Question 1

Groups who have high poverty rates most often have the worst health status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A strategy to increase your chances of success in the pursuit of a new behaviour is to

Accepted Answer

A)  frequently visualize goal attainment and enjoy its benefits. 
B)  rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure. 
C)  find a new behaviour to change if you experience a temporary failure. 
D)  stick with the program even during periods of high stress. 
A)  frequently visualize goal attainment and enjoy its benefits. 
B)  rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure. 
C)  find a new behaviour to change if you experience a temporary failure. 
D)  stick with the program even during periods of high stress.

Question 3

All of the following are important considerations during the preparation stage of behaviour change, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  make change a priority. 
B)  take short steps. 
C)  create a plan. 
D)  identify helpful resources. 
A)  make change a priority. 
B)  take short steps. 
C)  create a plan. 
D)  identify helpful resources.

Question 4

With regard to one's health, which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviour 
B)  health care 
C)  environment 
D)  heredity 
A)  behaviour 
B)  health care 
C)  environment 
D)  heredity

Question 5

The following are all environmental factors, EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A)  air you breathe. 
B)  genetic make-up in your body. 
C)  water you drink. 
D)  amount of alcohol consumption in your home. 
A)  air you breathe. 
B)  genetic make-up in your body. 
C)  water you drink. 
D)  amount of alcohol consumption in your home.

Question 6

Heart disease is associated with all of the following risk factors, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  stress. 
B)  smoking. 
C)  regular exercise. 
D)  hostile and suspicious attitudes. 
A)  stress. 
B)  smoking. 
C)  regular exercise. 
D)  hostile and suspicious attitudes.

Question 7

The wellness concept defines health as the absence of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The average life span in the twentieth century

Accepted Answer

A)  nearly doubled. 
B)  increased slightly. 
C)  nearly tripled. 
D)  did not change significantly. 
A)  nearly doubled. 
B)  increased slightly. 
C)  nearly tripled. 
D)  did not change significantly.

Question 9

All of the following are important considerations during the action stage of behaviour change, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  change your environment. 
B)  involve your friends. 
C)  monitor your progress. 
D)  practice visualization and self-talk. 
A)  change your environment. 
B)  involve your friends. 
C)  monitor your progress. 
D)  practice visualization and self-talk.

Question 10

"Your ability to successfully take action and perform specific tasks" defines the term

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-control. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  self-talk. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  self-control. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  self-talk.

Question 11

Having an external locus of control is associated with motivation and commitment to change behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The best plan for behaviour change

Accepted Answer

A)  works at change systematically. 
B)  concentrates on several behaviours. 
C)  begins with a positive self-assessment 
D)  begins with a negative self-assessment. 
A)  works at change systematically. 
B)  concentrates on several behaviours. 
C)  begins with a positive self-assessment 
D)  begins with a negative self-assessment.

Question 13

When learning about the risks and benefits of a target behaviour, all of the following are important questions to ask, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  What diseases or conditions does this behaviour place you at risk for? 
B)  Is your target behaviour too difficult to change? 
C)  How is your target behaviour affecting your level of wellness today? 
D)  What effect would changing your behaviour have on your health? 
A)  What diseases or conditions does this behaviour place you at risk for? 
B)  Is your target behaviour too difficult to change? 
C)  How is your target behaviour affecting your level of wellness today? 
D)  What effect would changing your behaviour have on your health?

Question 14

It would be fair to describe "slips" in the attempt to change behaviours as failures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

Accepted Answer

A)  ask friends what you should improve. 
B)  reward yourself. 
C)  begin with a self-assessment. 
D)  ask your family for assistance. 
A)  ask friends what you should improve. 
B)  reward yourself. 
C)  begin with a self-assessment. 
D)  ask your family for assistance.

Question 16

Behaviour choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Occupational wellness is measured by how much the job offers.

Accepted Answer

A)  work 
B)  prestige 
C)  money 
D)  happiness 
A)  work 
B)  prestige 
C)  money 
D)  happiness

Question 18

Short-term benefits of behaviour change are important as a motivating force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the stages of change model, people at this stage have practiced their new, healthier lifestyle for at least six months.

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation 
B)  contemplation 
C)  maintenance 
D)  action 
A)  preparation 
B)  contemplation 
C)  maintenance 
D)  action

Question 20

According to the stages of change model, people at this stage do not think they have a problem and do not intend to change their behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A)  action 
B)  precontemplation 
C)  contemplation 
D)  preparation 
A)  action 
B)  precontemplation 
C)  contemplation 
D)  preparation

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

Groups who have high poverty rates most often have the worst health status.

A strategy to increase your chances of success in the pursuit of a new behaviour is to

All of the following are important considerations during the preparation stage of behaviour change, EXCEPT

With regard to one's health, which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

The following are all environmental factors, EXCEPT the

Heart disease is associated with all of the following risk factors, EXCEPT

The wellness concept defines health as the absence of disease.

The average life span in the twentieth century

All of the following are important considerations during the action stage of behaviour change, EXCEPT

"Your ability to successfully take action and perform specific tasks" defines the term

Having an external locus of control is associated with motivation and commitment to change behaviour.

The best plan for behaviour change

When learning about the risks and benefits of a target behaviour, all of the following are important questions to ask, EXCEPT

It would be fair to describe "slips" in the attempt to change behaviours as failures.

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

Behaviour choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual.

Occupational wellness is measured by how much the job offers.

Short-term benefits of behaviour change are important as a motivating force.

According to the stages of change model, people at this stage have practiced their new, healthier lifestyle for at least six months.

According to the stages of change model, people at this stage do not think they have a problem and do not intend to change their behaviour.

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