Question 1

The U.S.and Canada have both adopted a _____ that issues first-time adolescent drivers a provisional driving license.

Accepted Answer

graduated

Question 2

Smoking rates in the U.S.have _____ over the past 40 years.

Accepted Answer

A) Increased 
B) Decreased 
C) Remained the same 
D) Not been measured 
A) Increased 
B) Decreased 
C) Remained the same 
D) Not been measured

Question 3

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the research findings on adolescent social role models and smoking

Accepted Answer

A) The smoking rates of teens increases when the on-screen smoking is done by the teen's favorite movie star. 
B) Adolescent smoking behavior is not influenced by observing on-screen smoking. 
C) There are no signs of gender effects of smoking models on later smoking behaviors. 
D) Teens exposed to smoking by actors are not more likely to associate with other teens who smoke. 
A) The smoking rates of teens increases when the on-screen smoking is done by the teen's favorite movie star. 
B) Adolescent smoking behavior is not influenced by observing on-screen smoking. 
C) There are no signs of gender effects of smoking models on later smoking behaviors. 
D) Teens exposed to smoking by actors are not more likely to associate with other teens who smoke.

Question 4

Studies of automobile accident rates involving teenagers indicate that _____ are less able to detect and avoid oncoming hazards than more experienced drivers.

Accepted Answer

A) Females 
B) Males 
C) Newly-licensed drivers 
D) Drivers under the age of 18 
A) Females 
B) Males 
C) Newly-licensed drivers 
D) Drivers under the age of 18

Question 5

According to the _____ theories, substance use is explained as a behavior based on the attitudes and beliefs of the adolescent's role models, friends, and parents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _____ theories, substance use...

Question 6

Explain the similarities and differences between anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating diso

Question 7

According to several longitudinal research studies, the gateway theory of substance use explains patterns and progressions of substance use equally well for all populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ are injuries that result from accidents or unplanned events.

Accepted Answer

A) Intentional injuries 
B) Unintentional injuries 
C) Calculated injuries 
D) Deliberate injuries 
A) Intentional injuries 
B) Unintentional injuries 
C) Calculated injuries 
D) Deliberate injuries

Question 9

For what reason does much of the research on risky behaviors focus on adolescents

Accepted Answer

A) Adults often decline participating in research on risky behaviors. 
B) Adolescents are more adaptable to change. 
C) Risky behaviors that develop in adolescence often continue into adulthood. 
D) Adolescents engage in more risky behaviors than do adults. 
A) Adults often decline participating in research on risky behaviors. 
B) Adolescents are more adaptable to change. 
C) Risky behaviors that develop in adolescence often continue into adulthood. 
D) Adolescents engage in more risky behaviors than do adults.

Question 10

Research studies conclude that adolescents most likely to engage in early sexual behaviors are

Accepted Answer

A) The most well-informed about safer sexual practices. 
B) The least well-informed about safer sexual practices. 
C) The most likely to be from supportive homes. 
D) The most likely to understand the consequences of unprotected sexual activities. 
A) The most well-informed about safer sexual practices. 
B) The least well-informed about safer sexual practices. 
C) The most likely to be from supportive homes. 
D) The most likely to understand the consequences of unprotected sexual activities.

Question 11

The highest suicide rate for women in the U.S.occurs among the _____ year old age groups.

Accepted Answer

A) 20-30 
B) 30-40 
C) 40-50 
D) 50-60 
A) 20-30 
B) 30-40 
C) 40-50 
D) 50-60

Question 12

Missy frequently uses psychological intimidation to make her children behave.This is considered a type of

Accepted Answer

A) Physical abuse. 
B) Emotional abuse. 
C) Elder abuse. 
D) Parenting style but it is not a form of abuse. 
A) Physical abuse. 
B) Emotional abuse. 
C) Elder abuse. 
D) Parenting style but it is not a form of abuse.

Question 13

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for both males and females in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Trait theorists argue that commitment to social institutions is the primary influential factor in shaping an adolescent's decision to use substances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is TRUE with reference to heroin in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) Current statistics report an increase in heroin use since the 1990s. 
B) Current statistics report a decrease in heroin use since the 1990s. 
C) Current statistics indicate that adolescents are engaging in more heroin use since the 1990s. 
D) Current statistics indicate that heroin use is increasing more in males than females since the 1990s. 
A) Current statistics report an increase in heroin use since the 1990s. 
B) Current statistics report a decrease in heroin use since the 1990s. 
C) Current statistics indicate that adolescents are engaging in more heroin use since the 1990s. 
D) Current statistics indicate that heroin use is increasing more in males than females since the 1990s.

