Methods and Materials of Health Education Exam 1 (Chapters 1-6)

The requirements for the development of local wellness policies include assembling a committee to develop and implement the policy. True False

True

There is much overlap and connections between CASEL Social and Emotional Learning Competencies and the National Health Education Standards. True False

True

Using youth risk behavior data can support the integration of meaningful information into your health curriculum. True False

True

Which country has the highest individualism score? a.United States b.Australia c.Netherlands d.United Kingdom

United States

Normalization of risky behavior can happen in any community. Seeing a risky health behavior as typical or accepted and not as a problem is more likely to occur when a.only some students believe the behavior is happening b.a majority of students are actually engaging in the behavior c.parents believe the behavior is happening d.fewer kids are engaging in a risky behavior

a majority of students are actually engaging in the behavior

Self-efficacy is a.a person's actions to accomplish a goal b.a person's desire to reach a desired outcome c.a person's belief that the desire to accomplish something is enough d.a person's belief that actions can produce the desired outcome

a person's belief that actions can produce the desired outcome

The requirements for local wellness policies include a provision for health education. True False

False

The terms standards-based health education and skills-based health education can be used interchangeably. True False

False

When asking students to consider their health, it is important to have them start by identifying the negative aspects they would like to improve upon. True False

False

Youth in grades 3 to 5 are known to develop at approximately the same rate. True False

False

_______________ is learned and internalized as the precursor to knowledge. a.compulsory information b.Primary information c.Functional information d.Essential information

Functional information

Which of the following is not true about functional information? a.Functional information is directly related to intended student outcomes. b.Functional information is information that students will directly apply to a given skill. c.Functional information is determined based on data and student need. d.Functional information is interesting facts and figures that keep students engaged.

Functional information is interesting facts and figures that keep students engaged.

Which of the following is not generally considered a target group? a.people of Christian faith b.immigrants c.people living in poverty d.working class

people of Christian faith

Health behaviors have been shown to have a(n) _________________ relationship on academic outcomes. a.neutral b.negative c.positive d.indirect

positive

Which step of the skill development model allows students to think about how they can use the skill in their daily lives? a.present the steps of the skill b.provide feedback and reinforcement c.model the skill d.practice or rehearse the skill using a real-life scenario

practice or rehearse the skill using a real-life scenario

Which of the following is not a characteristic of oppression? a.restrictive b.racism c.pervasive d.cumulative

racism

Which of the following is not a component of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model? a.nutrition education and services b.substance abuse prevention c.family engagement d.health services

substance abuse prevention

Social justice includes which of the following? Select all that apply. a.an equitable distributin of resurces b.a society in which all members feel safe c.a spciety in which all members are valued

All are correct

Adolescents in grades 9 to 12 are independent thinkers who recognize that future planning is an important skill to learn. True False

False

Children in grades preK to 2 have better control over fine motor activities than gross motor activities. True False

False

Colorblindness is a useful perspective for addressing racism. True False

False

Every school is required to develop a school improvement plan every two years. True False

False

For adolescents in grades 6 to 8, concerns about peer acceptance are mitigated by having the whole class work on the same topic or project. True False

False

Having multicultural days where students try foods from different cultures is a good example of social justice work. True False

False

Learning how to interpret a nonfiction text in an English language arts class provides a student with the ability to understand and interpret health-related information. True False

False

Social justice approaches only relate to curriculum. True False

False

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has set national priorities to address the health of the population. These health objectives are known as a.Health of the People 2020 b.Health of the Nation 2020 c.Healthy People 2020 (soon to be 2030) d.Healthy Population 2020

Healthy People 2020 (soon to be 2030)

What is the name of the act that authorized local wellness policies? a.Fit and Hunger-Free Kids Act b.Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act c.Healthy Kids Act d.Healthy Nutrition Act

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

The theory of human motivation is also known as a.the hierarchy of motivation theory b.Maslow's hierarchy of needs c.the hierarchy theory d.Maslow's human needs theory

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Recognizing the physical and emotional developmental level of students is important for all but which of the following reasons? a.Expectations must be tailored based on a child's developmental level. b.Teaching strategies that meet a student's developmental level will be more effective than generic strategies. c.All children develop at a different rate. d.Student age and developmental level are generally the same.

