Health Science 100: Final Exam

The range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health status are known as ______________ of health

Determinants.

Wellness is BEST described as:

Good physical and mental health. Remember: Wellness is not just the absence of illness or stress. One can still strive for wellness even if he/she is experiencing these challenges in life.

Spiritual health can BEST be described as:

Having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life.

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is:

Heart disease.

Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to:

Improve health-related quality of life and years of life for all Americans.

The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as:

Intellectual health.

According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the contemplation stage:

Is aware of the problem but is still thinking about whether or not to make the change.

Barriers to accessing health services include:

Lack of insurance coverage or availability, and high costs.

The stage of change a smoker is in when he or she has no intention of quitting is:

Precontemplation.

Immunization against infectious diseases is an example of what category of disease prevention?

Primary.

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n):

Process that occurs in stages.

When setting SMART Goals, S.M.A.R.T. stands for Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented or Attainable, __________ and Time-Bound.

Realisitic

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 specific and realistic short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them.

Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health?

The social dimension.

The change model that assesses an individual's readiness to implement a healthier behavior and provides insight into the decision making process that leads to action is known as:

Transtheoretical model.

Examples of individual behavior determinants of health include all of the following EXCEPT:

Age.

Emotional health can BEST be described as being able to:

Feel and express emotions appropriately.

Effective health promotion programs and policies:

Focus on changing behaviors to improve health.