Deck 14: Staying Healthy and Reducing Stress

Question 1

If you drink too much coffee, you

A) should skip a meal to let your digestive system recover.
B) will quickly start to feel fatigued.
C) should eat a few sugary snacks to relax.
D) might find it difficult to concentrate.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When you exercise, it

A) gives your brain a much-needed break.
B) reduces the amount of oxygen in your body.
C) increases your tension and stress.
D) weakens your muscles.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Jack has never enjoyed going to the gym to work out, but he realizes that if he doesn't get some kind of exercise, there will be negative consequences. After trying a few different activities, he discovered that he enjoys jogging around campus. It gives him the opportunity to spend some time alone, clear his head, and enjoy nature. How often should Jack go jogging if he wants to get the benefits of exercise?

A) once or twice a week
B) about three times a week
C) four or five times a week
D) every day

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A healthy meal includes

A) nothing but carbohydrates.
B) protein of some sort.
C) an ample amount of sodium.
D) a significant amount of high fructose corn syrup.

Question 5

Which is an example of a carbohydrate?

A) whole-grain bread
B) medium-rare beef
C) steamed carrots
D) filtered water

Question 6

When Maria was in high school, she had no problem maintaining a healthy weight because she was always physically active. She played a different sport every season, took kickboxing at the gym, and watched what she ate. When she got to college, though, she found herself spending more time studying and less time exercising. Maria began to worry that she might gain weight, so she started eating less at meals. Then she started skipping breakfast, and soon she was skipping lunch too. Now it is a few months later and she often eats no more than a light snack in the late afternoon, and her weight has dropped to an unhealthy level. Maria thinks that she might have an eating disorder, but she can't bring herself to eat more than she already does. What should she do?

A) switch from healthy snacks to sugary snacks
B) ask her physician to prescribe an antibiotic
C) speak to a counselor
D) increase her water intake

Question 7

One way to manage stress is to

A) work without taking breaks so you finish more quickly.
B) build a community of people on campus you trust.
C) treat yourself with sugary snacks whenever you feel stressed.
D) limit your exercise to avoid getting fatigued.

Question 8

Ling is in her third week of college and things aren't going well. She wasn't able to get into two of the classes she wanted, her statistics class has turned out to be more difficult than she thought, and she failed her first biology quiz. She's starting to get stressed out, but she hasn't made any friends on campus yet. What should Ling do?

A) cut back on the amount of time she spends studying
B) try to find a part-time job to keep her busy on weekends
C) drink as much coffee as possible to help keep her energy up
D) reach out to a former teacher, administrator, or mentor

Question 9

What should you do if you find that you're always late to meetings because you forget to write them down in your planner, and you keep losing class syllabi because you stick them in a messy pile of papers on your desk?

A) spend more time exercising to help clear your head
B) start practicing time management strategies
C) speak to a physician about your diet
D) look to a friend for emotional support

Question 10

If you find that you're spending many hours studying, it can be helpful to

A) make time to do something that doesn't require you to think for a long while.
B) eliminate breaks so you can finish your work earlier.
C) cut back on your sleep so you can study later.
D) find ways to isolate yourself before and after studying.

Question 11

When selecting activities and organizations to get involved in on campus, it is most important to choose ones that

A) require a significant time commitment.
B) will help you build your résumé.
C) your friends are also involved in.
D) inspire you or give you comfort.

Question 12

What is the benefit of writing a rough draft?

A) It can reveal your strengths and weaknesses as a writer.
B) It can help speed up the writing process if you are pressed for time.
C) It can be turned in if you don't finish the final paper in time.
D) It can reduce your anxiety knowing you have time to improve it.

Question 13

How much sleep should college students try to get each night?

A) about three or four hours
B) no more than five hours
C) at least six or seven hours
D) at least nine or ten hours

Question 14

Jorge was invited to a party at an off-campus apartment this weekend. Although he doesn't drink, he knows that there will be alcohol at the party, and it's likely he'll feel pressured to partake. It would be most beneficial for Jorge to

A) decide how he wants to handle the situation before he gets to the party.
B) go with the flow and have as much to drink as everyone else.
C) wait to see what happens when he gets there.
D) try not to think about the alcohol and focus instead on meeting new people.

Question 15

Which statement about binge drinking is accurate?

A) It elevates blood alcohol levels at the same rate for men as for women.
B) It elevates blood alcohol concentrations slowly in both sexes.
C) It may be a sign of alcohol abuse or dependence.
D) It is defined by the number of drinks consumed within five hours.

Question 16

What is drug addiction?

A) The occasional use of drugs for recreational purposes.
B) The compulsive need to use drugs on a regular basis to function normally.
C) The use of prescription drugs to treat a medical condition diagnosed by a physician.
D) Any use of any type of drug for any reason.

Question 17

_____ is a sign of drug addiction.

A) Fighting more than normal
B) Periodic fatigue
C) Spending excessive amounts of time studying
D) Spending time engaged in activities you enjoy

Question 18

The majority of sexual assault victims are

A) men who are attacked by a stranger.
B) women who are attacked by a stranger.
C) men who are attacked by someone they know.
D) women who are attacked by someone they know.

Question 19

What should you do if you are sexually assaulted?

A) try to get help immediately
B) go home, clean up, and try to get some sleep.
C) keep it to yourself so no one finds out.
D) wait a few weeks to see if you feel like you need help.

Question 20

Last night while she was out with her friends, Ava took a group selfie and posted it to her Twitter account. A student she didn't know responded, telling her she was beautiful. She saw the post, smiled, and went back to having fun. Soon after, she got another message asking why she hadn't responded. She ignored the message and turned off her phone. This morning, she found a series of increasingly angry and aggressive messages that this person sent her overnight. What should Ava do?

A) ignore the incident
B) report the incident to campus security
C) delete her Twitter account
D) politely request he stop messaging her

Question 21

It is important to make mealtimes a regular part of your routine.

Question 22

Procrastination can lead to less sleep.

Question 23

The more you maintain a healthy lifestyle, the more you can reduce your stress levels.

Question 24

Disorganization can cause unnecessary stress.

Question 25

You shouldn't take a break while studying because it will impair your concentration.

Question 26

You should give yourself permission to take a long break from studying on weekends.

Question 27

Irresponsible use of alcohol and drugs can have a negative impact on your college experience and your future.

Question 28

If you're planning to drink alcohol when you go out, you should go out alone rather than with a friend.

Question 29

When using social media, you should assume that almost anyone can and will see what you've posted.

Question 30

How will eating healthy meals benefit you on a typical day?

Question 31

List three questions you should ask yourself if you're struggling to get enough sleep.

Question 32

Describe three ways to stay healthy while attending college.

Question 33

List three common side effects of illicit drugs.

Question 34

Describe four ways you can protect yourself and/or others from sexual assault.

Question 35

Imagine that a classmate has been having great difficulty getting sleep and asks you for advice. Describe at least three strategies you would recommend and explain the reasoning behind each.

Question 36

Discuss at least three strategies that you use (or will start using) to fit exercise into your college schedule. Include examples to illustrate each strategy.

Question 37

Identify three things that cause you stress and explain why each is a stressor. Then describe three strategies you use to manage your stress. Include examples in your response.

Question 38

Describe the patterns of binge drinking and what risks this activity brings.

Question 39

Imagine that a friend came home from a party one evening and confided in you that he or she had been sexually assaulted. Describe what you would do and why.