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1) Wellness is best described as 

A. unrelated to one's environment. 
B. one dimensional. 
C. a dynamic process. 
D. a static process. 

2) The concept most consistent with a contemporary definition of wellness is 
A. overall well-being. 
B. being without unpleasant symptoms. 
C. a healthy mind indicates a healthy body. 
D. absence of chronic disease. 

3) Emotional health can best be described as 
A. being able to problem solve emotional problems. 
B. being able to think clearly and reason objectively. 
C. being able to be self-sufficient and self confident. 
D. being able to adapt to various social situations. 

4) Katherine is an energetic, confident student who is not afraid to get up in front of the class and read her essay aloud. She trusts that even if some students don't agree with her point of view, they will still value her as a person and a friend. Katherine has positive 
A. physical health. 
B. spiritual health. 
C. emotional health. 
D. intellectual health. 

5) Jill has many friends, is respected by her co-workers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of the __________ dimension of health. 
A. social 
B. intellectual 
C. emotional 
D. physical 

6) A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is 
A. socioemotional. 
B. socio-holistic. 
C. psychoenvironmental. 
D. psychosocial. 

7) Keisha puts herself down all the time. She is very negative about everything and doubts her ability to succeed. Keisha is displaying 
A. exogenous behavior. 
B. clinical problems. 
C. poor self management. 
D. low self-esteem. 

8) Which statement summarizes the connection between diet and health? 
A. Your health depends largely on what you eat and how much you eat. 
B. Your health depends not on what you eat, but how much you eat. 
C. Variety in the diet is the most important factor affecting health. 
D. Scientific evidence is not clear about the diet-health link. 

9) What substance plays a vital role in maintaining healthy skin and hair, insulating body organs against shock, maintaining body temperature, and promoting healthy cell function? 
A. fats 
B. carbohydrates 
C. proteins 
D. fibers 

10) Which of the following is accurate for one serving from the vegetable group? 
A. 2 cups of beans 
B. 1 cup of raw greens 
C. 1 large baked potato 
D. 1 cup of cereal 

11) What is the difference between a portion and a serving? 
A. A portion can be larger or smaller than a serving. 
B. Serving sizes and portions are always equal. 
C. A serving is the actual amount you eat and a portion is estimated. 
D. A serving amount varies more than a portion. 

12) Which of the following is considered a major component of cells and has a role in developing and repairing bone, muscle, skin and blood cells? 
A. Protein 
B. Fats 
C. Vitamins 
D. Carbohydrates 

13) All of the following are good sources of complex carbohydrates EXCEPT 
A. Carrots. 
B. Milk. 
C. Oatmeal. 
D. Spinach. 

14) To obtain all necessary nutrients 
A. eat a variety of foods 
B. be sure to drink water 
C. take supplements 
D. limit intake of empty calories 

15) Miguel is a cross-country runner and is therefore able to sustain moderate-intensity, whole-body activity for an extended time. This ability relates to what component of physical fitness? 
A. flexibility 
B. cardiorespiratory fitness 
C. muscular strength and endurance 
D. body composition 

16) Theresa wants to lower her ratio of fat weight to her total body weight. She wants to work on her 
A. flexibility. 
B. muscular endurance. 
C. muscular strength. 
D. body composition. 

17) Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT 
A. Improved immunity to disease. 
B. Lower incidence of hypertension. 
C. Lower incidence of diabetes. 
D. Lower life expectancies. 

18) Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT 
A. Increasing heart efficiency. 
B. Increasing the number of capillaries. 
C. Increasing LDL levels. 
D. Decreasing elevated blood pressure. 

19) The best advice for a beginning exerciser is to 
A. start at high intensity but low duration. 
B. begin with activity at 70 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. 
C. begin with lower intensity, duration, and frequency and build gradually. 
D. take a few days off after initial muscle soreness. 

20) The principle of resistance training that suggests that muscles should be gradually required to do more than they are used to doing is 
A. specificity. 
B. tension. 
C. overload. 
D. duration. 

21) An example of exercises for someone who wants to improve sport or fitness related performance would be 
A. yogametrics. 
B. plyometrics. 
C. eccentrics. 
D. concentrics. 

22) The following is true about stress: 
A. Stress produces a physical response of our bodies to the changes and challenges of life. 
B. Stress does not affect our general health condition. 
C. Stress is only produced by externally imposed factors. 
D. We can usually eliminate all stressors in our lives if we try hard enough. 

23) Ken believes meeting all the members of his new parish will take some time but it will help him learn how to serve them better. This is an example of 
A. eustrain. 
B. reactivity. 
C. eustress. 
D. distress. 

24) Amy feels great these days. She knows what to expect this semester, has refined her time management skills, and has learned how to manage her responses to stressors. Her weight is under control and she is in the best physical condition of her life. She doesn't have any worries. Amy is in a state of 
A. alarm. 
B. sympathetic control. 
C. homeostasis. 
D. distress. 

25) An example of an event most likely to be associated with eustress is 
A. forgetting to do an assignment. 
B. getting sick right before finals week. 
C. getting the highest score in the class on a difficult exam. 
D. bouncing several checks. 

26) Which of the following is NOT a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger? 
A. Have a beer 
B. Modify your expectations 
C. Confide in a friend 
D. Take a time out 

27) Downshifting refers to the process of 
A. using meditation to combat the stress response. 
B. becoming depressed as the result of stress. 
C. slowing down the pace of one's activities. 
D. taking a step back and simplifying one's life. 

28) The process of replacing negative thoughts with positive ones is referred to as 
A. cognitive restructuring. 
B. thought stopping. 
C. thought shifting. 
D. processing.