Question 1

The behaviour one identifies for change is called

Accepted Answer

A)  enabling behaviour. 
B)  predisposed behaviour. 
C)  bad news. 
D)  target behaviour. 
A)  enabling behaviour. 
B)  predisposed behaviour. 
C)  bad news. 
D)  target behaviour.

Question 2

Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

Accepted Answer

A)  luck. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  fate. 
D)  their actions. 
A)  luck. 
B)  heredity. 
C)  fate. 
D)  their actions.

Question 3

What percentage of Canadian adults identify themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent. 
B)  11 percent. 
C)  1 percent. 
D)  2 percent. 
A)  5 percent. 
B)  11 percent. 
C)  1 percent. 
D)  2 percent.

Question 4

All of the following are true of people living in rural areas of Canada as compared to their urban counterparts, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  less physically active. 
B)  less likely to use seat belts. 
C)  more likely to experience an injury-related death. 
D)  more likely to obtain preventive health screening tests. 
A)  less physically active. 
B)  less likely to use seat belts. 
C)  more likely to experience an injury-related death. 
D)  more likely to obtain preventive health screening tests.

Question 5

Wellness is largely determined by the decisions you make about how you live.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Effective rewards and support for behaviour change can be provided by family and friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Emotional wellness includes all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  making choices to avoid illnesses and injuries. 
B)  monitoring your reactions. 
C)  attending to your own thoughts and feelings. 
D)  identifying obstacles to emotional stability. 
A)  making choices to avoid illnesses and injuries. 
B)  monitoring your reactions. 
C)  attending to your own thoughts and feelings. 
D)  identifying obstacles to emotional stability.

Question 8

If you are facing stress in your life, it might be necessary to delay a behaviour change program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the stages of change model, people at this stage know they have a problem and intend to take action within six months.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his

Accepted Answer

A)  genome. 
B)  genes. 
C)  proteome. 
D)  RNA. 
A)  genome. 
B)  genes. 
C)  proteome. 
D)  RNA.

Question 11

People with disabilities are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  die at a young age. 
B)  have cancer. 
C)  have HIV. 
D)  be obese. 
A)  die at a young age. 
B)  have cancer. 
C)  have HIV. 
D)  be obese.

Question 12

Altruism, compassion, and fulfillment are components of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The 'R' in SMART goals stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  relative. 
B)  realistic. 
C)  radical. 
D)  relational. 
A)  relative. 
B)  realistic. 
C)  radical. 
D)  relational.

Question 14

Barriers to health behaviour change progress may include all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  stress barriers. 
B)  levels of motivation and commitment. 
C)  excess effort. 
D)  social influences. 
A)  stress barriers. 
B)  levels of motivation and commitment. 
C)  excess effort. 
D)  social influences.

Question 15

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens are at greater risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  suicide. 
C)  asthma. 
D)  cancer. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  suicide. 
C)  asthma. 
D)  cancer.

Question 16

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to mortality rates in the late twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Having incremental steps toward a long-term goal increases the chance that you will achieve the ultimate goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The estimated total cost of illness, disability, and death attributed to chronic diseases in Canada is $100 billion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The level of happiness and fulfillment you gain through your work is referred to as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

The behaviour one identifies for change is called

Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

What percentage of Canadian adults identify themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual?

All of the following are true of people living in rural areas of Canada as compared to their urban counterparts, EXCEPT

Wellness is largely determined by the decisions you make about how you live.

Effective rewards and support for behaviour change can be provided by family and friends.

Emotional wellness includes all of the following, EXCEPT

If you are facing stress in your life, it might be necessary to delay a behaviour change program.

According to the stages of change model, people at this stage know they have a problem and intend to take action within six months.

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his

People with disabilities are more likely to

Altruism, compassion, and fulfillment are components of

The 'R' in SMART goals stands for

Barriers to health behaviour change progress may include all of the following, EXCEPT

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens are at greater risk for

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to mortality rates in the late twentieth century.

Having incremental steps toward a long-term goal increases the chance that you will achieve the ultimate goal.

The estimated total cost of illness, disability, and death attributed to chronic diseases in Canada is $100 billion.

The level of happiness and fulfillment you gain through your work is referred to as

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

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