Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes recent exercise trends for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many chronic illnesses have been eradicated due to the rigorous exercise regimens of older adults. 
B)  The lack of research and documentation about the benefits of exercise cause older adults to reduce their exercise levels slightly. 
C)  Older adults increased their exercise levels by about 20 percent between 2006 and
2014. 
D)  Older adults increased their exercise levels by only about 8 percent between 2006 and
2014. 
A)  Many chronic illnesses have been eradicated due to the rigorous exercise regimens of older adults. 
B)  The lack of research and documentation about the benefits of exercise cause older adults to reduce their exercise levels slightly. 
C)  Older adults increased their exercise levels by about 20 percent between 2006 and
2014. 
D)  Older adults increased their exercise levels by only about 8 percent between 2006 and
2014. C

Question 2

Ross is at risk of becoming a regular smoker if

Accepted Answer

A)  his best friend is a regular smoker. 
B)  his parents offer little supervision or guidance. 
C)  he is apathetic about his academic performance. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  his best friend is a regular smoker. 
B)  his parents offer little supervision or guidance. 
C)  he is apathetic about his academic performance. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. D

Question 3

In addition to aerobic activity and stretching, gerontologists recommend _____ for older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  jogging 
B)  strength training 
C)  calcium supplements 
D)  physical therapy 
A)  jogging 
B)  strength training 
C)  calcium supplements 
D)  physical therapy B

Question 4

Sara, 9, is overweight. Which of the following statements about Sara is most likely FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is at risk for developing sleep apnea. 
B)  She is more likely to suffer from low self-esteem. 
C)  She is likely to have a cognitive delay. 
D)  She is at risk for high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in adulthood. 
A)  She is at risk for developing sleep apnea. 
B)  She is more likely to suffer from low self-esteem. 
C)  She is likely to have a cognitive delay. 
D)  She is at risk for high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in adulthood.

Question 5

List two risk-taking behaviors or negative consequences that are correlated with binge drinking.

Accepted Answer

1. More likely to drive after

Question 6

The eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation is called

Accepted Answer

A)  amenorrhea. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  binge-and-purge eating. 
A)  amenorrhea. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  anorexia nervosa. 
D)  binge-and-purge eating.

Question 7

Recent research showed that a calorie-restricted diet helps maintain youthful function of the

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus. 
B)  amygdala. 
C)  limbic system. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
A)  hippocampus. 
B)  amygdala. 
C)  limbic system. 
D)  hypothalamus.

Question 8

Michael is a 10-year-old obese child. He is most likely at risk for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  pulmonary and hip problems 
B)  depression and low self-esteem 
C)  hypertension 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  pulmonary and hip problems 
B)  depression and low self-esteem 
C)  hypertension 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of breast-feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast-fed infants are psychologically healthier than bottle-fed infants. 
B)  Mothers with tuberculosis can breast feed their infants safely. 
C)  Breast feeding can lead to a decreased risk of SIDS. 
D)  Breast feeding can prevent allergies in children. 
A)  Breast-fed infants are psychologically healthier than bottle-fed infants. 
B)  Mothers with tuberculosis can breast feed their infants safely. 
C)  Breast feeding can lead to a decreased risk of SIDS. 
D)  Breast feeding can prevent allergies in children.

Question 10

List four factors correlated with substance abuse among older adults.

Accepted Answer

1. Depression
2. Ina

Question 11

Pulmonary problems, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes are common consequences of childhood

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  malnutrition. 
C)  undernutrition. 
D)  anorexia. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  malnutrition. 
C)  undernutrition. 
D)  anorexia.

Question 12

_____ is a sustained activity that stimulates heart and lung functioning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aerobic exercise 
B)  Flexibility exercise 
C)  Muscle toning exercise 
D)  Weight training 
A)  Aerobic exercise 
B)  Flexibility exercise 
C)  Muscle toning exercise 
D)  Weight training

Question 13

Approximately how many preschool children in the United States are malnourished?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 million 
B)  11 million 
C)  18 million 
D)  21 million 
A)  5 million 
B)  11 million 
C)  18 million 
D)  21 million

Question 14

Peer pressure has been found to increase the rate all of the following health-compromising factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking. 
B)  early sexual activity. 
C)  poor parental guidance. 
D)  violence. 
A)  smoking. 
B)  early sexual activity. 
C)  poor parental guidance. 
D)  violence.

Question 15

What do some people believe about antioxidant vitamins in slowing down the aging process?

