The World Health Organization defines health as... - correct answer State of complete, mental, and
social well-being.
The top three causes of death among young people ages 15-24 are... - correct answer accidents,
homicides, and suicides
According to the text, what major factors have contributed to the decline in life expectancy in the
United States? - correct answer Unintentional injuries and suicide
Those things that encompasses our emotional and mental states that is out feelings and emotions are
known as _____ health - correct answer Psychological
The _______ is a model of behavioral change focuses on the individual's decision making and includes a
sequence of six stages of change. - correct answer Trans-theoretical model
A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to... - correct answer Promote quality of life, health development,
and healthy behaviors.
The highest level of the "Maslow Pyramid" of human needs is... - correct answer Self-Acutalization
Which of the following approaches to practicing positive psychology requires a person to expect positive
experiences from life? - correct answer Becoming optimistic
What is the first step in the process of values clarification? - correct answer Carefully consider the
consequences of each choice
People who are autonomous... - correct answer are true to themselves.
, Stage 2 of NREM sleep consists of.... - correct answer sudden bursts of electrical waves.
A mentally healthy individual is all of the following EXCEPT: - correct answer Helpless
Stress is defined as______ - correct answer A response to any event or situation that either upsets or
excites us.
According to the general adaption syndrome theory, how does the body typically respond to an acute
stressor? - correct answer The body demonstrates three stages of change: alarm, resistance, and
exhaustion
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of bipolar disorder? - correct answer mood swings
Which of the following is true of suicide? - correct answer Women attempt suicide much more often
than men.
Which term applies to a behavioral or psychological syndrome associated with distress or disability, or
with a significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or loss of freedom? - correct answer
Mental disorder
Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder___________________. - correct answer Realize that
their behaviors are irrational
Which term refers to the negative effects of stress that can deplete or even destroy life energy? - correct
answer Distress
When confronted with a stressor, the body's ___________ system practically shuts down. - correct
answer Digestive
Which term applies to subtle racial expressions that can undermine a minority student's confidence and
ability to bon with others? - correct answer Microaggressions