Question 1

Smokers have more accidents and injuries at work,

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Passive smoking (second-hand smoke) has been found to be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  normal blood carbon monoxide levels. 
B)  increased pulmonary functioning. 
C)  elevated skin plasticity. 
D)  childhood obesity. 
E)  increased rates of lung cancer. 
A)  normal blood carbon monoxide levels. 
B)  increased pulmonary functioning. 
C)  elevated skin plasticity. 
D)  childhood obesity. 
E)  increased rates of lung cancer. E

Question 3

Smoking and serum cholesterol interact to produce higher rates of morbidity and mortality by

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) production. 
B)  increasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) production. 
C)  inhibiting the blood's ability to coagulate. 
D)  reducing blood oxygen capacity and increasing carbon monoxide levels. 
E)  increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) production. 
A)  decreasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) production. 
B)  increasing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) production. 
C)  inhibiting the blood's ability to coagulate. 
D)  reducing blood oxygen capacity and increasing carbon monoxide levels. 
E)  increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) production. A

Question 4

Describe the factors associated with smoking in adolescence. Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention programs targeting adolescents.

Accepted Answer

There are several factors associated wit

Question 5

Describe the similarities and differences of anorexia and bulimia, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia and bulimia are both eating dis

Question 6

For Aboriginal peoples, leaving the community for a residential addictions facility can

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the chance of healing alcoholism and problem drinking. 
B)  reduce community triggers for problem drinking. 
C)  decrease the chance of relapse. 
D)  increase the chance of alcoholism and problem drinking. 
E)  increase risky sexual behaviours. 
A)  increase the chance of healing alcoholism and problem drinking. 
B)  reduce community triggers for problem drinking. 
C)  decrease the chance of relapse. 
D)  increase the chance of alcoholism and problem drinking. 
E)  increase risky sexual behaviours.

Question 7

Anorexia has been found to be correlated with

Accepted Answer

A)  body image disturbance. 
B)  high blood pressure and heart reactivity to stress. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  depression and anxiety. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  body image disturbance. 
B)  high blood pressure and heart reactivity to stress. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  depression and anxiety. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

Most therapies for anorexia utilize _______________, whereas _______________ appears to be the most effective treatment for bulimia.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioural therapy; medication and cognitive-behavioural therapy 
B)  medication; behavioural therapy 
C)  medication and cognitive-behavioural therapy; inpatient treatment 
D)  medication and inpatient treatment; cognitive-behavioural therapy 
E)  person-centered therapy; behavioural therapy 
A)  behavioural therapy; medication and cognitive-behavioural therapy 
B)  medication; behavioural therapy 
C)  medication and cognitive-behavioural therapy; inpatient treatment 
D)  medication and inpatient treatment; cognitive-behavioural therapy 
E)  person-centered therapy; behavioural therapy

Question 9

Psychological and social rewards associated with drinking include reduced anxiety and depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"Chippers"

Accepted Answer

A)  is a term used to describe usually light smokers. 
B)  do not have the same risk factors as other smokers. 
C)  are declining in number. 
D)  are individuals who consume more than 20 cigarettes a day. 
E)  are more likely to eat while consuming cigarettes. 
A)  is a term used to describe usually light smokers. 
B)  do not have the same risk factors as other smokers. 
C)  are declining in number. 
D)  are individuals who consume more than 20 cigarettes a day. 
E)  are more likely to eat while consuming cigarettes.

Question 11

Naltrexone, a medication, is used to

Accepted Answer

A)  modify the action of GABA, a neurotransmitter. 
B)  prevent alcoholics from drinking by causing the body to negatively react to alcohol. 
C)  prevent relapse among alcoholics. 
D)  give alcohol a foul taste. 
E)  trick the brain into thinking that it is consuming alcohol when mixed with water. 
A)  modify the action of GABA, a neurotransmitter. 
B)  prevent alcoholics from drinking by causing the body to negatively react to alcohol. 
C)  prevent relapse among alcoholics. 
D)  give alcohol a foul taste. 
E)  trick the brain into thinking that it is consuming alcohol when mixed with water.

Question 12

Compared to persons with more long-term drinking problems, people who become problem drinkers in late middle age are

Accepted Answer

A)  less likely to control their drinking on their own. 
B)  less likely to be successfully treated. 
C)  more likely to use problem drinking as a coping method. 
D)  more likely to have a higher tolerance for alcohol. 
E)  more likely to develop lung cancer. 
A)  less likely to control their drinking on their own. 
B)  less likely to be successfully treated. 
C)  more likely to use problem drinking as a coping method. 
D)  more likely to have a higher tolerance for alcohol. 
E)  more likely to develop lung cancer.

