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The learning outcomes are:
✓ Summarize physical development in young adults.
Question 1
Mark, a 21-year-old, is a college student who plays basketball. He has represented his college in several nationwide basketball competitions. Mark has a healthy body mass index and is popular among his peers for his sturdy, muscular physique. What does Mark most likely do to improve and maintain his health profile?
- He follows a strict vegan diet.
- He engages in binge drinking.
- He gets adequate sleep.
- He has multiple sex partners.
Correct Answer:
He gets adequate sleep.
Question 2
Emerging adults fail to develop health-promoting habits because they
- believe that good genes will override any unhealthy behaviors.
- lack knowledge about which behaviors are healthy and unhealthy.
- are reluctant to be seen as health-conscious.
- do not consider how their lifestyle will affect them later in life.
Correct Answer:
do not consider how their lifestyle will affect them later in life.
Glossary:
Short-Term Memory: The memory component in which individuals retain information for up to 30 seconds, assuming there is no rehearsal of the information.
Question 3
According to a recent study conducted by VanKim and Laska, college students from low-SES backgrounds ________ than their higher-SES counterparts did.
- engaged in higher levels of physical activity
- used unhealthy weight control methods
- ate more fruits and vegetables
- ate less fast food
Correct Answer:
used unhealthy weight control methods
Question 4
A recent study conducted by VanKim and Laska revealed that college students from low-SES backgrounds ________ than their higher-SES counterparts.
- ate less fast food
- ate more fruits and vegetables
- controlled their weight better
- engaged in lower levels of physical activity
Correct Answer:
engaged in lower levels of physical activity
Glossary:
Aerobic Exercise: Sustained exercise (such as jogging, swimming, or cycling) that stimulates heart and lung activity.
Question 5
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society, which of the following statements is true about an individual's sleep?
- The level of stress is independent of the quality or amount of sleep.
- Family and social obligations predominantly lead to long hours of sleep in an individual's life.
- Usually five hours of sleep a day is necessary for the optimal performance of an individual.
- Chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to cardiovascular disease and a shortened life span.
Correct Answer:
Chronic sleep deprivation may contribute to cardiovascular disease and a shortened life span.
Glossary:
Life Span: The maximum number of years an individual can live. The life span of human beings is about 120 to 125 years of age.
Question 6
Which of the following is true of binge eating disorder (BED)?
- Adolescents with BED are more likely to live in families that function effectively.
- BED involves frequent binge eating with compensatory behavior like purging.
- BED is far more common in females than males.
- Individuals with BED are frequently underweight.
Correct Answer:
BED is far more common in females than males.
Glossary:
Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Involves frequent binge eating but without compensatory behavior like the purging that characterizes bulimics.
Question 7
A recent study of college students from low-SES backgrounds and high-SES backgrounds conducted by VanKim and Laska showed that college students from low-SES backgrounds ________ than their higher-SES counterparts.
- ate more fast food and fewer fruits and vegetables
- showed more healthy weight control
- engaged in higher levels of physical activity
- had a more balanced diet
Correct Answer:
ate more fast food and fewer fruits and vegetables
Question 8
A longitudinal study by Harris and others revealed that most bad health habits that were engaged in during adolescence ________ in emerging adulthood.
- receded
- did not continue
- remained unchanged
- increased
Correct Answer:
increased
Glossary:
Emerging Adulthood: The transition from adolescence to adulthood (occurring from approximately 18 to 25 years of age), which is characterized by experimentation and exploration.
Question 9
In the context of health, which of the following statements is true of emerging adults?
- They have more than twice the mortality rate of adolescents.
- They are less likely to engage in health-compromising behaviors than adolescents.
- They are less likely to be obese or have a mental disorder than adolescents.
- They eat regular meals and avoid consuming snacks during the day.
Correct Answer:
They have more than twice the mortality rate of adolescents.
Glossary:
Adolescent Egocentrism: The heightened self-consciousness of adolescents.
Question 10
One of the most strongly supported interventions for binge eating disorder (BED) is ________.
- coherence therapy
- social therapy
- interpersonal therapy
- gene therapy
Correct Answer:
interpersonal therapy
Glossary:
Binge Eating Disorder (BED): Involves frequent binge eating but without compensatory behavior like the purging that characterizes bulimics.
Question 11
Nicotine is a
- depressant.
- stimulant.
- narcotic.
- sedative.
Correct Answer:
stimulant.
Question 12
Which of the following statements is true about nicotine?
- It is a depressant that stimulates neurotransmitters that have a calming or pain-reducing effect.
- It increases the smoker's energy and alertness.
- It deprives the smoker of a pleasurable and reinforcing experience.
- It is a passive drug in cigarettes that reduces the dopamine levels of the smoker.
Correct Answer:
It increases the smoker's energy and alertness.
Glossary:
Aerobic Exercise: Sustained exercise (such as jogging, swimming, or cycling) that stimulates heart and lung activity.
Question 13
________ stimulates neurotransmitters (especially dopamine) that have a calming or pain-reducing effect.
- A barbiturate
- Amphetamine
- Leptin
- Nicotine
Correct Answer:
Nicotine
Glossary:
Addiction: A pattern of behavior characterized by an overwhelming involvement with using a drug and a preoccupation with securing its supply.
Question 14
Which of the following is the active drug in cigarettes?
- leptin
- barbiturate
- nicotine
- amphetamine
Correct Answer:
nicotine
Glossary:
Addiction: A pattern of behavior characterized by an overwhelming involvement with using a drug and a preoccupation with securing its supply.