Human Health and Wellness
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Course Introduction
Human Health and Wellness explores the various physical, mental, and social factors that contribute to individual and community well-being. The course examines fundamental concepts of health, including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, disease prevention, and the impact of lifestyle choices on long-term wellness. Students learn about the principles of healthy living, public health initiatives, and methods for evaluating personal health behaviors. Through scientific inquiry and critical analysis, the course empowers students to make informed decisions for enhancing their own health and to understand the broader determinants that shape the wellness of populations.
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Health The Basics 6th Canadian Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living
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Q1) An example of a way to recognize antecedents of a behaviour would be
A)identify the consequences from previous experience
B)keep a diary of situations triggering behaviour
C)asking a friend to identify your behaviour in trigger situations
D)observe others who are trying to change the same behaviour
Answer: B
Q2) Marta,a physically active young adult,grew up in a family that was very active.They regularly went on hikes and bike rides together when she was a child.This is an example of _________.
A)a reinforcing factor
B)a predisposing factor
C)a confirming factor
D)an enabling factor
Answer: B
Q3) Shaping is a strategy for changing behaviour that involves learning specific behaviours by watching others perform them.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Promoting and P Reserving Your Psychosocial Health
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Q1) Dan has been experiencing mood swings and has been participating in extremely risky behaviour claiming that he does not care what happens to him.Dan's characteristics are warning signals for ___________________________.
A)depression
B)affective disorder
C)schizophrenia
D)suicide
Answer: D
Q2) After a small kitchen fire two years ago,Alycia cannot sleep at night until she checks to ensure that the stove's burners are all turned off.Alycia is exhibiting symptoms of
A)panic disorder
B)depressive-compulsive syndrome
C)obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)anxiety disorder
Answer: C
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Chapter 3: Understanding and Copy With Lifes Stressors
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Q1) Physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure during a difficult exam are examples of ______________________.
A)reactiveness
B)stress
C)strain
D)adjustment
Answer: B
Q2) Which of the following is true about stress?
A)Stress is an externally imposed factor that threatens minds and bodies.
B)Stress means different things to different people.
C)We can usually eliminate all stressors in our lives with persistence.
D)Stress does not affect general health status.
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following best describes an example of "strain?"
A)a shout of anger after locking your keys in your car
B)chronic hypertension due to living in a stressful situation
C)kicking the couch in response to your bad day
D)having to meditate every day to relieve stress
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: A: Focus on Spiritual Health
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Q1) Principles that guide the choices individuals make in their lives are
A)rules
B)values
C)beliefs
D)traditions
Q2) A philosophy embraced by all major religions is the concept of _______________________.
A)regular attendance at religious services
B)prayer through music
C)a church as an organized group providing service to others
D)oneness with a greater power
Q3) Which of the following presents a conflict between values and behaviours?
A)valuing friendships but having to mend a quarrel with a friend
B)loving animals but not owning a pet
C)valuing honesty but cheating on a test
D)enjoying alone time but having a roommate
Q4) Compare and contrast religion and spirituality.
Q5) What are some ways to improve spirituality by training the body?
Q6) How does spiritual health contribute to physical health?
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Chapter 5: Engaging in Physical Activity for Health, Fitness, and Performance
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Q1) Joleen participates in a form of yoga which has an emphasis on strength and agility that creates internal heat.Joleen is practicing ___________________________.
A)Chinese yoga
B)Ashtanga yoga
C)Iyengar yoga
D)Bikram yoga
Q2) Which of the following best describes a way to prevent overuse injuries?
A)Set fitness goals high in order to improve the challenge.
B)Avoid any activity for at least ten days when you are stiff and sore.
C)Vary your fitness activities throughout the week.
D)Avoid repetitive activities.
Q3) Men are more commonly affected by runner's knee.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The most serious health problem that can occur while exercising in the heat is heat cramps.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Exercise increases the level of HDL levels of cholesterol.
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Chapter 6: Eating for Optimal Health and Performance
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Q1) Calvin has anemia.What types of foods should Calvin eat,in order to increase his iron?
A)beef and legumes
B)white breads and pastas
C)milk and yogurt
D)orange vegetables
Q2) The most common form of simple sugar is ________________.
A)maltose
B)fructose
C)glucose
D)sucrose
Q3) Thirst is the best indicator of one's need for fluids.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Fred has an adverse gastrointestinal reaction when he consumes tyramine found in cheese.This problem is known as a _____________________.
