3. During adolescence, your selfesteem may influence you to choose other friends or reject the
friends you’ve had for years.
true*
false
4. Which of the following behaviors might help you maintain good emotional and mental health?
(Pick 2)
keeping a journal of your accomplishments and interests*
keeping to yourself and not socializing with new people
maintaining friendships with people who really know you
completing your schoolwork*
5. You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following
risk factors can you control?
There is a history of heart disease in your family.*
There is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group.
Your friends have recently started smoking.
Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for teens.
6. Tanya decided that she wanted to enter the next charity marathon. She set up a schedule for
daily exercise that would prepare her for the long run. This is an example of
health advocacy.*
an action plan.
a value.
a risk.
7. You discover a red bump on your leg that itches. You decide to research the symptoms. While
researching, you discover contradictory information. What is the best next step?
Assume the bump is life threatening and call the doctor.
Implement the solution from the first source.
Decide there is no issue and do nothing.
Continue searching for reliable resources on the topic.*
8. Lifestyle choices and health awareness affect your position on the health
continuum.*
wellness scale.
risk factor chart.
rating.
9. Which side of the health triangle corresponds to getting enough rest?
physical health*
social health
mental and emotional health
none of the above
10. Which of the following habits will most likely move you towards the “illness end” of the
health continuum?
maintaining supportive relationships with family and friends
getting enough rest
dieting
isolating yourself from others*
11. All aspects of health are equally important. A problem in one area can affect other areas.
true*
false
12. Which of the following physical changes are experienced by teen males?
widening of the hips
development of the breasts
broadening of the shoulders*
narrowing of the waist
13. Teens experience mental and emotional changes during adolescence because their brains
experience significant changes before and during puberty.
true*
false
14. You have a problem with a group of kids picking on you at school. What would be a good way
for your family to help you with the issue?
You could rely on your family to give you good advice about how to handle the situation.*
Your older brother could intimidate the group of kids so they won’t bother you anymore.
Your mom could let you skip school to avoid the situation.
Your family should not be involved.
15. The start of puberty varies greatly and can begin as early as ___ years old and as late as ___
years old.
5, 10
5, 20
8, 16*
10, 30
1-c
2-c
3-true
4-a and c
5-c
6-b
7-d
8-a
9-a
10-d
11-true
12-c
13-true
14-a
15-c
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5. You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following
risk factors can you control?
Your friends have recently started smoking.
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3. During adolescence, your self-esteem may influence you to choose other friends or reject the friends you’ve had for years.
Explanation: During adolescence, individuals often go through a stage of self-discovery and self-definition, which can lead to changes in their self-esteem. As their self-esteem develops and evolves, they may seek new friendships that align with their changing self-perception or they may distance themselves from old friends who they no longer feel a connection with. This is a normal part of the developmental process during adolescence.
4. Which of the following behaviors might help you maintain good emotional and mental health?
Keeping a journal of your accomplishments and interests: This can help you reflect on positive aspects of your life, boost self-esteem, and provide a space to explore and process emotions and thoughts.
Maintaining friendships with people who really know you: Having strong connections with friends who understand and support you can contribute to good emotional and mental health.
Completing your schoolwork: Meeting academic responsibilities and being able to manage and prioritize tasks can contribute to reduced stress levels and a sense of accomplishment.
Explanation: Good emotional and mental health can be maintained through engaging in activities that promote self-reflection, building and maintaining meaningful relationships, and having a sense of fulfillment through meeting responsibilities and goals.
5. You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following risk factors can you control?
There is a history of heart disease in your family.
Explanation: While it is not possible to change your family's medical history or genetic predisposition, there are still certain factors within your control that can help mitigate the risk of heart disease. These include adopting a healthy lifestyle, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, avoiding smoking, and getting regular check-ups with a healthcare professional.
6. Tanya decided that she wanted to enter the next charity marathon. She set up a schedule for daily exercise that would prepare her for the long run. This is an example of
Health advocacy: Tanya is advocating for her own health and well-being by proactively planning and engaging in regular exercise to prepare for the marathon.
