Ch. 1 & 2 NAT130 Study Guide

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?

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

Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

a northern state that experiences long winter nights

Together, self-awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills are MOST closely associated with

emotional intelligence

Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are

emotions

Psychologically healthy people

feel comfortable interacting with others

Effective health promotion programs

focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health

Which strategy is used by many athletes to visualize the attainment of goals?

imagined rehearsal

Beth works part-time as a waitress and receives no health insurance benefits from her employer. She purchased insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but the policy has a $5,000 annual deductible. Beth

is likely to delay care that she needs

Which of the following is TRUE about positive psychology?

its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity

Manuela joined a group exercise class. Her instructor, who was formerly inactive and overweight, participates with the class and also shares personal fitness strategies. In class, Manuela tries to emulate her instructor's moves, and she has also become more physically active as part of her daily routine. Which technique is Manuela using to reach her goal of becoming more fit?

modeling

A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of

modifiable determinants of health

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from

post-traumatic stress disorder

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

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

Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of

situational inducement

Interpersonal therapy focuses on

social roles and relationships

A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is

social support

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

wellness

Psychological health is best described as encompassing

thinking, feeling, relating, and being

Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?

wanting to change

An awareness of what others might be going through is called

empathy

Judy is confident in her ability to meet her weight-loss goal. When she notices herself overeating, she makes a plan and takes action to get her diet back on track. Judy

exhibits self-efficacy

A collective term for several positive states in which individuals actively embrace the world around them is

happiness

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

heart disease

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from

low self-esteem

Jake is being treated for depression by a medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for his condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?

psychiatrist

The science that views negative health events as resulting from individuals' interactions with their physical or social environment is

public health

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with

reduced exposure to sunlight

Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks?

they can lead to social isolation

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