Kinesiology Quiz 1 - Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Employer health insurance premiums increased by how much between 1999 and 2009? 99% 27% 131% 205%

131%

The average life expectancy at birth for males is which of the following? 83 years 65 years 76 years 99 years

76 years

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

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

Modeling is defined as: learning how to adopt new behaviors by choosing a role model who exhibits those behaviors. a mental practice in which one sees himself succeeding. creating behavioral goals. acknowledging that one has a problem.

learning how to adopt new behaviors by choosing a role model who exhibits those behaviors.

The ability to have satisfying interpersonal relationships is which of the following? physical wellness intellectual wellness social wellness spiritual wellness

social wellness

Which of the following is a component of emotional wellness? regular physical activity good self-esteem proper nutrition regular medical exams

good self esteem

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

intellectual

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

lower health care costs

Shaping is defined as: substituting a healthy behavior for an unhealthy behavior. following a plan of action. controlling the environment. making a series of small changes.

making a series of small changes

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

visualization.