BHAN155 chapter 1 review

Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from

accidents

One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to

eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups.

Katherine is an energetic, confident student who is not afraid to stand up in front of the class and read her essay aloud. She trusts that even if others don't agree with her point of view, they will still value her as a person and a friend. These traits best demonstrate Katherine's positive

emotional health

All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT

genetic diseases

According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage

has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change

During this stage of the Emotional Cycle of Change, a person learns more about the efforts change will take and experiences frustration and doubt.

informed pessimism

The six dimensions of health

interact continuously

The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the

medical model

Observing a friend's successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of

modeling

An adolescent smoker might think that lung cancer happens only to old people. This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?

perceived susceptibility

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

Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of which dimension of health?

social

Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?

stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties

The contemporary definition of wellness is

the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions

Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early twentieth century?

vaccinations and antibiotics