Online Quizzes

Chapter 1: Understanding Your Health

	1.	A teenager who skips meals is ignoring which side of the health triangle?

		a.	physical
		b.	mental/emotional
		c.	social
		d.	None; his or her triangle is balanced.

	2.	A teenager who spends too much time alone is ignoring which side of the health triangle?

		a.	physical
		b.	mental/emotional
		c.	social
		d.	None; his or her triangle is balanced.

	3.	A teenager who constantly feels stressed is ignoring which side of the health triangle?

		a.	physical
		b.	mental/emotional
		c.	social
		d.	None; his or her triangle is balanced.

	4.	Adolescence usually starts between what ages?

		a.	8 and 10
		b.	7 and 11
		c.	11 and 15
		d.	15 and 19

	5.	Which statement about adolescence is true?

		a.	All teens experience adolescence at the same time.
		b.	All teens experience adolescence in the same way.
		c.	Hormones in some teens cause significant growth spurts.
		d.	All teens experience some physical, emotional, and social changes during adolescence.

	6.	Which emotional change during adolescence is usually caused by hormones?

		a.	mood swings
		b.	a growing sense of responsibility to yourself and to others
		c.	understanding that other people have feelings
		d.	increased independence from your family

	7.	Which statement about an adolescent's social development is true?

		a.	Adolescence is a time when teens do exactly what their parents tell them to do.
		b.	Adolescence is a time when childhood friendships grow stronger.
		c.	Adolescence is a time when teens spend time reflecting on their lives.
		d.	Adolescence is a time when teens begin to recognize their roles in the community.

	8.	Which is NOT a positive lifestyle factor?

		a.	getting 8 hours of sleep each night
		b.	smoking
		c.	spending time with friends
		d.	getting 60 minutes of exercise each day

	9.	Which is an example of a risk behavior?

		a.	wearing a seat belt in the car
		b.	wearing a helmet while biking
		c.	living a sedentary lifestyle
		d.	eating a well-balanced diet

	10.	Which risk avoidance strategy protects all three sides of your health triangle?

		a.	thinking before making decisions
		b.	abstinence
		c.	getting enough sleep
		d.	eating three meals a day