Healthy Habits

Sleep Patterns

100

It does not matter how much I sleep every night. I will function the same if I get 3 hours of sleep or 8 hours of sleep. True or False

FALSE, it is scientifically proven that we need a certain amount of sleep each night to function at our highest ability

200

How many hours of sleep do you need each night to be well rested? A. 4 to 6 B. 7 to 9 C. 10 to 12

B. 7 to 9 hours of sleep is the recommended amount of sleep that the average person needs to sleep each night

300

Taking naps is for little kids. I am too old for naps. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE, naps are healthy for people of all ages. Naps have been proven to rejuvenate us and make us more alert. A healthy nap is 30 to 60 minutes. Anything longer can send the body into a deep sleep and have a negative effect.

400

Humans can survive longer without food than without sleep. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE 

500

What percent of Americans lose sleep because of stress.    A. 25%    B. 50%      C. 65%        D. 80%

C. 65%

Nutrition

100

Exercise is less effective at increasing your energy levels than caffeine.

FALSE: Exercise is more effective at giving you energy than caffeine. 

200

According to the USDA food pyramid you need how many servings of vegetables each day? A. 10 to 12 B. 0 to 1 C. 3 to 5

3 to 5 servings is recommended. Vegetables are an important part of your diet because they are rich in nutrients and vitamins that provide us with energy and overall good health.

300

There are certain foods that will increase my study effectiveness: TRUE or FALSE

TRUE: There are certain foods that will increase your study effectiveness. Some examples are fish, berries, green leafy veggies, nuts and even chocolate!

400

It takes 12 weeks after beginning to exercise to see measurable changes in your body.  TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

500

You can burn calories while sleeping. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE . You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television

Stress Mgmt

100

Stress: A. Can cause physical pain and tension in your body B. Can cause emotional distress causing us to feel confused, scarred or afraid C. Can cause us to withdraw from people that we care about D. All of the above

D. All of the above. Stress is very common among teens. We will discuss ways to cope with stress and things you can do to alleviate stress.

200

An example of how to cope with stress is: A. write in your journal B. exercise C. Listen to music D. All of the above

D. All of the above. Everybody has different strategies for coping with stress. Finding effective coping strategies will help renew your body, mind and spirit.

300

What are some unhealthy ways people deal with stress? A. Smoking B. Drinking C. Over eating D. All of the above

D. All of the above. There are healthy and unhealthy ways to deal with stress. It is important to identify healthy ways to manage your stress.

400

Chronic stress can make you how much more likely to die prematurely? 

A. 2x     B. 3x 

C. 5x     D. 10x

B. Chronically stressed people are 3x more likely to die prematurely. 

500

What is the name of the stress hormone that is produced in our bodies?

A. Estrogen        B. Cortisol

C. Serotonin    D. Oxytocin

B. Cortisol is your bodys main stress hormone.  It works with certain parts of your brain to control your mood, motivation, and fear. 

Study Skills

100

If I adopt the same study skills as students who make all A's I will make all A's too TRUE or FALSE

FALSE: We all have different styles of studying. What works for you may be different than what works for your neighbor. We are going to help you identify your study style so that you can become a more effective student.

200

When I have a test coming up it is best to: A. Stay up all night studying the night before B. Start studying a few days or even a week before the test C. Don't study at all

B. It is best to study for a little bit each day rather than cramming everything the day before the test.

300

Active listening means that you are just paying attention to the person who is talking. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE, active listening is more than just paying attention. It requires you to listen, understand, and interpret what the other person is saying.

400

It is best to study first thing in the morning. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE.  Although studying in the early morning has been proven effective due to brain cells being more alert, it is NOT beneficial or best to study FIRST thing in the morning.  

500

Good habits, including studying, are part of a three part process. There is a CUE, a HABIT, and a REWARD.  This is called the habit loop.  Is all this information TRUE or FALSE

FALSE.  The CUE, ROUTINE, and REWARD. 

Other

100

Procrastination is when: A. You prioritize your work and accomplish tasks in a timely manner B. You wait until the last minute to get your work done often times turning it in late C. You plan ahead and complete your tasks leaving time for fun and relaxation.

B. Procrastinating is a habit that many people adopt. It is when you put things off to the very last minute. Oftentimes procrastinating and putting things off until the last second gives people a rush and they thrive under pressure. Procrastination can result in stress and anxiety, burnout and mediocre performance.

200

The benefits of laughter include: A. Stress Relief B. Pain Relief C. Greater Happiness D. All of the above

D. All of the above. Laughing is proven to have many benefits. As a matter of fact several studies have shown that people who laugh tend to overall be more successful in life.

300

Who is famous for saying the following quote? "Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." A. Forest Gump B. James Bond C. Alexander Graham Bell

C. Alexander Graham Bell is the brilliant scientist who is famous for inventing the telephone. Mr. Bell stressed the importance of preparation for success in life.

400

The basal ganglia is the part of the brain that is responsible for what? 

For our HABITS

500

On average, How many days does it take to establish a new habit?

A. 14 days       B. 21 days

C. 66 days       D. 365 days

C. 66 Days

Contrary to popular belief, it does not take 21 days for most of us to establish a new habit.  Research shows that it takes an average of 66 days before a habit is ingrained in the brain.