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1
An eating disorder characterized by binge and purge eating patterns is called
A)anorexia nervosa.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)obesity.
D)dieting.
2
Which of the following is a risk factor for eating disorders?
A)Being a disorganized person
B)Being a late developer
C)Being Latino
D)Family conflict
3
The minimal amount of energy an individual uses in a resting state is called the
A)caloric exchange rate.
B)basal metabolism rate.
C)magnetic resonance rate.
D)anaerobic baseline rate.
4
Recent research on participation of adolescent girls in physical activity has indicated all of the following EXCEPT
A)physical activity declines substantially in girls during adolescence.
B)physical activity during adolescence declines substantially more for African American girls than non-Latino White girls.
C)a greater percentage of African American girls than non-Latino White girls participate in regular physical activity during adolescence.
D)at age 9-10 years most girls report participating in regular physical activity outside of school.
5
Which of the following is NOT one of the three leading causes of death for adolescents in America?
A)homicide
B)HIV/AIDS
C)suicide
D)accidents
6
Which of the following are reasons adolescents might develop poor health habits?
A)They are unable to think hypothetically about their future health.
B)They typically are healthy and have a sense of invulnerability.
C)No one teaches them about healthy habits.
D)America is not a health-conscious nation.
7
Which of the following explains adolescents' risk taking behavior?
A)Their brains have just fully developed.
B)They are under the influence of MTV.
C)Their sensation seeking behavior is not controlled by self-regulation.
D)Parents today are completely ineffective.
8
_____ percent of adolescents report going without health care in the preceding year?
A)Seven
B)Thirteen
C)Nineteen
D)Twenty-four
9
In what percentage of motor vehicle fatalities involving adolescents does the driver have a blood alcohol level well over what is considered "under the influence"?
A)17%
B)24%
C)38%
D)50%
10
Which of the following countries has the highest rate of obese adolescents?
A)Brazil
B)China
C)Russia
D)U.S.
11
Which of the following is NOT beneficial in helping adolescents loose weight?
A)school-based approaches
B)caloric restriction
C)reduction of sedentary behavior
D)behavioral therapy
12
Individuals with bulimia nervosa typically are
A)obese.
B)overweight.
C)average weight.
D)underweight.
13
From 1987 to 2001, the amount of adolescents who report exercising frequently
A)decreased.
B)remained the same.
C)increased.
D)initially decreased and then increased again.
14
Which of the following is true of American adolescents' health behaviors compared to adolescents in other countries?
A)They exercise less.
B)They eat more junk food and fried foods.
C)They eat less fruits and vegetables.
D)All the above are correct.
15
According to the text, ________ is NOT one of the things blamed for the poor physical condition of American adolescents?
A)computers
B)fast food
C)television
D)schools
16
Exercise can result in
A)physical health benefits, including cardiovascular health.
B)reduction of the negative effects of stress.
C)greater life satisfaction.
D)All the above are correct.
17
Participating in sports
A)is always good for adolescents because it benefits their health.
B)is bad for adolescents because it results in too much pressure being placed on youth.
C)can be good or bad for adolescents.
D)is good for boys but not for girls.
18
What motivational orientation is associated with the most perseverance and skill development in sports?
A)helpless
B)mastery
C)performance
D)achievement
19
Which of the following is associated with sleeping more in children?
A)being older
B)family stress
C)being a girl
D)being Caucasian
20
Adolescents will sleep approximately ________ when allowed to sleep as long as they would like?
A)7 ½ hours
B)8 ½ hours
C)9 ½ hours
D)10 ½ hours
21
Changing high school start times from 7:25 am to 8:30 am has resulted in:
A)fewer referrals for discipline problems.
B)improved test scores.
C)fewer students reporting being ill or depressed.
D)All the above are correct.
22
The common effects on the body when stressors persist are called
A)general adaptation syndrome.
B)stress syndrome.
C)overload syndrome.
D)common effects syndrome.
23
Stress is associated with
A)decreased immune functioning.
B)a drop in blood pressure.
C)decreased likelihood of suicide attempts.
D)drop in stress hormones.
24
When multiple stressors are experienced at the same time,
A)they cancel each other out.
B)people just focus on the one that is most important.
C)people tend to ignore all of them.
D)the effects are compounded.
25
Which of the following is the correct order of Hans Seyle's stages of GAS?
A)alarm; exhaustion; resistance
B)alarm; resistance; exhaustion
C)exhaustion; alarm; resistance
D)resistance; exhaustion; alarm
26
Which of the following is an example of stress?
A)daily hassles such as worrying about achieving academic goals
B)such life events as the death of a parent
C)such life changes as getting married
D)All the above are correct.
27
Females are more likely than males to respond to stress with
A)tend and befriend.
B)cry and sigh.
C)fight or flight.
D)shove or love.
28
The negative consequences that result from contact between two distinctive culture groups are called
A)acculturative stress.
B)cultural stress
C)enculturative stress.
D)relocation stress.
29
What condition did Bruce Compas term "the single most important social problem facing young people in the United States"?
A)discrimination
B)lack of health care
C)poverty
D)stress
30
Getting tutoring for a challenging class is an example of
A)adaptation-focused coping.
B)emotion-focused coping.
C)Problem-focused coping.
D)Solution-focused coping.
31
Thinking positively
A)is a sign of denial.
B)gives one a sense of control and self-esteem.
C)is maladaptive.
D)decreases the likelihood of disillusionment.
32
Modifying coping strategies depending on the situation
A)is a sign of immature identity development.
B)is a good way to best meet the demands of different situations.
C)is a sign of a personality disorder.
D)is a sign of weakness.





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