PED101 Ch.1

A person with an internal locus of control A. has a high level of self-efficacy. B. is less successful in achieving a behavioral goal. C. attributes relapse to environmental conditions. D. is motivated only when encouraged by someone else.

A

An organized, deliberate effort to alter or replace a habit or activity is known as A. behavior change. B. motivation. C. contemplation. D. countering.

A

Being physically fit, getting regular medical exams, and having a healthy diet are all components of ________ wellness. A. physical B. social C. mental D. emotional

A

People who have thought about what they might do to change a behavior and are within a month or so of taking action are in which stage of behavior change? A. preparation B. action C. termination D. contemplation

A

Shaping is defined as A. making a series of small changes. B. following a plan of action. C. controlling the environment. D. substituting a healthy behavior for an unhealthy behavior.

A

The "M" in the "SMART" system for setting goals stands for which of the following? A. measurable B. manageable C. mandatory D. memorable

A

The ability to have satisfying interpersonal relationships is which of the following? A. social wellness B. spiritual wellness C. intellectual wellness D. physical wellness

A

John runs 3 miles, five days a week, because he enjoys the challenge and the way he feels afterward. John's reward for running is A. incentive-based. B. intrinsic. C. consumable. D. external.

B

Which of the following statements is true of the incidence of obesity in the United States? A. It is negligible. B. It is steadily increasing. C. It is steadily decreasing. D. It is staying the same.

B

ACSM recommends that adults perform at least ________ minutes of moderate physical activity per week. A. 60 B. 90 C. 150 D. 120

C

An action plan, a list of support sources, and a public declaration of intent are all part of what strategy for change? A. target behavior B. motivation C. behavior change contract D. countering

C

Learning a second language is most likely to improve ________ wellness. A. emotional B. spiritual C. intellectual D. physical

C

The degree to which a person believes in his or her ability to achieve a goal is known as A. spiritual wellness. B. motivation. C. self-efficacy. D. locus of control.

C

Wellness is defined as A. the ability to exercise without excessive strain. B. the absence of disease. C. the optimal soundness of body and mind. D. the highest level of fitness.

C

Your friend is morbidly obese. When you express your concern to him about his health, he denies that his obesity will have any effect on his health and cites the example of his father, who is also obese and apparently healthy. Which stage of behavior change is your friend in regarding his obesity? A. termination B. contemplation C. precontemplation D. preparation

C

A physically fit person is best defined as someone who A. has ideal body composition, flexibility, lung capacity, and muscular fitness levels. B. performs moderate to vigorous physical activity daily without undue fatigue. C. is a highly skilled athlete. D. has optimal wellness in all dimensions.

D

A step-by-step process of making a series of small changes is known as which of the following? A. visualization B. modeling C. countering D. shaping

D

Sue derives satisfaction and self-esteem from her job, so she is experiencing a high level of ________ wellness. A. social B physical C. intellectual D. emotional

D

Which of the following is a goal of Healthy People 2020? A. extend life expectancy to 100 years for men and 102 years for women B. eliminate obesity in the United States C. increase disparities in health between groups D. promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages

D

Which of the following is the best specific, time-oriented goal for exercise? A. I'll increase my running time over the next month. B. I'll become healthier. C. I'll lose 5 pounds by next month. D. I'll run 3 miles in 30 minutes by mid-July

D

________ is a component of spiritual wellness. A .Physical activity B. Proper nutrition C. Intelligence D. Altruism

D

The dimensions of wellness are independent of one another and not interconnected. True False

False

In the maintenance stage, people work to prevent relapse into old habits. True False

True

Lack of support and guidance can act as a barrier to behavior change. True False

True

The leading causes of death for Americans overall are heart disease and cancer. True False

True