Question 1

Research indicates that exercise may be a useful resource for combating the adverse effects of stress.Your text suggests this may be because exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  appears to suppress the immune system. 
B)  appears to modulate immune activity during stress. 
C)  decreases exogenous opioids. 
D)  always increases cognitive processes. 
A)  appears to suppress the immune system. 
B)  appears to modulate immune activity during stress. 
C)  decreases exogenous opioids. 
D)  always increases cognitive processes.

Question 2

Anorexia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A)  caused by amenorrhea. 
B)  characterized by the binge-and-purge syndrome. 
C)  characterized by reduced interest in food and restricted physical activity. 
D)  characterized by dieting and exercising that results in weight loss that is significantly below optimal levels. 
A)  caused by amenorrhea. 
B)  characterized by the binge-and-purge syndrome. 
C)  characterized by reduced interest in food and restricted physical activity. 
D)  characterized by dieting and exercising that results in weight loss that is significantly below optimal levels.

Question 3

As few as _______________ nights in a row of poor sleep can impair metabolic and hormonal function.

Accepted Answer

A)  six 
B)  seven 
C)  eight 
D)  nine 
A)  six 
B)  seven 
C)  eight 
D)  nine

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  family therapy 
B)  cognitive-behavioral 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  nutritional 
A)  family therapy 
B)  cognitive-behavioral 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  nutritional

Question 5

Which of the following is important for weight-loss programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slow eating. 
B)  Exercise. 
C)  Self-monitoring. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  Slow eating. 
B)  Exercise. 
C)  Self-monitoring. 
D)  All of these.

Question 6

Multimodal programs to modify obesity typically include which of the following components?

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise 
B)  cognitive restructuring 
C)  social support 
D)  All of these. 
A)  exercise 
B)  cognitive restructuring 
C)  social support 
D)  All of these.

Question 7

Explain why exercise is so good for you.Include in your answer the physical and psychological outcomes associated with exercise.

Accepted Answer

Exercise is incredibly beneficial for bo

Question 8

Discuss sun safety practices.Why is this so important and how should you get the message to young people?

Accepted Answer

Sun safety practices are important for p

Question 9

Mothers of daughters who exhibit eating disorders are

Accepted Answer

A)  often preoccupied with their own weight and eating behaviors. 
B)  more dissatisfied with their own appearance. 
C)  less dissatisfied with family functioning. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  often preoccupied with their own weight and eating behaviors. 
B)  more dissatisfied with their own appearance. 
C)  less dissatisfied with family functioning. 
D)  All of these.

Question 10

As the text notes,people who are high in self-efficacy are more likely to adhere to exercise and weight-loss regimens.Summarize the research investigating the relationship between self-efficacy,exercise,obesity,and weight loss.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that ind

Question 11

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Accepted Answer

A)  is at a normal weight. 
B)  is slightly overweight. 
C)  is at risk for many disorders. 
D)  has a low risk of dying from cancer. 
A)  is at a normal weight. 
B)  is slightly overweight. 
C)  is at risk for many disorders. 
D)  has a low risk of dying from cancer.

Question 12

Anorexia has been found to be correlated with

Accepted Answer

A)  body image disturbance. 
B)  genetic factors. 
C)  family dynamics. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  body image disturbance. 
B)  genetic factors. 
C)  family dynamics. 
D)  All of these.

Question 13

According to your text,bulimia affects between _______________ of women,although up to _______________ may have episodes.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 3 percent; 10 percent 
B)  5 to 10 percent; 15 percent 
C)  10 to 15 percent; 25 percent 
D)  15 to 20 percent; 40 percent 
A)  1 to 3 percent; 10 percent 
B)  5 to 10 percent; 15 percent 
C)  10 to 15 percent; 25 percent 
D)  15 to 20 percent; 40 percent

Question 14

The risk of heart disease in obese women is _____ times that of normal weight women.For obese women who smoke the risk increases to ____ times.

