Health 231 Test 1
nonmodifiable determinant
A person's bone structure is an example of a(n)
modifiable determinant
A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a(n)
set realistic goals and pursue them with effort
According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being?
perceived susceptibility
An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people. This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?
influence his or her health status
Determinants of health are a range of factors in a person's life that
health disparities
Differences in cancer mortality among specific populations are an example of
dynamic process
Health and wellness are best described as...
Reinforcing behavior
Jim was successful at meeting his exercise goal and rewarded himself by taking a three-day vacation at a golf resort. This is an example of a
Modeling
Manuela joined a group exercise class. Her instructor, who was formerly inactive and overweight, participates with the class and also shares personal fitness strategies. In class, Manuela tries to emulate her instructor's moves, and she has also become more physically active as part of her daily routine. Which technique is Manuela using to reach her goal of becoming more fit?
tangible support
Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car; they are providing her with
predisposing factor
Mindy wants to lose weight. The fact that her parents engage in regular exercise is a(n)
Social cognitive model
The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the
perform activities of daily living
The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to
life expectancy
The expected number of years of life remaining at a given age, such as at birth, is known as
Openness
The five-factor model classifies curiosity, independence, and imagination as
mental illness
The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it impairs functioning in daily life is
extroversion
The personality trait that involves the ability to adapt to a social situation and demonstrate assertiveness is known as
how behavioral choices influence our cells ability to use genes
The science of epigenetics studies
Compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT unexplained demonstration of happiness following a period of depression. giving away prized possessions. compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals. preoccupation with themes of death.
transtheoretical model
Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model?
symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression? People can snap out of it if they choose. Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating. It is about the same as feeling down after a bad experience. Sadness is not actually a common symptom of depression.
They can lead to social isolation
Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks? They can lead to social isolation. About 2 percent of college students report having been diagnosed or treated for panic attacks. They typically come on gradually. They typically last for 5 to 10 minutes.
a northern state that experiences long winter nights
Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins
Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE? Schizophrenia is caused by childhood trauma. Schizophrenia can be treated but not cured. Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood. Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins.
contemporary definition of wellness
the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions
