Chapter 1 (Personal health and safety)

Emotional health is the same as intellectual health

false

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

false

Healthy life expectancy is another term for life span

false

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

genetic diseases

A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a

modifiable determinant

A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of

modifiable determinants of health

Health promotion includes

policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health

One of the goals of the healthy people 2020 public health initiative is to create social and physical environments that promote health

true

When trying to drive less aggressively, Bekka observed her family and friend's more careful driving, reflected on what she observed, and changed her driving accordingly. This is an example of the social cognitive model of behavior change

true

Because it increases one's susceptibility to negative health outcomes, alcohol abuse is an example of which type of behavior

risk

Having unprotected sex is considered a

risk behavior

Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

all six dimensions of her health

Being able to perform activities of daily living is an aspect of physical health

true

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

true

Health-related quality of life describes the impact of a individual's health on his or her daily functioning

true

Social factors, biology and genetics, individual behavior, health services, and policymaking all combine to determine a person's health status

true

Studies associate mindfulness with pain relief

true

A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and may resist treatment is a

chronic disease

Excessive drug and alcohol consumption and poor sleep habits are the primary modifiable determinants related to chronic disease

false

The acronym SMART stands for serious, measurable, adaptable, realistic, and time oriented

false

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

false

The wellness continuum ranges from a low point of beginning to experience some type of symptoms to a high point of optimal health and well-being

false

According to the trans theoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage

has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change

Education and policies aimed at reducing distracted driving within a given population exemplify

health promotion

Differences of health are a range of factors in a person's life that

influence his or her health status

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

consumable reinforcer

Beth works part time as a waitress and receives no health insurance benefits from her employer. She purchased insurance under the affordable care act, but the policy has a $5,000 annual deductible. Beth

is likely to delay care that she needs

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

A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness

false

Atheists cannot effectively practice mindfulness

false

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

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