1.3.9 - Test: How to Make Responsible Health Decisions Test
Health And Physical Education 8 Q1 / 1. Understanding Your Health / 1.3. How to Make Responsible Health Decisions
Which of the following secondary sex characteristics do not develop during the teen years?
(1 point)
Responses
development of ovaries in girls and testes in boys
development of breasts in girls
development of body hair in boys
development of acne in boys
What is the primary cause for emotional and physical changes during adolescence?
(1 point)
Responses
changes in growth patterns
peer pressure
hormonal changes
differences in family structures
True or False: During adolescence, your self-esteem may influence you to choose other friends or reject the friends you’ve had for years.
(1 point)
Responses
true
false
Which of the following behaviors might help you maintain good emotional and mental health?
(1 point)
Responses
maintaining friendships with people who really know you
keeping a journal of your accomplishments and interests
keeping to yourself and not socializing with new people
completing your homework
You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following risk factors can you control?
(1 point)
Responses
There is a history of heart disease in your family.
Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for teens.
There is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group.
Your friends have recently started smoking.
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
(1 point)
Responses
health advocacy.
an action plan.
a value.
a risk.
You discover a red bump on your leg that itches. You decide to research the symptoms to determine if you need to go to the emergency room. While researching, you discover contradictory information. What is the best next step?
(1 point)
Responses
Assume the bump is life threatening and immediately go to the emergency room.
Implement the solution from the first source.
Decide there is no issue and do nothing.
Continue searching for reliable resources on the topic.
Lifestyle choices and health awareness affect your position on the health
(1 point)
Responses
continuum.
wellness scale.
risk factor chart.
rating.
Which side of the health triangle corresponds to exercising 30 minutes a day?
(1 point)
Responses
physical health
social health
mental and emotional health
none of the above
Which of the following habits will most likely move you toward the “illness end” of the health continuum?
(1 point)
Responses
maintaining supportive relationships with family and friends
getting enough rest
eating healthy foods
isolating yourself from others
True or False: All aspects of health are equally important. A problem in one area can affect other areas.
(1 point)
Responses
true
false
Which of the following physical changes are experienced by teen males?
(1 point)
Responses
widening of the hips
development of the breasts
broadening of the shoulders
narrowing of the waist
True or False: Teens experience mental and emotional changes during adolescence because their brains experience significant changes before and during puberty.
(1 point)
Responses
true
false
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?
(1 point)
Responses
Your mom could let you skip school to avoid the situation.
Your older brother could intimidate the group of kids so they won't bother you anymore.
Your family should not be involved.
You could rely on your family to give you good advice about how to handle the situation.
The start of puberty varies greatly and can begin as early as ___ years old and as late as ___ years old.
(1 point)
Responses
5, 10
5, 20
8, 16
10, 30
what is the correct answer to all 15 questions
2 answers
1 answer