Question 1

According to the text, what two factors protect health?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, what two factors...

Question 2

Which individual is most likely to live the longest with the least amount of disability?

Accepted Answer

Higher levels of education, such as a law degree, are often associated with better health outcomes and longevity due to factors like increased health literacy, access to resources, and healthier lifestyles.

Question 3

Disability does not necessarily equal morbidity. In the United States, of the adults who are disabled, only _____ percent consider their health fair or poor.

Accepted Answer

30 percent of disabled adults in the United States consider their health fair or poor, indicating that disability does not always correlate with poor health perception.

Question 4

To assess how healthy and energetic Rita feels one would determine her _____.

Accepted Answer

Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) are a measure of overall health and well-being, taking into account both the quality and quantity of life. It is frequently used to assess the effectiveness of medical interventions in improving patients' quality of life.

Question 5

Compared to men the same age, adult women have _____ rates of mortality and _____ rates of morbidity for almost every chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to men the same age, adult...

Question 6

Iris has arthritis in her hands, which limits her ability to cook meals and fold laundry. Iris's physical limitations are associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

Iris's physical limitations point to her having a disability, which hinders her ability to perform tasks which she could previously do without difficulties.

Question 7

Bob has just been diagnosed with diabetes. His diagnosis will contribute to the _____ rate.

Accepted Answer

Morbidity refers to the prevalence of illness or disease in a population, and Bob's diagnosis with diabetes contributes to this rate. Mortality refers to the frequency of deaths in a population, disability refers to limitations in functioning or activities, and vitality refers to overall health and well-being.

Question 8

Alice has diabetes, but tells everyone that she feels healthy and energetic. How Alice feels would be associated with a high score on a measure of _____.

Accepted Answer

The measure of vitality assesses how energetic and alive someone feels. As Alice reports feeling healthy and energetic, she would likely score high on a vitality measure despite having diabetes. The other options are not as relevant to Alice's self-report of how she feels.

Question 9

Which statement does NOT describe the effect of SES on a person's life span?

Accepted Answer

The impact of SES on life span is not decreasing in the U.S. In fact, recent studies have shown that the life span gap between different SES groups is actually widening.

Question 10

Research has found that screening for prostate cancer has led to overdiagnosis, negative biopsies, and surgery to remove prostate cancer that would not have spread, which has resulted in _____ morbidity.

Accepted Answer

Screening for prostate cancer can lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments, which can increase morbidity due to complications from biopsies and surgeries.

Question 11

An analysis of DALYs in 21 regions found that _____ is the most common cause of disability.

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for the most common cause of disability based on DALYs (disability-adjusted life years) in 21 regions. The options are malaria, arthritis, heart disease, and depression. According to global DALY data, heart disease is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 12

The measure of health MOST indicative of the quality of one's daily life is _____.

Accepted Answer

Vitality refers to the energy and enthusiasm one has for daily activities, and is therefore a strong indicator of the quality of one's daily life. Disability, morbidity, and freedom from mental illness are important health measures, but do not necessarily reflect a person's daily experience or overall well-being in the same way that vitality does.

Question 13

A researcher is compiling data on the incidence of several different diseases. These data reflect _____.

Accepted Answer

Morbidity refers to the incidence of disease or illness within a population.

Question 14

To assess how impaired Bill is by heart disease, one would determine his _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To assess how impaired Bill is by...

Question 15

The 10 million U.S. residents with the highest SES (and the best health care) outlive the 10 million with the lowest SES who live in rundown areas by about _____ years.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the 10 million U.S. residents with the highest SES outlive the 10 million with the lowest SES by about 30 years. This is due to a combination of factors, including access to quality health care, better living conditions, and the ability to afford healthier food options and lifestyle choices.

Question 16

Difficulty in performing normal activities of daily life because of a "physical, mental, or emotional condition" is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Disability refers to the difficulty in performing normal activities of daily life due to a physical, mental, or emotional condition. Mortality refers to the state of being subject to death, while morbidity refers to the state of being diseased or unhealthy. Vitality refers to a state of being energetic or full of life.

Quiz 20: Seciton 3: Adulthood: Biosocial Development