Question 1

During the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model, people usually:

Accepted Answer

A)  are immediately ready for change. 
B)  remain in the stage for a few months. 
C)  weigh the pros and cons of changing. 
D)  are unaware of the need for change. 
A)  are immediately ready for change. 
B)  remain in the stage for a few months. 
C)  weigh the pros and cons of changing. 
D)  are unaware of the need for change.

Question 2

John replaced his TV with a treadmill. He used this technique to help him through the _____ process of change.

Accepted Answer

A)  consciousness-raising 
B)  environment control 
C)  emotional arousal 
D)  self-reevaluation 
A)  consciousness-raising 
B)  environment control 
C)  emotional arousal 
D)  self-reevaluation

Question 3

Which of the following goals is most likely to help Jane reduce her body fat from 30% to 20%?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat in 20 weeks." 
B)  "I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat in 2 weeks." 
C)  "I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat through exercising." 
D)  "I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat through eating right." 
A)  "I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat in 20 weeks." 
B)  "I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat in 2 weeks." 
C)  "I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat through exercising." 
D)  "I will reduce my body fat to 20 percent body fat through eating right."

Question 4

Use three examples of the environmental influences on physical activities and on diet and nutrition to explain the notion: "When it comes to fitness and wellness, we live in a 'toxic' environment."

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Making goals realistic involves a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  guarantee of results. 
B)  short time frame for results. 
C)  understanding of likely results. 
D)  positive reward system. 
A)  guarantee of results. 
B)  short time frame for results. 
C)  understanding of likely results. 
D)  positive reward system.

Question 6

The goal is to change from 30% body fat to 15% body fat. Write three appropriate objectives to accompany this goal and explain why they are important or necessary.

Accepted Answer

Responses

Question 7

As the scientific evidence continues to mount each day, most people are adhering to a healthy lifestyle program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following theories/models proposes that behavior change is influenced by the environment, self-efficacy, and characteristics of the behavior itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  problem-solving model 
B)  learning theories 
C)  social cognitive theory 
D)  relapse prevention model 
A)  problem-solving model 
B)  learning theories 
C)  social cognitive theory 
D)  relapse prevention model

Question 9

Use a specific example to describe five of the processes of change.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

The belief that our destiny is in our genes is the _____ barrier to change.

Accepted Answer

A)  illusions of invincibility 
B)  indifference and helplessness 
C)  preconditioned cultural beliefs 
D)  rationalization 
A)  illusions of invincibility 
B)  indifference and helplessness 
C)  preconditioned cultural beliefs 
D)  rationalization

Question 11

Which of the following elements of modern-day architecture reinforce healthy behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic doors 
B)  accessible elevators 
C)  elegant escalators 
D)  accessible stairways 
A)  automatic doors 
B)  accessible elevators 
C)  elegant escalators 
D)  accessible stairways

Question 12

Thinking about controlling your excessive weight after seeing a neighbor die from a heart attack due to obesity is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior analysis. 
B)  countering. 
C)  emotional arousal. 
D)  positive outlook. 
A)  behavior analysis. 
B)  countering. 
C)  emotional arousal. 
D)  positive outlook.

Question 13

Examples of the social liberation process of the transtheoretical model include:

Accepted Answer

A)  becoming aware of non-smoking areas. 
B)  obtaining information about the problem. 
C)  preparing a list of reasons for changing. 
D)  accepting the responsibility to change. 
A)  becoming aware of non-smoking areas. 
B)  obtaining information about the problem. 
C)  preparing a list of reasons for changing. 
D)  accepting the responsibility to change.

Question 14

When asking yourself the question, "Do I have the time, commitment, and necessary skills to accomplish this goal?," you are considering whether your goal is:

Accepted Answer

A)  specific. 
B)  measurable. 
C)  acceptable. 
D)  too difficult. 
A)  specific. 
B)  measurable. 
C)  acceptable. 
D)  too difficult.

Question 15

List the possible reasons why a person believes change is too complex.

Accepted Answer

There are numerous aspects to a healthy

Question 16

Using various techniques to avoid unnecessary snacking helps one through the _____ process of change.

Accepted Answer

A)  countering 
B)  monitoring 
C)  rewards 
D)  self-analysis 
A)  countering 
B)  monitoring 
C)  rewards 
D)  self-analysis

Question 17

Tanners focusing on the short-term darker skin look and ignoring the long-term risk of skin cancer are practicing the _____ barrier to change.

