Assessing Risk

differentiate between self-acceptance and self-esteem self-acceptance is your personal satisfaction with yourself regardless of the views of others public health achievements over the past 100 years, are credited with changing the major causes of death from ________ to _________. infectious diseases; chronic diseases 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? excessive alcohol consumption the leading cause of death among Americans aged 15 to 24 is accidents the dominant focus of US government health policies is preventing unhealthy behaviors a primary goal of healthy people 2020 is to increase the proportion of adults who meet federal guidelines for exercise what risk factor for poorer health is more prevalent in adult women than in adult men? poverty which of the following is NOT considered one of the nine dimensions of wellness? dietary wellness the health determinant that we have LEAST control over is heredity which strategy is most likely to improve your success in changing an unhealthy behavior? place your emphasis on a single target behavior you wish to change the nine dimensions of wellness may affect each other what is a target behavior? a habit that is the focus of your behavior change plan which strategy is LEAST helpful in promoting a behavior change for better health? target multiple behaviors simultaneously the belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed self-efficacy which contributes primarily to one's physical wellness, as opposed to one of the other dimensions? avoiding unprotected sex relapses sometimes occur when trying to change a behavior. if this happens, the best strategy is to give yourself credit for the progress you've made and avoid self-blame which is the recommended order of steps to create a personalized plan for change? monitor behavior, identify patterns, set goals, establish action plan, make a personal contract poor lifestyle choices are a primary factor in American mortality in the 21st century true one goal being developed for healthy people 2030 is to eliminate health disparities among americans true according to the national college health assessment II, obesity is a health factor that is reported to affect over 30% of students and ranks in the top 3 health issues affecting academic performance false which system helps control body functions by releasing hormones? endocrine system what change does NOT occur as a result of cortisol and epinephrine being released in response to stress? the pancreas increases secretion of insulin what is a significant difference between eustress and distress? eustress is only triggered by something pleasant but challenging sam is very anxious about the organic chemistry class he's signed up for. He dreads taking tests. which of these things is likely to improve his cognitive response to this situation? knowing in advance when the tests are scheduled the physiological consequences of exposure to repeated or chronic stress is referred to as allostatic load what is the role of chronic stress in diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes? acceleration of inflammation which character trait is most closely associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease hostility according to the stress in america survey, which statement is consistent with the top stressor reported for americans in 2017? i am worried about the future of the nation which circumstances are most likely to reduce job stresses? employee participation in committees that determine job responsibilities which is the most effective way to overcome procrastination? consolidate tasks when possible which is NOT a recommended time-management strategy? avoid unstructured time which is NOT helpful for improving time management? emphasize only long-term goals which strategy is NOT considered counterproductive in managing stress? increasing intake of fruits and vegetables which is the first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress? learn to listen to your body a physical or psychological even called a stressor triggers the stress response true the physical responses to a given stressor are always consistent from person to person false the autonomic nervous system directly controls all the following EXCEPT voluntary muscle contraction being promoted to a longed-for but challenging job is more likely to be associated with distress than eustress false