Question 1

According to conflict theory, the only consistently adaptive decision making pattern in the face of health risks is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypervigilance. 
B)  vigilant coping. 
C)  unconflicted change. 
D)  defensive avoidance. 
A)  hypervigilance. 
B)  vigilant coping. 
C)  unconflicted change. 
D)  defensive avoidance. B

Question 2

Carol believes it unlikely that she could contract a sexually transmitted disease from her new boyfriend because he's so nice to her. Carol's reliance on irrelevant information in making sexual health decisions is a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  precontemplation. 
B)  reasoned action. 
C)  rational thinking. 
D)  motivated reasoning. 
A)  precontemplation. 
B)  reasoned action. 
C)  rational thinking. 
D)  motivated reasoning. D

Question 3

A common approach in mass media health promotion campaigns includes

Accepted Answer

A)  information about using the Internet. 
B)  communication of negative consequences of unhealthy behaviours. 
C)  self help clinics. 
D)  both b and c 
A)  information about using the Internet. 
B)  communication of negative consequences of unhealthy behaviours. 
C)  self help clinics. 
D)  both b and c B

Question 4

Dan is caught smoking by his parents, who are psychologists. His parents decide to make Dan stay in his room so that the behaviour will stop. This is an example of negative reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The greatest percentage of adults engage in which of the following health-related behaviours

Accepted Answer

A)  Rarely snack. 
B)  Eat breakfast almost every day. 
C)  Exercise regularly. 
D)  Average two or more drinks per day. 
A)  Rarely snack. 
B)  Eat breakfast almost every day. 
C)  Exercise regularly. 
D)  Average two or more drinks per day.

Question 6

Manuel has just experienced a severe health scare regarding his heart. According to Weinstein, Manuel is likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  display unrealistic optimism about his future health. 
B)  show unrealistic pessimism about his future health. 
C)  show no change in attitudes. 
D)  become very realistic about his health. 
A)  display unrealistic optimism about his future health. 
B)  show unrealistic pessimism about his future health. 
C)  show no change in attitudes. 
D)  become very realistic about his health.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention

Accepted Answer

A)  using a condom 
B)  engaging in regular exercise 
C)  pre conception genetic counseling 
D)  taking a prescribed blood pressure medicine 
A)  using a condom 
B)  engaging in regular exercise 
C)  pre conception genetic counseling 
D)  taking a prescribed blood pressure medicine

Question 8

Jason says he would like to exercise more but simply doesn't have the money to pay for a gym membership. His behavioural intention is being most affected by

Accepted Answer

A)  personal attitude. 
B)  attitudes of important others. 
C)  low personal control. 
D)  low motivation to comply with the wishes of others. 
A)  personal attitude. 
B)  attitudes of important others. 
C)  low personal control. 
D)  low motivation to comply with the wishes of others.

Question 9

Which of the following has been referred to as "nature's vaccine"

Accepted Answer

A)  penicillin 
B)  exercise 
C)  a good heredity 
D)  breast milk 
A)  penicillin 
B)  exercise 
C)  a good heredity 
D)  breast milk

Question 10

Which of the following health related cognitions or behaviours is less likely in older adults than in younger adults

Accepted Answer

A)  starting new health risk activities since they don't have long to live and want to enjoythemselves 
B)  practicing fewer health behaviours 
C)  getting regular medical checkups 
D)  getting regular exercise 
A)  starting new health risk activities since they don't have long to live and want to enjoythemselves 
B)  practicing fewer health behaviours 
C)  getting regular medical checkups 
D)  getting regular exercise

Question 11

You want your children to grow into healthy adults. Which of the following practices will facilitate that

Accepted Answer

A)  changing bad health habits in your children as early as possible 
B)  engaging in healthy practices yourself 
C)  telling your children that having good health is important to you 
D)  all of the above 
A)  changing bad health habits in your children as early as possible 
B)  engaging in healthy practices yourself 
C)  telling your children that having good health is important to you 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements about health habits/behaviours is supported by research

Accepted Answer

A)  Health habits tend not to be linked to one another. 
B)  Health habits always remain stable over time. 
C)  One single set of attitudes tends to govern our health behaviours. 
D)  Very few people practice health habits on a regular basis. 
A)  Health habits tend not to be linked to one another. 
B)  Health habits always remain stable over time. 
C)  One single set of attitudes tends to govern our health behaviours. 
D)  Very few people practice health habits on a regular basis.

