Health Quizlet Unit 2

The shift of a person's attention from his/her successful changes to others who would like to similarly make a change is descriptive of which Transtheoretical Model stage?

Maintenance stage

Your friend Brandon is an alcoholic, but every time you try to convince him to stop drinking, he refuses to listen to you and claims he doesn't have an addiction. According to the Transtheoretical Model, which stage of change is Brandon in?

Precontemplation stage

Determinism is a belief that

change is not possible

Thinking we achieve or earn our worth often establishes a worldview of

inferiority and superiority.

When you try to obtain worth by comparing yourself to others

it is very difficult to approach behavioral change in a healthy manner

Achievement self-esteem is based on the belief that you

must do something to be of value.

Negative thoughts about yourself are detrimental to the health of your mind and body. These negative thoughts can come from

not meeting expectations set by yourself or others. life experiences and abuse. mistakes you have made. ALL OF THE ABOVE

Brandon, your alcoholic friend, has been going to AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meetings for three months now and has found a good support group. He occasionally slips up, but is making progress. Which Transtheoretical Model stage is he in?

Action stage

Which of the following is a type of barrier to making behavioral changes? Select all that apply

Emotional, Physical, Opportunity and Logistical ( ALL OF THE ABOVE)

Body dissatisfaction can be found in children as young as six years old, but only when they belong to a weight range other than that which is normal to their age group.

False

Long-term goals are rarely met. Therefore there is no need to set them.

False

You cannot change from having achievement self-esteem to having self-acceptance self-esteem

False

Everyone's worth is different, but you should embrace yours anyway because it is unique to you

False (The worth of each person is the same.)

You have achievement self-esteem if

other people can make you not like yourself. your body weight affects how you feel about yourself. you think some people are less important than you are. you like yourself only if you do better than others. all of the above

Changing a behavior is easier if you have

people to support you.

. When trying to adopt new healthy behaviors, it is important to

recognize that this involves your whole being. respect how complex a thorough change can be. be flexible. be patient. All of the above

The behavior and the value of each individual can be kept distinct from each other. This is best accomplished by having

self-acceptance self-esteem.

Which characteristic does NOT fit well in the following statement? As I am making a change in my life, I should be _______ with myself.

strict

When trying to make a behavioral change, it is a good idea to break down what you need to do into reasonable step-by-step actions. Writing down the action you will take each day

will add to your ability to take the next step. will deepen your resolve to take that action. will add to your confidence in accomplishing your goal. All of the above

The mindset most conducive to healthy living is

Growth Mindset

In order to set SMARTER goals what should your goals be? Select all that apply.

Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-Bound Ethical Rewarding

Maintaining the achievement/conditional self-esteem perspective throughout life can hurt your relationships and cause serious stress-related health problems.

True

Which statement is true regarding action and self-esteem?

We must acknowledge and embrace our inborn worth.

The idea that if you fail at a certain task, you are a failure, is representative of

a fixed mindset and achievement self-esteem

Having a negative attitude toward your body shape and size

can be just as harmful to your health as a problem with the body itself.

Value and worth are determined by an individual's a. success. b. happiness. c. behavior. d. None of the above

d. None of the above

Self-acceptance self-esteem

embracing your inherent value.

Intrinsic motivation is most effective when changing behavior because

extrinsic motivation rarely results in lasting change.

Changing to living a healthy lifestyle is NOT

facilitated by a fixed mindset. dependent on determinism. the most difficult change to make. dependent on how others are living.

Wise goal setting includes

thinking big

There are many sources that can influence your attitudes toward yourself. Some of the main sources discussed in the reading are

your personal history, your family, how others treat you, and what others say about you.