Chapter 2 - Behavior Modification

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The consciousness-raising process involves obtaining information about the problem, so you can make a better decision about the problem behavior

True

As the scientific evidence continues to mount each day, most people are adhering to a healthy lifestyle program.

False

In countering, the person restructures the physical surroundings to avoid problem behaviors and decrease temptations

False

Individuals who are indifferent and helpless believe that consequences of unhealthy behaviors often don't manifest themselves until years later

False

People who believe they have control over events are said to have an external locus of control

False

The food industry spends less money advertising a single product than the federal government spends promoting MyPyramid

False

The action stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy on the part of the individual

True

Problems of motivation, one of the three impediments that can keep one from quitting smoking, arise when an individual-

does not believe smoking causes harm

The transtheoretical model of change illustrates change as gradual process that involves several stages

True

Which of the following elements of modern-day architecture reinforce healthy behaviors?

accessible stairways

Which of the following is NOT an example of a toxic environment for wellness?

Bicycle lanes and jogging trails

Health experts recommend that to be considered active, a person accumulate the equivalent of-

5-6 miles of walking per day

Daily computer e-mailing, surfing the net, and conduction online transactions decreases energy expenditure by-

50-300 calories

For each car in the US, how many parking spaces are there?

7

An example of a measurable objective is?

"I will go to bed at 10pm every day"

Which of the following statements is true?

On average, American women consume 355 more daily calories than they did 20 years ago

An acceptable goal must be compatible with those of the other people involved

True

Motivation can be controlled by external factors

True

Using various techniques to avoid unnecessary snacking helps one through the-

countering process of change

The belief that unhealthy behaviors might harm others but not oneself is an-

illusions of invincibility barrier of change

The belief that our destiny is in our genes is the-

indifference and helplessness barrier to change

The goal "I will reduce my body fat to 20% body fat in 2 weeks" is not-

realistic

SMART goals refer to those that are-

specific, measurable, acceptable, realistic, time specific

During the maintenance stage-

the person continues the new behavior for up to 5 years

Which of the following encourages walking and cycling?

traffic-calming strategy


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