Methods and materials
(BBF) -- ___________ is the leading cause of death among gay and lesbian youth. a)Suicide b)Lung cancer c)HIV/AIDS d)STDs or STIs
a)Suicide
An ecological model considers the intricate interaction among individuals as they relate to each other but it ignores community or societal factors. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM)- Expectancies are a value assessment of the positive and negative results of the behavior. Individuals strive to minimize negative outcomes and maximize positive ones. a) True b) False
a) True
(BBF) -- One of the first steps in providing culturally appropriate services to diverse populations that the health educator should follow is to: a)Become aware of diversity and his/her role in ensuring that diversity issues are addressed b)Build skills in creating an inclusive environment c)Diversify teaching techniques and learning styles d)Advocate for diversity in his/her community
a)Become aware of diversity and his/her role in ensuring that diversity issues are addressed
The base units of a theory are called _________. a)Constructs b)Variables c)Models d)Concepts
a)Constructs
(GSM)- Theories function to do all of the following EXCEPT: a)Ensure the accuracy of evaluation data b)Guide outcome evaluation c)Guide the identification of suitable targets for objectives d)Identify potential methods for facilitating behavior change
a)Ensure the accuracy of evaluation data
(GSM) -- You are teaching participants how to test their glucose levels. The process involves multiple steps and requires the participant to master each step along the way to get an accurate reading. Which of the following methods is most effective for teaching this skill? a)Guided practice using a step by step demonstration b)Role play the steps c)Modeling the behavior and then letting the participant practice d)Showing a video clip of the skill
a)Guided practice using a step by step demonstration
(GSM) -- Race is a problematic concept because a)It is poorly defined and often has little to do with health status b)It is directly correlated to economic status and therefore health status c)Although it can be used to support racist views, it groups people by health risk categories d)It is well defined but used to support racist views
a)It is poorly defined and often has little to do with health status
(BBF) -- Health educators can become certified through which organization? a)National Commission on Health Education Credentialing b)Organization of Practicing Health Educators c)National Coalition for Health Education Organizations d)American Public Health Association
a)National Commission on Health Education Credentialing
Which of the following performance indicators violates the protocol related to accountability? a)On the Smartboard, participants will be able to match with 90% accuracy the drug categories to their side effects using the handout provided. b)After the lecture, learners will describe to their group four of the six youth risk behaviors and suggest a prevention measure for each. c)After the discussion, participants will demonstrate refusal skills using an "I message" and body language during the group role play. d)Participants will record, in their journals, five examples of verbal abuse observed in the video.
a)On the Smartboard, participants will be able to match with 90% accuracy the drug categories to their side effects using the handout provided.
(BBF) -- The connection between objectives and presentation methods requires the health educator to assess the relevant content (information) and __________ that are part of the presentation. a)Skills b)Epidemiology c)Theory d)Structure of the program
a)Skills
(BBF) -- Cultural awareness is the consciousness of cultural similarities and differences. a)True b)False
a)True
(BBF) -- Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) is a national professional health education honorary. a)True b)False
a)True
(BBF) -- Health information is closely tied to one's values, beliefs, cultural nuances, geographical issues, and other personal attributes. a)True b)False
a)True
(BBF) -- Often times the biggest barrier to attaining cultural competence at the personal level is lack of awareness. a)True b)False
a)True
(BBF)- Diffusion of Innovation Theory is considered solely a community-level theory. a)True b)False
a)True
(BBF)- The Health Belief Model is based on the fact that individuals believe in good health, and model emphasizes the role of perceptions of vulnerability to illness/treatment. a)True b)False
a)True
(BBF)- Theory and ethics are two essential ingredients for determining methods and how to maintain integrity in practicing health education. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- A Plan B differs from an extension; it is a new method to replace an existing method or strategy that cannot be executed. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- Any time you must lecture for over 20 minutes, utilize some of the other methods or prepare a truly stirring presentation. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- Health educators practice in a variety of settings, including school health education, community health education, worksite health education, and patient health education. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- Planning creates structure, which permits each new piece of knowledge to fit into the framework of existing knowledge. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- Skills required for successful and effective presentation are the same regardless of the setting (e.g., school, community, or worksite). a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- The ability to make a medical appointment is considered a basic health literacy skill. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- The federal government has supported the development of many curriculum projects over the years. If you can find relevant government material, you can use it without violating any copyright law. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- The teaching method selection is driven by the objectives to be achieved. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM) -- To effectively accomplish the process of health education, health educators must learn to set meaningful, appropriate, and achievable goals and objectives. a)True b)False
