EXSC 221 MIDTERM EXPECTED
QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS
What are the biggest causes of illness in America?
Our own poor health decisions. Smoking, drinking,
inadequate sleep.
What makes up the whole individual?
Body and mind together.
What are the results of grief?
Physical pain, memory in the body cells.
What is the second brain?
The neuro transmitters in the gut, that make up a large
apart of the enteric nervous system.
What is psychoneuroimmunology?
The study of how thoughts and feelings affect the
functioning of cells.
What is immaterialism?
I am only my mind
What is materialism?
I am only my body
What is holism?
I am my body and my mind.
What is determinism?
a belief that people and life are the way they are, and
there is no freedom to choose to be another way.
What are the components of wellness?
, Spiritual, environmental, intellectual, physical, financial,
emotional, social, occupational.
What is self-esteem?
is the opinion we hold of the worth or value of our whole
being, mind and body
What is extrinsic motivation?
motivation from an outside source
What is intrinsic motivation?
Motivation from the inside.
What is a growth mindset?
belief that qualities can change/improve through effort
What are the steps of changing to live a healthy
lifestyle?
Self-assess, set smart goals, create a strategy, track
progress.
What is wise goal setting?
What are the components of adopting behavior
change?
Self-assess, set smart goals, create a strategy, track
progress.
What are the side-effects of behaviorism?
Resentment for authority.
What is self-acceptance self-esteem?
Self esteem that comes from accepting ourselves for who
we are.
What is functional fitness?
fitness where the muscles work together instead of in
isolation.
What are the benefits of good posture?
Minimizes joint wear and prevents arthritis
Reduces stress on the ligaments in the spine
QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS
What are the biggest causes of illness in America?
Our own poor health decisions. Smoking, drinking,
inadequate sleep.
What makes up the whole individual?
Body and mind together.
What are the results of grief?
Physical pain, memory in the body cells.
What is the second brain?
The neuro transmitters in the gut, that make up a large
apart of the enteric nervous system.
What is psychoneuroimmunology?
The study of how thoughts and feelings affect the
functioning of cells.
What is immaterialism?
I am only my mind
What is materialism?
I am only my body
What is holism?
I am my body and my mind.
What is determinism?
a belief that people and life are the way they are, and
there is no freedom to choose to be another way.
What are the components of wellness?
, Spiritual, environmental, intellectual, physical, financial,
emotional, social, occupational.
What is self-esteem?
is the opinion we hold of the worth or value of our whole
being, mind and body
What is extrinsic motivation?
motivation from an outside source
What is intrinsic motivation?
Motivation from the inside.
What is a growth mindset?
belief that qualities can change/improve through effort
What are the steps of changing to live a healthy
lifestyle?
Self-assess, set smart goals, create a strategy, track
progress.
What is wise goal setting?
What are the components of adopting behavior
change?
Self-assess, set smart goals, create a strategy, track
progress.
What are the side-effects of behaviorism?
Resentment for authority.
What is self-acceptance self-esteem?
Self esteem that comes from accepting ourselves for who
we are.
What is functional fitness?
fitness where the muscles work together instead of in
isolation.
What are the benefits of good posture?
Minimizes joint wear and prevents arthritis
Reduces stress on the ligaments in the spine
