PSY 379 Exam 3 Quizzes | Questions and Answers

PSY 379 Exam 3 Quizzes | Questions and Answers Bill finds it very difficult to start an exercise program because he hates the unpleasant feelings of stiffness and sore muscles that he is sure he will experience at the beginning of each workout. Bill is evidently experiencing: forecasting myopia. Which statement is NOT an explanation of why irregular work schedules promote cognitive decline and disease? Irregular work schedules are linked to increased production of melatonin. Which of these is NOT a stated benefit of exercising for older adults? increased respiratory functioning Strength training and short-distance sprinting are examples of: anaerobic exercise. Among younger age groups, _____ are the leading cause of death; among older age groups, _____ are the leading cause of death external causes; chronic conditions The most common method of suicide among males is by _____, and the most common method among females is by _____. firearms; poisoning The phenomenon called social jet lag refers to the fact that people today: sleep less than their counterparts did 100 years ago. When compared with 18- to 23-year-olds, people 14 to 15 years of age display: increased arousal in the limbic system. Most deaths caused by falling are classified as _____ because _____. unintentional injuries; the injured person didn't intend for it to happen Tom wants to know how much oxygen is in his blood. Why would he want to know this? to measure his cardiorespiratory endurance Exercise increases _____ sensitivity, which is especially important for people living with _____. insulin; diabetes mellitus The fourth-leading risk factor for global mortality is: physical inactivity. The theory of _____ has been used to explain how social norms and perceived behavioral control guide our exercise behaviors. planned behavior Which of these individuals is MOST likely to complete suicide after having suicidal thoughts? Francis, who has access to firearms Cutting, self-administered tattoos, and inserting objects under the skin are examples of: nonsuicidal self-injury. Sleep loss may contribute to the development of diabetes because it promotes: insulin resistance. The most prevalent type of injury resulting in death among adolescents and young adults is due to: motor vehicle accidents The recommended amount of exercise for healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years is: moderate aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes, five days each week. Brandon, a college sophomore, has high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high triglycerides; excess body fat around his waist; and low HDL cholesterol. His doctor would most likely say that Brandon: has metabolic syndrome. Which statement accurately describes the relationship between physical activity and aging? Physical activity slows the rate at which the body's cells age, which impacts both appearance and physiology. During the course of a full night's sleep, people are most likely to spend more time in: REM sleep than in NREM-3 sleep. Endurance-trained athletes preserve the length of _____ in their _____, which otherwise systematically decrease with aging telomeres; white blood cells For people between ages 55 and 64, _____ cause(s) the MOST injury-related fatalities. motor vehicle accidents Aerobic exercise has many beneficial health-related effects. According to the text, which health benefit is attributed to aerobic exercise? decrease in menstrual cycle length A persistent problem in falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep is called: Insomnia A recent meta-analysis investigating the effectiveness of mHealth interventions in promoting physical activity found that mHealth interventions were associated with a minor decrease in sedentary behavior and a moderate increase in physical activity. About half of the sleep of full-term newborns is: REM Sleep One research study (Broom and others, 2009) reported that levels of the hormone _____ (high levels of which stimulate _____) were lower when participants exercised ghrelin; hunger Particularly among _____ in developed countries, there is a(n) _____ relationship between obesity and socioeconomic status. women; inverse Which individual has the highest risk of becoming obese? Julissa, whose mother gave her ice cream when she was sad The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to _____ and _____. develop sound eating habits; engage in regular physical exercise Which individual has the highest risk of developing an eating disorder? Maria, who is 15 years old and does ballet A person with a BMI of 43 would be considered to be: Class III obese Approximately what percent of their total caloric intake do kids consume at school? 35%-50% An individual's basal metabolic rate does NOT depend on: height. Which statement has NOT been offered as an explanation for the relationship between obesity and socioeconomic status? Lower-income people have lower levels of willpower If the body's set point is something like a thermostat, the "thermometer" corresponds to the: level of leptin Omega-3 fatty acids are a kind of polyunsaturated fat. PYY is a: short-term appetite suppressant. Adipocytes are: fat cells. One massive study identified a variant of the _____, which seemed to double a person's risk of becoming obese. FTO gene Bianca, 22 years old, is slightly overweight and loves to eat, particularly junk food and high-calorie desserts. Fearful of gaining weight, Bianca often takes a laxative following an episode of binge eating. Bianca seems to be suffering from: bulimia nervosa. Which statement regarding anorexia is FALSE? Cognitive-behavioral therapy is only about 20% effective at treating anorexia