PED 101 Chapter 1

The average life expectancy at birth for males is which of the following? a. 87 years b. 75.6 years c. 80.6 years d. 65.3 years

75.6 years

In the United States the average life expectancy for a female is a. 67. b. 80.6. c. 65. d. 75.6.

80.6

Having an external locus of control means that a person believes that he has control over his behavioral choices.

False

Physical fitness is defined as the ability to perform sports skills with proficiency.

False

The dimensions of wellness are independent of one another and not interconnected.

False

The final stage in the transtheoretical model is maintenance of the new behavior.

False

Time should not be specified in goals.

False

Which of the following is the best specific, time-oriented goal for exercise? a. I'll become healthier. b. I'll lose 5 pounds by next month. c. I'll increase my running time over the next month. d. I'll run 3 miles in 30 minutes by mid-July.

I'll run 3 miles in 30 minutes by mid-July

Learning a second language is most likely to improve ________ wellness. a. physical b. spiritual c. intellectual d. emotional

intellectual

The average healthy life expectancy for males is which of the following? a. 65 years b. 67 years c. 75.6 years d. 80.6 years

65 years

______ is a component of spiritual wellness. a. Physical activity b. Proper nutrition c. Intelligence d. Altruism

Altruism

Going to a bar with a friend when you are trying to quit drinking is an example of effectively controlling your environment.

False

The leading causes of death for Americans overall are heart disease and cancer.

True

An organized, deliberate effort to alter or replace a habit or activity is known as a. motivation. b. contemplation. c. countering. d. behavior change.

behavior change

Going for a walk instead of eating dessert is an example of a. modeling. b. shaping. c. relapse. d. countering.

countering

Attempting to double the amount of weight you can bench press in the space of a month is an example of which barrier to change? a. self-defeating beliefs and attitudes b. overambitious goals c. failing to accurately assess your current state of wellness d. lack of support and guidance

overambitious goals

Which of the following is attributed to regular physical activity? a. increased risk of back pain b. high blood pressure c. increased levels of blood sugar d. reduced risk of weight gain

reduced risk of weight gain

The degree to which a person believes in his or her ability to achieve a goal is known as a. motivation. b. self-efficacy. c. spiritual wellness. d. locus of control.

self-efficacy

The ability to have satisfying interpersonal relationships is which of the following? a. intellectual wellness b. spiritual wellness c. social wellness d. physical wellness

Social Wellness

Having physical activity regulated by someone else is negatively associated with activity levels.

True

In the maintenance stage, people work to prevent relapse into old habits

True

Which of the following kills more Americans ages 15-24 than almost all other causes combined? a. accidents b. suicide c. homicide d. HIV

accidents

Which of the following is a financial advantage of having a high level of wellness? a. lower health care costs b. higher productivity c. lower risks of depression d. better emotional health

lower health care costs

Mentally picturing success in reaching a goal is known as which of the following? a. visualization b. countering c. modeling d. shaping

visualization

When a person pictures himself succeeding in achieving a goal, he is using a. modeling. b. countering. c. visualization. d. shaping.

visualization