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Which of the following health conditions are associated with the risks of uncontrolled obesity?

Arthritis, Alzheimer?s disease

Types of cancer

Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Sleep apnea

All of them

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Marriage is often associated with positive outcomes for which of the following areas of well-being?

A and B

Physical health

Social life

Mental health

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to unrealistic optimism regarding personal health risks?

Belief that parents’ health is the sole determinant of their health problemsE. Belief that the problems are infrequent

Lack of personal experience with the problem

Belief the problem is preventable by individual action

Belief the problem will not appear in the future if it has not yet appeared

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Which specific type of white blood cell is responsible for identifying and neutralizing bacterial infections, viruses, and malignant cancer cells?

Cortisols

Telomeres

Lymphocytes

Glucocorticoids

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Chronic stress and anxiety have been linked to potential damage at which biological level?

DNA

Nucleus

Cell

Chromosome

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Which of the following statements accurately describes a perspective within health psychology?

The individual is seen as a passive victim of some external force, such as a virus.

The whole person is treated, and therefore the patient become fully responsible for their treatment.

Only the physical changes that occur due to ill health should be treated.

By acknowledge of the role of behaviours such as smoking, diet and alcohol the individual for their health and illness.

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Which of the following statements regarding the Stages of Change Model is false?

Was originally developed by Prohaska and DiClemente in 1982.

Contains five stages which always occur in a non-linear fashion.

Has been applied to several health-related behaviours.

Examines how we weigh up the costs of a particular behaviour.

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What is the observed psychological benefit for women who report having higher levels of social support?

Less failure

Less anxiety

Less depression

Less communication skills

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According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, what factors are necessary for an individual to successfully change their alcohol consumption habits?

Perceive self to be capable of drinking less

Personal belief that reducing alcohol consumption will be beneficial

Subjective norms are in place

All of the above

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What are the primary physiological benefits associated with regular physical exercise?

Cardiovascular capacity

Lowing blood pressure

Reducing diabetes risks

All of above

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Health and Well-Being MCQs for Competitive Exams

Health and Well-Being MCQs for Competitive Exams

Topic Notes: Health and Well-Being

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