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Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's -
ANS-susceptibility to infectious diseases

What is the difference between "life expectancy" and 'HEALTHY life expectancy." -
ANS-Healthy life expectancy is the number of years of full health you enjoy without
disability, chronic pain, or significant illnesses.

True or False: Vaccinations and antibiotics were the key contributors to increased life
expectancy in the early 20th century. - ANS-TRUE

A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and is most likely
treatable, but not curable is a - ANS-chronic__

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from - ANS-_Injury_____

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is - ANS-_heart
disease_______________.

"The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions"
is the definition of - ANS-_high level wellness___________________.

Define each of the dimensions of health. - ANS-Physical Health
- Social Health
- Intellectual Health
- Emotional Health
- Spiritual Health
- Environmental Health

-Define the "medical model" of health. - ANS-The medical model, in which health status
focused primarily on the individual and his or her tissues and organ

Define "risk factor." - ANS-negative health outcomes

The science of _____________ studies how behavioral choices influence our cells'
ability to use genes. - ANS-epigenetics_




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-True or False: Determinants of health are a range of factors in a person's life that
influence his or her health status. - ANS-true

American Indians/Alaska Natives have a higher rate of diabetes than any other U.S.
population group. This difference in diabetes rates is an example of a health -
ANS-TRUE

What are some benefits of practicing "mindfulness? - ANS-Decreased Depression.
Increased Emotional Regulation.
Reduced Anxiety and Stress.
Better Memory.
Cognitive Improvements.
Stronger Relationships.
Better Physical Health.
When to Use Caution

-Define "internal locus of control." - ANS-Being present in the moment
- Letting all your senses experience everything
- Taking yourself back to a calmer place

-Define "stereotyping." - ANS-Assigning a generalized and typically negative attribute to
an individual of a different population group

What are "social determinants of health? - ANS-Social, economic, and physical
conditions in the environments in which people live that affect a range of health,
functioning, and quality of life outcomes and risks

Define "food insecurity." - ANS-Lacking reliable access to sufficient food for all
household members

-What are some links between poverty and poor health? - ANS-People who live in
poverty don't have enough money or recourse to go to hospitals or even go to a doctor
checkup.

What is the primary difference between emotional health and mental health? -
ANS-Emotional health is the ability to cope with and manage emotions. It's also the
ability to have positive relationships. Mental health is the ability to think clearly and
make good decisions.




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A _____________ family is one in which there is violence; physical, emotional, or
sexual abuse; significant discord; or other negative family interactions. -
ANS-Dysfunctional___

Who is more likely to report LONELINESS, men or women? - ANS-MEN

True or False: Loneliness is a risk factor for depression and substance abuse. -
ANS-TRUE

are intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience. - ANS-emotions

Define: self-esteem - ANS-Ones realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth.

self efficacy - ANS-one's sense of competence and effectiveness

emotional intelligence - ANS-the ability to perceive, express, understand, and regulate
emotions

empathy - ANS-the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

learned helplessness - ANS-the hopelessness and passive resignation an animal or
human learns when unable to avoid repeated aversive events

True or False: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem in the US.
- ANS-TRUE

What are symptoms of bipolar disorder? Panic disorder? Phobia? - ANS-severe mood
swings, ranging from extreme highs and lows.

True or False: Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins. - ANS-False

-A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from -
ANS-_PTSD____

-A person washing his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation
on germs; he might be suffering from - ANS-_OCD___

A type of autism spectrum disorder in which the individual is highly functioning-often
able to succeed academically and professionally-is known as - ANS-Asperger
Syndrome______




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