HLTH: Healthy Lifestyles (Exam 1)

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from

accidents

Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?

an essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment

An appraisal of the relationship between an object, action, or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)

belief

The expected number of years of life remaining at a given age, such as at birth, is known as

life expectancy

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

predisposing factor

Having unprotected sex is considered a

risk behavior

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

transtheoretical model

Jim was successful at meeting his exercise goal and rewarded himself by taking a three-day vacation at a golf resort. This is an example of a

reinforcing behavior

Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's

susceptibility to infectious disease

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 transtheoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of

action

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

Going out for dinner at your favorite restaurant as a reward for finishing a big project is an example of a

consumable reinforcer

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

eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups

Emotional health can best be described as being able to

feel and express emotions appropriately

Spiritual health can best be described as

having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life

The ever-changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental dimensions is the definition of

health

The six dimensions of health

interact continuously

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

shaping

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

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

vaccinations and antibiotics

Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?

wanting to change

The positive aspects of a person's life, such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions, determines one's sense of

well-being

Studies associate mindfulness with

improvements in memory

Which type of costs are related to higher insurance premiums and increased disability payments due to obesity-related health conditions?

indirect medical costs

Determinants of health are a range of factors in a person's life that

influence his or her health status

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

intellectual health

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

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

medical model

Manuela joined a group exercise class. Her instructor, who was formerly inactive and overweight, participates with the class and also shares personal fitness strategies. In class, Manuela tries to emulate her instructor's moves, and she has also become more physically active as part of her daily routine. Which technique is Manuela using to reach her goal of becoming more fit?

modeling

Observing a friend's successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of

modeling

A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a(n)

modifiable determinant

A person's bone structure is an example of a(n)

nonmodifiable determinant

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

The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to

perform activities of daily living

Gavin downloads a new workout song every time he completes his week's exercise goal. This action is an example of

positive reinforcement

Washing your hands before eating is an example of disease

prevention

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

process that occurs in stages

The science that views negative health events as resulting from individuals' interactions with their physical or social environment is

public health

Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n)

reinforcing factor

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

self-talk

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

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

Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to

improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans

Jason is frustrated because he has three projects due at the same time next week and he doesn't believe it's possible to get all three finished. His solution is to forget about the projects and meet up with friends for a night out. Jason has

an external locus of control

Effective health promotion programs

focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health

The science of epigenetics studies

how behavioral choices influence our cells' ability to use genes

Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals?

imagined rehearsal

Brenda is going on a ski trip over spring break and has 12 weeks to get in shape. She purchased an elliptical trainer and started working out on it for 10 minutes each day. Each week, she will increase her workout by 10 minutes until she can exercise for one hour. If she finds that is too rigorous, she will only add 5 minutes to her workout each week. Which of the following behavior-change techniques is Brenda using to get in shape for her trip?

shaping

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

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?

social

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

their own actions

The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is

wellness