HLTH 250 Quiz #1

Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health? A. They impede her progress toward high-level wellness. B. They affect her healthy only if she has a family history of health problems related to obesity. C. They affect her physical health only. D. They affect her physical and emotional health only.

A. They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.

Studies associate mindfulness with A. improvements in memory. B. social isolation. C. increased blood pressure. D. increased religious belief.

A. improvements in memory.

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? A. shaping B. self-talk C. visualization D. modeling

A. shaping

The six dimensions of health A. affect either the mind or the body. B. interact continuously. C. seldom influence one another. D. affect health independently of each other.

B. interact continuously

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: A. make weekly resolutions for how many times to work out and chastise himself if he hasn't accomplished his planned goal. B. set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them. C. depend on his friends to keep him away from his favorite fast-food restaurants. D. set an ambitious goal and chart daily and weekly progress using online tools.

B. 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: A. preparation B. shaping C. journaling D. action

B. shaping

Major public health achievements of the twentieth century include: A. mental health counseling. B. workplace safety. C. pharmaceutical products. D. lower birth rates.

B. workplace safety

Rafael is committed to his study of ecology and the effects of climate change. Additionally, he tries to show respect for all living things. Which of the following statements best describes Rafael? A. He demonstrates social health. B. He demonstrates intellectual health. C. He demonstrates emotional health. D. He demonstrates spiritual health.

C. He demonstrates emotional health.

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal? A. Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 6 or more drinks per night to 1 drink per night. B. Stop drinking alcohol. C. Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night. D. Drink less alcohol. Submit

C. Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night.

A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n): A. hereditary disease. B. behavioral disease C. chronic disease. D. acute disease.

C. chronic disease.

To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n) A. chance to wipe out past mistakes. B. isolated event. C. process that occurs in stages. D. stressful situation.

C. process that occurs in stages.

The thought, "I don't have enough time!" is an example of: A. shaping. B. enabling. C. self-talk. D. punishment.

C. self-talk

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from: A. homicide. B. heart disease. C. cancer. D. accidents.

D. accidents.

Emotional health can best be described as being able to: A. adapt to various social situations. B. think clearly, without emotional influence. C. maintain satisfying interpersonal relationships. D. feel and express emotions appropriately.

D. feel and express emotions appropriately.

Effective health promotion programs A. don't attempt to change individual attitudes about health. B. focus on improving selected negative behaviors. C. have the most measurable results when implemented in schools. D. focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health.

D. focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health

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): A. manipulative reinforcer B. consumable reinforcer. C. activity reinforcer. D. possessional reinforcer.

D. possessional reinforcer

Because it increases one's susceptibility to negative health outcomes, alcohol abuse is an example of which type of behavior? A. predetermined B. influential C. reinforcing D. risk

D. risk

Having unprotected sex is considered a A. health promotion. B. medical treatment. C. health disparities. D. risk behavior.

D. risk behavior.

Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early twentieth century? A. advances in heart and brain surgery B. more doctors in metropolitan areas C. advances in genetic testing D. vaccinations and antibiotics

D. vaccinations and antibiotics

Excessive drug and alcohol consumption and poor sleep habits are the primary modifiable determinants related to chronic diseases. (T/F)

False.