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Which treatment would most likely be used for cancer?

A
angioplasty
B
radiation
C
pacemaker
D
exercise
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Which is a positive effect of social media on peer relationships?

A
opportunities for free expression
B
opportunities to establish power over others
C
opportunities to avoid direct contact with peers
D
opportunities to disconnect with the real world
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Which type of drug increases the activity of the body’s nervous system?

A
fentanyl
B
motion sickness medication
C
stimulant
D
cough medicine
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What makes up a vaccine?

A
red blood cells
B
white blood cells
C
a weakened or dead form of a pathogen
D
a preparation of synthetic dietary supplements
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Which is one of the characteristics of bullying?

A
tolerance
B
compassion
C
repetition
D
respect
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Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of marijuana?

A
anxiety, irritability, and sleep disturbances
B
fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy
C
a serious disconnection from reality, also known as a “trip”
D
altered senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory
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Which factor indicates that a situation is risky?

A
Illegal activities are taking place.
B
There are a lot of people present.
C
It is away from the individual’s home.
D
The individual is socially uncomfortable.
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Which statement describes a personal pressure that is commonly associated with tobacco or nicotine use?

A
Children have parents who smoke.
B
Laws regulate the sale and distribution of tobacco.
C
Celebrities use tobacco products in the media.
D
Tobacco is recognized as a good stress reliever.
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Which is a possible legal consequence of underage drinking?

A
fines
B
loss of friendships
C
decline in overall health
D
poor school performance
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Which dietary change would be best for a woman who is expecting her first child?

A
increasing legumes and soy products
B
increasing calories and carbohydrates
C
increasing iron-rich foods and vitamin supplements
D
increasing water and foods with vitamins D and B12
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Which indicates that someone has a positive body image?

A
takes pride in the way he or she looks
B
unrealistic about body shape and size
C
intrigued by the way swimsuit models look
D
influenced by what happens in the media
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What is one way that an abuser exerts psychological control over a partner?

A
cornering a partner in a room
B
hitting or slapping the partner
C
coercing the partner into sex
D
blaming the partner for everything
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Which effect are children who receive unconditional love most likely to display?

A
lower anxiety
B
lower resilience
C
decreased empathy
D
less will power
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How does the endocrine system affect the body’s functions?

A
It secretes enzymes directly into the bloodstream.
B
It secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.
C
It secretes enzymes through ducts to the surface of organs.
D
It secretes hormones through ducts to the surface of organs.
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Riley found a source to learn more about human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)."HIV/AIDS Basics Prevention.” Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/prevention.html. Accessed 6 Jan. 2017.What most likely made Riley feel confident about this source?

A
It came from a government site.
B
It came from a health magazine site.
C
It came from a social media website.
D
It came from a popular blogging site.
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Which is one way that alcohol affects driving?

A
Alcohol impairs motor skills.
B
Alcohol improves decision-making.
C
Alcohol increases normal brain function.
D
Alcohol speeds up the nervous system.
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What is a direct cause of heat stroke?

A
too high body temperature
B
too heavy weights for lifting
C
too much unhealthy eating
D
too much exposure to snow
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Which situation would most likely benefit from peer mediation?

A
Two students disagree on how to share a locker.
B
One student is upset because he was offered drugs.
C
A student is struggling to get good grades in math.
D
Two peers have a disagreement that ends in a fistfight.
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How does empathy differ from sympathy?

A
Empathy is positive, and sympathy is negative.
B
Empathy hurts people, and sympathy is a helpful emotion.
C
Empathy involves feeling what another person feels, and sympathy does not.
D
Empathy focuses on one’s own feelings about events, and sympathy does not.
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Ian is under immense pressure from his friends to smoke with them. Which statement should he make to refuse smoking and ensure he will not be tempted to smoke?

A
“I have heard that marijuana is much better.”
B
“I am going to tell your parents you are smoking.”
C
“No, but I will stay and hang out together.”
D
“No, I am going to the library. Want to join me?”

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