Accepted Answer

A)  two; three 
B)  three; five 
C)  four; seven 
D)  five; nine 
A)  two; three 
B)  three; five 
C)  four; seven 
D)  five; nine

Question 15

Poor diet has been linked with

Accepted Answer

A)  colon cancer. 
B)  total serum cholesterol level. 
C)  pancreatic cancer. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  colon cancer. 
B)  total serum cholesterol level. 
C)  pancreatic cancer. 
D)  All of these.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral therapy; medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  medication; behavioral therapy 
C)  medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy; inpatient treatment 
D)  medication and inpatient treatment; cognitive-behavioral therapy 
A)  behavioral therapy; medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy 
B)  medication; behavioral therapy 
C)  medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy; inpatient treatment 
D)  medication and inpatient treatment; cognitive-behavioral therapy

Question 17

The most powerful determinant of what a family eats is

Accepted Answer

A)  the husband's food preferences. 
B)  the wife's food preferences. 
C)  the children's food preferences. 
D)  health considerations. 
A)  the husband's food preferences. 
B)  the wife's food preferences. 
C)  the children's food preferences. 
D)  health considerations.

Question 18

Surgical procedures to treat obesity are available to anyone who desires them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Low-income women are likely to receive regular mammograms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A typical exercise prescription is to accumulate _______________ or more minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days of the week and __________ or more minutes of vigorous intensity activity at least three days of the week.

Accepted Answer

A)  15; 30 
B)  20; 15 
C)  30; 20 
D)  45; 60 
A)  15; 30 
B)  20; 15 
C)  30; 20 
D)  45; 60

Research indicates that exercise may be a useful resource for combating the adverse effects of stress.Your text suggests this may be because exercise

Anorexia nervosa is

As few as _______________ nights in a row of poor sleep can impair metabolic and hormonal function.

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

Which of the following is important for weight-loss programs?

Multimodal programs to modify obesity typically include which of the following components?

Explain why exercise is so good for you.Include in your answer the physical and psychological outcomes associated with exercise.

Discuss sun safety practices.Why is this so important and how should you get the message to young people?

Mothers of daughters who exhibit eating disorders are

As the text notes,people who are high in self-efficacy are more likely to adhere to exercise and weight-loss regimens.Summarize the research investigating the relationship between self-efficacy,exercise,obesity,and weight loss.

,Sally

Anorexia has been found to be correlated with

According to your text,bulimia affects between _ of women,although up to _ may have episodes.

The risk of heart disease in obese women is _ times that of normal weight women.For obese women who smoke the risk increases to times.

Poor diet has been linked with

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

The most powerful determinant of what a family eats is

Surgical procedures to treat obesity are available to anyone who desires them.

Low-income women are likely to receive regular mammograms.

A typical exercise prescription is to accumulate _____ or more minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days of the week and or more minutes of vigorous intensity activity at least three days of the week.

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, providers, and Treatments

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, hypertension, stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorderss

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

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Research indicates that exercise may be a useful resource for combating the adverse effects of stress.Your text suggests this may be because exercise

Anorexia nervosa is

As few as _______________ nights in a row of poor sleep can impair metabolic and hormonal function.

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

Which of the following is important for weight-loss programs?

Multimodal programs to modify obesity typically include which of the following components?

Explain why exercise is so good for you.Include in your answer the physical and psychological outcomes associated with exercise.

Discuss sun safety practices.Why is this so important and how should you get the message to young people?

Mothers of daughters who exhibit eating disorders are

As the text notes,people who are high in self-efficacy are more likely to adhere to exercise and weight-loss regimens.Summarize the research investigating the relationship between self-efficacy,exercise,obesity,and weight loss.

,Sally

Anorexia has been found to be correlated with

According to your text,bulimia affects between _______________ of women,although up to _______________ may have episodes.

The risk of heart disease in obese women is _____ times that of normal weight women.For obese women who smoke the risk increases to ____ times.

Poor diet has been linked with

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

The most powerful determinant of what a family eats is

Surgical procedures to treat obesity are available to anyone who desires them.

Low-income women are likely to receive regular mammograms.

A typical exercise prescription is to accumulate _______________ or more minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days of the week and __________ or more minutes of vigorous intensity activity at least three days of the week.

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, providers, and Treatments

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, hypertension, stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorderss

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

Filters

According to your text,bulimia affects between _ of women,although up to _ may have episodes.

The risk of heart disease in obese women is _ times that of normal weight women.For obese women who smoke the risk increases to times.

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

A typical exercise prescription is to accumulate _____ or more minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days of the week and or more minutes of vigorous intensity activity at least three days of the week.