Question 16

The most commonly abused prescription drugs in the U.S.are _____.

Accepted Answer

pain medic

Question 17

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which person would be at highest risk for committing suicide in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) A 30 year old female. 
B) A 45 year old male. 
C) A 65 year old female. 
D) A 75 year old male. 
A) A 30 year old female. 
B) A 45 year old male. 
C) A 65 year old female. 
D) A 75 year old male.

Question 18

Teenagers who are _____ years of age have the highest automobile accident rate of any age group.

Accepted Answer

A) 15-16 
B) 15-18 
C) 16-19 
D) 17-19 
A) 15-16 
B) 15-18 
C) 16-19 
D) 17-19

Question 19

Studies suggest that provisional driving licenses have not been very effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Trait theorists hypothesize that an adolescent's method of coping with _____ environments may influence their decision to use substances.

Accepted Answer

stressful

The U.S.and Canada have both adopted a _____ that issues first-time adolescent drivers a provisional driving license.

Smoking rates in the U.S.have _____ over the past 40 years.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the research findings on adolescent social role models and smoking

Studies of automobile accident rates involving teenagers indicate that _____ are less able to detect and avoid oncoming hazards than more experienced drivers.

According to the _____ theories, substance use is explained as a behavior based on the attitudes and beliefs of the adolescent's role models, friends, and parents.

Explain the similarities and differences between anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders.

According to several longitudinal research studies, the gateway theory of substance use explains patterns and progressions of substance use equally well for all populations.

_____ are injuries that result from accidents or unplanned events.

For what reason does much of the research on risky behaviors focus on adolescents

Research studies conclude that adolescents most likely to engage in early sexual behaviors are

The highest suicide rate for women in the U.S.occurs among the _____ year old age groups.

Missy frequently uses psychological intimidation to make her children behave.This is considered a type of

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for both males and females in the U.S.

Trait theorists argue that commitment to social institutions is the primary influential factor in shaping an adolescent's decision to use substances.

Which of the following statements is TRUE with reference to heroin in the U.S.

The most commonly abused prescription drugs in the U.S.are _____.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which person would be at highest risk for committing suicide in the U.S.

Teenagers who are _____ years of age have the highest automobile accident rate of any age group.

Studies suggest that provisional driving licenses have not been very effective.

Trait theorists hypothesize that an adolescent's method of coping with _____ environments may influence their decision to use substances.

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Exam 5: Risky Health Behaviors

The U.S.and Canada have both adopted a _____ that issues first-time adolescent drivers a provisional driving license.

Smoking rates in the U.S.have _____ over the past 40 years.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the research findings on adolescent social role models and smoking

Studies of automobile accident rates involving teenagers indicate that _____ are less able to detect and avoid oncoming hazards than more experienced drivers.

According to the _____ theories, substance use is explained as a behavior based on the attitudes and beliefs of the adolescent's role models, friends, and parents.

Explain the similarities and differences between anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders.

According to several longitudinal research studies, the gateway theory of substance use explains patterns and progressions of substance use equally well for all populations.

_____ are injuries that result from accidents or unplanned events.

For what reason does much of the research on risky behaviors focus on adolescents

Research studies conclude that adolescents most likely to engage in early sexual behaviors are

The highest suicide rate for women in the U.S.occurs among the _____ year old age groups.

Missy frequently uses psychological intimidation to make her children behave.This is considered a type of

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for both males and females in the U.S.

Trait theorists argue that commitment to social institutions is the primary influential factor in shaping an adolescent's decision to use substances.

Which of the following statements is TRUE with reference to heroin in the U.S.

The most commonly abused prescription drugs in the U.S.are _____.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which person would be at highest risk for committing suicide in the U.S.

Teenagers who are _____ years of age have the highest automobile accident rate of any age group.

Studies suggest that provisional driving licenses have not been very effective.

Trait theorists hypothesize that an adolescent's method of coping with _____ environments may influence their decision to use substances.

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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