Healthy lifestyles ch1

Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?

An essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment.

predisposing factor

Mindy wants to lose weight. The fact that her parents engage in regular exercise is a(n)

life expectancy

The expected number of years of life remaining at a given age, such as at birth, is known as

Missy is motivated to lose weight. She has begun taking a 30-minute walk every morning, has worked with a nutrition counselor to design a new diet, and on Monday will begin following new eating plan. According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of

action

One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to

eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups.

Emotional health can best be described as being able to

feel and express emotions appropriately.

Differences in cancer mortality among specific populations are an example of

health disparities.

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

heart disease.

Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to

improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans.

Studies associate mindfulness with

improvements in memory.

Health promotion

includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health.

The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as

intellectual health.

The six dimensions of health

interact continuously.

Observing a friend's successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of

modeling

The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to

perform activities of daily living.

Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?

wanting to change

Major public health achievements of the twentieth century include

workplace safety

set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them.

Based on a recent cholesterol screening, Marlon decided that he has to stop eating so much fast food and get more exercise. Between work and school, his free time is limited, but he is determined to lower his cholesterol level and improve his overall health. The best way for Marlon to stay motivated to improve his diet and work out regularly is to

social

Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health?

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?

Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night.

well-being

The positive aspects of a person's life, such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions, determines one's sense of

transtheoretical model

Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model?

stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties

Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?

Beth works part-time as a waitress and receives no health insurance benefits from her employer. She purchased insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but the policy has a $5,000 annual deductible. Beth

is likely to delay care that she needs.

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

their own actions.