Question 13

Discuss the similarities and differences between the Health Belief model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Th

Question 14

Which of the following factors influence the effectiveness of reinforcers for increasing health behaviours

Accepted Answer

A)  type of reward 
B)  income level of the person 
C)  sociocultural background of the recipient 
D)  the person's gender 
A)  type of reward 
B)  income level of the person 
C)  sociocultural background of the recipient 
D)  the person's gender

Question 15

Which of the following psychological variables has recently been shown to play an important role in whether or not people adopt recommended health precautions during a disease outbreak

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Fear 
A)  Depression 
B)  Anxiety 
C)  Empathy 
D)  Fear

Question 16

The primary outcome variable being explained/predicted in the Health Belief Model is

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome-efficacy 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  perceived disability 
D)  none of these 
A)  outcome-efficacy 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  perceived disability 
D)  none of these

Question 17

Observing a model is most likely to affect our behaviour when the model is

Accepted Answer

A)  an older person. 
B)  a high status person. 
C)  a person similar to us. 
D)  b & c 
A)  an older person. 
B)  a high status person. 
C)  a person similar to us. 
D)  b & c

Question 18

Biological factors and poverty have only a small impact on health promotion programs with diverse populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research on social class, ethnicity, and health shows

Accepted Answer

A)  social class is not related to health status. 
B)  higher disease incidence in First Nations citizens than non-Indigenous Canadians. 
C)  equal knowledge of risk factors for disease regardless of social class. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  social class is not related to health status. 
B)  higher disease incidence in First Nations citizens than non-Indigenous Canadians. 
C)  equal knowledge of risk factors for disease regardless of social class. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Compare and contrast primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Given an example of each approach to prevention.

Accepted Answer

Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevent

According to conflict theory, the only consistently adaptive decision making pattern in the face of health risks is

Carol believes it unlikely that she could contract a sexually transmitted disease from her new boyfriend because he's so nice to her. Carol's reliance on irrelevant information in making sexual health decisions is a form of

A common approach in mass media health promotion campaigns includes

Dan is caught smoking by his parents, who are psychologists. His parents decide to make Dan stay in his room so that the behaviour will stop. This is an example of negative reinforcement.

The greatest percentage of adults engage in which of the following health-related behaviours

Manuel has just experienced a severe health scare regarding his heart. According to Weinstein, Manuel is likely to

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention

Jason says he would like to exercise more but simply doesn't have the money to pay for a gym membership. His behavioural intention is being most affected by

Which of the following has been referred to as "nature's vaccine"

Which of the following health related cognitions or behaviours is less likely in older adults than in younger adults

You want your children to grow into healthy adults. Which of the following practices will facilitate that

Which of the following statements about health habits/behaviours is supported by research

Discuss the similarities and differences between the Health Belief model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

Which of the following factors influence the effectiveness of reinforcers for increasing health behaviours

Which of the following psychological variables has recently been shown to play an important role in whether or not people adopt recommended health precautions during a disease outbreak

The primary outcome variable being explained/predicted in the Health Belief Model is

Observing a model is most likely to affect our behaviour when the model is

Biological factors and poverty have only a small impact on health promotion programs with diverse populations.

Research on social class, ethnicity, and health shows

Compare and contrast primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Given an example of each approach to prevention.

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Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Substance Use and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

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Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

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Exam 6: Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

According to conflict theory, the only consistently adaptive decision making pattern in the face of health risks is

Carol believes it unlikely that she could contract a sexually transmitted disease from her new boyfriend because he's so nice to her. Carol's reliance on irrelevant information in making sexual health decisions is a form of

A common approach in mass media health promotion campaigns includes

Dan is caught smoking by his parents, who are psychologists. His parents decide to make Dan stay in his room so that the behaviour will stop. This is an example of negative reinforcement.

The greatest percentage of adults engage in which of the following health-related behaviours

Manuel has just experienced a severe health scare regarding his heart. According to Weinstein, Manuel is likely to

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention

Jason says he would like to exercise more but simply doesn't have the money to pay for a gym membership. His behavioural intention is being most affected by

Which of the following has been referred to as "nature's vaccine"

Which of the following health related cognitions or behaviours is less likely in older adults than in younger adults

You want your children to grow into healthy adults. Which of the following practices will facilitate that

Which of the following statements about health habits/behaviours is supported by research

Discuss the similarities and differences between the Health Belief model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

Which of the following factors influence the effectiveness of reinforcers for increasing health behaviours

Which of the following psychological variables has recently been shown to play an important role in whether or not people adopt recommended health precautions during a disease outbreak

The primary outcome variable being explained/predicted in the Health Belief Model is

Observing a model is most likely to affect our behaviour when the model is

Biological factors and poverty have only a small impact on health promotion programs with diverse populations.

Research on social class, ethnicity, and health shows

Compare and contrast primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Given an example of each approach to prevention.

An Overview of Psychology and Health

The Bodys Physical Systems

Stress: Its Meaning, Impact and Sources

Stress, Biopsychosocial Factors, and Illness

Coping With and Reducing Stress

Substance Use and Abuse

Improving Nutrition, Weight Control and Diet, Exercise and Safety

Using Health Services

In the Hosital: the Setting, Procedures and Effects on Patients

The Nature and Symptoms of Pain

Managing and Controlling Clinical Pain

Serious and Disabling Chronic Health Illnesses: Causes, Management, and Coping

Life-Threatening Conditions: Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer, and Hivaids

Psychosocial Factors in Aging and Dying

Whats Ahead for Health Psychology

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