Question 1

Studies that examine _____ appear to offer more reliable measures of the impact of perceived racism on physiological health.

Accepted Answer

A) Systolic blood pressure levels 
B) Cerebrovascular activity 
C) Cardiovascular reactivity 
D) Ventricular blood flow 
A) Systolic blood pressure levels 
B) Cerebrovascular activity 
C) Cardiovascular reactivity 
D) Ventricular blood flow

Question 2

According to the opening story in chapter 9, Tim Russert's heart attack was a shock to many people because

Accepted Answer

A) He was taking medication for heart disease and had passed a stress test. 
B) He was in excellent shape and had recently run a marathon. 
C) He had only recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. 
D) He had no prior knowledge that he even had coronary artery disease. 
A) He was taking medication for heart disease and had passed a stress test. 
B) He was in excellent shape and had recently run a marathon. 
C) He had only recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. 
D) He had no prior knowledge that he even had coronary artery disease.

Question 3

According to research studies, the intense physical training in the military cannot counteract the effects of a soldier's poor diet and lack of exercise during childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following individuals is most likely to report the first signs of cardiovascular health problems

Accepted Answer

A) 20 year old female 
B) 36 year old male 
C) 40 year old female 
D) 42 year old male 
A) 20 year old female 
B) 36 year old male 
C) 40 year old female 
D) 42 year old male

Question 5

Coronary artery disease is a disease caused by

Accepted Answer

A) Tumors. 
B) Plaque. 
C) Immune system failure. 
D) Deterioration of the central nervous system. 
A) Tumors. 
B) Plaque. 
C) Immune system failure. 
D) Deterioration of the central nervous system.

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a "good" fat

Accepted Answer

A) Low density fat. 
B) Polyunsaturated fat. 
C) Trans fatty acid. 
D) Lipoprotein. 
A) Low density fat. 
B) Polyunsaturated fat. 
C) Trans fatty acid. 
D) Lipoprotein.

Question 7

Saturated fats are to _____ fat as monounsaturated fats are to _____ fat.

Accepted Answer

A) Higher; lower 
B) Lower; higher 
C) Good; bad 
D) Bad; good 
A) Higher; lower 
B) Lower; higher 
C) Good; bad 
D) Bad; good

Question 8

The symptoms of high blood pressure are usually nonspecific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a food group category of the nutrition pyramid

Accepted Answer

A) Healthy fats 
B) Meats and beans 
C) Grains 
D) Milk 
A) Healthy fats 
B) Meats and beans 
C) Grains 
D) Milk

Question 10

The results of a study by Banks et al.(2006) found that overall

Accepted Answer

A) The English were less healthy than Asians. 
B) Asians were healthier than Americans. 
C) The English were less healthy than Americans. 
D) Americans were less healthy than the English. 
A) The English were less healthy than Asians. 
B) Asians were healthier than Americans. 
C) The English were less healthy than Americans. 
D) Americans were less healthy than the English.

Question 11

One of the problems associated with studies on racism and blood pressure is the

Accepted Answer

A) Difficulty in precisely measuring an individual's reaction to a perceived racist event. 
B) Length of time it takes to conduct this type of study. 
C) Ethical dilemma of subjecting research participants to racism. 
D) All of the above 
A) Difficulty in precisely measuring an individual's reaction to a perceived racist event. 
B) Length of time it takes to conduct this type of study. 
C) Ethical dilemma of subjecting research participants to racism. 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Blood enters the heart through one of the upper chambers, called the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood enters the heart through one of...

