final quiz 1
Family health background and the behaviors of family members are examples of: A) enabling factors. B) reinforcing factors. C) motivational factors. D) predisposing factors.
D
The contemporary definition of wellness is: A) the ability to move about freely without pain. B) the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease. C) living longer than one's parents. D) all factors leading to positive health status or overall well-being.
D
The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is: A) action. B) journaling. C) preparation. D) shaping
D
To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n): A) stressful situation. B) chance to wipe out past mistakes. C) isolated event. D) process that occurs in stages.
D
According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage: A) has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change. B) is aware of the problem and is making preparations for change. C) is aware of the problem but is greatly afraid of change. D) is aware of the problem and is already taking action to implement change.
A
The number of years a person is anticipated to live based on conditions at their time of birth is: A) life expectancy. B) population control. C) mortality. D) morbidity.
A
Which change model was created to illustrate how firmly held ideas affect behavior change? A) Health belief model B) Transtheoretical model C) Social cognitive model D) Shaping model
A
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: A) negative behavior. B) reinforcing behavior. C) manipulative behavior. D) covert behavior.
B
Judy strives to stay healthy. When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior, she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track. No challenge is too tough for her to take on. Judy has: A) self-control. B) self-efficacy. C) self-awareness. D) self-motivation.
B
One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to: A) reduce health care costs for all Americans. B) eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups. C) increase funding for research on certain diseases such as cancer and diabetes. D) increase the number of public health departments in every state.
B
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as: A) social health. B) intellectual health. C) physical health. D) emotional health
B
The six dimensions of wellness: A) affect health independently of each other. B) interact continuously. C) seldom influence one another. D) affect either the mind or the body.
B
Wellness is best described as: A) a static process. B) a dynamic process. C) determined by genes. D) determined by the environment
B
Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model? A) Health belief model B) Transtheoretical model C) Social cognitive model D) Shaping model
B
Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically? A) Pressure from parents and family members B) Stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties C) Repeated strep infections D) Carrying a too-heavy course load
B
Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these have on her dimensions of health? A) They affect her physical health only. B) They affect her ability to recover from illnesses. C) They affect all her dimensions of health. D) They affect her health only if she has a family history of health problems related to obesity.
C
People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on: A) environmental factors. B) previous disappointments. C) their own actions. D) fate and luck.
C