HLTH 231 Chapter 1 Quiz

Which of the following is TRUE about positive psychology?

Its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity.

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?

Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night.

The thought, "I don't have enough time!" is an example of

Self-talk

The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is

Shaping

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?

Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.

Missy is motivated to lose weight. She has begun taking a 30-minute walk every morning, has worked with a nutrition counselor to design a new diet, and on Monday will begin following new eating plan. According to the trans theoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of

action.

Being flexible in making plans with friends demonstrates

agreeableness

Not allowing yourself to think about stage fright and focusing only on the content of your speech when preparing for a presentation is an example of

blocking and stopping

One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to

eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups

Differences in cancer mortality among specific populations are an example of

health disparities.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is

highly treatable.

The science of epigenetics studies

how behavioral choices influence our cells' ability to use genes.

The six dimensions of health

interact continuously.

Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?

medical model

The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it impairs functioning in daily life is

mental illness.

Mrs. J. is trying to get her third-grade students to remember to have their homework signed by a parent before bringing it to class. Students who remember every day for a month receive a gift card from a local bookstore. This is an example of a(n)

possessional reinforcer.

Mindy wants to lose weight. The fact that her parents engage in regular exercise is a(n)

predisposing factor

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a

process that occurs in stages

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

The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the

social cognitive model.

Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?

stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties

The contemporary definition of wellness is

the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.

Psychological health is best described as encompassing

thinking, feeling, relating, and being.

Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model?

transtheoretical model

Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early twentieth century?

vaccinations and antibiotics

Major public health achievements of the twentieth century include

workplace safety.