Question 1

Obesity creates a burden on the overall U.S. economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The range of factors that influence a person's health status are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic or cultural traditions. 
B)  determinants of health. 
C)  age-related conditions. 
D)  genetic influences on health. 
A)  ethnic or cultural traditions. 
B)  determinants of health. 
C)  age-related conditions. 
D)  genetic influences on health.

Question 3

The primary goal of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is to provide access to health insurance for millions of uninsured Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Global warming, decreased water supplies, and toxic chemicals are serious health threats with far-reaching effects worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Using rational, positive statements and deliberately blocking negative thoughts are ways to avoid negative

Accepted Answer

A)  influences. 
B)  actions. 
C)  self-talk. 
D)  awareness. 
A)  influences. 
B)  actions. 
C)  self-talk. 
D)  awareness.

Question 6

Determinants of health include

Accepted Answer

A)  personal, social, economic, and environmental factors. 
B)  physical, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural factors. 
C)  nutritional, social, financial, and environmental factors. 
D)  genetic and lifestyle factors. 
A)  personal, social, economic, and environmental factors. 
B)  physical, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural factors. 
C)  nutritional, social, financial, and environmental factors. 
D)  genetic and lifestyle factors.

Question 7

Which of the following describes the rate of deaths within a certain population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevalence 
B)  Life expectancy 
C)  Mortality 
D)  Morbidity 
A)  Prevalence 
B)  Life expectancy 
C)  Mortality 
D)  Morbidity

Question 8

Rashid volunteers weekly to help pick up trash in his neighborhood. This action contributes to improving which dimension of his health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intellectual 
B)  Social 
C)  Environmental 
D)  Spiritual 
A)  Intellectual 
B)  Social 
C)  Environmental 
D)  Spiritual

Question 9

Risk behaviors are those actions that increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An example of intellectual health is

Accepted Answer

A)  having a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. 
B)  successfully interacting with others. 
C)  having low self-efficacy. 
D)  having a healthy curiosity about life in general. 
A)  having a sense of meaning and purpose in your life. 
B)  successfully interacting with others. 
C)  having low self-efficacy. 
D)  having a healthy curiosity about life in general.

Question 11

Life expectancy may decline in coming years due to the prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following groups of actions would most likely reduce a person's risk of premature death?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not smoking, avoiding junk foods, and maintaining a healthy weight 
B)  Wearing a seat belt only when driving on the freeway and avoiding second-hand smoke 
C)  Using natural dietary supplements, working the night shift, and spending frugally 
D)  Avoiding excessive sun exposure and seeing at least two specialists each year 
A)  Not smoking, avoiding junk foods, and maintaining a healthy weight 
B)  Wearing a seat belt only when driving on the freeway and avoiding second-hand smoke 
C)  Using natural dietary supplements, working the night shift, and spending frugally 
D)  Avoiding excessive sun exposure and seeing at least two specialists each year

Question 13

The term health is often interchangeable with the term

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptability. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  wellness. 
D)  pain-free. 
A)  adaptability. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  wellness. 
D)  pain-free.

Question 14

Believing that you will be able to run two mile miles without stopping by the end of the semester demonstrates self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the purpose of a behavior change contract and how it can help you make a positive change.

Accepted Answer

A behavior change contract functions as

Question 16

Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic disease. 
B)  hereditary disease. 
C)  communicable disease. 
D)  acute disease. 
A)  chronic disease. 
B)  hereditary disease. 
C)  communicable disease. 
D)  acute disease.

Question 17

Setting achievable and incremental goals and rewarding yourself for progress are proven tips for maintaining

Accepted Answer

A)  ongoing support from others. 
B)  motivation for behavior change. 
C)  an outstanding academic record. 
D)  a lower body-mass index. 
A)  ongoing support from others. 
B)  motivation for behavior change. 
C)  an outstanding academic record. 
D)  a lower body-mass index.

Question 18

Define self-talk and explain how you can use it to help your efforts toward change.

Accepted Answer

Self-talk is your usual manner of thinki

Question 19

Which of the following is the best example of a realistic, specific, and attainable goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  I will lose a lot of weight. 
B)  I will lose 1 pound a week over the next four weeks. 
C)  I will lose 10 pounds if I start exercising. 
D)  I will lose 10 pounds if I start exercising and stop eating after 8:00 p.m. 
A)  I will lose a lot of weight. 
B)  I will lose 1 pound a week over the next four weeks. 
C)  I will lose 10 pounds if I start exercising. 
D)  I will lose 10 pounds if I start exercising and stop eating after 8:00 p.m.

Question 20

Poor housing, lack of funds for adequate food and clothes, and insecure employment are which type of factors that negatively affect human health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological 
B)  Economic 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Genetic 
A)  Biological 
B)  Economic 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Genetic

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

Obesity creates a burden on the overall U.S. economy.

The range of factors that influence a person's health status are known as

The primary goal of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is to provide access to health insurance for millions of uninsured Americans.

Global warming, decreased water supplies, and toxic chemicals are serious health threats with far-reaching effects worldwide.

Using rational, positive statements and deliberately blocking negative thoughts are ways to avoid negative

Determinants of health include

Which of the following describes the rate of deaths within a certain population?

Rashid volunteers weekly to help pick up trash in his neighborhood. This action contributes to improving which dimension of his health?

Risk behaviors are those actions that increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes.

An example of intellectual health is

Life expectancy may decline in coming years due to the prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles.

Which of the following groups of actions would most likely reduce a person's risk of premature death?

The term health is often interchangeable with the term

Believing that you will be able to run two mile miles without stopping by the end of the semester demonstrates self-efficacy.

Explain the purpose of a behavior change contract and how it can help you make a positive change.

Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of

Setting achievable and incremental goals and rewarding yourself for progress are proven tips for maintaining

Define self-talk and explain how you can use it to help your efforts toward change.

Which of the following is the best example of a realistic, specific, and attainable goal?

Poor housing, lack of funds for adequate food and clothes, and insecure employment are which type of factors that negatively affect human 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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