SCI 163T Wk 1 Week 1 Exam

The autonomic nervous system directly controls all the following EXCEPT

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digestion.

heart rate.

voluntary muscle contraction.

blood pressure.

Which of the following statements about those who suffer from bipolar disorder is TRUE?

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Sufferers of bipolar disorder may undergo periods of impulsive behavior with little regard to consequences.

Manic episodes of those with bipolar disorder do not impair normal life functions.

Those with bipolar disorder are often able to avoid substance abuse because of their own unnatural levels of energy.

While often manic, sufferers of bipolar disorder rarely feel irritable or unhappy.

Which of the following statements about fear is FALSE?

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It is a basic and useful emotion.

It is considered to be a problem if it is out of proportion to real danger.

Anxiety is a form of fear.

It is most useful when it occurs on a daily basis.

The psychodynamic model includes all of the following EXCEPT

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facilitation of self-exploration.

focusing on the present more than the past.

understanding one’s feelings toward his or her therapist and others.

therapists providing explanations to their patients.

Shelia is 25 pounds overweight. All her relatives are also significantly overweight, and she sees this as the reason that she has been unable to be successful in losing weight despite having tried a variety of diets. Based on this information, you conclude that Sheila has

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poor self-esteem.

a lack of self-confidence.

an external locus of control.

an internal locus of control.

According to Erikson, the final stage of moral development is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.

True or False

The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

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hospitalization.

light therapy.

drug therapy.

electroconvulsive therapy.

Which of the following is a helpful strategy to use when you feel lonely?

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Find ways of enjoying yourself when you are alone.

Fill your time as much as possible to limit alone time entirely.

Stay in a romantic relationship, even if it’s not really making you happy anymore.

Blame other people for rejecting you.

Income and education are correlated with health status. The relationship between the poverty rate and health status is a(n) ________ one and the relationship between education level and health status is a(n) ________ one.

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direct; direct

inverse; direct

direct; inverse

inverse; inverse

According to Maslow, basic human needs are ranked in the following order from most urgent to least urgent:

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physiological needs, safety and security, being loved, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization

safety and security, physiological needs, being loved, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization

safety and security, physiological needs, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization

self-actualization, physiological needs, safety and security, maintaining self-esteem, being loved

Self-harm is usually a simple act to get attention and is not serious.

True or False

Which of the following is a difference between Marin Seligman’s pleasant life and engaged life dimensions?

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The pleasant life involves emotional intelligence, while the engaged life focuses on cultivating happiness.

The pleasant life cultivates positive emotions about experiences, while the engaged life entails working with others toward a meaningful end.

The pleasant life involves cultivating positive personality traits, while the engaged life focuses on maximizing positive emotions.

The pleasant life focuses on maximizing positive emotions, while the engaged life involves cultivating positive personality traits.

According to the general adaptation syndrome model, during which phase would the fight-or-flight reaction occur?

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alarm

resistance

exhaustion

recovery

The term stressor refers to

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a response to normal activities of daily life.

a physical or psychological event.

a physical reaction to fright.

a return to homeostasis.

Occupational wellness can be enhanced by all of the following EXCEPT

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contributions to a retirement fund.

feeling valued by your employer.

enjoying social time with co-workers on lunch breaks.

attending on-site continuing education opportunities to learn new aspects of your job.

Behavior choices and actions have no impact beyond the health and wellness of the individual making the change.

True or False

Janae has the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, in order to lose ten pounds within two weeks. According to the “SMART” criteria, which element should she reconsider?

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the specificity

the target behavior

the time frame

the reality of committing to 5 days a week of exercising

Behaviorists analyze behavior in terms of all of the following EXCEPT

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reinforcement.

intervention.

stimulus.

response.

Which stress management technique emphasizes the use of breath, control, and balance?

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meditation

hatha yoga

qigong

tai chi

What is the primary value of a support group?

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shared experiences

inexpensive psychotherapy sessions

relaxation techniques

pastoral counseling

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data on leading causes of death, which lifestyle factor is LEAST associated with an increased risk of death from diabetes mellitus?

Multiple Choice

excessive alcohol consumption

inactive lifestyle

smoking

poor dietary habits

Which strategy is LEAST helpful in promoting a behavior change for better health?

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Target multiple behaviors simultaneously.

Identify cues to behaviors.

Incorporate rewards for reaching goals.

Make slow, systematic changes in behavior.

What is the role of chronic stress in diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes?

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acceleration of inflammation

reduction in blood pressure

reduced heart rate

increased blood flow

What is the role of genetics in determining life span?

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The strongest correlation between genes and mortality is susceptibility to coronary artery disease.

Studies show that over 75% of the variability in life span can be traced to genetics.

Mortality is entirely determined by environmental and behavioral factors.

Mortality is unrelated to genetics.

Schizophrenia is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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disorganized thoughts.

inappropriate emotions.

extremely high energy levels.

auditory hallucinations.