a)True
(GSM)- Theories explain health behaviors and suggest intervention strategies. a)True b)False
a)True
According to the Theory of Planned Behavior- together, behavioral beliefs, subjective norms, and control beliefs lead to the formation of behavioral intention. a)True b)False
a)True
Cultural competency is imperative if we are going to close the health disparities gap. a)True b)False
a)True
Focus groups collect demographics as well as other qualitative data. a)True b)False
a)True
Ideally, community needs assessment includes assessing assets as well needs. a)True b)False
a)True
Performance indicators are measurable outcome-oriented terms which reflect the achievement of objectives. a)True b)False
a)True
Objectives can do all of the following except: a)describe the broad intent of the program b)describe the intended outcomes of the program c)make evaluation possible d)help convey instructional intent
a)describe the broad intent of the program
(BBF) -- Service learning is: a)A teaching and learning strategy that integrates research and philosophy of the profession b)A teaching and learning strategy that integrates community service with instruction c)Both of the above d)None of the above
b)A teaching and learning strategy that integrates community service with instruction
(GSM)- Predisposing factors should include all of the following EXCEPT: a)Values/Beliefs b)Accessibility c)Knowledge d)Confidence
b)Accessibility
(GSM) -- Identify the domain of learning for the following objective for a hypothetical Stress Management workshop: "Upon completion of the stress management workshop, participants will show a willingness to learn more about stress management by voluntarily signing up for future programs." a)Cognitive b)Affective c)Psychomotor d)None of the above
b)Affective
(BBF) -- Diversifying teaching techniques and learning styles can include: a)Being inclusive of the various learning styles among participants b)All of the above c)None of the above d)Adopting a variety of teaching methods
b)All of the above
(BBF) -- Transferring personal knowledge into professional settings includes: a)Determining whether plans incorporate Healthy People 2010 b)All of the above c)Tailoring an evaluation mechanism d)Determining an action plan
b)All of the above
(GSM) -- Which of the following is considered the most important consideration when using digital tools? a)Cost effectiveness b)Best fit for meeting objectives c)Availability of devices for all participants d)Time efficiency
b)Best fit for meeting objectives
(BBF) -- The focus of a(n) __________ is to review and critique a true event. a)Lecture b)Case study c)Demonstration d)Experiment
b)Case study
Which of the following tools is used to prevent or reduce risk behaviors and prevent serious health problems among schools? a)School Health Index b)Coordinated School Health Model c)Youth-Risk Behavior System d)National Health Education Standards
b)Coordinated School Health Model
(BBF) -- ______ is a core aspect of professionalism. a)Evidence-based practice b)Ethics c)Strategic planning d)Research
b)Ethics
(BBF) -- Properly conducted, ___________ can provide further insights into the needs of participants, as well as their perspectives on the value of various methods employed in the session. a)Experiment b)Evaluation c)Literature review d)Epidemiological study
b)Evaluation
(BBF) -- Communicating and advocating for health education is a requirement for membership in SOPHE (Society for Public Health Education). a)True b)False
b)False
(BBF) -- Selecting fun or popular teaching methods is always in the best interest of the focus audience. a)True b)False
b)False
(BBF)- Contemplation is a stage or readiness to change in which an individual maintains a health behavior. a)True b)False
b)False
(BBF)- Innovators are the last individuals to adopt an innovation. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM) -- According to predictions reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, by the year 2050 the Asian population will make up 54% of the population, with white populations representing a new minority. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM) -- As a general rule, 25% of time should be spent on evaluation. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM) -- Because most health educators are white and middle class, they are incapable of providing culturally and linguistically competent care to racial, ethnic, or sexual minorities. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM) -- Health education should address knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a targeted balanced approach. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM) -- Health equity is described as the ability of everyone to financially pay the same amount for the same quality of service. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM) -- Knowledge alone is likely to be robust enough to cause behavior change. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM) -- Pedagogy is the art or profession of conducting health education. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM) -- To maintain enthusiasm, limit the length of game play to no less than 30 minutes, including the time it takes to explain the rules. a)True b)False
b)False
(GSM)- Cognitive-behavioral theories attempt to encourage behavior change from an indirect and more global approach that should trickle down to facilitate change at the individual level. a)True b)False
b)False
The Theory of Planned Behavior is determined primarily by the perceived behavioral control and how difficult it will be to perform and maintain a behavior. a)True b)False
b)False
The words "explain" and "define" would be best suited for what type of objective? a)Psychomotor b)Knowledge c)Awareness d)Behavior
b)Knowledge
What are the three levels of evaluation commonly used in health education program planning? a)Outcome, scope, and range b)Process, impact, and outcome c)Process, initiation, and outcome d)Process, evaluation, and outcome
