Chapter 1 Test Form

Zoe is scrolling through her social media feed and sees a variety of ads, posters, and commercials promoting different products and lifestyles. Some ads claim that using their products will make her happier, healthier, or more popular. 1. Explain how these types of media messages can influence Zoe's behaviors, habits, self esteem and decisions. 2. How might the claims made in these advertisements impact her physical, mental/emotional, and social health? Explain for each side of your health. To get 4, you must answer both questions completely, with details and examples.

Answer explanation

Media messages can shape Zoe's behaviors by promoting products that promise happiness or popularity, potentially leading to unhealthy habits. Physically, she may pursue unrealistic beauty standards; mentally, she might feel inadequate; socially, she may compare herself to others.

Luna is trying to improve her overall well-being. How might Luna's personal behaviors and choices affect her physical, mental/emotional, social, and spiritual health? Give examples for each side of health. To get 4, you must answer questions completely, with details and examples.

Answer explanation

Luna's choices impact her health: Physical (exercise boosts fitness), Mental/Emotional (mindfulness reduces stress), Social (joining clubs enhances connections), Spiritual (meditation fosters inner peace). Each choice supports her overall well-being.

Explain how heredity, different environments (social, physical and cultural), attitude, and media influences one’s health and behaviors. Explain for each influence listed. To get 4, you must answer question completely, with details and examples.

Answer explanation

Heredity affects genetic predispositions to health issues. Environments shape behaviors; social influences can promote healthy habits, while physical environments can limit access to resources. Cultural attitudes impact health perceptions, and media shapes beliefs and behaviors through information and representation.

Describe at least 3 factors/behaviors/lifestyles that can affect someone's quality of life. How can they affect someones' quality of life? To get 4, you must answer both questions completely, with details and examples.

Answer explanation

Three factors affecting quality of life are physical health, social relationships, and financial stability. Poor health can limit activities, weak social ties can lead to loneliness, and financial stress can cause anxiety, all diminishing overall well-being.

Risks can be good or bad.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Risks can indeed be both good and bad. Good risks can lead to opportunities and growth, while bad risks can result in negative consequences. Therefore, the statement is true.

How do you know a risk is worth taking? To get 4, you must answer question completely, with details and examples.

Answer explanation

A risk is worth taking if the potential benefits outweigh the downsides. For example, investing in a startup may be risky, but if it has a strong business model and market potential, the high reward justifies the risk.

Ava is learning about health in class. Her teacher asks her to explain prevention, and its importance in maintaining and improving health. What should Ava say? To get 4, you must answer question completely, with details and examples.

Answer explanation

Ava should explain that prevention involves taking steps to avoid illness, such as vaccinations and healthy eating. It's important because it helps maintain health, reduces healthcare costs, and improves quality of life by preventing diseases.

Brittany is a young adult who spends a lot of time on social media and watching television. Explain how media can play a role in influencing Brittany’s self concept (how she sees herself) and decision making. To get 4, you must answer question completely, with details and examples.

Answer explanation

Media shapes Brittany's self-concept by presenting idealized images and lifestyles, leading her to compare herself to these standards. This can influence her decisions, such as fashion choices or lifestyle aspirations, based on what she sees online.

Explain the difference between lifespan and quality of life. To get 4, you must answer question completely, with details and examples.

Answer explanation

Lifespan refers to the total years a person lives, while quality of life measures the overall well-being and satisfaction during those years. For example, someone may live long but suffer from poor health, affecting their quality of life.

Health education provides

• A wellness guarantee.

• Medical insurance.

• Accurate health information.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

Health education primarily provides accurate health information, which helps individuals make informed decisions about their health. It does not guarantee wellness or provide medical insurance.