HLTH 231 Chapter 1 Quiz
Which of the following is TRUE about positive psychology?
Its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity.
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.
The thought, "I don't have enough time!" is an example of
Self-talk
The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is
Shaping
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?
Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.
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 trans theoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of
action.
Being flexible in making plans with friends demonstrates
agreeableness
Not allowing yourself to think about stage fright and focusing only on the content of your speech when preparing for a presentation is an example of
blocking and stopping
One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to
eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups
Differences in cancer mortality among specific populations are an example of
health disparities.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is
highly treatable.
The science of epigenetics studies
how behavioral choices influence our cells' ability to use genes.
The six dimensions of health
interact continuously.
Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?
medical model
The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it impairs functioning in daily life is
mental illness.
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.
Mindy wants to lose weight. The fact that her parents engage in regular exercise is a(n)
predisposing factor
To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a
process that occurs in stages
Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of
situational inducement
The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the
social cognitive model.
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
The contemporary definition of wellness is
the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.
Psychological health is best described as encompassing
thinking, feeling, relating, and being.
Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model?
transtheoretical model
Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early twentieth century?
vaccinations and antibiotics
Major public health achievements of the twentieth century include
workplace safety.
