Question 1

Physical inactivity increases the likelihood of developing clinically defined depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The effects of exercise on mood are consistently positive for low intensity exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The thermogenic effect of exercise on mental health is believed to be initiated by the release of .

Accepted Answer

A) pyrogens 
B) monoamines 
C) MHPG 
D) endorphins

Question 4

Which of the following does not improve self- efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative feedback 
B) Vicarious experience 
C) Level of arousal 
D) Verbal persuasion

Question 5

Research on the effects of exercise on monoamine activity has been primarily limited to measuring .

Accepted Answer

A) metabolites in peripheral blood 
B) VO2 (max.) 
C) brain tissue occupancy 
D) metabolites in the urine

Question 6

Which of the following biochemicals has been termed the "brain's own morphine?"

Accepted Answer

A) Endorphin 
B) Dopamine 
C) Pyrogens 
D) Serotonin

Question 7

Exercise is not as effective as other more traditional treatments for depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Anxiety reduction after exercise will be most noticeable in .

Accepted Answer

A) fit participants 
B) all types of participants 
C) participants with higher pre- exercise anxiety 
D) older participants

Question 9

Present a credible argument that exercise has the potential to play a valuable role in improving mental health in the participant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Present a credible argument that exercise has...

Question 10

Regular and ongoing long term exercisers who suddenly start experiencing more normal depression than usual may have .

Accepted Answer

A) stopped taking their medication 
B) increased the intensity of their exercise program 
C) changed from aerobic to anaerobic exercise 
D) reduced the intensity of their exercise program

Exam 12: Exercise and Mental Health

Physical inactivity increases the likelihood of developing clinically defined depression.

The effects of exercise on mood are consistently positive for low intensity exercise.

The thermogenic effect of exercise on mental health is believed to be initiated by the release of .

Which of the following does not improve self- efficacy?

Research on the effects of exercise on monoamine activity has been primarily limited to measuring .

Which of the following biochemicals has been termed the "brain's own morphine?"

Exercise is not as effective as other more traditional treatments for depression.

Anxiety reduction after exercise will be most noticeable in .

Present a credible argument that exercise has the potential to play a valuable role in improving mental health in the participant.

Regular and ongoing long term exercisers who suddenly start experiencing more normal depression than usual may have .