Question 1

Approximately 25% of adolescent girls in the U.S.have been vaccinated against HPV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cigar and pipe smokers are at lower risk of lung cancer than cigarette smokers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Public service advertisements designed to educate the public about cancer were started as early as

Accepted Answer

A) 1893. 
B) 1913. 
C) 1958. 
D) 1980. 
A) 1893. 
B) 1913. 
C) 1958. 
D) 1980.

Question 4

Research by Peto et al.(2000) concluded that the lifespan of former smokers increases by _____ years after they stop smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) 3-5 
B) 5-10 
C) 10-15 
D) 15-18 
A) 3-5 
B) 5-10 
C) 10-15 
D) 15-18

Question 5

_____ is a rare form of cancer affecting the membranes that line the chest and the abdomen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a rare form of cancer...

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of complementary medicine

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin supplements 
B) Herbal remedies 
C) Yoga 
D) All of the above 
A) Vitamin supplements 
B) Herbal remedies 
C) Yoga 
D) All of the above

Question 7

The protection motivation theory was used to

Accepted Answer

A) Educate women about the dangers of mammograms. 
B) Increase the number of vaccinations for the human papilloma virus (HPV). 
C) Increase the frequency of breast self-examinations (BS
E) . 
D) All of the above 
A) Educate women about the dangers of mammograms. 
B) Increase the number of vaccinations for the human papilloma virus (HPV). 
C) Increase the frequency of breast self-examinations (BS
E) . 
D) All of the above

Question 8

Individuals who smoke 1 or more packs of cigarettes a day are 15% more likely to develop lung cancer than those who have never smoked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Death rates due to cancer _____ for men from 1992-2000.

Accepted Answer

A) Increased 
B) Decreased 
C) Remained the same 
D) Significantly increased 
A) Increased 
B) Decreased 
C) Remained the same 
D) Significantly increased

Question 10

Breast cancer is a type of carcinoma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The study by Muscat et al.(2000) showed an increase in cerebral tumors

Accepted Answer

A) For those who used cell phones over 40 hours per week. 
B) On the same side of the head used for cell phones. 
C) In males only. 
D) In females only. 
A) For those who used cell phones over 40 hours per week. 
B) On the same side of the head used for cell phones. 
C) In males only. 
D) In females only.

Question 12

A cancer is a collection of cells that reproduce in an uncontrolled manner, forming a

Accepted Answer

A) Large grouping of T cells. 
B) Mass of cells. 
C) Variation of white blood cells. 
D) Glioma. 
A) Large grouping of T cells. 
B) Mass of cells. 
C) Variation of white blood cells. 
D) Glioma.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 principal categories of cancer

Accepted Answer

A) Carcinomas 
B) Sarcomas 
C) Squamous 
D) Leukemia 
A) Carcinomas 
B) Sarcomas 
C) Squamous 
D) Leukemia

Question 14

Asbestos was originally used as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical to treat against insects. 
B) Fabric in rugs and linens. 
C) Waterproof barrier. 
D) Insulator for heat and sound. 
A) Chemical to treat against insects. 
B) Fabric in rugs and linens. 
C) Waterproof barrier. 
D) Insulator for heat and sound.

Question 15

Overall, studies indicate that effective coping strategies, along with _____, provide the strongest assistance for individuals with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) Psychotherapy 
B) Education 
C) Spirituality 
D) Social support 
A) Psychotherapy 
B) Education 
C) Spirituality 
D) Social support

Question 16

On average, African Americans are more likely to die _____ years or less after a diagnosis of cancer of any type than are Caucasian Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 8 
D) 9 
A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 8 
D) 9

Question 17

Cigarettes introduce over 4000 chemicals into the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ therapy includes spiritual themes, religion, faith, and existential questions.

Accepted Answer

A) Holistic 
B) Psychoeducational 
C) Cognitive behavioral 
D) Supportive-expressive 
A) Holistic 
B) Psychoeducational 
C) Cognitive behavioral 
D) Supportive-expressive

Question 19

A large scale European study (Pischon, Lehmann & Boeing; 2006) revealed a significant correlation between _____ and colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) Cigarette smoking 
B) BMI 
C) Socioeconomic factors 
D) Lack of exercise 
A) Cigarette smoking 
B) BMI 
C) Socioeconomic factors 
D) Lack of exercise

Question 20

For premenopausal women, _____ is a protective factor against colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

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Approximately 25% of adolescent girls in the U.S.have been vaccinated against HPV.

Cigar and pipe smokers are at lower risk of lung cancer than cigarette smokers.

Public service advertisements designed to educate the public about cancer were started as early as

Research by Peto et al.(2000) concluded that the lifespan of former smokers increases by _____ years after they stop smoking.

_____ is a rare form of cancer affecting the membranes that line the chest and the abdomen.

Which of the following is an example of complementary medicine

The protection motivation theory was used to

Individuals who smoke 1 or more packs of cigarettes a day are 15% more likely to develop lung cancer than those who have never smoked.

Death rates due to cancer _____ for men from 1992-2000.

Breast cancer is a type of carcinoma.

The study by Muscat et al.(2000) showed an increase in cerebral tumors

A cancer is a collection of cells that reproduce in an uncontrolled manner, forming a

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 principal categories of cancer

Asbestos was originally used as a(n)

Overall, studies indicate that effective coping strategies, along with _____, provide the strongest assistance for individuals with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

On average, African Americans are more likely to die _____ years or less after a diagnosis of cancer of any type than are Caucasian Americans.

Cigarettes introduce over 4000 chemicals into the body.

_____ therapy includes spiritual themes, religion, faith, and existential questions.

A large scale European study (Pischon, Lehmann & Boeing; 2006) revealed a significant correlation between _____ and colon cancer.

For premenopausal women, _____ is a protective factor against colon cancer.

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Exam 11: Cancer

Approximately 25% of adolescent girls in the U.S.have been vaccinated against HPV.

Cigar and pipe smokers are at lower risk of lung cancer than cigarette smokers.

Public service advertisements designed to educate the public about cancer were started as early as

Research by Peto et al.(2000) concluded that the lifespan of former smokers increases by _____ years after they stop smoking.

_____ is a rare form of cancer affecting the membranes that line the chest and the abdomen.

Which of the following is an example of complementary medicine

The protection motivation theory was used to

Individuals who smoke 1 or more packs of cigarettes a day are 15% more likely to develop lung cancer than those who have never smoked.

Death rates due to cancer _____ for men from 1992-2000.

Breast cancer is a type of carcinoma.

The study by Muscat et al.(2000) showed an increase in cerebral tumors

A cancer is a collection of cells that reproduce in an uncontrolled manner, forming a

Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 principal categories of cancer

Asbestos was originally used as a(n)

Overall, studies indicate that effective coping strategies, along with _____, provide the strongest assistance for individuals with serious or life-threatening illnesses.

On average, African Americans are more likely to die _____ years or less after a diagnosis of cancer of any type than are Caucasian Americans.

Cigarettes introduce over 4000 chemicals into the body.

_____ therapy includes spiritual themes, religion, faith, and existential questions.

A large scale European study (Pischon, Lehmann & Boeing; 2006) revealed a significant correlation between _____ and colon cancer.

For premenopausal women, _____ is a protective factor against colon cancer.

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

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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