Kin 2050 Connect ch 1

Which of the following statements is true about relapses as people move through the stages of change of the transtheoretical model?

Most people need to make several attempts before changing a behavior successfully.

______ change is a lifestyle management process that involves cultivating healthy lifestyle habits and working to overcome unhealthy ones.

Behavior

Which of the following are true statements about behavior and behavior change?

Confidence will increase as you make progress and start taking charge of your life. Wellness involves cultivating healthy behaviors and overcoming unhealthy ones. You likely have both healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Which of the following would be good strategies for successful behavior change for good health?

Continue to tackle more behavior change projects as time goes by. Lay out a long-range plan. Be inspired by the positive feelings you have about yourself as you see progress.

Why is an active mind essential to wellness? (Select all that apply.)

It helps direct behavior. It helps find solutions to problems. It helps detect problems.

Which of the following statements regarding interpersonal wellness are correct? (Select all that apply.)

It is important to physical and emotional wellness. It is also known as social wellness. It requires participating in your community and society.

Which of the following are components of the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model? (Select all that apply.)

Knowing you have a problem behavior Identifying barriers to making a change Being aware of the possible costs of behavior change

Compared to the general population, Asian Americans have lower rates of which of the following?

coronary heart disease obesity

Compared to women, men are likelier to

die from suicide.

Which of the following would not be a healthy habit?

drinking 4-5 alcoholic drinks per day

Compared to the general population, which of the following health concerns are more prevalent among American Indians and Alaska Natives?

early death rates from alcohol use early death rates from cirrhosis early death rates from smoking

Which of the following strongly correlate to an individual's life span? (Select all that apply.)

education obesity drug use

What would be an example of a cultural difference that may affect one's health?

family values

Which statement about gender-based wellness factors is true?

Men have higher rates of drinking alcohol than women do.

Which of the following behaviors are mainly associated with intellectual wellness?

Finding new mental challenges, wanting to learn new things

Which of the following statements most closely represents the main idea of the transtheoretical model of behavior change?

As you change your behavior, you move through distinct stages of action.

What actions should you take as you put your plan for behavior change into action?

Remember that you are in control of the behavior change. Reward yourself often. Get as much support as possible from supportive people.

Which of the following are directly associated with interpersonal wellness?

a capacity for intimacy communication skills a supportive network of friends

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is known as

a genome

Which of the following health disparities are of special concern among African Americans?

asthma stroke high blood pressure diabetes obesity

Telling yourself, "I wanted to exercise today, but my friends kept me at the mall too long," would be an example of

blaming

Which of the following are associated with intellectual wellness?

challenging the mind lifelong learning

Match each negative heredity or environment factor with the personal health behavior that would help reduce the health risk it poses. a family history of obesity a highly competitive job living in a city with severe air pollution

controlling body weight and exercising regularly learning to manage stress choosing not to smoke

Which of the following are traits associated primarily with emotional wellness? (Select all that apply.)

self-acceptance optimism self-esteem

Which of the following is not an example of an environmental factor that affects a person's wellness?

self-esteem

Which of the following are public health achievements that have led to an increased life expectancy among Americans?

sewage treatment systems control of infectious diseases water purification measures

Defining a man as someone who has an XY pair of chromosomes would be identifying him by his

sex

Ethnicity, education level, and economic status are examples of ______ health determinants.

social

The dimension of wellness that corresponds to a willingness to try to understand the values held by different groups in society is ___________ wellness

cultural

Which of the following would be the best example of how cultural differences may affect our health?

traditions that include eating high-fat foods

True or false: The nine dimensions of wellness are interrelated.

true

Access to preventive health care is important because it provides a person with

vaccinations that can prevent infections.

Which of the following is not a dimension of wellness?

material

Using the SMART criteria, how might you set a goal to increase physical activity if you are currently out of shape?

For the first week, walk briskly for 20 minutes every day.

