Question 1

If you were born in 1900, your life expectancy was approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  32 years. 
B)  62 years. 
C)  77 years. 
D)  47 years. 
A)  32 years. 
B)  62 years. 
C)  77 years. 
D)  47 years. D

Question 2

The six dimensions of wellness include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional wellness. 
B)  environmental wellness. 
C)  intellectual wellness. 
D)  physical activity wellness. 
A)  emotional wellness. 
B)  environmental wellness. 
C)  intellectual wellness. 
D)  physical activity wellness. D

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  exercising 
B)  healthy diet 
C)  family history 
D)  smoking 
A)  exercising 
B)  healthy diet 
C)  family history 
D)  smoking C

Question 4

Adam's parents are not unduly concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he has always had a good sense of humor, been curious, and demonstrated an openness to ideas. These qualities are reflective of Adam's wellness.

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal 
B)  spiritual 
C)  emotional 
D)  intellectual 
A)  interpersonal 
B)  spiritual 
C)  emotional 
D)  intellectual

Question 5

If you tell yourself, "It's Friday already, I might as well wait until Monday to start" you are

Accepted Answer

A)  blaming. 
B)  rationalizing. 
C)  procrastinating. 
D)  justifying. 
A)  blaming. 
B)  rationalizing. 
C)  procrastinating. 
D)  justifying.

Question 6

Which one of the following qualities contributes positively to one's physical wellness?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining an optimistic attitude 
B)  being open to new ideas 
C)  eating a balanced diet 
D)  maintaining satisfying relationships 
A)  maintaining an optimistic attitude 
B)  being open to new ideas 
C)  eating a balanced diet 
D)  maintaining satisfying relationships

Question 7

Communication skills, intimacy, and satisfying relationships are components of

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual wellness. 
B)  interpersonal wellness. 
C)  emotional wellness. 
D)  spiritual wellness. 
A)  intellectual wellness. 
B)  interpersonal wellness. 
C)  emotional wellness. 
D)  spiritual wellness.

Question 8

Information from a health journal maintained after a behaviour change plan is put into action should be used to do all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  make revisions in the plan. 
B)  identify barriers to progress. 
C)  identify new behaviours to change. 
D)  track progress. 
A)  make revisions in the plan. 
B)  identify barriers to progress. 
C)  identify new behaviours to change. 
D)  track progress.

Question 9

Carla has become very busy since she came to university. She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations. Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends. She is beginning to feel as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that they had planned, but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations. Carla has always thoug that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now. She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities. Carla's desire to spend more time with her friends indicates that she needs to improve her level of wellness.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  intellectual 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  spiritual 
A)  emotional 
B)  intellectual 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  spiritual

Question 10

The top health issue affecting students' academic performance today is

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship problems. 
B)  depression. 
C)  alcohol abuse. 
D)  stress. 
A)  relationship problems. 
B)  depression. 
C)  alcohol abuse. 
D)  stress.

Question 11

The costs associated with behaviour change far outweigh the benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe at least five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

Accepted Answer

1. Consider the source: When evaluating

Question 14

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-concept. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  self-concept.

Question 15

The percentage of overweight or obese Canadians is

Accepted Answer

A)  60 percent. 
B)  45 percent. 
C)  18 percent. 
D)  33 percent. 
A)  60 percent. 
B)  45 percent. 
C)  18 percent. 
D)  33 percent.

Question 16

Chances of success in behaviour management DECREASE if

Accepted Answer

A)  programs are those that can be followed over a long time. 
B)  environmental cues are ignored. 
C)  efforts are cost-effective. 
D)  change in behaviour is real and lasting. 
A)  programs are those that can be followed over a long time. 
B)  environmental cues are ignored. 
C)  efforts are cost-effective. 
D)  change in behaviour is real and lasting.

Question 17

Men are more likely to experience all the following compared to women, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cluster headaches. 
B)  alcoholism. 
C)  higher rates of spit tobacco use. 
D)  stronger immune systems. 
A)  cluster headaches. 
B)  alcoholism. 
C)  higher rates of spit tobacco use. 
D)  stronger immune systems.

Question 18

The percentage of Canadian men that have not seen their doctor for a checkup in the past year is

Accepted Answer

A)  50 percent. 
B)  20 percent. 
C)  70 percent. 
D)  90 percent. 
A)  50 percent. 
B)  20 percent. 
C)  70 percent. 
D)  90 percent.

Question 19

Integral to a successful plan to change an unhealthy behaviour is to

Accepted Answer

A)  pick your top three unhealthy behaviours. 
B)  keep the plan to yourself. 
C)  choose your most unhealthy behaviour. 
D)  start small. 
A)  pick your top three unhealthy behaviours. 
B)  keep the plan to yourself. 
C)  choose your most unhealthy behaviour. 
D)  start small.

Question 20

All of the following are important considerations whenever you encounter health-related information, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  go to the original source. 
B)  distinguish between research reports and public health advice. 
C)  watch for misleading language. 
D)  apply anecdotes to your own life. 
A)  go to the original source. 
B)  distinguish between research reports and public health advice. 
C)  watch for misleading language. 
D)  apply anecdotes to your own life.

If you were born in 1900, your life expectancy was approximately

The six dimensions of wellness include all of the following, EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor?

Adam's parents are not unduly concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he has always had a good sense of humor, been curious, and demonstrated an openness to ideas. These qualities are reflective of Adam's wellness.

If you tell yourself, "It's Friday already, I might as well wait until Monday to start" you are

Which one of the following qualities contributes positively to one's physical wellness?

Communication skills, intimacy, and satisfying relationships are components of

Information from a health journal maintained after a behaviour change plan is put into action should be used to do all of the following, EXCEPT

The top health issue affecting students' academic performance today is

The costs associated with behaviour change far outweigh the benefits.

Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women.

Describe at least five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

The percentage of overweight or obese Canadians is

Chances of success in behaviour management DECREASE if

Men are more likely to experience all the following compared to women, EXCEPT

The percentage of Canadian men that have not seen their doctor for a checkup in the past year is

Integral to a successful plan to change an unhealthy behaviour is to

All of the following are important considerations whenever you encounter health-related information, EXCEPT

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

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Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

If you were born in 1900, your life expectancy was approximately

The six dimensions of wellness include all of the following, EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor?

Adam's parents are not unduly concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he has always had a good sense of humor, been curious, and demonstrated an openness to ideas. These qualities are reflective of Adam's wellness.

If you tell yourself, "It's Friday already, I might as well wait until Monday to start" you are

Which one of the following qualities contributes positively to one's physical wellness?

Communication skills, intimacy, and satisfying relationships are components of

Information from a health journal maintained after a behaviour change plan is put into action should be used to do all of the following, EXCEPT

The top health issue affecting students' academic performance today is

The costs associated with behaviour change far outweigh the benefits.

Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women.

Describe at least five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

The percentage of overweight or obese Canadians is

Chances of success in behaviour management DECREASE if

Men are more likely to experience all the following compared to women, EXCEPT

The percentage of Canadian men that have not seen their doctor for a checkup in the past year is

Integral to a successful plan to change an unhealthy behaviour is to

All of the following are important considerations whenever you encounter health-related information, EXCEPT

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

Filters