A)food allergy
B)food sensitivity
C)food reaction
D)food intolerance
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Chapter 7: Managing Your Weight: Finding a Healthy Balance
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Q1) Women have a higher rate of eating disorders than men.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Anorexia nervosa will result in death in ________ % of cases.
A)5-18
B)10-15
C)24-29
D)31-34
Q3) Kristie has an eating disorder but her weight is within the normal range.Which eating disorder does she have?
A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)compulsive eating
D)self starvation
Q4) Black fat cells are a special type of fat cell that affects the ability to regulate fat metabolism.
A)True
B)False
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Q5) The recommended "good" range for total body fat for men is less than 20%.
Q6) Describe the setpoint theory.What has been the greatest impact of this theory?
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Chapter 8: Focus on Body Image
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Q1) Darren was not able to exercise today due to his hectic schedule.An inappropriate compensatory behaviour for Darren would be to ________________________.
A)work out the next morning to make up for today's lack of exercise
B)restructure his schedule so that he can avoid this problem in the future
C)skip dinner to make up for his lack of exercise
D)consume extra helpings at dinner because he is hungry
Q2) An individual with an eating disorder may also have _______________________.
A)other psychological disorders
B)impulsive behaviour
C)a sense of empowerment
D)high self-esteem
Q3) All of the following are American Psychological Association criteria for bulimia nervosa EXCEPT _____________________.
A)recurrent episodes of binge eating
B)recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviour
C)body weight and shape unduly influence self-evaluation
D)an imbalance of neurotransmitters
Q4) Explain how the media influences body image.
Q5) Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.
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Chapter 9: Committing to Relationships and Sexual Health
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Q1) In their intimate relationship,John and Arlene have a mutual impact on each other's lives.This concept is termed _______________.
A)emotional impact
B)emotional attachment
C)behavioural interdependence
D)mutual dependence
Q2) Rachel is going through puberty.She is noticing her breasts are growing and she is developing underarm and pubic hair.These changes are the development of what is collectively known as ________ characteristics.
A)identifier
B)hormonal sexuality
C)female identifier
D)secondary sex
Q3) The definition of family varies dramatically from culture to culture and from place to place over time.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What is erectile dysfunction? What are the proposed causes and treatment?
Q5) List and discuss the nine types of variant sexual behaviours listed in the text.
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Chapter 10: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Which of the following statements about diaphragms is true?
A)They can be bought over-the-counter.
B)They must be left in 1 hour after intercourse.
C)They provide a physical and chemical barrier to sperm.
D)They have a higher effectiveness rate than the pill.
Q2) The insertion of a long needle through a mother's abdominal and uterine walls into the amniotic sac is called Amniocentesis.
Q3) Because Elva's Rh factor is negative and her first child's Rh is positive,her second child may be at risk for __________________.
A)hemolytic anemia/disease
B)sickle cell anemia
C)toxic anemia
D)protein deficient anemia
Q4) Which of the following statements is true about female sterilization?
A)Hysterectomy is the most popular method.
B)A woman continues to menstruate after a tubal ligation.
C)Hysterectomy can be done on an outpatient basis.
D)In a tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes are removed.
Q5) The surgical removal of the uterus is called hysterectomy.
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Chapter 11: A: Focus on Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis
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Q1) Protecting against STIs involves a mental aspect in which both partners
A)plan and discuss the past and future
B)merge their bank accounts
C)decide individually that having unprotected sex is worth the risk
D)buy condoms
Q2) Krista and Jeff met last month and have been dating ever since.Before they engage in sexual intercourse they should discuss their sexual histories and
A)get tested for STIs
B)talk to their religious guides
C)continue their sexual behaviour
D)check for any external evidence of STIs
Q3) Outline which sexual behaviours are high-risk,moderate-risk,low-risk and no-risk.
Q4) You can not contract an STI through ________________.
A)kissing
B)phone sex
C)oral sex
D)penetration
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Chapter 12: Recognizing Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Addiction to Drugs and
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Q1) Morphine is an opiate.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Describe why a behaviour can become addictive.
Q3) Why is frequent use of laxative and diuretics to aid weight reduction dangerous?
Q4) What does the term,"route of administration" mean? Discuss the routes of administration of drugs as cited in the text.