b)Process, impact, and outcome
(GSM) -- Increasing language access services includes all of the following EXCEPT a)Ensuring the competencies of individuals providing language assistance b)Providing low literacy materials in multiple languages on demand c)Providing timely language assistance services (verbal offers and written notices) in the client's preferred language about his or her right to receive language assistance services d)Ensuring patient-related signage and materials are easily understood by the clientele according to demographic characteristics
b)Providing low literacy materials in multiple languages on demand
(GSM) -- Basic skills of a health literate individual include all of the following EXCEPT a)A high level of intelligence for navigating insurance forms b)The ability to interpret and apply health information to improve quality of life c)Numeracy skills in the context of health care d)Using technology to access health information and services
b)The ability to interpret and apply health information to improve quality of life
(BBF)- A theory is a general explanation of: a)Extent to which a program can succeed b)Why people act or do not act to maintain or promote the health of themselves c)System of moral principles d)Innovations that can be experimented with before a commitment is made
b)Why people act or do not act to maintain or promote the health of themselves
Short term or one-session programs, if well conducted, can reasonably be expected to affect changes in this domain. a)attitude b)knowledge c)behavior d)skills
b)knowledge
(GSM) -- When planning to lecture for more than ____ minutes, the health educator should use other methods or prepare a truly stirring presentation. a)10 b)12 c)20 d)30
c)20
(BBF) -- Creating an educational environment inclusive of diversity among participants can be a big challenge in health education programming. In doing so, several areas of concern should be addressed: a)Use of materials and teaching techniques b)Facilitation skills c)All of the above should be areas for concern d)Understand the focus population
c)All of the above should be areas for concern
(GSM) -- Which of the following was not a purpose of the competency update project (CUP)? a)Outline distinct sets of competencies for each of the three levels of practice. b)Explore how other professions distinguish themselves c)Alter health educators scope of practice d)Verify the currency of entry-level competencies
c)Alter health educators scope of practice
(GSM) -- Questioning at the highest level of thinking encourages learners to evaluate and apply the information to new situations. Which term is NOT associated with this level? a)Apply b)Build c)Classify d)Evaluate
c)Classify
(GSM) -- A particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage where one group experiences greater obstacles to health than others is known as health _____________. a)Equity b)Illiteracy c)Disparity d)Discrepancy
c)Disparity
(BBF) -- Health educators utilize presentations for imparting information in almost every setting. How they go about presenting the information is known as the ___________, which is traditionally defined as a systematic approach or procedure that is specifically carried out or conducted by teachers, presenters, or speakers. a)Needs assessment b)Intervention c)Method d)Objective e)Strategy
c)Method
(BBF) -- What are characteristics associated with large group discussions? a)Aids skill development b)Aids analytical thinking c)Opportunity to check for learning d)Provides problem-solving skills
c)Opportunity to check for learning
(GSM) -- You are working with a very diverse group from different heritages and with a wide range of socioeconomic classes. Your task it is to gain insight on potential strategies to solve the problem of community vandalism. Your goal is to discover the participants' opinions, to foster cooperation, and to seek high-quality solutions for the problem. Which method below will best enable you to accomplish your goal? a)Debate b)Role play c)Problem solving d)Guided lecture
c)Problem solving
(GSM) -- Identify the domain of learning for each of the following objectives for a hypothetical Stress Management workshop. "Upon completion of the stress management workshop, participants will demonstrate, with 90% accuracy, the Jones breathing techniques as presented in class meeting 4 during the simulation. a)Cognitive b)Affective c)Psychomotor d)None of the above
c)Psychomotor
(GSM) -- Identify the domain of learning for the following objective for a hypothetical Stress Management workshop. "Upon completion of the stress management workshop, participants will demonstrate all steps, to their group members, of progressive relaxation as shown in class." a)Cognitive b)Affective c)Psychomotor d)None of the above
c)Psychomotor
(GSM) -- An advantage of personal improvement projects is that they a)Are easy to achieve b)Require very little paperwork c)Require active application of principles d)Will motivate all participants
c)Require active application of principles
(GSM)- Which theory would support the idea that health behavior (good or bad) can be learned by watching others? a)Stages of Change b)Conditioning c)Social Learning/Social Cognitive d)Diffusion of Innovation
c)Social Learning/Social Cognitive
(GSM) -- Health literacy is a)The ability to access holistic health and medical information on the Internet b)The ability to locate and read health information--it is the ability to interpret and apply the information to improve one's quality of life c)The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions d)The ability to locate health and medical information online and to access services needed to make appropriate health decisions
c)The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions
(BBF) -- Diversity includes the following a)Experience b)Culture c)Various combinations of all of the above d)Health status e)Sexual orientation
c)Various combinations of all of the above
(BBF) -- ______ is the willingness of people to work on behalf of others without the expectation of pay or other tangible gain. a)Professionalism b)Credentialing c)Volunteerism d)All of these are correct!
