Question 1

Physical activity may reduce some of the cognitive declines that come from aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People may lose weight through exercise alone if they

Accepted Answer

A)  engage in vigorous physical activity about an hour a day. 
B)  combine isometric exercise with isokinetic exercise. 
C)  run short distances at a fast speed. 
D)  combine isokinetic exercise with isotonic exercise. 
A)  engage in vigorous physical activity about an hour a day. 
B)  combine isometric exercise with isokinetic exercise. 
C)  run short distances at a fast speed. 
D)  combine isokinetic exercise with isotonic exercise.

Question 3

Which type of intervention aims to create a social environment that makes for adoption and maintenance of physical activity more successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  informational interventions 
B)  behavioral interventions 
C)  social interventions 
D)  environmental interventions 
A)  informational interventions 
B)  behavioral interventions 
C)  social interventions 
D)  environmental interventions

Question 4

Brooke is bedridden after an auto accident.What exercise would help her maintain muscular strength in her arms with a minimum of movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  isometric 
B)  isotonic 
C)  aerobic 
D)  isokinetic 
A)  isometric 
B)  isotonic 
C)  aerobic 
D)  isokinetic

Question 5

A panel of experts reviewed the evidence on how much exercise is enough and recommended that every adult should

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise vigorously at least 40 minutes a day, 6 days a week, plus complete strength training. 
B)  engage in 45 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. 
C)  participate in 20 minutes of moderately vigorous activity 5 days a week, plus strength training. 
D)  accumulate 60 minutes of moderate physical activity a day or at least on most days. 
A)  exercise vigorously at least 40 minutes a day, 6 days a week, plus complete strength training. 
B)  engage in 45 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. 
C)  participate in 20 minutes of moderately vigorous activity 5 days a week, plus strength training. 
D)  accumulate 60 minutes of moderate physical activity a day or at least on most days.

Question 6

With regard to diet,exercise,and weight loss,which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise alone can produce weight loss. 
B)  Dieters lose weight, but they also retain lean muscle tissue. 
C)  Exercisers lose weight, but they lose mostly lean muscle tissue. 
D)  Both a and b are true. 
A)  Exercise alone can produce weight loss. 
B)  Dieters lose weight, but they also retain lean muscle tissue. 
C)  Exercisers lose weight, but they lose mostly lean muscle tissue. 
D)  Both a and b are true.

Question 7

Which type of intervention aims to teach people the skills necessary for adoption and maintenance of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  informational interventions 
B)  behavioral interventions 
C)  social interventions 
D)  environmental interventions 
A)  informational interventions 
B)  behavioral interventions 
C)  social interventions 
D)  environmental interventions

Question 8

With regard to stress and exercise,research suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise is ineffective in protecting stressed people from getting sick. 
B)  exercise provides a buffer against most diseases. 
C)  exercise can reduce stress and help people cope. 
D)  exercise probably increases stress, but it nevertheless acts as a buffer against cancer and heart disease. 
A)  exercise is ineffective in protecting stressed people from getting sick. 
B)  exercise provides a buffer against most diseases. 
C)  exercise can reduce stress and help people cope. 
D)  exercise probably increases stress, but it nevertheless acts as a buffer against cancer and heart disease.

Question 9

Dieting alone (that is,without exercise)does not produce weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In general,the minimum amount of exercise necessary for cardiovascular health is about

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 30 minutes of brisk walking or jogging, 5 times a week. 
B)  30 to 45 minutes of jogging, 5 or 6 times a week. 
C)  30 to 45 minutes of jogging, 7 times a week. 
D)  45 to 60 minutes of jogging, 5 to 7 times a week. 
A)  20 to 30 minutes of brisk walking or jogging, 5 times a week. 
B)  30 to 45 minutes of jogging, 5 or 6 times a week. 
C)  30 to 45 minutes of jogging, 7 times a week. 
D)  45 to 60 minutes of jogging, 5 to 7 times a week.

Question 11

Evaluate the various types of exercise according to their contribution to different types of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A.Isometric exercise is performed by con

Question 12

People who wish to lose weight in one specific part of their body (for example,the hips)should understand that spot reduction does not work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Studies on the effects of exercise on clinically depressed patients have generally found that exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  does not affect depression in clinically depressed patients. 
B)  can reduce depression but is less effective than individual psychotherapy. 
C)  can reduce depression but is less effective than group psychotherapy. 
D)  can reduce depression and is at least as effective as other forms of therapy. 
A)  does not affect depression in clinically depressed patients. 
B)  can reduce depression but is less effective than individual psychotherapy. 
C)  can reduce depression but is less effective than group psychotherapy. 
D)  can reduce depression and is at least as effective as other forms of therapy.