Q5) Julie is trying to convince her roommate to quit using laxatives as a weight loss tool.What point would strengthen Julie's persuasion?
A)Laxatives can cause long term heart damage.
B)Laxatives can rob the body of needed fluids, salts, and minerals.
C)Frequent use of laxatives can cause chronic diarrhea.
D)Laxatives can reduce sexual drive.
Q6) Antitussives are used to reduce nasal secretions and tears.
A)True B)False
Q7) Over-the-counter medication rarely causes synergism problems. A)True B)False
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Chapter 13: Using Alcohol, Tobacco, and Caffeine
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Q1) Joe and Camilla can drink the same amount of alcohol,yet have very different responses to the alcohol.A chemical explanation of the difference in alcohol's effects between men and women is _______________.
A)The acetaldehyde is chemically different in men and women.
B)The estrogen levels in women increase alcohol metabolism.
C)The testosterone levels in men increase alcohol metabolism.
D)Women appear to have half the alcohol dehydrogenase as men.
Q2) Caffeine concentrations will vary with the brand and strength of the brew.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When Akira got to university,he couldn't believe how many people drank alcohol! Approximately what percentage of 18 to 19 year olds drink alcohol?
A)More than 50%
B)More than 65%
C)More than 85%
D)More than 90%
Q4) Nicotine impairs the lung cleansing function of phenol.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Understanding Illicit Drugs
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Q1) Joel has developed a hole in his septum from cocaine use.His method of cocaine use was _______________.
A)freebasing
B)snorting
C)injecting
D)ingesting
Q2) Which of the following statements is true about amphetamines?
A)They are not used in any therapeutic way.
B)Amphetamine abusers only become psychologically addicted to the drug.
C)Amphetamine abusers become extremely paranoid.
D)They cause a dangerous drop in heart rate and respiratory rate.
Q3) Babies born to women who smoked marijuana when pregnant are likely to look like FASD babies.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What do morphine,codeine,and heroin have in common?
A)They cost about the same on the streets.
B)They are all opiates.
C)They are all amphetamines.
D)They are all available by prescription.
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Chapter 15: A: Focus on Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) A person's 24-hour cycle of sleeping,waking and performing daily activities is his or her _____________.
A)daily cycle
B)seasonal rhythm
C)circadian rhythm
D)habitual behaviour
Q2) The portion of the brain considered to be the "master mind" that only rests during sleep is the ____________.
A)cerebral cortex
B)cerebrum
C)Brain stem
D)midbrain
Q3) Sleep disorders can be diagnosed through a(n)___________________.
A)clinical sleep study
B)physical exam and blood tests
C)survey of sleep habits
D)evaluation of all daily activities
Q4) Tracy pulls "all-nighters" during finals week.Explain why this could negatively impact her grades.
Q5) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
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Chapter 16: Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases and Cancer
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Q1) A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or greater is considered to be hypertensive.
Q2) Before a woman becomes pregnant,she should make sure she is immunized against rubella,which can cause congenital heart problems if contracted while pregnant.
Q3) A thrombus is a blood clot that is formed through the circulatory system.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Capillaries are larger than arteries.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Skin cancer is one of the most underrated of all cancers.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Daphne was diagnosed with cancer.Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by
A)uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
B)solid tumour development
C)replication of genetic material
D)predictable spreading of abnormal cell
Q7) Malignant tumours spread to other organs by a process called metastasis.
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Chapter 17: Controlling Risk for Infectious and
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Q1) Joshua has a disease where the mucous membranes of the walls of his large intestine have become inflamed.His diagnosis is ______________________.
A)diverticulosis
B)ulcerative colitis
C)IBS
D)ulceritis
Q2) Chlamydia has been the most prevalent STI in Canada.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is the greatest threat for HIV?
A)sharing cigarettes
B)being black or Aboriginal
C)promiscuous sex
D)being gay or lesbian
Q4) Define diabetes and differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2.
Q5) Fibromyalgia is a chronic,painful,rheumatological-like disorder.
Q6) The Western blot is a test for HIV antibodies that is more expensive and more precise than the ELISA test.
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Q7) Differentiate between the causes of tension and migraine headaches.
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Chapter 18: A: Focus on Diabetes
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Q1) 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
Q2) What steps can an individual take to lower their risk of diabetes?
Q3) A cluster of six conditions that strongly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is known as __________________.
