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Psychological disorders may be a result of all the following, EXCEPT - ANSWER:poor
communication skills
includes genes life experience and exposure to traumatic events
What statement is true? Stress is - ANSWER:all of th above
The six dimensions of wellness - ANSWER:are interrelated
Tom is very anxious about an upcoming exam. He has no appetite, is easily distracted
and has a headache. In what stage of the general adaptation syndrome is Tom? -
ANSWER:alarm
The dimensions of health include - ANSWER:A & C - emotional dimension and
occupational dimension
The average life span in the twentieth century - ANSWER:Nearly doubled
Which of the following is not seen as a way to enhance our psychological health? -
ANSWER:Avoid friends and family when feeling down
Which statement is FALSE regarding the development of self-esteem? -
ANSWER:Children knowingly build images of themselves based on the models of
their parents
An example of a compulsion is - ANSWER:Constant and repetitive hand washing
The term stress refers to - ANSWER:Situations that can trigger physical and
emotional reactions
What are the 6 dimensions of wellness? - ANSWER:Intellectual, physical, social,
emotional, environmental and spiritual
The six dimensions of wellness - ANSWER:interact continuously
People usually develop panic disorder in their - ANSWER:early 20s, teenage years,
late adulthood or early childhood
The sum of cognitive, behavioural and emotional tendencies refers to one's -
ANSWER:personality
, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is classified by - ANSWER:an anxiety disorder
characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts and the performing of irrational
rituals
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the study of the interaction among all the following
systems except the _____ system - ANSWER:except the respiratory system
includes nervous, endocrine, and immune systems
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding stress and lives of post
secondary students - ANSWER:it may be one of the most stressful period's in one's
life
Defence mechanisms like humour and substitution might be best described as -
ANSWER:temporary means of coping
_____ is a concept that involves us, for example going to the doctor to treat strep
throat - ANSWER:episodic medicine
in the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from ____ to _____ -
ANSWER:infectious diseases to heart disease
the main function of carbohydrates in the body is to - ANSWER:Provide the body
with energy
How many kcals are in a food that contains 20g CHO, 5g PRO and 2g FAT? -
ANSWER:118
foods richest in carbohydrates are: - ANSWER:Rice, kidney beans, bread
People who tend to store body fat in the ______ are at increased risk for chronic
disease - ANSWER:abdomen
The primary source of energy for the brain is: - ANSWER:glucose
A person with a body mass index of 26.5 is classified as - ANSWER:overweight
Which of the following statements about genetic factors in obesity is TRUE? -
ANSWER:Genetic factors influence body fat distribution
BMI stands for - ANSWER:Body Mass Index
Individuals with diabetes may benefit from all of the following, EXCEPT -
ANSWER:Increasing intake of refined carbohydrates
The caloric value of protein is ____ kcal per gram: - ANSWER:4