HLTH 231 chapter 1 quiz
Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?
An essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment
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
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is
heart disease.
Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals?
imagined rehearsal
consumable reinforcer. Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals?
imagined rehearsal
Studies associate mindfulness with
improvements in memory.
Health promotion
includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health.
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.
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
The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to
perform activities of daily living.
Gavin downloads a new workout song every time he completes his week's exercise goal. This action is an example of
positive reinforcer
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
The science that views negative health events as resulting from individuals' interactions with their physical or social environment is
public health
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
reinforcing 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.
The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is
shaping
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 behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model?
transtheoretical model
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 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
Major public health achievements of the twentieth century include
workplace safety.
