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Sukhman Singh
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One possible explanation as to why individuals have differing set-points is
A) genetics.
B) past success or failure at diets.
C) ethnicity.
D) age.
A) genetics.
B) past success or failure at diets.
C) ethnicity.
D) age.
On Jul 27, 2024
A
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During the last quarter of the 20th century, psychology became involved in the field of health primarily by
A) treating physical diseases by changing behaviors.
B) treating only traditional mental health disorders.
C) studying behaviors related to disease and health.
D) practicing in the field of psychosomatic medicine.
A) treating physical diseases by changing behaviors.
B) treating only traditional mental health disorders.
C) studying behaviors related to disease and health.
D) practicing in the field of psychosomatic medicine.
On Jul 16, 2024
C
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Specific events that trigger stress are called
A) homeostasis.
B) distress.
C) stressors.
D) eustress.
A) homeostasis.
B) distress.
C) stressors.
D) eustress.
On Jul 07, 2024
C
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Explain the ways in which obesity contributes to reduced life expectancy.
On Jun 16, 2024
Obesity contributes to reduced life expectancy in several ways. Firstly, obesity is a major risk factor for chronic conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. These conditions can significantly shorten a person's lifespan. Additionally, obesity can lead to other health complications such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea, all of which can contribute to a decreased life expectancy.
Furthermore, obesity can also impact a person's quality of life, leading to decreased mobility, increased risk of disability, and a higher likelihood of developing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. These factors can all contribute to a reduced life expectancy.
In addition, obesity can also impact a person's ability to receive adequate medical care, as it may be more difficult for healthcare providers to diagnose and treat certain conditions in individuals who are obese. This can lead to delayed or inadequate treatment, further impacting life expectancy.
Overall, the combination of obesity-related health conditions, decreased quality of life, and potential barriers to medical care all contribute to a reduced life expectancy for individuals who are obese. Therefore, addressing and preventing obesity is crucial in promoting longer, healthier lives.
Furthermore, obesity can also impact a person's quality of life, leading to decreased mobility, increased risk of disability, and a higher likelihood of developing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. These factors can all contribute to a reduced life expectancy.
In addition, obesity can also impact a person's ability to receive adequate medical care, as it may be more difficult for healthcare providers to diagnose and treat certain conditions in individuals who are obese. This can lead to delayed or inadequate treatment, further impacting life expectancy.
Overall, the combination of obesity-related health conditions, decreased quality of life, and potential barriers to medical care all contribute to a reduced life expectancy for individuals who are obese. Therefore, addressing and preventing obesity is crucial in promoting longer, healthier lives.
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In comparison to using scores on life events rating scales, applying the diathesis-stress model is ____ predictive of illness because it takes into account _______.
A) less; vulnerability more than stressors
B) more; vulnerability as well as stressors
C) less; vulnerability less than stressors
D) more; vulnerability in lieu of stressors
A) less; vulnerability more than stressors
B) more; vulnerability as well as stressors
C) less; vulnerability less than stressors
D) more; vulnerability in lieu of stressors
On Jun 12, 2024
B
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Your great aunt Inez is a healthy 85-year-old who has led an essentially sedentary lifestyle. Now she is thinking about walking in the shopping mall and asks you for advice. What would you tell her?
A) "See a trainer, who will likely tell you to start easy and gradually increase speed and distance."
B) "Walking is not a sufficiently vigorous form of exercise. You should take up jogging instead."
C) "It's too late for you to gain any benefits from physical activity at your age."
D) "Find a partner who will push you to raise your heart rate to 150 or higher."
A) "See a trainer, who will likely tell you to start easy and gradually increase speed and distance."
B) "Walking is not a sufficiently vigorous form of exercise. You should take up jogging instead."
C) "It's too late for you to gain any benefits from physical activity at your age."
D) "Find a partner who will push you to raise your heart rate to 150 or higher."
On Jun 07, 2024
A
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For a scale that is measuring eating disorder likelihood to have good _______________, it needs to be able to differentiate between those who will get eating disorders versus those who will not.
A) external validity
B) interrater reliability
C) predictive validity
D) test-retest reliability
A) external validity
B) interrater reliability
C) predictive validity
D) test-retest reliability
On May 31, 2024
C
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Without moisture provided by the salivary glands, taste buds on the tongue do not function.
On May 27, 2024
True
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Regardless of how much you drink, alcohol has negative effects on the cardiovascular system.
On May 14, 2024
False
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Genes are the primary factor in determining your disease risk and overall health status.
On May 11, 2024
False