Explanation: Health advocacy involves taking an active role in promoting and protecting one's own health. In this scenario, Tanya's actions demonstrate her advocacy for her physical fitness and overall well-being.
7. You discover a red bump on your leg that itches. You decide to research the symptoms. While researching, you discover contradictory information. What is the best next step?
Continue searching for reliable resources on the topic.
Explanation: When encountering contradictory or conflicting information during research, it is important to continue searching for reliable and trustworthy sources. This ensures that you gather accurate and evidence-based information to make informed decisions about your health. Seeking multiple reliable sources and consulting with healthcare professionals are recommended to obtain accurate and reliable information.
8. Lifestyle choices and health awareness affect your position on the health continuum.
Explanation: The health continuum is a spectrum that represents an individual's overall health status, ranging from illness to wellness. Lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise, stress management, and health awareness, can impact an individual's position on the health continuum. Making healthy choices and being aware of one's health can help move towards the wellness end of the continuum.
9. Which side of the health triangle corresponds to getting enough rest?
Physical health.
Explanation: The health triangle is a model that represents the three interconnected aspects of health: physical health, mental and emotional health, and social health. Getting enough rest is primarily related to physical health, as it directly affects the functioning and well-being of the body.
10. Which of the following habits will most likely move you towards the "illness end" of the health continuum?
Isolating yourself from others.
Explanation: Isolating oneself from others can negatively impact mental and emotional well-being, as social connections and support play a crucial role in maintaining good health. Social isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness, increased stress, and reduced overall well-being, potentially leading to negative effects on physical health as well.
11. All aspects of health are equally important. A problem in one area can affect other areas.
True.
Explanation: All aspects of health—physical, mental and emotional, and social—are interconnected and equally important. A problem in one area can often have a ripple effect and impact other areas of health. For example, chronic stress can lead to physical health issues, such as high blood pressure, and can also affect mental and emotional well-being.
12. Which of the following physical changes are experienced by teen males?
Broadening of the shoulders.
Explanation: During adolescence, there are various physical changes that occur as a result of hormonal changes and growth. In teen males, one of the common physical changes is the broadening of the shoulders, which is associated with the development of their skeletal structure.
13. Teens experience mental and emotional changes during adolescence because their brains experience significant changes before and during puberty.
True.
Explanation: During adolescence, the brain undergoes significant changes in structure and function, including the rewiring of neural connections and the development of the prefrontal cortex responsible for decision-making and emotional regulation. These changes can lead to behavioral and emotional shifts in teens as they navigate the challenges and complexities of adolescence.
14. You have a problem with a group of kids picking on you at school. What would be a good way for your family to help you with the issue?
You could rely on your family to give you good advice about how to handle the situation.
Explanation: One effective way for your family to help you with the issue of being bullied at school is by providing guidance and support. They can offer advice on how to handle the situation, provide emotional support, and potentially help you navigate appropriate ways to address and resolve the bullying.
15. The start of puberty varies greatly and can begin as early as 8 years old and as late as 16 years old.
Explanation: The onset of puberty can vary among individuals, and it is influenced by various factors such as genetics, nutrition, and environmental factors. While the average age of puberty onset is around 10-11 years for girls and 12-13 years for boys, it is not uncommon for puberty to begin as early as 8 years old or as late as 16 years old. The timing and progression of puberty can differ among individuals.
3. Self-esteem does this? I don't think so. Whatever happens in teen years is usually brought on by changing hormones in a young person's body.
4. I agree with one of your choices, but not the other.
5. Please reread the question. Do you understand what "risk factors" are? Do you understand what "you can control" means?
6. No
7. None of these choices seems right to me. If the bump doesn't go away in a couple of days, get to the doctor.
8. I don't know since I don't have your text and therefore don't know how these terms are being defined in your text.
9, 10, 11, 12, 14. I agree.
13. See #3.
15. Your text clearly must address this. I don't know what your text says. Go back and find that section.