Accepted Answer

A)  complexity 
B)  gratification 
C)  cultural beliefs 
D)  rationalization 
A)  complexity 
B)  gratification 
C)  cultural beliefs 
D)  rationalization

Question 18

Use the transtheoretical model to describe the characteristics of college students in each stage regarding adopting healthy eating behaviors.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

The action stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy on the part of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The action stage of the transtheoretical model:

Accepted Answer

A)  requires the greatest commitment of time and energy. 
B)  requires no need to prevent relapse or regression. 
C)  leads to the termination or adoption stage directly. 
D)  requires education about the problem behavior. 
A)  requires the greatest commitment of time and energy. 
B)  requires no need to prevent relapse or regression. 
C)  leads to the termination or adoption stage directly. 
D)  requires education about the problem behavior.

During the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model, people usually:

John replaced his TV with a treadmill. He used this technique to help him through the _____ process of change.

Which of the following goals is most likely to help Jane reduce her body fat from 30% to 20%?

Use three examples of the environmental influences on physical activities and on diet and nutrition to explain the notion: "When it comes to fitness and wellness, we live in a 'toxic' environment."

Making goals realistic involves a(n):

The goal is to change from 30% body fat to 15% body fat. Write three appropriate objectives to accompany this goal and explain why they are important or necessary.

As the scientific evidence continues to mount each day, most people are adhering to a healthy lifestyle program.

Which of the following theories/models proposes that behavior change is influenced by the environment, self-efficacy, and characteristics of the behavior itself?

Use a specific example to describe five of the processes of change.

The belief that our destiny is in our genes is the _____ barrier to change.

Which of the following elements of modern-day architecture reinforce healthy behaviors?

Thinking about controlling your excessive weight after seeing a neighbor die from a heart attack due to obesity is an example of:

Examples of the social liberation process of the transtheoretical model include:

When asking yourself the question, "Do I have the time, commitment, and necessary skills to accomplish this goal?," you are considering whether your goal is:

List the possible reasons why a person believes change is too complex.

Using various techniques to avoid unnecessary snacking helps one through the _____ process of change.

Tanners focusing on the short-term darker skin look and ignoring the long-term risk of skin cancer are practicing the _____ barrier to change.

Use the transtheoretical model to describe the characteristics of college students in each stage regarding adopting healthy eating behaviors.

The action stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy on the part of the individual.

The action stage of the transtheoretical model:

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Nutrition for Wellness

Body Composition

Weight Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Muscular Flexibility

Skill Fitness and Fitness Programming

Stress Assessment and Management Techniques

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Exam 2: Behavior Modification

During the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model, people usually:

John replaced his TV with a treadmill. He used this technique to help him through the _____ process of change.

Which of the following goals is most likely to help Jane reduce her body fat from 30% to 20%?

Use three examples of the environmental influences on physical activities and on diet and nutrition to explain the notion: "When it comes to fitness and wellness, we live in a 'toxic' environment."

Making goals realistic involves a(n):

The goal is to change from 30% body fat to 15% body fat. Write three appropriate objectives to accompany this goal and explain why they are important or necessary.

As the scientific evidence continues to mount each day, most people are adhering to a healthy lifestyle program.

Which of the following theories/models proposes that behavior change is influenced by the environment, self-efficacy, and characteristics of the behavior itself?

Use a specific example to describe five of the processes of change.

The belief that our destiny is in our genes is the _____ barrier to change.

Which of the following elements of modern-day architecture reinforce healthy behaviors?

Thinking about controlling your excessive weight after seeing a neighbor die from a heart attack due to obesity is an example of:

Examples of the social liberation process of the transtheoretical model include:

When asking yourself the question, "Do I have the time, commitment, and necessary skills to accomplish this goal?," you are considering whether your goal is:

List the possible reasons why a person believes change is too complex.

Using various techniques to avoid unnecessary snacking helps one through the _____ process of change.

Tanners focusing on the short-term darker skin look and ignoring the long-term risk of skin cancer are practicing the _____ barrier to change.

Use the transtheoretical model to describe the characteristics of college students in each stage regarding adopting healthy eating behaviors.

The action stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy on the part of the individual.

The action stage of the transtheoretical model:

Why Physical Fitness

Nutrition for Wellness

Body Composition

Weight Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Muscular Flexibility

Skill Fitness and Fitness Programming

Stress Assessment and Management Techniques

A Healthy Lifestyle

Filters