c)Volunteerism
Which error(s) is/are illustrated in the following objective statement? A video will be used to illustrate correct hand washing so that participants will appreciate the importance of hygiene. a)it describes instruction, not outcome b)it is not measurable c)both of the answers provided are correct d)none of the answers provided are correct
c)both of the answers provided are correct
(GSM) --While our main tool is __________ the outcomes expected are most often _____________. a)education, affective b)behavior, knowledge c)education, behavioral d)social, affective
c)education, behavioral
(GSM) --Most health education interventions are designed to provide people with _______ in the hopes that they will change their _______________. a)values, behavior b)behaviors, knowledge c)knowledge, behavior d)attitudes, beliefs
c)knowledge, behavior
The acronym CHES stands for ___________. a)Certified Health Education School b)Competent Health Education Specialist c)Credentialed Health Education School d)Certified Health Education Specialist
d) Certified Health Education Specialist
__________ learners use cues from the body language and facial expressions of others to fully understand the subject matter. These learners often think in pictures and learn best from visual displays such as diagrams, illustrations, videos, flip charts, demonstrations, and handouts and by eliciting memories. a) Auditory b) Gustatory c) Kinesthetic d) Visual
d) Visual
(BBF) -- Learners retain _______ by teaching others or by another immediate use of the learning. a)10% b)50% c)75% d)90%
d)90%
(BBF) -- Tips and techniques for selecting presentation methods include: a)Matching methods to content b)Matching methods to presenter expertise c)Matching audience needs d)All of the above e)None of the above
d)All of the above
(BBF)- Health Belief Model suggests that: a)Actions on the part of the individuals could prevent threat or eliminate illness b)Individuals believe in health c)Emphasizes the "role of perceptions of vulnerability to an illness d)All of the above
d)All of the above
(BBF) -- Qualities that bring professionalism to health education include: a)Life-long learning b)Caring c)Being passionate about what you do d)All of these are correct
d)All of these are correct
(BBF)- According to Bensley and Brookins-Fisher, theories are classified in two groups: a)Cognition and organizational change b)Cognition and behvaior c)Behavior and systems models d)Behavior and community models
d)Behavior and community models
(BBF) -- Professional research should adhere to which of the following guidelines? a)Develop a plan to dissipate community resistance b)All of these c)Focus on process evaluation d)Collect demographic information on all focus populations
d)Collect demographic information on all focus populations
(BBF) -- ______________ provide a fun and helpful review of material. a)Large group discussions b)Skits c)Audiovisuals d)Games
d)Games
(BBF) -- __________ is one of the most satisfying and traditional ways in which young professionals begin learning about professionalism. a)Credentialing b)Volunteering c)Research d)Mentoring
d)Mentoring
(GSM) -- A disadvantage of personal improvement projects is that they a)Repeat information presented in a program b)Personalize health practices for some participants while leaving others out c)Do not target specific needs, including behavioral objectives d)Require considerable individual attention and commitment
d)Require considerable individual attention and commitment
(GSM) -- Which method allows participants to observe, and even participate, without the risk of injury that would occur in a real-world setting? a)Demonstration b)Field trips c)Role play d)Simulation
d)Simulation
(BBF) -- Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a multiculturally competent health educator? a)Empathizes for humankind b)Models the importance of diversity in personal and professional settings c)Acquires knowledge about individuals and groups of people different than oneself d)Speaks in gender-specific language
d)Speaks in gender-specific language
(GSM) -- Which statement is FALSE in regards to getting-acquainted activities, also called icebreakers? a)The activities should be easy to follow and fun. b)They can be used at any time. c)They can be used to set the tone for a workshop or class. d)They do not need to be related to the objectives and target population.
d)They do not need to be related to the objectives and target population.
The words "understand," "know" and "appreciate" would be best suited for writing: a)objectives b)either a goal and an objective c)an intervention d)goals
d)goals
(BBF)- Reciprocal determinism is: a)believing that one has the ability to take action b)the extent to which innovation can be experimented with c)the degree to which innovation is seen as better than the program it replaces d)the idea that behavior changes are determined by interactions between a person and his/her environment
d)the idea that behavior changes are determined by interactions between a person and his/her environment
(BBF) -- Ball states that professionalism contains five characteristics. Which one is NOT a characteristic? a)Conduct b)Character c)Attitude d)Excellence e)Skills
e) Skills
(BBF) -- One of the beginning steps to being a professional includes: a)Volunteerism b)Participation in the mentoring process c)Joining a health education organization d)Developing a career portfolio e)None of these f)All of these
f)All of these