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Q: How many American adults suffer from a specific sleep disorder? a. 10 million b. 20 million c. 30 million d. 40 million

Q: A common sleep disorder that usually occurs among people who work odd shifts or switch from a day to night shift is ____. a. circadian rhythm disorder b. sleep apnea c. restless leg syndrome d. insomnia

Q: A CPAP machine might be particularly useful for someone suffering from ____. a. sleep apnea b. a circadian rhythm disorder c. restless leg syndrome d. insomnia

Q: According to the textbook, what behavioral method is most effective for people with insomnia? a. phototherapy b. cognitive therapy c. aromatherapy d. hydrotherapy

Q: What happens during REM sleep? a. The large muscles of the arms and legs are paralyzed. b. Blood flow through the brain slows down. c. The eyes are not responsive to light. d. Delta sleep occurs.

Q: The vivid-dreams stage of sleep occurs at which point? a. non-REM stage 1 twilight zone b. stage 3 delta slow-wave sleep c. REM sleep d. dozing-off stage during a power nap

Q: During what stage does slow-wave sleep begin? a. NREM stage 1 b. NREM stage 2 c. NREM stage 3 d. REM sleep

Q: Which statement best describes research on college students and sleep? a. Male students generally have poorer sleep patterns than female students. b. Female students experience more issues related to academic performance and sleep. c. The sleeping patterns of male students improve over the course of the year. d. Female students report better sleep quality than males at the beginning of the year.

Q: Which is more likely to occur with sleep deprivation? a. enhanced memory recall b. weight gain c. reduced stress d. increased production of antibodies

Q: The most common complaint of college students is ____. a. daytime sleepiness b. insomnia c. restless leg syndrome d. sleep apnea

Q: Inadequate sleep has been linked to ____. a. weight loss b. depression c. low cholesterol d. religious attendance

Q: Forgiving someone is a ____. a. sign of weakness b. simple process c. one-time thing d. way to reclaim one's power to choose

Q: One of the most effective "gratitude interventions" is ____. a. composing an apology letter b. exercising c. giving gifts to people d. keeping a diary of things for which you are thankful

Q: To evaluate things, people, events, and oneself, a person should focus on which of the following criteria? a. values b. beliefs c. religion d. expectations

Q: What is a key difference between "spirituality" and "spiritual intelligence"? a. Spiritual intelligence is grounded in old-fashioned morality. b. Spiritual intelligence does not focus on a God above. c. Spirituality is more based on "happiness and peace." d. Spiritual intelligence is more value-oriented than spirituality.

Q: Which of the following translates into a capacity to sense, understand, and tap into the highest parts of ourselves, others, and the world around us? a. emotional intelligence b. spiritual intelligence c. intelligence quotient d. emotional quotient

Q: According to your textbook, spirituality involves ____. a. having a sense of religiosity b. identifying a basic purpose in life c. giving to your church on a regular basis d. praying at least once a day

Q: The ability to identify your basic purpose in life and experience the fulfillment of achieving your full potential best exemplifies ____. a. emotional health b. spiritual health c. social health d. intellectual health

Q: An autonomous individual has a locus of control that is ____. a. negative b. internal c. individualized d. external

Q: Individuals who are true to themselves and develop independence demonstrate ____. a. optimism b. autonomy c. assertiveness d. extroversion

Q: The ability to cultivate independence from familial and societal influences refers to ____. a. mood management b. autonomy c. emotional quotient d. identity security

Q: Most bad moods are caused by ____. a. work b. weather c. genetics d. diet

Q: What percentage of people report experiencing a bad mood four out of every five days? a. 5% b. 8% c. 12% d. 17%

Q: The technique of "reframing" refers to ____. a. using humor in a negative situation b. being independent in determining your attitude c. developing an external locus of control d. looking at a negative experience in a more positive light

Q: What percentage of people are happy just about every day? a. 2% b. 5% c. 10% d. 13%

Q: An example of optimism would be to ____. a. have expectations for a positive outcome b. perceive negative experiences as the norm c. blame others when things go wrong d. see setbacks as permanent

Q: Which characteristic describes an inclination to expect the best possible outcome? a. happiness b. assertiveness c. optimism d. altruism

Q: The genetic component that contributes to individual differences in contentment refers to one's happiness ____. a. set point b. quotient c. disposition d. effect

Q: Research suggests that true happiness is based on ____. a. spending money on things that are pleasurable b. spending money on bigger material things c. having more education d. surrounding yourself with happy people

Q: Compliments, kudos, and encouragement most illustrate ____. a. self-actualization b. self-esteem c. positive affirmations d. emotional agility

Q: According to the textbook, what is the most effective way to increase self-esteem? a. meditation b. exercise c. friendships d. positive thinking

Q: According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what will be achieved by individuals who function at the highest possible level? a. marital bliss b. terminal happiness c. self-actualization d. basic fulfillment

Q: People with a high emotional quotient are more likely to ____. a. work from home b. exhibit signs of depression c. effectively deal with stress d. rely on "gut feelings"

Q: According to Maslow, what is the most basic need for personality development? a. self-respect b. food and shelter c. protection from harm d. receiving affection

Q: College students who rank high in conscientiousness are less likely to ____. a. binge drink b. wear seat beats c. eat vegetables d. keep a journal

Q: The term emotional quotient refers to the ability to ____. a. understand yourself b. use emotions to guide your thinking and actions c. track how many times you get emotional or upset d. have feelings and moods

