Health Content and Associated Standards

1. Which of the following is true of people with low self-esteem? (GPS Standard 1)
2. Mark failed his first math test, so he decided to stop trying completely in math and
instead invest all his energy into his artwork. Which defense mechanism is Mark most
likely using? (GPS Standard 1)
3. Mat found out that if he does well enough in the soccer game this week his favorite
college will likely offer him a full athletic scholarship. Which concept will motivate Matt
to do well? (GPS Standard 1)
4. The way a person experiences and deals with feelings is known as __________. (GPS
Standard 1)
5. The extent to which you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself is measured by
your ____________. (GPS Standard 1)
6. Which of the following should you do if you think someone you know is considering
suicide? (GPS Standard 1)
7. Which of the following is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette
smoke? (GPS Standard 1)
8. Which factor may influence a teen to use alcohol? (GPS Standard 2)
9. Which of the following best describes psychological dependence on alcohol? (GPS
Standard 1)
10. If Bill usually overeats at his grandmothers house on holidays, what factors are most
likely influencing his food choices on those days? (GPS Standard 2)
11. Donnies doctor said that she should eat more fiber. Which three types of foods would
provide Donnie with the most fiber? (GPS Standard 2)
12. Why is it more dangerous to consume large amounts of Vitamin E than Vitamin C? (GPS
Standard 2)
13. Which is a symptom of bulimia nervosa? (GPS Standard 2)
14. The senior class took a trip to the beach. The students applied sunscreen prior to going
outside in the sun. Which teen correctly applied sunscreen? (GPS Standard 2)
15. Which of the following contributes to the spread of HIV/AIDS? (GPS Standard 1)
16. Opportunistic infections are infections that _____________. (GPS Standard 1)

17. What is one reason STDs often go untreated? (GPS Standard 1)

18. Jennifer has a painful skin condition on her arm. Which of the following approaches
would be the most helpful in treating Jennifers condition? (GPS Standard 3).
19. The chances of successfully treating cancer are greatest when __________. (GPS
Standard 1)
20. Elizabeth enjoys spending time during the summer with two teenage girls in her
neighborhood. The two girls secretly smoke cigarettes and recently pressured Elizabeth
to try smoking. Which of the following responses would be the most effective way to
_____________? (GPS Standard 1)
21. Which of the following is a warning sign that a dating relationship is unhealthy? (GPS
Standard 1)
22. Which of the following resources would likely provide valid and accurate information
about a healthy diet? (GPS Standard 3)
23. Which of the following statements best describes why tobacco advertisers do not target
youth? (GPS Standard 3)
24. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding the influence of
family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors? (GPS
Standard 2)
25. A friend of yours has had a sudden change in personality, has uncontrollable shifts in
mood, and persistent feelings of worthlessness. Which mental health professional could
best help your friend? (GPS Standard 3)