Health and Behavior Change Quiz

Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?

An essential component of mindfulness is awareness of oneself and one's environment.

Which change model was created to illustrate how firmly held ideas affect behavior change?

Health Belief Model

Misha wants to lose weight. The fact that her parents engage in regular exercise is a(n)

Predisposing factor

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.

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

accidents

Emotional health can best be described as being able to

feel and express emotions appropriately

The ever-changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental dimensions is the definition of

health

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

heart disease

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

medical model

Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n)

reinforcing factor

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

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

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

Jocelyn 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

Once you have identified a target behavior that needs to change, your next step is to

learn more about the behavior, its effects, and possible obstacles.

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

modifiable determinants of health.

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

genetic diseases