Question 1

List and briefly explain the six steps of the transtheoretical (stages of change) model of behavior change.

Accepted Answer

1. Precontemplation - no current intenti

Question 2

Mark is a junior in college and plans to move to his own apartment before his senior year. He hopes to quit drinking, get more sleep, and spend more time exercising and studying instead of spending so much of his free time on Facebook. The best plan for Mark to succeed is for him to

Accepted Answer

A)  make a chart with an algorithm for coordinating all the changes. 
B)  try to change all of his bad behaviors at once. 
C)  select the most important behavior to change and take things one step at a time. 
D)  worry about changing behaviors later because he'll have plenty of time to change after he finishes college. 
A)  make a chart with an algorithm for coordinating all the changes. 
B)  try to change all of his bad behaviors at once. 
C)  select the most important behavior to change and take things one step at a time. 
D)  worry about changing behaviors later because he'll have plenty of time to change after he finishes college.

Question 3

Healthy life expectancy refers to the number of years a person can expect to live

Accepted Answer

A)  while covered by Medicare. 
B)  without chronic pain, disability, or significant illness. 
C)  without pain or short-term or long-term disability. 
D)  without cancer or diabetes. 
A)  while covered by Medicare. 
B)  without chronic pain, disability, or significant illness. 
C)  without pain or short-term or long-term disability. 
D)  without cancer or diabetes.

Question 4

Asking your doctor to help you obtain the lowest-cost care is inappropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Attaining the optimal level of well-being for your unique limitations and strengths is known as wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Mortality is defined as the proportion of deaths to the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Lower health insurance rates for nonsmokers serves as which type of reinforcer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The number of years a person is anticipated to live based on conditions at the time of birth is

Accepted Answer

A)  life expectancy. 
B)  population control. 
C)  mortality. 
D)  morbidity. 
A)  life expectancy. 
B)  population control. 
C)  mortality. 
D)  morbidity.

Question 9

Daily choices influence an individual's health status and well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Because both of John's parents smoke, John has a higher-than-average chance of being a smoker. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The medical model of health focuses on the individual's reaction to his or her social and physical environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disliking the smell of cigarette smoke 
B)  Thinking that smoking is unhealthy and causes cancer 
C)  Being happy no one is smoking near you 
D)  Understanding that smoking has become more prevalent among teenagers 
A)  Disliking the smell of cigarette smoke 
B)  Thinking that smoking is unhealthy and causes cancer 
C)  Being happy no one is smoking near you 
D)  Understanding that smoking has become more prevalent among teenagers

Question 13

Which of the following best describes emotional health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability to be self-sufficient 
B)  Ability to solve problems 
C)  Ability to express or control feelings 
D)  Ability to adapt to various social situations 
A)  Ability to be self-sufficient 
B)  Ability to solve problems 
C)  Ability to express or control feelings 
D)  Ability to adapt to various social situations

Question 14

Carlos wants to avoid overeating and eating unhealthy food. Because of this, he may decline invitations when his friends ask him to join them at a fast food restaurant. Which method is Carlos using to control the risk of overeating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modeling 
B)  Imagined rehearsal 
C)  Consumable reinforcer 
D)  Situational inducement 
A)  Modeling 
B)  Imagined rehearsal 
C)  Consumable reinforcer 
D)  Situational inducement

Question 15

Spiritual health encompasses more than simply religious beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Observing a friend's success at quitting smoking has helped you to quit a few months later, which demonstrates the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  copying. 
B)  shaping. 
C)  mirroring. 
D)  modeling. 
A)  copying. 
B)  shaping. 
C)  mirroring. 
D)  modeling.

Question 17

Developing better problem-solving and decision-making skills enhances the emotional dimension of health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jackson made a goal to quit smoking by the end of the year through a lot of hard work and willpower. When he achieved this goal, he bought himself a new car. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  repeated enabling. 
B)  social reinforcement. 
C)  positive reinforcement. 
D)  negative reinforcement. 
A)  repeated enabling. 
B)  social reinforcement. 
C)  positive reinforcement. 
D)  negative reinforcement.

Question 19

Health disparities are differences in the levels of health and disease among specific population groups, such as the low-income or uninsured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When a person who wants to eat healthier and lose weight clears out unhealthy foods from the refrigerator and pantry, this is an example of situational inducement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

List and briefly explain the six steps of the transtheoretical (stages of change) model of behavior change.

Mark is a junior in college and plans to move to his own apartment before his senior year. He hopes to quit drinking, get more sleep, and spend more time exercising and studying instead of spending so much of his free time on Facebook. The best plan for Mark to succeed is for him to

Healthy life expectancy refers to the number of years a person can expect to live

Asking your doctor to help you obtain the lowest-cost care is inappropriate.

Attaining the optimal level of well-being for your unique limitations and strengths is known as wellness.

Mortality is defined as the proportion of deaths to the population.

Lower health insurance rates for nonsmokers serves as which type of reinforcer?

The number of years a person is anticipated to live based on conditions at the time of birth is

Daily choices influence an individual's health status and well-being.

Because both of John's parents smoke, John has a higher-than-average chance of being a smoker. This is an example of

The medical model of health focuses on the individual's reaction to his or her social and physical environment.

Which of the following is an example of a belief?

Which of the following best describes emotional health?

Carlos wants to avoid overeating and eating unhealthy food. Because of this, he may decline invitations when his friends ask him to join them at a fast food restaurant. Which method is Carlos using to control the risk of overeating?

Spiritual health encompasses more than simply religious beliefs.

Observing a friend's success at quitting smoking has helped you to quit a few months later, which demonstrates the process of

Developing better problem-solving and decision-making skills enhances the emotional dimension of health.

Jackson made a goal to quit smoking by the end of the year through a lot of hard work and willpower. When he achieved this goal, he bought himself a new car. This is an example of

Health disparities are differences in the levels of health and disease among specific population groups, such as the low-income or uninsured.

When a person who wants to eat healthier and lose weight clears out unhealthy foods from the refrigerator and pantry, this is an example of situational inducement.

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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