Question 13

According to a recent international study on substance abuse in industrialized countries by the United Nations, Canada is one of the world leaders in

Accepted Answer

A)  injection drug use 
B)  marijuana use 
C)  binge drinking 
D)  treatment programs for alcohol abuse 
E)  cocaine use 
A)  injection drug use 
B)  marijuana use 
C)  binge drinking 
D)  treatment programs for alcohol abuse 
E)  cocaine use

Question 14

Since he stopped smoking last week, John complains about fighting the urge for a cigarette, especially when he is around other smokers. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  addiction. 
B)  tolerance. 
C)  craving. 
D)  withdrawal. 
E)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  addiction. 
B)  tolerance. 
C)  craving. 
D)  withdrawal. 
E)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

Adolescence is a particularly vulnerable time for health compromising behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Many health-compromising behaviours share several important characteristics. Describe these characteristics and the implications for intervention programs.

Accepted Answer

Many health-compromising behaviors share

Question 17

Alcohol abuse and smoking share a window of vulnerability in

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescence. 
B)  young adulthood. 
C)  middle age. 
D)  old age. 
E)  stressful times. 
A)  adolescence. 
B)  young adulthood. 
C)  middle age. 
D)  old age. 
E)  stressful times.

Question 18

Explain the consequences of illicit drug use.

Accepted Answer

Illicit drug use can have severe consequ

Question 19

Initial therapy for anorexia is focused on weight gain and usually uses a _______________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  family therapy 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  behavioural 
E)  person-centered 
A)  cognitive 
B)  family therapy 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  behavioural 
E)  person-centered

Question 20

Identify and describe the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors implicated in alcohol abuse.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol abuse is a complex issue that in

Smokers have more accidents and injuries at work,

Passive smoking (second-hand smoke) has been found to be associated with

Smoking and serum cholesterol interact to produce higher rates of morbidity and mortality by

Describe the factors associated with smoking in adolescence. Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention programs targeting adolescents.

Describe the similarities and differences of anorexia and bulimia, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

For Aboriginal peoples, leaving the community for a residential addictions facility can

Anorexia has been found to be correlated with

Most therapies for anorexia utilize _, whereas _ appears to be the most effective treatment for bulimia.

Psychological and social rewards associated with drinking include reduced anxiety and depression.

"Chippers"

Naltrexone, a medication, is used to

Compared to persons with more long-term drinking problems, people who become problem drinkers in late middle age are

According to a recent international study on substance abuse in industrialized countries by the United Nations, Canada is one of the world leaders in

Since he stopped smoking last week, John complains about fighting the urge for a cigarette, especially when he is around other smokers. This is an example of

Adolescence is a particularly vulnerable time for health compromising behaviours.

Many health-compromising behaviours share several important characteristics. Describe these characteristics and the implications for intervention programs.

Alcohol abuse and smoking share a window of vulnerability in

Explain the consequences of illicit drug use.

Initial therapy for anorexia is focused on weight gain and usually uses a _______________ approach.

Identify and describe the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors implicated in alcohol abuse.

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The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Stress

Coping, Resilience, and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, Providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Health Disorders

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders

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Smokers have more accidents and injuries at work,

Passive smoking (second-hand smoke) has been found to be associated with

Smoking and serum cholesterol interact to produce higher rates of morbidity and mortality by

Describe the factors associated with smoking in adolescence. Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention programs targeting adolescents.

Describe the similarities and differences of anorexia and bulimia, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

For Aboriginal peoples, leaving the community for a residential addictions facility can

Anorexia has been found to be correlated with

Most therapies for anorexia utilize _______________, whereas _______________ appears to be the most effective treatment for bulimia.

Psychological and social rewards associated with drinking include reduced anxiety and depression.

"Chippers"

Naltrexone, a medication, is used to

Compared to persons with more long-term drinking problems, people who become problem drinkers in late middle age are

According to a recent international study on substance abuse in industrialized countries by the United Nations, Canada is one of the world leaders in

Since he stopped smoking last week, John complains about fighting the urge for a cigarette, especially when he is around other smokers. This is an example of

Adolescence is a particularly vulnerable time for health compromising behaviours.

Many health-compromising behaviours share several important characteristics. Describe these characteristics and the implications for intervention programs.

Alcohol abuse and smoking share a window of vulnerability in

Explain the consequences of illicit drug use.

Initial therapy for anorexia is focused on weight gain and usually uses a _______________ approach.

Identify and describe the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors implicated in alcohol abuse.

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Stress

Coping, Resilience, and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, Providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Health Disorders

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type 2 Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

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Most therapies for anorexia utilize _, whereas _ appears to be the most effective treatment for bulimia.