personel health/safety midterm

The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.

false

A person's bone structure is an example of a(n)

nonmodifiable determinant.

Gavin downloads a new workout song every time he completes his week's exercise goal. This action is an example of

positive reinforcement

Emotional health can best be described as being able to

feel and express emotions appropriately

Being able to perform activities of daily living is an aspect of physical health

true

When trying to drive less aggressively, Bekka observed her family and friends' more careful driving, reflected on what she observed, and changed her driving accordingly. This is an example of the social cognitive model of behavior change.

true

Because it increases one's susceptibility to negative health outcomes, alcohol abuse is an example of which type of behavior?

risk risk influential reinforcing predetermined

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

For a low-income individual without dental insurance, cost can be a perceived barrier to obtaining necessary dental care.

true

Studies associate mindfulness with pain relief

true

All of the following are basic mindfulness skills EXCEPT

tuning out a noisy student in the library.

Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

all six dimensions of her health.

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

A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness.

false

Emotional health is the same as intellectual health.

false

Excessive drug and alcohol consumption and poor sleep habits are the primary modifiable determinants related to chronic diseases

false

The absence of disease or illness is the optimal description of health

false

The wellness continuum ranges from a low point of beginning to experience some type of symptom to a high point of optimal health and well-being.

false

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