Question 1

Chances of success in behaviour management DECREASE if

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

Question 2

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behaviour because it is interfering with his schoolwork. To aid him in stopping this behaviour, he may need to

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A)  find outside help. 
B)  use a self-management approach. 
C)  spend more time with his friends. 
D)  buy a self-help book. 
A)  find outside help. 
B)  use a self-management approach. 
C)  spend more time with his friends. 
D)  buy a self-help book. A

Question 3

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

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A)  an awareness of the problem. 
B)  a modification of behaviour. 
C)  a belief that there is no need for change. 
D)  a planning for change. 
A)  an awareness of the problem. 
B)  a modification of behaviour. 
C)  a belief that there is no need for change. 
D)  a planning for change. C

Question 4

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

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A)  rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure. 
B)  stick with the program, without adjustments, even during periods of high stress. 
C)  find a new behaviour to change if you experience a temporary failure. 
D)  frequently visualize goal attainment and enjoy its benefits. 
A)  rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure. 
B)  stick with the program, without adjustments, even during periods of high stress. 
C)  find a new behaviour to change if you experience a temporary failure. 
D)  frequently visualize goal attainment and enjoy its benefits.

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

According to the "SMART" criteria; a behaviour change such as "drink eight cups of water every day" is an example of being

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A)  realistic. 
B)  truthful. 
C)  too easy. 
D)  specific. 
A)  realistic. 
B)  truthful. 
C)  too easy. 
D)  specific.

Question 8

Stress from other parts of a person's life often makes it more difficult to be successful in changing a behaviour.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

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A)  less likely to be diagnosed with cancer. 
B)  more likely to experience stress. 
C)  greater sense of community belonging. 
D)  less likely to obtain preventive health screening tests. 
A)  less likely to be diagnosed with cancer. 
B)  more likely to experience stress. 
C)  greater sense of community belonging. 
D)  less likely to obtain preventive health screening tests.

Question 10

Donna is about 25 kilograms overweight, has tried a variety of diets, and has repeatedly failed to maintain weight loss. She defends her weight with the explanation that almost all of her relatives are overweight, and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight. Donna can best be described as

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A)  being unmotivated. 
B)  having an external locus of control. 
C)  having an internal locus of control. 
D)  being a victim of genetics. 
A)  being unmotivated. 
B)  having an external locus of control. 
C)  having an internal locus of control. 
D)  being a victim of genetics.

Question 11

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

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A)  raise your awareness. 
B)  seek social support. 
C)  keep a journal. 
D)  be self-aware. 
A)  raise your awareness. 
B)  seek social support. 
C)  keep a journal. 
D)  be self-aware.

Question 12

Self-control is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behaviour change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Writing a contract for behaviour change involves all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)  setting a date to begin. 
B)  clearly stating your goal. 
C)  identifying the steps to be used to measure progress. 
D)  identifying the consequences of failure to reach the established goal. 
A)  setting a date to begin. 
B)  clearly stating your goal. 
C)  identifying the steps to be used to measure progress. 
D)  identifying the consequences of failure to reach the established goal.

Question 16

The top three causes of death among Canadians age 15 to 24 are

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A)  accidents, cancer, and suicide. 
B)  smoking, heart disease, and suicide. 
C)  accidents, heart disease, and cancer. 
D)  homicide, cancer, and accidents. 
A)  accidents, cancer, and suicide. 
B)  smoking, heart disease, and suicide. 
C)  accidents, heart disease, and cancer. 
D)  homicide, cancer, and accidents.

Question 17

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behaviour change is to

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A)  commit you to your word of behaviour modification. 
B)  notify others of your intent to change your behaviour. 
C)  prioritize the behaviours that you are considering changing. 
D)  assess your motivation for changing a health behaviour. 
A)  commit you to your word of behaviour modification. 
B)  notify others of your intent to change your behaviour. 
C)  prioritize the behaviours that you are considering changing. 
D)  assess your motivation for changing a health behaviour.

Question 18

Your ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive relationships is referred to as _____________ wellness.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The six dimensions of wellness

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A)  affect health independently of each other. 
B)  are interrelated. 
C)  seldom influence one another. 
D)  demonstrate the separateness of mind and body. 
A)  affect health independently of each other. 
B)  are interrelated. 
C)  seldom influence one another. 
D)  demonstrate the separateness of mind and body.

Question 20

Anne wants to lose weight and is keeping a health journal to record her progress. Which of the following questions might be appropriately asked in the course of analyzing data from her health journal?

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A)  When am I most likely to overeat? 
B)  What behaviour do I want to change? 
C)  How many behaviours in my life are serious health threats? 
D)  What will be the consequences of not changing my risky health behaviour? 
A)  When am I most likely to overeat? 
B)  What behaviour do I want to change? 
C)  How many behaviours in my life are serious health threats? 
D)  What will be the consequences of not changing my risky health behaviour?

Chances of success in behaviour management DECREASE if

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behaviour because it is interfering with his schoolwork. To aid him in stopping this behaviour, he may need to

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

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

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

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

According to the "SMART" criteria; a behaviour change such as "drink eight cups of water every day" is an example of being

Stress from other parts of a person's life often makes it more difficult to be successful in changing a behaviour.

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

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

Self-control is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health.

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

Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behaviour change.

Writing a contract for behaviour change involves all of the following, EXCEPT

The top three causes of death among Canadians age 15 to 24 are

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behaviour change is to

Your ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive relationships is referred to as _____________ wellness.

The six dimensions of wellness

Anne wants to lose weight and is keeping a health journal to record her progress. Which of the following questions might be appropriately asked in the course of analyzing data from her health journal?

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

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Exercise for Health and Fitness

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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

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Chances of success in behaviour management DECREASE if

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behaviour because it is interfering with his schoolwork. To aid him in stopping this behaviour, he may need to

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

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

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

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

According to the "SMART" criteria; a behaviour change such as "drink eight cups of water every day" is an example of being

Stress from other parts of a person's life often makes it more difficult to be successful in changing a behaviour.

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

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

Self-control is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health.

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

Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behaviour change.

Writing a contract for behaviour change involves all of the following, EXCEPT

The top three causes of death among Canadians age 15 to 24 are

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behaviour change is to

Your ability to develop and maintain satisfying and supportive relationships is referred to as _____________ wellness.

The six dimensions of wellness

Anne wants to lose weight and is keeping a health journal to record her progress. Which of the following questions might be appropriately asked in the course of analyzing data from her health journal?

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 on Connect

Environmental Health on Connect

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