HHS 231 Chapter 1

ACSM recommends that adults perform at least ________ minutes of moderate physical activity per week. A. 150 B. 90 C. 120 D. 60

A

journaling

keeping a written record of personal experiences, interpretations, and results

target behavior

one well-defined habit chosen as a primary focus for change

motivation

one's inducement to do something such as change a current behavior

sedentary

physically inactive; exerting physical effort only for required daily tasks and not for leisure-time activities

barriers to change

stumbling blocks faced in the efforts to alter a current behavior

countering

substituting a desired for a undesirable one

financial wellness

the ability to balance and manage financial needs and wants with income, debts, savings and investments

emotional wellness

the ability to control emotions and express them appropriately at the right times; includes self-esteem, self-confidence, and other emotional qualities

physical fitness

the ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without undue fatigue

intellectual wellness

the ability to think clearly, reason objectively, analyze, and use brain power to solve problems and meet life's challenges

self-efficeny

the degree to which one believes in his or her ability to achieve something

Diane recently quit smoking and started a support group for former smokers. As a result of these actions, she has improved which dimension of wellness? A. social and spiritual B. environmental and intellectual C. environmental, physical, social, spiritual, and financial D. physical only

B

John runs 3 miles, five days a week, because he enjoys the challenge and the way he feels afterward. John's reward for running is: A. external. B. consumable. C. intrinsic. D. incentive-based.

C

Being physically fit, getting regular medical exams, and having a healthy diet are all components of ________ wellness. A. mental B. emotional C. social D. physical

D

Hypokinetic diseases are defined as diseases caused by: A. factors outside an individual's control. B. poor diet. C. exposure to environmental toxins. D. inactivity.

D

Which of the below is an action-oriented objective in a SMART goal setting system? A.Increase my distance by one-half mile every other week. B.Increase my running speed to an 8 1/2-minute mile pace. C.Complete the Rock 'n Roll marathon next year. D.Run on the trail 4 times a week.

D

Which of the following is a component of emotional wellness? A.regular physical activity B.regular medical exams C.proper nutrition D.good self-esteem

D

True or False: Going to a bar with a friend when you are trying to quit drinking is an example of effectively controlling your environment.

False

True or False: Winning the approval of someone else is a good reason to change a behavior.

False

True or False: The more strongly you state an intention to change a wellness habit, either verbally or on paper, the more likely it is you will succeed.

True

spiritual wellness

a feeling of unity or oneness with people and nature and a sense of life's purpose, meaning, or value; for some, a belief in a supreme being or religion

behavior change contract

a formal document that clarifies the goals and steps needed to change a current habit or habit pattern

occupational wellness

a level of happiness and fulfillment in work, including harmony with personal goals, appreciation from bosses and co-workers, and a safe workplace

social wellness

a person's degree of social connectedness and skills, leading to satisfying interpersonal relationships

wellness continuum

a spectrum of wellness states from irreversible damage to optimum wellness

physical wellness

a state of physical and well-being that includes body size and shape, body functioning, measures of strength and endurance, and resistance to disease

wellness

achieving the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions

environmental wellness

an appreciation of how the external environment can affect oneself, and an understanding of the role one plays in preserving, protecting, and improving it

behavior change

an organized, deliberate effort to alter or replace an existing habit or pattern of activity

locus of control

belief that control over life events and changes comes primarily from outside of oneself (external locus of control) or from within (internal locus of control)

stages of behavior change

from the transtheoretical model, a set of states most people pass through in their awareness of, determination to alter and efforts to replace existing habits or actions