A)cardiovascular disease
B)pre-diabetes
C)central adiposity
D)metabolic syndrome
Q4) How does type 2 diabetes develop from early stages leading to a diagnosis?
Q5) Which of the following occurs as a result of gestational diabetes?
A)The mother has significantly reduced risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes after giving birth.
B)The growth of the fetus is limited.
C)Changing hormone levels reduce metabolic stress.
D)There is a higher risk of birth-related complications.
Q6) What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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Chapter 19: Choosing Healthy Living for the Environment
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Q1) Most experts agree that the only way to reduce air pollution is to ______________.
A)have stricter industrial waste laws
B)shift away from automobiles as the primary source of transportation
C)improve auto emissions
D)control the manufacturing of aerosol propellants containing pollutants
Q2) What is the world's most current challenging environmental problem?
A)drought
B)famine
C)environmental pollutants
D)population growth
Q3) Which of the following statements about ozone is true?
A)Close to earth, ozone poses no serious health threats.
B)Ozone in the stratosphere protects our planet from UV-B radiation.
C)Ozone is a chemical that is produced when oxygen interacts with water.
D)The ozone layer is located 60-100 km from the earth's surface.
Q4) Dioxins have the ability to bioaccumulate and are much more toxic that PCBs.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Lead might be ingested in household water if the house is an older one.
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Chapter 20: Preventing Violence, Abuse, and Injury
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Q1) Which of the following best describes Phase Two of the cycle of violence?
A)The woman can no longer predict the violent acts.
B)The batterer swears he will never be violent again.
C)Minor battering occurs, and the woman may become more nurturant.
D)The woman is more intent on anticipating spouse's needs in order to avoid abuse.
Q2) The date rape drug,Rohypnol,is odourless and colourless,and a person cannot tell if it has been put into his/her drink.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sexual assault is the most reported of all serious crimes.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Victims of youth violence are usually ________.
A)elementary aged children (6-12)
B)younger youth (12-17)
C)older youth (18-21)
D)adults 25 and over
Q5) The best predictor of domestic violence is marital dissatisfaction.
Q6) Suicides are more frequent in urban areas.
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Chapter 21: Becoming a Wise Consumer of Health Services
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Q1) Acting responsibly in times of illness can be difficult,but the person best able to act on your behalf is your doctor.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Upon which of the following premises is chiropractic medicine based?
A)The spine is the most damaged area in the body.
B)Chiropractic treatment is the most effective for headaches.
C)Chiropractic medicine is based upon holistic practices.
D)A life-giving energy flows through the spine via the nervous system.
Q3) Zone therapy,or reflexology,is a type of alternative therapy that has yet to be substantiated scientifically
Q4) Acupressure and acupuncture are synonymous.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A medical practitioner who treats routine ailments,advises on preventive care,gives general medical advice and makes appropriate referrals when necessary is known as a primary care practitioner.
Q6) The dominant model of medicine in Canada is fee-for-service.
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Chapter 22: Preparing for Aging, Dying, and Death
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Q1) When Isabel is told that she has less than a month to live she responds,"There must be some mistake.I don't believe it." Her comments exemplify what stage of dying?
A)denial
B)anger
C)bargaining
D)depression
Q2) Euthanasia is the active form of "mercy" killing.
Q3) An age-related decline in muscle mass is known as sarcopenia.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which of the following describes a facial change related to aging?
A)The eyes appear more pronounced.
B)The earlobes shrink as a result of redistributed fatty deposits.
C)The nose becomes 1.25 centimetres wider and 1.25 centimetres longer.
D)The nose becomes flatter and more blunt.
Q5) Palliative care takes place in a specialized ward in a hospital.
A)True
B)False
Q6) What are the primary goals of palliative care?
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Chapter 23: Focus on Financial Health
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Q1) Nearly __________ of students are concerned about their ability to pay for their education.
A)56%
B)60%
C)66%
D)70%
Q2) Your financial health will _________________ throughout your life.
A)remain stable
B)decrease
C)increase
D)fluctuate
Q3) Lily just received her student loan.The first thing she should do is ___________.
A)buy herself a vehicle
B)take her boyfriend out to a nice dinner
C)put it in the bank and forget about it
D)subtract the necessities from the full amount and then divide the extra over eight months
Q4) What steps can you take to reduce your financial stress?
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