HLTH 1100 Ch 1

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Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health?

They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from

accidents

Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

all six dimensions of her health.

Jason has three projects due next week. He is frustrated because everything is due at the same time and he doesn't believe it's possible to get all three projects finished. His solution is to forget about the projects and meet up with friends for a night out. Jason has

an external locus of control.

Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?

economic status

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

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

A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness.

false

Emotional health is the same as intellectual health.

false

Spiritual health can best be described as

having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life.

Differences in health conditions among specific populations are

health disparities.

Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to

improve health-related quality of life and years of life for all Americans.

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.

An example of an enabling factor is

living near a hiking trail to encourage walking.

Lower health insurance rates for nonsmokers is an example of a(n)

manipulative reinforcer.

The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the

medical model.

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

modeling.

A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a(n)

modifiable determinant.

An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people. This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?

perceived susceptibility

A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being a(n)

predisposing factor.

The thought, "I don't have enough time!" is an example of

self-talk.

Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's

susceptibility to infectious disease.

The contemporary definition of wellness is

the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.

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

wanting to change

The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is

wellness.

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n)

process that occurs in stages.

The science that views negative health events as resulting from individuals' interactions with their physical or social environment is

public health.

Having unprotected sex is considered a

risk behavior.

A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n)

chronic disease.

Effective health promotion programs

focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health.

All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT

genetic diseases.

Health promotion

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

Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?

medical model

A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of

modifiable determinants of health.

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?

social

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

stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties

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

their own actions.

Social factors, biology and genetics, individual behavior, health services, and policymaking all combine to determine a person's health status.

true

When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change, one should

use small achievable steps to reach goals.

Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early twentieth century?

vaccinations and antibiotics


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