PED 101 Chapter 1
The average life expectancy at birth for males is which of the following? a. 87 years b. 75.6 years c. 80.6 years d. 65.3 years
75.6 years
In the United States the average life expectancy for a female is a. 67. b. 80.6. c. 65. d. 75.6.
80.6
Having an external locus of control means that a person believes that he has control over his behavioral choices.
False
Physical fitness is defined as the ability to perform sports skills with proficiency.
False
The dimensions of wellness are independent of one another and not interconnected.
False
The final stage in the transtheoretical model is maintenance of the new behavior.
False
Time should not be specified in goals.
False
Which of the following is the best specific, time-oriented goal for exercise? a. I'll become healthier. b. I'll lose 5 pounds by next month. c. I'll increase my running time over the next month. d. I'll run 3 miles in 30 minutes by mid-July.
I'll run 3 miles in 30 minutes by mid-July
Learning a second language is most likely to improve ________ wellness. a. physical b. spiritual c. intellectual d. emotional
intellectual
The average healthy life expectancy for males is which of the following? a. 65 years b. 67 years c. 75.6 years d. 80.6 years
65 years
______ is a component of spiritual wellness. a. Physical activity b. Proper nutrition c. Intelligence d. Altruism
Altruism
Going to a bar with a friend when you are trying to quit drinking is an example of effectively controlling your environment.
False
The leading causes of death for Americans overall are heart disease and cancer.
True
An organized, deliberate effort to alter or replace a habit or activity is known as a. motivation. b. contemplation. c. countering. d. behavior change.
behavior change
Going for a walk instead of eating dessert is an example of a. modeling. b. shaping. c. relapse. d. countering.
countering
Attempting to double the amount of weight you can bench press in the space of a month is an example of which barrier to change? a. self-defeating beliefs and attitudes b. overambitious goals c. failing to accurately assess your current state of wellness d. lack of support and guidance
overambitious goals
Which of the following is attributed to regular physical activity? a. increased risk of back pain b. high blood pressure c. increased levels of blood sugar d. reduced risk of weight gain
reduced risk of weight gain
The degree to which a person believes in his or her ability to achieve a goal is known as a. motivation. b. self-efficacy. c. spiritual wellness. d. locus of control.
self-efficacy
The ability to have satisfying interpersonal relationships is which of the following? a. intellectual wellness b. spiritual wellness c. social wellness d. physical wellness
Social Wellness
Having physical activity regulated by someone else is negatively associated with activity levels.
True
In the maintenance stage, people work to prevent relapse into old habits
True
Which of the following kills more Americans ages 15-24 than almost all other causes combined? a. accidents b. suicide c. homicide d. HIV
accidents
Which of the following is a financial advantage of having a high level of wellness? a. lower health care costs b. higher productivity c. lower risks of depression d. better emotional health
lower health care costs
Mentally picturing success in reaching a goal is known as which of the following? a. visualization b. countering c. modeling d. shaping
visualization
When a person pictures himself succeeding in achieving a goal, he is using a. modeling. b. countering. c. visualization. d. shaping.
visualization