chapter 1 concept quizzes

Which of the following is an application of social health?

Developing healthy, satisfying friendships

Alcoholics Anonymous encourages behavioral changes by teaching people how to submit to strict discipline to correct a problem. Which model is represented by this approach to change?

Enlightenment model

Individuals who have an external locus of control feel which of the following?

Forces outside of them determine their fate

According to which theory or model of personal change do people take a health-related action if they feel susceptible to a possible negative consequence?

Health belief

Which dimension of health is about using your critical thinking skills to make life decisions?

Intellectual health

What is considered to be a more significant factor as it relates to health disparities?

poverty

Factors that influence health behavior that include knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and perceptions are _____ factors.

predisposing

When Michael searches online for the nearest fitness center to see what exercises are offered, which stage of the transtheoretical model of behavior change has he reached?

preparation

Which dimension of health involves people devoting themselves to others' needs more than their own?

spiritual

College-age men are more likely than women to _____.

use drugs and alcohol

Which of the following statements is true of the health differences between men and women?

women are more likely than men to not smoke and to eat a healthy diet, but less likely to have adequate physical activity levels.

Which age group of Americans experiences the greatest health deficits?

young adults

Life expectancy for women in the United States averages _____ years, whereas life expectancy for men is _____ years.

81;76

According to a national survey of more than 4,700 people, what is the percentage of people who get a failing grade in healthy lifestyle habits?

97.3 percent

Health Belief Model (HBM)

A model of behavioral change that focuses on the individual's attitudes and beliefs.

Transtheoretical Model

A model of behavioral change that focuses on the individual's decision making; it states that an individual progresses through a sequence of six stages as he or she makes a change in behavior.

John's co-workers surprise him with a gift basket of fruit in recognition of his efforts to lose weight. Their gift may influence John's behavior by serving as which of the following?

A reinforcing factor

Which of the following is one of the health issues that undergraduate college students in particular experience?

A significant proportion report symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders.

locus of control

An individual's belief about the sources of power and influence over his or her life.

Compared with students at community colleges and technical schools, students at four-year colleges do which of the following?

Are more likely to binge-drink

Which of the following best describes being "healthy" according to the World Health Organization?

Being physically, socially, and mentally well

When thinking about predisposing factors, what helps people change their behavior?

Beliefs

From their final year of high school to their second year of college, students are likely to do which of the following?

Consume more alcohol

Which of the following statements is true about the impact of unhealthy choices on young Americans?

Obese children often grow into obese adults, with risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Which is true regarding the health habits of students?

Only 11 percent of students say they get enough sleep.

According to the self-affirmation theory, which of the following is one of the fastest ways to actually make a health-related change?

Repeating a positive affirmation

reinforcing factors

Rewards, encouragement, and recognition that influence our behavior in the short run.

According to the self-determination theory, which of the following describes an "amotivated" individual?

Someone who sees no value in a certain activity

Which of the following is not a doctor-recommended website?

Study.com

predisposing factors

The beliefs, values, attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions that influence our behavior.

enabling factors

The skills, resources, and physical and mental capabilities that shape our behavior.

In searching the Internet for information about a question you have regarding your health, which one of these is NOT a key concern?

The web browser used

What is a difference in today's traditional-age undergraduate college students compared to previous generations?

They are the most diverse in higher education history.

Which characteristic best describes today's undergraduates?

They face a future in which the pace and scale of change will constantly accelerate

Which statement is true regarding health differences between men and women?

Women are 70 percent more likely to develop depression than men over their lifetime

Which of the following is true regarding a student's future health?

Young adults who acquire an STI may jeopardize both their future fertility and their health.

social norm

a behavior or an attitude that a particular group expects, values, and enforces.

wellness

a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

The World Health Organization defines health as ____.

a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being

health

a state of complete well-being, including physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual and environmental dimensions

Which group of American women has the highest rates of breast cancer?

african americans

health promotion

any planned combination of educational, political, regulatory, and organizational supports for actions and conditions of living conducive to the health of individuals, groups, or communities.

self-efficacy

belief in one's ability to accomplish a goal or change a behavior

_____ is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.

cardiovascular disease

prevention

information and support offered to help healthy people identify their health risks, reduce stressors, prevent potential medical problems, and enhance their well-being

Learning from life experience and the capacity to question and evaluate information requires _____ health.

intellectual

protection

measures that an individual can take when participating in risky behavior to prevent injury or unwanted risks.