reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain.
B)deprives the brain of nutrients.
C)improves concentration.
D)increases stress.
Q3) An example of an exercise to build core strength would be
A)abdominal curl-ups.
B)jogging.
C)hip stretches.
D)toe touches.
Q4) Regular physical activity decreases both HDL and LDL levels in the blood.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) Which of the following blood cholesterol profiles is optimal?
A)total cholesterol = 200;HDL cholesterol = 30
B)total cholesterol = 240;LDL cholesterol = 180
C)total cholesterol = 170;HDL cholesterol = 70
D)HDL cholesterol = 50;LDL cholesterol = 130
Q2) Arrhythmias can be triggered by lifestyle factors.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is TRUE about radiation and cancer?
A)Ionizing radiation has been proven safe.
B)Ionizing radiation is the only form of radiation proven to cause cancer.
C)Exposure to radon has not been shown to increase the risk of cancer.
D)Ultraviolet radiation exposure does not increase cancer risk.
Q4) Which of the following is TRUE with respect to tumors?
A)A benign tumor is always harmless,whereas a malignant tumor can be fatal.
B)A malignant tumor is usually encapsulated and can metastasize.
C)A benign tumor can invade surrounding tissue,producing mutant cells,but it will not metastasize.
D)A malignant tumor can invade surrounding tissue,produce mutant cells,and metastasize.
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Chapter 18: Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) Experts predict that more than 1 in 3 Americans will have diabetes by the year 2050.
A)True B)False
Q2) Explain why people with diabetes that is poorly managed are at increased risk for amputations,especially of the toes and feet.
Q3) Medications for treating diabetes tend to become less effective over time.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Type 1 diabetes
A)most often appears during childhood or adolescence.
B)results in a temporary increase in insulin production.
C)results in an enhanced immune system.
D)is also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
Q5) Since the year 2000,the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and teens has
A)become more prevalent than type 1 diabetes.
B)decreased by 10 percent.
C)remained stable.
D)increased.
Q6) What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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Chapter 19: Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually
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Q1) A self-replicating protein-based agent that is thought to cause mad cow disease is a type of
A)virus.
B)fungi.
C)protozoan.
D)prion.
Q2) All of the following are recommended for avoiding contracting or spreading a respiratory infection EXCEPT
A)coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your sleeve.
B)washing hands often with hot,soapy water.
C)keeping your hands away from your face.
D)going to work while sick as long as you take medication.
Q3) All of the following are true about viruses EXCEPT
A)they are the smallest pathogens.
B)there are hundreds of viruses that cause disease.
C)they can reproduce outside of cells.
D)drug treatment is limited.
Q4) State two reasons that early detection of HIV infection is critical.
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Q5) Compare and discuss factors you can control and factors you cannot control to prevent the onset of disease.
Chapter 20: Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Omar is experiencing IBS.Doctors consider all of the following to be possible triggers for his problem EXCEPT
A)stress and depression.
B)changes in hormone levels.
C)disruptions in signaling between the brain and the gut.
D)a sedentary lifestyle.
Q2) What percentage of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their life?
A)around 25 percent
B)around 45 percent
C)around 65 percent
D)around 85 percent
Q3) Humidifying the air in your bedroom can help with asthma.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An allergic response begins with exposure to a(n) A)antigen.
B)antibody.
C)toxin. D)pathogen.
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Chapter 21: Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying
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Q1) Identify at least four characteristics that can help older adults age successfully.
Q2) The permanent cessation of all of the body's vital functions is the definition of A)euthanasia.
B)suicide.
C)death.
D)dying.
Q3) The organs from a single cadaver can be used for only one living person.
A)True
B)False
Q4) All of the following sexual changes occur in aging men EXCEPT
A)diminished ability to obtain an erection.
B)longer refractory period between orgasms.
C)extended duration of orgasm.
D)decline in the angle of the erection.
Q5) Explain why it is important to build bone mass in your childhood,teens,and early twenties,and identify at least two ways to do this.
Q6) Explain how the growing population of elderly will affect society in the future.
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Chapter 22: Promoting Environmental Health
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Q1) The accident that results when the temperature in the core of a nuclear reactor increases enough to melt the fuel and breach the containment vessel is called a nuclear A)fire.
B)breach.
C)explosion.
D)meltdown.
Q2) A measure of the amount of greenhouse gases produced,shown as units of carbon dioxide emissions,is the A)smog level.
B)carbon level.
C)carbon footprint.
D)air quality index.
Q3) Chemicals used to kill weeds and vegetation are A)PCBs.
B)solvents.
C)pesticides. D)herbicides.
Q4) Identify three strategies for protecting your hearing when listening to an MP3 player.
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Chapter 23: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) Most private health insurance plans require the patient to a pay a certain amount each year toward health care expenses before the plan benefits begin;this amount is the A)copayment.
B)coinsurance.
C)deductible.
D)premium.
Q2) Allopathic medicine is based on scientifically validated methods and procedures. A)True B)False
Q3) Approximately what percentage of Americans currently uses one or more prescription drugs?
A)nearly 10 percent
B)nearly 40 percent
C)nearly 70 percent
D)nearly 90 percent
Q4) Cost sharing is one of the mechanisms private health care insurers use to help patients afford coverage.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 24: Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health
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Q1) People who have been treated with acupuncture typically report that they A)suspect that the improvement they experienced is related to the placebo effect.
B)experienced little or no improvement.
C)found the treatment uncomfortable and experienced a worsening of their symptoms. D)were satisfied with the treatment and their improvement.
Q2) Echinacea can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which system focuses on balancing qi through acupuncture,massage,energy therapies,and herbal treatments?
A)homeopathy
B)Ayurvedic medicine
C)energy medicine
D)traditional Chinese medicine
Q4) Alternative health approaches are never used alongside conventional medicine. A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss functional foods and their benefits,and give some examples.
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