What has changed in the last 40 years to motivate individuals to change lifestyle habits?

What will be an ideal response?


Scientific studies show the connection between activeness and the chronic degenerative diseases. Statistics from the recent past of inactivity reveal associations with other negative lifestyle factors and the incidence of disease. Public perceptions of smoking and smoking litigation have increased awareness of the repercussions of daily choices. Expectations of and responsibility for quality of life have become more individually oriented (internal locus of control).

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Intoxication is the use of a substance over a long period of time. 2. Recurrent drug use in situations in which it is physically hazardous is a symptom of a substance use disorder. 3. Ceasing to use a substance when recognizing that it is contributing to a psychological or physical problem is a symptom of a substance use disorder. 4. A common characteristic of an addiction is that the affected person will require more and more of the substance or behavior to produce the desired effect. 5. According to the most recent revision of the APA's DSM, a person is either an alcoholic or not.

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Teachers who rarely modify activities probably do not meet the needs of many students in their class

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The medical term meaningĀ to cough up bloody sputumĀ is

A. Hemoptysis B. Hematochezia C. Hemorrhage D. Hematuria E. Hemolysis

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Methadone, used in heroin treatment, is not an addictive drug

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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