Chapter 1 - PUBH 1145

which of the following is a method that provides an effective approach to changing behavior by stages?

transtheoretical model

most often, people do not progress through stages of change in a straightforward way

true

you should regularly reward yourself as you make progress in carrying out your plan of action for behavior change.

true

access to preventative health care is important because it provides a person with:

vaccinations that can prevent infections

about how many genes do we have in each of our cells?

25,000

which of the following statements most closely represents the main idea of the transtheoretical model of behavior change?

As you change your behavior, you move through distinct stages of action.

which of the following would be an example of a health-related problem related to human biology rather than culture? A. cholera from drinking contaminated water B. failing to treat a tooth cavity because of dental fees C. malnutrition because of a lack of fresh produce D. a child born with Down's Syndrome (genetic disorder)

D. a child born with Down's Syndrome (genetic disorder)

using SMART criteria, how might you set a goal to increase physical activity if you are currently out of shape?

For the first week, walk briskly for 20 minutes every day.

which of the following statements is true about relapses as people move through the stages of change of the transtheoretical model?

Most people need to make several attempts before changing a behavior successfully.

a complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is known as:

a genome

what is a long-term cost of an inactive lifestyle?

a higher possibility of premature death, a greater chance of having a stroke, a larger risk of heart disease

how does access to health care help improve a person's life?

appropriate treatments of diseases and preventive care

which of the following would be good strategy for successful behavior change for good health?

be inspired by the positive feelings you have about yourself as you see progress, continue to tackle more behavior change projects as time goes by, and lay out a long-range plan

___ change is a lifestyle management process that involves cultivating healthy lifestyle habits and working to overcome unhealthy ones.

behavior

which of the following would be typical short-term benefits of inactive lifestyle?

being able to use more social media, having more time to watch videos, and getting to hang out more with friends

match each negative heredity or environment factor with the personal health behavior that would help reduce the health risk it poses:living in a city with severe air pollution

choosing not to smoke

match each negative heredity or environment factor with the personal health behavior that would help reduce the health risk it poses: a family history of obesity

controlling body weight and exercising regularly

identify the recommended personal health behaviors for a woman with a family history of breast cancer.

controlling weight, exercising regularly, getting mammograms regularly

That women have a higher rate of breast cancer than men is an example of a health

difference

primary health promotion strategies include which of the following?

discourage unhealthy and high-risk behaviors, identify unhealthy and high risk behaviors, and provide incentives for positive health behaviors

your ___ includes conditions in your home, workplace, and community

environment

what actions should you take as you put your plan for behavior change into action?

get as much support as possible from supportive people, reward yourself often, remember that you are in control of the behavior change

what are the social and environmental factors called that affect the health of individuals, demographic groups, or entire populations?

health determinants

health differences linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage are called

health disparities

your environment includes substances and conditions where?

home, workplace, community

match each negative heredity or environment factor with the personal health behavior that would help reduce the health risk it poses:a highly competitive job

learning to manage stress

which of the following strongly correlate to an individual's lifespan?

obesity, education, drug use

Which is true about the poor health habits of many Americans?

poor health habits take hold before adulthood

___ is defined as the biological and physiological characteristics (in contrast to the behaviors) that define men and women.

sex

defining a man as someone who has an XY pair of chromosomes would be identifying him by his:

sex

ethnicity, education level, and economic status are examples of ___ health determinants

social

which of the following are effective ways to promote wellness in the world?

supporting nonsmoking policies for public places, asking for more nutritious foods, and providing nonalcoholic drinks at parties

you decide you want to change one particular behavior and focus your energies on changing that behavior. that behavior is defined as a(n) ___ behavior.

target

simone exercises regularly and eats organic food but does not get enough sleep, drinks too much alcohol, and smokes. simone wants to move in the direction of wellness and decides to start by quitting smoking. smoking is thus defined as the:

target behavior

what is the primary goal of the SMART criteria?

to establish goals that are realistic and achievable

all the following habits would be considered healthy except: A. running a mile every morning B. meditating to reduce stress C. venting anger by snapping at people D. eating lean protein evert day

venting anger by snapping at people

which of the following are true statements about behavior and behavior changes?

wellness involves cultivating healthy behaviors and overcoming unhealthy ones, you likely have both healthy and unhealthy behaviors, confidence will increase as you make progress and start taking charge of your life.