Student age and developmental level are generally the same.

A comprehensive curriculum covers a variety of topics across multiple dimensions of health. True False

True

A person's level of health literacy is fluid and falls on a continuum. Depending on the circumstance or life situation, a person may move forward or backward through the levels of health literacy. True False

True

A well-designed health education program focused on skill development is a prime opportunity to develop health literacy. True False

True

Adolescents in grades 6 to 8 tend to be independent thinkers who can process abstract concepts. True False

True

Adolescents in grades 9 to 12 are able to take on leadership roles that allow them to critically assess and solve a problem. True False

True

Children in grades preK to 2 typically have short attention spans and are motivated by things that are new and exciting. True False

True

One role of a health coordinator is to be a leader in the development and implementation of school health programs. True False

True

Skills-based health education instruction is based on the premise that learning occurs in a social context where the teacher serves as a guide or facilitator and students take ownership of their learning. True False

True

The ability of a health literate person to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services is most closely associated with which of the National Health Education Standards? a.analyzing influences b.accessing valid and reliable information c.decision making d.advocacy

accessing valid and reliable information

The School Health Index is a tool that can be used to a.assess district level policies and programs b.assess school-level policies and programs c.assess local wellness policies d.assess health education curriculum

assess school-level policies and programs

The best time to teach students the skills and information to reduce their likelihood of engaging in risky behavior is a.when they start asking questions about a behavior b.when parents think it is most appropriate c.while they are engaging in the behavior d.before they are engaged in the behavior

before they are engaged in the behavior

When implemented, health education curricula should a. teach students what to value and believe about their health b. coordinate with other areas of the school for increased reach c. be integrated into other subject areas with no standalone class d. operate independently with little interaction across the school

coordinate with other areas of the school for increased reach

Which of the following social justice strategies refers to examining root causes? a.analyzing power b.developing critical consciousness c.drawing on counternarratives d.deconstructing the binary

developing critical consciousness

Which of the following is not an outcome typically used to create school improvement plans? a.dropout rate b.individual student scores c.English language learner performance d.discipline rates

discipline rates

Including books by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQIA authors in your classroom and curriculum can be one way of implementing which social justice approach? a.drawing on counternarratives b.developing critical consciousness c.analyzing power d.deconstructing the binary

drawing on counternarratives

Which of the following is not a category of health behavior measured by the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System? a.driving behaviors b.alcohol and other drug use c.inadequate physical activity d.unhealthy dietary behaviors

driving behaviors

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy of the population is rising. Among subgroups of the population, it can be noted that each of the following is true, except a.life expectancy varies by race and ethnicity b.health outcomes are better for some categories of a population and not other categories. c.health outcomes vary by age d.health outcomes are equal for all subgroups

health outcomes are equal for all subgroups

Which of the following refers to systems of advantage and disadvantage that we see as the norm, that are "just the way things are"? a.white supremacy b.discrimination c.social construct categories d.hegemony

hegemony

An ecological perspective takes into consideration which of the following levels? a.self, interpersonal, and community b.self, peer, national c.local, state, and national d.intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community

intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community

Which of the following is not a core aspect of a skills-based health education curriculum? a.builds functional knowledge b.develops skill proficiency c.is teacher directed d.planned and sequential curriculum

is teacher directed

Which of the following components is a measure of the term health literacy? a.knowledge, skill level, and drive b.competency, environment, and personal drive c.ability, motivation, and social network d.knowledge, motivation, and competency

knowledge, motivation, and competency

When considering how to look at health, individuals should do all the following except a.consider how values may affect how one understands health and well-being b.look at health through a broad lens that takes into account various perspectives and possibilities c.look at health through a focused, narrow lens d.consider family influence on areas of importance related to personal health and well-being

look at health through a focused, narrow lens

The skill development model consists of five steps. In which step would you generate positive and negative examples of how the skill might be applied? a.assess the skill and support transfer b.present skill cues/critical elements c.introduce the skill d.model the skill e.practice and feedback

model the skill

There is a _______________ relationship between adolescent risk behavior and academic performance. a.positive b.negative

negative