Ch. 1 Quiz

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

Going out for dinner at your favorite restaurant as a reward for finishing a big project is an example of a(n)

consumable reinforcer

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

The absence of disease or illness is the optimal description of health.

false

The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.

false

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

genetic diseases

Spiritual health can BEST be described as

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

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

life expectancy

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

manipulative reinforcer

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

medical model

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?

modeling

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

Mrs. J. is trying to get her third-grade students to remember to have their homework signed by a parent before bringing it to class. Students who remember every day for a month receive a gift card from a local bookstore. This is an example of a(n)

possessional reinforcer

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

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

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

transtheoretical model

For a low-income individual without dental insurance, cost can be a perceived barrier to obtaining necessary dental care.

true

One of the goals of the Healthy People 2020 public health initiative is to create social and physical environments that promote health.

true

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