ACE Health Coach Chapter 15 Quiz

What is the main reason why a client with depression, anxiety, or chronic stress should monitor his or her mood? A. For the client to understand the impact of hisor her lifestyle changes on mood B. For the health coach to be able to support the appropriate goal setting for the client C. For the health coach and client to identify those activities that cause a positive mood D. For the client to monitor non-health-related activities and mood for comparison to lifestyle changes and mood

A. For the client to understand the impact of hisor her lifestyle changes on mood

Once a health coach has helped a client identify his or her negative beliefs regarding his or her ability to develop a healthy lifestyle, the next step is to ___________. A. Have the client challenge any negative beliefs with evidence B. Have the client turn each negative thought into a positive one C. Have the client practice positive affirmations D. Have the client surround his or herself with positive social support

A. Have the client challenge any negative beliefs with evidence

Who are the best candidates to benefit from meditative therapies? A. Individuals with subclinical anxiety and/or stress B. Individuals with severe depression who have difficulty with activities of daily life C. Individuals with a formal anxiety disorder and who are on medication D. Anyone can benefit from mindfulness-based stress reduction

A. Individuals with subclinical anxiety and/or stress

Which of the following statements about the association between exercise and depression is MOST accurate? A. More research is needed to establish the relationship B. Exercise is as effective as a placebo in reducing depression symptoms C. Exercise is moderately more effective than psychotherapy and medication in reducing depression symptoms D. There is a weak association between exercise and depression

A. More research is needed to establish the relationship

Which of the following is an evidence-based treatment for depression? A. Taking medications B. Identifying the depression C. Wokring with a health coach D. Incorporating meditative therapies

A. Taking medications

For anxiety to be diagnosed, _____. A. The symptoms must be severe enough to interfere with daily activities, relationships, and/or work B. The symptoms must last three months or longer C. The cause of the anxiety needs to be identified D. The patient must exhibit maladaptive behaviors of coping with the anxiety

A. The symptoms must be severe enough to interfere with daily activities, relationships, and/or work

What is one reason why exercise has not consistently been recommended to patients as a way to treat depression? A. There is skepticism regarding the evidence B. Exercise has not been proven to be an evidence-based practice to treat depression C. Prescribing an exercise program is a health coach plays, not a healthcare provider D. Healthcare professionals focus on medications to treat depression

A. There is skepticism regarding the evidence

Which of the following is an appropriate use of a confidence ruler? A. To gauge how confident a client feels about accomplishing the week's goal B. To gauge how confidently the client can assess his or her mood C. To gauge how confident the client is to return to his or her previous weight or exercise plan D. To gauge how confident the client is to move on to the next goal once he or she has accomplished the preceding goal

A. To gauge how confident a client feels about accomplishing the week's goal

For what is the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale used? A. To gauge the level of stress a person has been experiencing over the past month B. To identify if stress levels are normal over the preceeding month C. To diagnose stress, anxiety, or other related disorders D. To identify whether a complete assessment for anxiety by mental health professional is indicated

A. To gauge the level of stress a person has been experiencing over the past month

Which of the following statements about depression is MOST accurate? A. It can cause obesity B. It can recur throughout a person's life C. It is a homogenous mental disorder D. It is caused by a traumatic life event

B. It can recur throughout a person's life