Which two of the following statements about Asian Americans and their health, as compared to the general population, are true?

They have a lower rate of coronary heart disease. Vietnamese women have higher rates of cervical cancer.

Which of the following is NOT part of the precontemplation stage of the transtheoretical model?

You intend to take action within 6 months.

Which of the following are behaviors directly associated with cultural wellness?

valuing interactions with others who belong to a different ethnicity

All the following habits would be considered healthy except

venting anger by snapping at people.

______ consists of the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society associates with men and women.

Gender

What are reasons that a person's family health history is relevant to the person's health?

Genes help regulate the body's chemical reactions. Some health problems run in families. Genes help regulate the body's metabolic processes.

Which of the following would be good advice to give to a friend who is experiencing a relapse while trying to change his behavior?

Give yourself credit. Forgive yourself.

What are characteristics of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act? (Select all that apply.)

Health exchanges help individuals obtain the coverage they need. People who have an income below certain levels are eligible for government subsidies. The government regulates the health care plans offered on health exchanges.

True or False: Diabetes is a special concern for many groups of American Indians.

True

True or false: Our differences as individuals and as members of groups have important implications for our health.

True

True or false: You should regularly reward yourself as you make progress in carrying out your plan of action for behavior change.

True

Which of the following would be an example of a health-related problem related to human biology rather than culture?

a child born with Down's syndrome (a genetic disorder)

What is a long-term cost of an inactive lifestyle?

a larger risk of heart disease a greater chance of having a stroke a higher possibility of premature death

The stress that an individual experiences from unsafe living conditions, such as air pollution or a high crime rate, is an example of ______ stress.

environmental

Which personal health behaviors would reduce the risk of a woman with a family history of breast cancer from developing the disease?

getting mammograms regularly controlling her weight exercising regularly

Which of the following would be typical short-term benefits of an inactive lifestyle?

getting to hang out more with friends being able to use more social media having more time to watch videos

Which the following behaviors is not associated with emotional wellness?

having a desire to learn (this is a part of intellectual wellness)

The overall condition of body or mind and the presence or absence of illness and injury is called

health

What are the social and environmental factors called that affect the health of individuals, demographic groups, or entire populations?

health determinants

Latinos on average have lower rates of which of the following compared to the general population?

heart disease cancer suicide

Which of the following are recommended ways of moving forward from the precontemplation stage of behavior change?

identifying helpful resources being self-aware seeking social support

To achieve optimum physical wellness, you should make choices to avoid which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

injury, illness

In the transtheoretical model, which of the following is not part of the contemplation stage of behavior change?

making changes to discourage the unwanted behavior

How does access to health care help improve a person's life?

preventive care appropriate treatment of diseases

Telling yourself, "I should just wait and start my new exercise plan on Monday," would be an example of

procrastinating

African American men are at significantly higher risk of ______ cancer than men in other groups.

prostate

The Latino population in the United States has a relatively low prevalence of which of the following health-related issues?

suicide

Which of the following are effective ways to promote wellness in the world?

supporting nonsmoking policies for public places asking for more nutritious foods providing nonalcoholic drinks at parties

Which of the following are behaviors specifically associated with physical wellness? (Select all that apply.)

taking care of yourself by eating well engaging in regular physical activity

You decide you want to change one particular behavior and focus your energies on changing that behavior. That behavior is defined as a(n)

target behavior

Simone exercises regularly and eats organic food, but she does not get enough sleep, drinks too much alcohol, and smokes. She wants to move in the direction of wellness and decides to start by quitting smoking. Smoking is thus defined as Simone's

target behavior.

What does the term health typically refer to?

the overall condition of a person's body or mind

Which of the following is a method that provides an effective approach to changing behavior by stages?

the transtheoretical model

Which of the following are ways of obtaining health insurance coverage in the United States?

through health exchanges through an employer through a professional group

What is the primary goal of the SMART criteria?

to establish goals that are realistic and achievable