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