quiz 1
Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?
An essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment.
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
Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from
accidents
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
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
An appraisal of the relationship between an object, action, or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)
belief
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
Health and wellness are best described as
dynamic
Effective health promotion programs
focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health
Spiritual health can best be described as
having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life
Differences in cancer mortality among specific populations are an example of
health disparities
The science of epigenetics studies
how behavioral choices influence our cells' ability to use genes. the structure of our genes
Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to
improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans
Studies associate mindfulness with
improvements in memory
health promotion
includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health
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
The six dimensions of health
interact continuously
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
The expected number of years of life remaining at a given age, such as at birth, is known as
life expectancy
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 sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of
modifiable determinants of health
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
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(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
Having unprotected sex is considered a
risk behavior
The thought, "I don't have enough time!" is an example of
self-talk
Based on a recent cholesterol screening, Marlon decided that he has to stop eating so much fast food and get more exercise. Between work and school, his free time is limited, but he is determined to lower his cholesterol level and improve his overall health. The best way for Marlon to stay motivated to improve his diet and work out regularly is to
set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them
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
The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is
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
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
Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's
susceptibility to infectious disease
People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on
their own actions
Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model?
transtheoretical model
All of the following are basic mindfulness skills EXCEPT
tuning out a noisy student in the library
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
The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is
wellness
Major public health achievements of the twentieth century include
workplace safety