Question 13

Dietary habits of children as young as _____ years old can predispose individuals to cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 8 
C) 9 
D) 12 
A) 5 
B) 8 
C) 9 
D) 12

Question 14

The newly revised nutrition pyramid suggests a person needs _____ cups of vegetables per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 2.5 
C) 3 
D) 3.5 
A) 2 
B) 2.5 
C) 3 
D) 3.5

Question 15

The term cardiac arrest is a synonym for a heart attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding communities

Accepted Answer

A) The number of communities a person associates with is important to positive health outcomes. 
B) The most important feature of a community is the level of influence it exerts on a person. 
C) Cybercommunities, such as Facebook or MySpace, are not as effective at providing support as traditional, face-to-face communities. 
D) Communities do not include "geographic space." 
A) The number of communities a person associates with is important to positive health outcomes. 
B) The most important feature of a community is the level of influence it exerts on a person. 
C) Cybercommunities, such as Facebook or MySpace, are not as effective at providing support as traditional, face-to-face communities. 
D) Communities do not include "geographic space."

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of heart disease in men

Accepted Answer

A) Tightness in the chest 
B) Pain in the shoulder 
C) Shortness of breath 
D) Pain in the left arm 
A) Tightness in the chest 
B) Pain in the shoulder 
C) Shortness of breath 
D) Pain in the left arm

Question 18

The Type-A personality was first introduced by

Accepted Answer

A) Seyle and Lepore. 
B) Folkman and Lazarus. 
C) Glynn and Sollers. 
D) Friedman and Friedman. 
A) Seyle and Lepore. 
B) Folkman and Lazarus. 
C) Glynn and Sollers. 
D) Friedman and Friedman.

Question 19

What part of the body reoxygenates blood from the heart

Accepted Answer

A) Lungs 
B) Brain 
C) Endocrine system 
D) Liver 
A) Lungs 
B) Brain 
C) Endocrine system 
D) Liver

Question 20

Body mass index (BMI) should be below

Accepted Answer

A) 20. 
B) 25. 
C) 30. 
D) 35. 
A) 20. 
B) 25. 
C) 30. 
D) 35.

Studies that examine _____ appear to offer more reliable measures of the impact of perceived racism on physiological health.

According to the opening story in chapter 9, Tim Russert's heart attack was a shock to many people because

According to research studies, the intense physical training in the military cannot counteract the effects of a soldier's poor diet and lack of exercise during childhood.

Which of the following individuals is most likely to report the first signs of cardiovascular health problems

Coronary artery disease is a disease caused by

Which of the following is considered a "good" fat

Saturated fats are to _ fat as monounsaturated fats are to _ fat.

The symptoms of high blood pressure are usually nonspecific.

Which of the following is NOT a food group category of the nutrition pyramid

The results of a study by Banks et al.(2006) found that overall

One of the problems associated with studies on racism and blood pressure is the

Blood enters the heart through one of the upper chambers, called the _____.

Dietary habits of children as young as _____ years old can predispose individuals to cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

The newly revised nutrition pyramid suggests a person needs _____ cups of vegetables per day.

The term cardiac arrest is a synonym for a heart attack.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding communities

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of heart disease in men

The Type-A personality was first introduced by

What part of the body reoxygenates blood from the heart

Body mass index (BMI) should be below

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Studies that examine _____ appear to offer more reliable measures of the impact of perceived racism on physiological health.

According to the opening story in chapter 9, Tim Russert's heart attack was a shock to many people because

According to research studies, the intense physical training in the military cannot counteract the effects of a soldier's poor diet and lack of exercise during childhood.

Which of the following individuals is most likely to report the first signs of cardiovascular health problems

Coronary artery disease is a disease caused by

Which of the following is considered a "good" fat

Saturated fats are to _____ fat as monounsaturated fats are to _____ fat.

The symptoms of high blood pressure are usually nonspecific.

Which of the following is NOT a food group category of the nutrition pyramid

The results of a study by Banks et al.(2006) found that overall

One of the problems associated with studies on racism and blood pressure is the

Blood enters the heart through one of the upper chambers, called the _____.

Dietary habits of children as young as _____ years old can predispose individuals to cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

The newly revised nutrition pyramid suggests a person needs _____ cups of vegetables per day.

The term cardiac arrest is a synonym for a heart attack.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding communities

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of heart disease in men

The Type-A personality was first introduced by

What part of the body reoxygenates blood from the heart

Body mass index (BMI) should be below

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

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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Saturated fats are to _ fat as monounsaturated fats are to _ fat.