Accepted Answer

Some people believe that antioxidant vit

Question 16

Deb gorges on large amounts of food. After a binge, she "compensates" by exercising excessively and making herself vomit. Deb appears to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  an overeating disorder. 
D)  binge eating disorder. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  an overeating disorder. 
D)  binge eating disorder.

Question 17

All of the following are environmental factors that influence whether or not children become overweight EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of physical activity. 
B)  genetic inheritance of at least one parent who is overweight. 
C)  greater availability of food. 
D)  greater availability of labor-saving devices. 
A)  lack of physical activity. 
B)  genetic inheritance of at least one parent who is overweight. 
C)  greater availability of food. 
D)  greater availability of labor-saving devices.

Question 18

Mike and Jody are concerned because their college-aged son, Wes, binge drinks. Research indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  Wes is likely to drink and drive and have unprotected sex. 
B)  Wes is exceptionally unusual. Less than 1 percent of college students binge drink. 
C)  Wes will continue to drink like this when he is over 30 years old. 
D)  Wes has probably been a binge drinker since junior high school. 
A)  Wes is likely to drink and drive and have unprotected sex. 
B)  Wes is exceptionally unusual. Less than 1 percent of college students binge drink. 
C)  Wes will continue to drink like this when he is over 30 years old. 
D)  Wes has probably been a binge drinker since junior high school.

Question 19

Drug treatments for Alzheimer patients are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  improve memory and cognitive functions. 
B)  alter genetic causes for the disease. 
C)  stop the progression of the disease. 
D)  treat the cause of memory loss. 
A)  improve memory and cognitive functions. 
B)  alter genetic causes for the disease. 
C)  stop the progression of the disease. 
D)  treat the cause of memory loss.

Question 20

List three positive effects of exercise in older adults.

Accepted Answer

1. Increased longevity
2. The prevention

Which of the following statements best describes recent exercise trends for older adults?

Ross is at risk of becoming a regular smoker if

In addition to aerobic activity and stretching, gerontologists recommend _____ for older adults.

Sara, 9, is overweight. Which of the following statements about Sara is most likely FALSE?

List two risk-taking behaviors or negative consequences that are correlated with binge drinking.

The eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation is called

Recent research showed that a calorie-restricted diet helps maintain youthful function of the

Michael is a 10-year-old obese child. He is most likely at risk for which of the following?

Which of the following is true of breast-feeding?

List four factors correlated with substance abuse among older adults.

Pulmonary problems, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes are common consequences of childhood

_____ is a sustained activity that stimulates heart and lung functioning.

Approximately how many preschool children in the United States are malnourished?

Peer pressure has been found to increase the rate all of the following health-compromising factors EXCEPT

What do some people believe about antioxidant vitamins in slowing down the aging process?

Deb gorges on large amounts of food. After a binge, she "compensates" by exercising excessively and making herself vomit. Deb appears to be suffering from

All of the following are environmental factors that influence whether or not children become overweight EXCEPT

Mike and Jody are concerned because their college-aged son, Wes, binge drinks. Research indicates that

Drug treatments for Alzheimer patients are used to

List three positive effects of exercise in older adults.

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Physical Development and Biological Aging

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

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Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

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Exam 4: Health

Which of the following statements best describes recent exercise trends for older adults?

Ross is at risk of becoming a regular smoker if

In addition to aerobic activity and stretching, gerontologists recommend _____ for older adults.

Sara, 9, is overweight. Which of the following statements about Sara is most likely FALSE?

List two risk-taking behaviors or negative consequences that are correlated with binge drinking.

The eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation is called

Recent research showed that a calorie-restricted diet helps maintain youthful function of the

Michael is a 10-year-old obese child. He is most likely at risk for which of the following?

Which of the following is true of breast-feeding?

List four factors correlated with substance abuse among older adults.

Pulmonary problems, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes are common consequences of childhood

_____ is a sustained activity that stimulates heart and lung functioning.

Approximately how many preschool children in the United States are malnourished?

Peer pressure has been found to increase the rate all of the following health-compromising factors EXCEPT

What do some people believe about antioxidant vitamins in slowing down the aging process?

Deb gorges on large amounts of food. After a binge, she "compensates" by exercising excessively and making herself vomit. Deb appears to be suffering from

All of the following are environmental factors that influence whether or not children become overweight EXCEPT

Mike and Jody are concerned because their college-aged son, Wes, binge drinks. Research indicates that

Drug treatments for Alzheimer patients are used to

List three positive effects of exercise in older adults.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

Filters