Question 1

Research reveals that the relation between socioeconomic status and health can largely be the result of differences in

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A)  the kinds of medical care that people receive.
B)  exposure to hazardous work conditions.
C)  genes.
D)  education.
E)  None of these statements is true.F) None of the above
G) A) and D) E

Question 2

Over the last 50 years,the average height of the people from the reclusive country of Druidia has been increasing.Based on data profiled in the textbook,which of the following is likeliest to be associated with this increase?

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A)  an influx of genetically tall people into the country
B)  genetic changes over the last 50 years
C)  the country undergoing an industrial revolution
D)  more people moving into cities,leading to more calories being consumed per person
E)  improved diet during infancy and adolescenceF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Clarice is a patient in a hospital,and the doctors are hoping to give her good health outcomes while she stays in the hospital.Which one of the following options is an example of something that has been shown to lead to positive health outcomes?

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A)  giving her chocolates and candies
B)  providing immediate surgery
C)  sending for a tribal doctor
D)  giving her control of visitation hours
E)  providing unsolicited social supportF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 4

A certain country has been experiencing huge gains in its economy.Based on research covered in this textbook about the economic effects,which of the following is the most likely consequence of these gains?

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A)  More people in that country will be moving into the cities.
B)  Fewer people in that country will have the required daily caloric intake.
C)  The people in that country will get taller,on average.
D)  There will be more collectivism in that country.
E)  A country's economy has not been shown to affect anything.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 5

The "healthy migrant hypothesis" is conceptually most similar to which of the following?

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A)  acquiescence bias
B)  WEIRD people phenomenon
C)  epidemiological paradox
D)  French paradox
E)  response biasF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 6

The most widespread theory of disease among traditional cultures is that disease is caused by

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A)  aggressive spirits,such as ghosts.
B)  violating taboos.
C)  stress.
D)  witchcraft.
E)  germs,or unseen particles.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Cross-cultural comparisons of obesity rates reflect that

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A)  obesity is largely the result of genetics.
B)  obesity is an evoked cultural response.
C)  cultural differences in obesity are largely a product of the percentage of fat in diets.
D)  people from "heavier" cultures tend to have more children than those from "lighter" cultures.
E)  None of these statements is correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

The fact that people from some cultures lack an enzyme to allow them to digest milk reflects that

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A)  cultural practices can affect human evolution.
B)  cultural practices are shaped by the local geography.
C)  people from different cultures differ more in terms of their genes than they do in terms of their cultural practices.
D)  there is no clear distinction between genetic evolution and cultural evolution.
E)  genetic differences are difficult to overcome.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C) A

Question 9

According to the "epidemiological paradox," which of the following people is likeliest to have the best health outcomes?

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A)  Maribel,who immigrated to the United States from Puerto Rico 1 year ago
B)  Hans,who immigrated to the United States from Germany 3 years ago
C)  Juan,who immigrated to the United States from Mexico 2 years ago
D)  Simone,who immigrated to the United States from Puerto Rico 3 years ago
E)  Marisol,who immigrated to the United States from Mexico 3 years agoF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

From a health standpoint,retirees who move from New York City to the beaches of Florida will

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A)  suffer various heart problems because of their many years living in the competitive and congested city.
B)  suffer as many heart problems as Floridians who move to New York City.
C)  suffer fewer heart problems than Floridians who move to New York City.
D)  be more likely to develop skin cancer than local Floridians.
E)  eat fewer pizzas than those who move to New York City.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Eric's medical results show that there is an infection in his pancreas.What is his American doctor most likely to do in response to these results?

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A)  perform an exorcism
B)  prescribe vitamins and lots of rest
C)  recommend antibiotics or surgery
D)  seek elsewhere for the cause of the infection
E)  seek the help of a shamanF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

You try to portray people's attitudes about dogs using a Chernoff figure.After averaging all their responses,you find that the Chernoff figure for your sample has a very small face with very small and unhappy features.What does this figure represent?

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A)  Your sample prefers smaller dogs.
B)  Your sample cares very little about dogs.
C)  Your sample does not like smaller dogs.
D)  Your sample is annoyed by the questions.
E)  Your sample has negative attitudes toward dogs.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 13

One group of people has developed special lungs to breathe underwater,while another group has not;but with training,everyone can develop those special lungs to breathe underwater.What is this an example of?

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A)  distal cause
B)  innate biological variation
C)  accessibility universal
D)  sexual selection
E)  acquired biological variationF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a gene having an opposite effect across cultures?