Question 14

The optimal level of physical activity for someone wanting protection from osteoporosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  a moderate amount. 
B)  at least 20 miles of jogging per week or its equivalent. 
C)  at least 30 miles of running per week or its equivalent. 
D)  none. 
A)  a moderate amount. 
B)  at least 20 miles of jogging per week or its equivalent. 
C)  at least 30 miles of running per week or its equivalent. 
D)  none.

Question 15

Isotonic exercise is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase cardiovascular fitness. 
B)  increase lung capacity. 
C)  increase muscle endurance. 
D)  increase muscle strength. 
A)  increase cardiovascular fitness. 
B)  increase lung capacity. 
C)  increase muscle endurance. 
D)  increase muscle strength.

Question 16

Mariah would likely be an obligatory exerciser if she

Accepted Answer

A)  felt a need for mastery over her body. 
B)  denied when she felt pain. 
C)  had a single-minded commitment to endurance. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  felt a need for mastery over her body. 
B)  denied when she felt pain. 
C)  had a single-minded commitment to endurance. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Muscle _______ is a measure of how strongly a muscle can contract.

Accepted Answer

A)  strength 
B)  endurance 
C)  flexibility 
D)  fitness 
A)  strength 
B)  endurance 
C)  flexibility 
D)  fitness

Question 18

Which type of intervention is a cost-effective intervention that shows it can actually change people's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  mass media campaigns 
B)  "point of decision" prompts 
C)  environmental interventions 
D)  individually tailored programs 
A)  mass media campaigns 
B)  "point of decision" prompts 
C)  environmental interventions 
D)  individually tailored programs

Question 19

Willa is a track star in college.Her specialties are the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash.The type of exercise she is receiving during these races is mostly

Accepted Answer

A)  isometric. 
B)  isotonic. 
C)  isokinetic. 
D)  anaerobic. 
A)  isometric. 
B)  isotonic. 
C)  isokinetic. 
D)  anaerobic.

Question 20

Physical activity confers a ____ reduction in risk of death due to all causes.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  12% 
C)  24% 
D)  33% 
A)  5% 
B)  12% 
C)  24% 
D)  33%

Physical activity may reduce some of the cognitive declines that come from aging.

People may lose weight through exercise alone if they

Which type of intervention aims to create a social environment that makes for adoption and maintenance of physical activity more successful?

Brooke is bedridden after an auto accident.What exercise would help her maintain muscular strength in her arms with a minimum of movement?

A panel of experts reviewed the evidence on how much exercise is enough and recommended that every adult should

With regard to diet,exercise,and weight loss,which statement is true?

Which type of intervention aims to teach people the skills necessary for adoption and maintenance of physical activity?

With regard to stress and exercise,research suggests that

Dieting alone (that is,without exercise)does not produce weight loss.

In general,the minimum amount of exercise necessary for cardiovascular health is about

Evaluate the various types of exercise according to their contribution to different types of fitness.

People who wish to lose weight in one specific part of their body (for example,the hips)should understand that spot reduction does not work.

Studies on the effects of exercise on clinically depressed patients have generally found that exercise

The optimal level of physical activity for someone wanting protection from osteoporosis is

Isotonic exercise is designed to

Mariah would likely be an obligatory exerciser if she

Muscle _______ is a measure of how strongly a muscle can contract.

Which type of intervention is a cost-effective intervention that shows it can actually change people's behavior?

Willa is a track star in college.Her specialties are the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash.The type of exercise she is receiving during these races is mostly

Physical activity confers a ____ reduction in risk of death due to all causes.

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Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

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Exam 15: Exercising

Physical activity may reduce some of the cognitive declines that come from aging.

People may lose weight through exercise alone if they

Which type of intervention aims to create a social environment that makes for adoption and maintenance of physical activity more successful?

Brooke is bedridden after an auto accident.What exercise would help her maintain muscular strength in her arms with a minimum of movement?

A panel of experts reviewed the evidence on how much exercise is enough and recommended that every adult should

With regard to diet,exercise,and weight loss,which statement is true?

Which type of intervention aims to teach people the skills necessary for adoption and maintenance of physical activity?

With regard to stress and exercise,research suggests that

Dieting alone (that is,without exercise)does not produce weight loss.

In general,the minimum amount of exercise necessary for cardiovascular health is about

Evaluate the various types of exercise according to their contribution to different types of fitness.

People who wish to lose weight in one specific part of their body (for example,the hips)should understand that spot reduction does not work.

Studies on the effects of exercise on clinically depressed patients have generally found that exercise

The optimal level of physical activity for someone wanting protection from osteoporosis is

Isotonic exercise is designed to

Mariah would likely be an obligatory exerciser if she

Muscle _______ is a measure of how strongly a muscle can contract.

Which type of intervention is a cost-effective intervention that shows it can actually change people's behavior?

Willa is a track star in college.Her specialties are the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash.The type of exercise she is receiving during these races is mostly

Physical activity confers a ____ reduction in risk of death due to all causes.

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Future Challenges

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