PRVO Final Exam
Which relaxation method is MOST commonly used in the treatment of insomnia?
correct answers Exercise
Which factors can strengthen a person's social connectedness? correct answers
Volunteering in the community, Plan now for something fun and social that you will be
doing in the future and enroll in
recreational classes or community activities can strengthen a persons social
connectedness
What mental element(s) most powerfully affect physical health in a POSITIVE way?
correct answers 1. A sense of of empowerment and personal control - giving of oneself
for a purpose of value, and to something believed in,
2.A sense of connectedness - giving of oneself for a purpose of value, and to something
believed in,
3. A sense of purpose and meaning - giving of oneself for a purpose of value, and to
something believed in,
4.Hope- not necessarily for a specific outcome but for the wisdom and capability to deal
well with whatever comes,
What are the characteristics of a healthy diet? correct answers quantity, balance,
moderation, and calorie control.
Specific nutrients that help the brain to work well are found in high concentration in
which diet? correct answers mediterranean-style
Obesity is determined by Body Mass Index and a person is considered obese if there
BMI is greater than? correct answers you are considered obese if your BMI is greater
than 30
What is social support? correct answers Social support can be defined as how one's
social needs are met through interactions with other people
What are the components of sleep hygiene? correct answers Do something enjoyable
and relaxing in a routine
2. Set your troubles and concerns aside
3.Wake up at the same time seven days a week, and go to bed on time so that you get
enough hours of sleep
4.Avoid taking naps;
5.Expose yourself to plenty of bright light early in the day.
6.Avoid caffeine after 2 pm, and avoid alcohol after supper
7.Warm your body by taking a bath or exercising four to six hours before you go to bed.
, 8.Avoid going to bed either hungry or full. A small snack can help promote sleep.
Anger the body responses related to it used to be adaptive, but are increasingly out of
sync with the modern world. correct answers True
The adrenal glands, thyroid gland, hypothalamus, and the sex hormones are all
activated during the stress response. correct answers True
Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how the brain affects the body's immune cells,
and how the immune system can be affected by behaviour. correct answers True
Loneliness is the ability to attain satisfying levels of social involvement. correct answers
False, it is NOT
Distress has a positive effect on human health. correct answers False, It does not
Many, if not most, chemical addicts live with poor nutrition correct answers True
Good nutrition supports the minds and the emotions allowing one to experience total
wellness correct answers True
Sleep disturbances are common for recovering people, particularly in early recovery.
correct answers True
women with a history of depression are much less likely to experience severe PMS
symptoms correct answers False
Is somaticizing the body's way of turning mental stress (esp. anxiety) into physical
symptoms. correct answers True
Where is the most dangerous area of the body to have deposits of fat? correct answers
Abdomin & waistline
People in recovery are extremely sociable individuals who rarely experience loneliness.
correct answers False
Eating a meatless dinner once per week can promote human and environmental health.
correct answers True
According to Health Canada, what are the four primary food groups? correct answers
1. Vegetable & fruits
2. Grains
3.Dairy
4.Meat
Which relaxation method is MOST commonly used in the treatment of insomnia?
correct answers Exercise
Which factors can strengthen a person's social connectedness? correct answers
Volunteering in the community, Plan now for something fun and social that you will be
doing in the future and enroll in
recreational classes or community activities can strengthen a persons social
connectedness
What mental element(s) most powerfully affect physical health in a POSITIVE way?
correct answers 1. A sense of of empowerment and personal control - giving of oneself
for a purpose of value, and to something believed in,
2.A sense of connectedness - giving of oneself for a purpose of value, and to something
believed in,
3. A sense of purpose and meaning - giving of oneself for a purpose of value, and to
something believed in,
4.Hope- not necessarily for a specific outcome but for the wisdom and capability to deal
well with whatever comes,
What are the characteristics of a healthy diet? correct answers quantity, balance,
moderation, and calorie control.
Specific nutrients that help the brain to work well are found in high concentration in
which diet? correct answers mediterranean-style
Obesity is determined by Body Mass Index and a person is considered obese if there
BMI is greater than? correct answers you are considered obese if your BMI is greater
than 30
What is social support? correct answers Social support can be defined as how one's
social needs are met through interactions with other people
What are the components of sleep hygiene? correct answers Do something enjoyable
and relaxing in a routine
2. Set your troubles and concerns aside
3.Wake up at the same time seven days a week, and go to bed on time so that you get
enough hours of sleep
4.Avoid taking naps;
5.Expose yourself to plenty of bright light early in the day.
6.Avoid caffeine after 2 pm, and avoid alcohol after supper
7.Warm your body by taking a bath or exercising four to six hours before you go to bed.
, 8.Avoid going to bed either hungry or full. A small snack can help promote sleep.
Anger the body responses related to it used to be adaptive, but are increasingly out of
sync with the modern world. correct answers True
The adrenal glands, thyroid gland, hypothalamus, and the sex hormones are all
activated during the stress response. correct answers True
Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how the brain affects the body's immune cells,
and how the immune system can be affected by behaviour. correct answers True
Loneliness is the ability to attain satisfying levels of social involvement. correct answers
False, it is NOT
Distress has a positive effect on human health. correct answers False, It does not
Many, if not most, chemical addicts live with poor nutrition correct answers True
Good nutrition supports the minds and the emotions allowing one to experience total
wellness correct answers True
Sleep disturbances are common for recovering people, particularly in early recovery.
correct answers True
women with a history of depression are much less likely to experience severe PMS
symptoms correct answers False
Is somaticizing the body's way of turning mental stress (esp. anxiety) into physical
symptoms. correct answers True
Where is the most dangerous area of the body to have deposits of fat? correct answers
Abdomin & waistline
People in recovery are extremely sociable individuals who rarely experience loneliness.
correct answers False
Eating a meatless dinner once per week can promote human and environmental health.
correct answers True
According to Health Canada, what are the four primary food groups? correct answers
1. Vegetable & fruits
2. Grains
3.Dairy
4.Meat
