1. 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?
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