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A)  A gene variant has been shown to increase risks of heart disease in one culture,but another culture is characterized by much lower risks of heart disease.
B)  A gene variant exists in one culture to decrease allergic reactions to pollen,while the same gene variant exists in another culture to increase allergic reactions to pollen.
C)  Studies have shown that collectivism and individualism both have genetic causes.
D)  People in one culture generally have one variant of a particular gene,while people in another culture generally have another variant of the same gene.
E)  A gene variant exists in some people in one culture to increase seeking of social support,while the same gene variant exists in other people in that culture to decrease seeking of social support.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

The fact that people who move to New York City are at increased risk of heart disease is an example of which of the following?

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A)  nonuniversal
B)  existential universal
C)  acquired biological differences
D)  proximal cause
E)  distal causeF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

According to the studies profiled by the textbook,African-Americans have higher levels of hypertension than European-Americans apparently because

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A)  of genetic differences between the races.
B)  African-Americans tend to experience more discrimination than European-Americans.
C)  African-Americans tend to be poorer than European-Americans.
D)  African-Americans eat saltier diets than European-Americans.
E)  those with more recent ancestors from Africa carry with them the negative experiences their ancestors had in Africa.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The relation between income and health can be summarized as

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A)  absolute income predicts health outcomes for low levels of income,whereas income relative to those around one predicts health outcomes for high levels of income.
B)  a linear relation between absolute income and health,but a curvilinear relation between relative income and health.
C)  income largely unrelated to health once you control for dietary practices.
D)  the poor health of wealthy people because of all the stress they experience.
E)  more wealth will always cause more happiness,which causes people to be healthier.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Dr.House is a medical doctor in the United States.He is giving a seminar on health-related behaviors both to doctors from other countries,as well as ordinary American citizens.Which group is most likely to agree with Dr.House?

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A)  Neither will agree with him.
B)  Both groups will equally agree with him.
C)  The doctors from other countries will agree with him.
D)  The ordinary American citizens will agree with him.
E)  The answer cannot be determined from the given information.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 19

Research reveals that the French paradox is due to the French

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A)  consuming more red wine.
B)  consuming fewer calories.
C)  exercising more.
D)  avoiding high-fat foods.
E)  having a different sense of humor.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C) B

Question 20

Pierre visited his doctor because he had been feeling sick for some time.Given what we learned about medical practices around the world,we might expect that his French doctor would

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A)  recommend surgery.
B)  prescribe high dosages of pharmaceuticals.
C)  recommend that he avoid germs.
D)  recommend vitamins and rest.
E)  recommend more baths.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 11: Physical Health

Research reveals that the relation between socioeconomic status and health can largely be the result of differences in

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Over the last 50 years,the average height of the people from the reclusive country of Druidia has been increasing.Based on data profiled in the textbook,which of the following is likeliest to be associated with this increase?

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Clarice is a patient in a hospital,and the doctors are hoping to give her good health outcomes while she stays in the hospital.Which one of the following options is an example of something that has been shown to lead to positive health outcomes?

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A certain country has been experiencing huge gains in its economy.Based on research covered in this textbook about the economic effects,which of the following is the most likely consequence of these gains?

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The "healthy migrant hypothesis" is conceptually most similar to which of the following?

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The most widespread theory of disease among traditional cultures is that disease is caused by

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Cross-cultural comparisons of obesity rates reflect that

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The fact that people from some cultures lack an enzyme to allow them to digest milk reflects that

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According to the "epidemiological paradox," which of the following people is likeliest to have the best health outcomes?

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From a health standpoint,retirees who move from New York City to the beaches of Florida will

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Eric's medical results show that there is an infection in his pancreas.What is his American doctor most likely to do in response to these results?

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You try to portray people's attitudes about dogs using a Chernoff figure.After averaging all their responses,you find that the Chernoff figure for your sample has a very small face with very small and unhappy features.What does this figure represent?

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One group of people has developed special lungs to breathe underwater,while another group has not;but with training,everyone can develop those special lungs to breathe underwater.What is this an example of?

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Which of the following is an example of a gene having an opposite effect across cultures?

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The fact that people who move to New York City are at increased risk of heart disease is an example of which of the following?

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According to the studies profiled by the textbook,African-Americans have higher levels of hypertension than European-Americans apparently because

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The relation between income and health can be summarized as

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Dr.House is a medical doctor in the United States.He is giving a seminar on health-related behaviors both to doctors from other countries,as well as ordinary American citizens.Which group is most likely to agree with Dr.House?

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Research reveals that the French paradox is due to the French

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Pierre visited his doctor because he had been feeling sick for some time.Given what we learned about medical practices around the world,we might expect that his French doctor would

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