Q: Self-compassion is most characterized by ____. a. avoiding painful thoughts b. engaging in negative self-talk c. identifying personal inadequacies d. recognizing discomfort as an unavoidable part of the human experience

Q: What field is most concerned with the "scientific study of ordinary human strengths and values"? a. sociology b. social psychology c. positive psychology d. cognitive psychology

Q: What are positive psychologists most likely to study? a. wisdom and courage b. love and hate c. hope and trust d. humor and resilience

Q: Who popularized the positive psychology movement? a. Sigmund Freud b. Carl Jung c. Abraham Maslow d. Martin Seligman

Q: What is a key characteristic of mental health? a. The ability to have many acquaintances b. Being suspicious of the motivations of others c. The ability to carry out responsibilities d. Limited emotional reactivity

Q: What does compassion for others and depth in intimate relationships most indicate? a. spiritual health b. emotional health c. mental health d. social health

Q: According to the textbook, an emotionally healthy person is characterized by the ability to ____. a. routinely ask for help b. adapt to a variety of circumstances c. use logical thought processes d. understand that the self should be the center of the universe

Q: Which of the following most distinguishes emotional health? a. feelings and moods b. mental stability c. thoughts d. social well-being

Q: When comparing factors that encompass psychological health, which of the following most apply? a. physical and mental health b. mental state and social health c. emotional and mental states d. mental health only

Q: Explain what the phrase "locus of control" means in your life. Provide an example of how you use both an internal and external locus of control in daily situations.

Q: List the six stages of change, and evaluate how these stages can change your lifestyle to help you become healthier. Provide an example of a health issue you are currently attempting to address.

Q: List the nine processes of change and provide examples of at least of these.

Q: Summarize how the six dimensions of health are intertwined to promote optimal health.

Q: Discuss three types of influence that can shape your behavior in making a health-behavioral change in your life. Provide an example of each type.

Q: Match the items:a. helping relationships b. social health c. Healthy People 2020 d. men e. intellectual health f. spiritual healthg. environmental healthh. womeni. psychological healthj. protection1) Being able to express emotions2) Prevention agenda for the nation3) Measures an individual can take when participating in risky behavior4) The ability to achieve one's full potential5) Has higher core body temperatures6) The ability to interact effectively with others7) Are more prone to lethal diseases8) The ability to learn from life experiences9) The impact of the world on one's well-being10) Supportive, caring and understanding

Q: Substance abuse and motor vehicle crashes peak in ___________________.

Q: Believing that your actions will make a difference in your health illustrates a(n) ____________________ locus of control.

Q: The statement "I know I can lose these 10 pounds by following a strict diet" best illustrates the concept of ____________________.

Q: A reward is considered a(n) ____________________ reinforcement.

Q: The transtheoretical model of change focuses on the aspects of a person's ____________________ process.

Q: Finding a greater sense of purpose in life is part of ____________________ health.

Q: Psychological health refers to our ____________________ and ____________________.

Q: Being open to new ideas and life experiences is considered to be a healthy enhancement to one's ____________________ health.

Q: _____________________ are behaviors that a particular group values and expects.

Q: ______________ picks up where prevention leaves off.

Q: No medical treatment can compare with the power of ___________________.

Q: ____________________ prevention seeks to reduce stressors and increase support to prevent problems in healthy people.

Q: An individual who doesn't assign blame, but rather takes responsibility for acquiring whatever skills or power are needed to overcome a problem, is following the ____________________ model.

Q: The___________________ model involves rewarding yourself when you make positive changes.

Q: Banning tobacco sales on college campuses is an example of health____________________.

Q: A large proportion of Americans are either overweight or ____________________.

Q: Men's overall mortality rate is ________________ (higher/lower) than that of women.

Q: ____________________ is a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Q: The absence of disease is not as important as one's complete physical, mental, and social ____________________.

Q: Looking at health and the individual as a whole, rather than part by part, involves a(n) ____________________ approach.

Q: Heavy drinking increases the likelihood of ____. a. having multiple sex partners b. drinking caffeinated beverages c. smoking from hookah pipes d. salt cravings

Q: Which action would be an example of primary prevention? a. wearing a knee brace after an injury b. having coronary bypass surgery c. attending smoking cessation classes d. abstaining from sex

Q: Which statement best describes the unhealthy habits of Americans aged 20-34? a. Over 50% report drinking five or more drinks within a single sitting each week. b. About 75% met the minimum physical activity requirements. c. Only 25% of those who engaged in vaginal intercourse used a condom. d. Approximately 13% reported smoking tobacco in the past month.

Q: The average life expectancy for a man living in the United States is ____. a. 69.7 years b. 73 years c. 75.2 years d. 80 years

Q: A teenager decides to wait until he is married to have sex because he believes it's the right thing to do. This is an example of which type of influencing factor? a. behavioral b. reinforcing c. predisposing d. enabling

Q: Which of the following would be considered a predisposing factor to changing behavior? a. attitudes, values, and perceptions b. previous exposure to illness c. encouragement for meeting a goal d. physical and mental capacity

Q: Which of the following is a type of influence that shapes our behaviors? a. enabling factors b. circumstantial factors c. preventive factors d. external factors

Q: Which of the following is considered a reinforcing factor for changing behavior? a. resources b. recognition c. knowledge d. beliefs

Q: Which of the following is an example of a reinforcing factor? a. A parent offers you money to earn good grades. b. Your friends offer to purchase cigarettes. c. Your sister insists on sharing a dessert. d. Your family yells at you when you drink alcohol.