Question 1

Under the Affordable Care Act, new health plans are banned from imposing deductibles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Rewarding yourself for reaching your weight loss goal with a trip to Hawaii is an example of which type of reinforcer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity 
B)  Possessional 
C)  Manipulative 
D)  Social 
A)  Activity 
B)  Possessional 
C)  Manipulative 
D)  Social A

Question 3

Holistic wellness involves

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating mind, body, and spiritual components. 
B)  taking nutritional supplements daily. 
C)  combining exercise with some form of meditation. 
D)  consuming organic foods and being treated by a naturopathic doctor. 
A)  integrating mind, body, and spiritual components. 
B)  taking nutritional supplements daily. 
C)  combining exercise with some form of meditation. 
D)  consuming organic foods and being treated by a naturopathic doctor. A

Question 4

Which of the following best describes an enabling factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Living near a hiking trail when you want to begin a walking program 
B)  Nagging your parents because they smoke 
C)  Encouraging your spouse to go to the fitness club with you 
D)  Having friends who don't exercise, but you want to start a fitness program 
A)  Living near a hiking trail when you want to begin a walking program 
B)  Nagging your parents because they smoke 
C)  Encouraging your spouse to go to the fitness club with you 
D)  Having friends who don't exercise, but you want to start a fitness program

Question 5

Which of the following individual choices has a major effect on both current health and projected life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic tendency toward obesity. 
B)  Pollution 
C)  Level of education 
D)  Smoking 
A)  Genetic tendency toward obesity. 
B)  Pollution 
C)  Level of education 
D)  Smoking

Question 6

Effectively controlling anger demonstrates intellectual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to morbidity and mortality statistics, in the 21ˢᵗ century, a person is more likely to die from an infectious disease rather than from a chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Differentiate between the health belief model, social cognitive model, and transtheoretical (stages of change) model of behavior change.

Accepted Answer

1. The health belief model addresses thr

Question 9

Positive reinforcers are punishments for not accomplishing goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A person who has the attitude, knowledge, skills, and resources to make change possible possesses ambition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which model explains why a young woman who smokes is NOT likely to quit because she does not think she will get lung disease, and quitting will result in weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health belief model 
B)  Social cognitive model 
C)  Transtheoretical model 
D)  Behavior change model 
A)  Health belief model 
B)  Social cognitive model 
C)  Transtheoretical model 
D)  Behavior change model

Question 12

Carrie grew up in an active family. Now that Carrie lives on her own, her family continues to check in to see if she is making time for exercise. They praise her for joining a fitness club and keeping to a workout schedule. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a predisposing factor. 
B)  a confirming factor. 
C)  a reinforcing factor. 
D)  an enabling factor. 
A)  a predisposing factor. 
B)  a confirming factor. 
C)  a reinforcing factor. 
D)  an enabling factor.

Question 13

Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pressure from parents and family members 
B)  Stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties 
C)  Repeated strep infections 
D)  Carrying a too-heavy course load 
A)  Pressure from parents and family members 
B)  Stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties 
C)  Repeated strep infections 
D)  Carrying a too-heavy course load

Question 14

Today, the concept of adaptability is a key element in the overall definition of health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compare and contrast the medical model and public health models of health.

Accepted Answer

The medical model focuses on the individ

Question 16

Life expectancy 100 years ago was largely determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  medical history. 
B)  lifestyle choices. 
C)  susceptibility to chronic disease. 
D)  susceptibility to infectious disease. 
A)  medical history. 
B)  lifestyle choices. 
C)  susceptibility to chronic disease. 
D)  susceptibility to infectious disease.

Question 17

Healthy People 2020 is the Surgeon General's health promotion plan to improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List at least three common barriers to behavior change.

Accepted Answer

Any three of the following:
Setting over

Question 19

When analyzing your behavior prior to making a change, which factors must you examine before making your plan?

Accepted Answer

You should examine your current health h

Question 20

Having high self-esteem always improves the intellectual dimension of health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

Under the Affordable Care Act, new health plans are banned from imposing deductibles.

Rewarding yourself for reaching your weight loss goal with a trip to Hawaii is an example of which type of reinforcer?

Holistic wellness involves

Which of the following best describes an enabling factor?

Which of the following individual choices has a major effect on both current health and projected life expectancy?

Effectively controlling anger demonstrates intellectual health.

According to morbidity and mortality statistics, in the 21ˢᵗ century, a person is more likely to die from an infectious disease rather than from a chronic disease.

Differentiate between the health belief model, social cognitive model, and transtheoretical (stages of change) model of behavior change.

Positive reinforcers are punishments for not accomplishing goals.

A person who has the attitude, knowledge, skills, and resources to make change possible possesses ambition.

Which model explains why a young woman who smokes is NOT likely to quit because she does not think she will get lung disease, and quitting will result in weight gain?

Carrie grew up in an active family. Now that Carrie lives on her own, her family continues to check in to see if she is making time for exercise. They praise her for joining a fitness club and keeping to a workout schedule. This is an example of

Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?

Today, the concept of adaptability is a key element in the overall definition of health.

Compare and contrast the medical model and public health models of health.

Life expectancy 100 years ago was largely determined by

Healthy People 2020 is the Surgeon General's health promotion plan to improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans.

List at least three common barriers to behavior change.

When analyzing your behavior prior to making a change, which factors must you examine before making your plan?

Having high self-esteem always improves the intellectual dimension of health.

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Focus On Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Life's Challenges

Focus On Improving Your Sleep

Building Healthy Relationships and Communicating Effectively

Understanding Your Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Focus On Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Physical Fitness

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly

Ending Tobacco Use

Avoiding Drug Misuse and Abuse

Protecting against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Focus On Understanding Your Health Inheritance

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Focus On Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Reducing Your Cancer Risk

Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Conditions

Choosing Conventional and Complementary Health Care

Preventing Violence and Abuse

Focus On Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury

Preserving and Protecting Your Environment

Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

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