Question 1

A consumable reinforcer could be a healthy edible item that you enjoy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following factors would be considered a nonmodifiable determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual behavior 
B)  Sleep habits 
C)  Geographic location 
D)  Genetics 
A)  Sexual behavior 
B)  Sleep habits 
C)  Geographic location 
D)  Genetics

Question 3

Obesity, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and illegal drug use result in direct and indirect costs to society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Selective smoking bans and child restraint laws designed to protect the health of citizens are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  publicity campaigns. 
B)  public policies. 
C)  profiling. 
D)  public health research. 
A)  publicity campaigns. 
B)  public policies. 
C)  profiling. 
D)  public health research.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes spiritual health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Possessing and expressing a purpose in life 
B)  Expressing emotions 
C)  Having satisfying relationships 
D)  Being able to reason and think objectively 
A)  Possessing and expressing a purpose in life 
B)  Expressing emotions 
C)  Having satisfying relationships 
D)  Being able to reason and think objectively

Question 6

Today, quality of life is recognized as being as important as years of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jules is trying to lose weight. When she craves a high-fat treat from the local ice cream shop, she is prepared to allow herself a cup of low-fat frozen yogurt in her favorite flavor. The tactic she is using to avoid eating more calories is

Accepted Answer

A)  rewarding. 
B)  manipulating. 
C)  negotiating. 
D)  countering. 
A)  rewarding. 
B)  manipulating. 
C)  negotiating. 
D)  countering.

Question 8

Explain the nature of SMART goals.

Accepted Answer

SMART goals are:
Specific - with a defin

Question 9

The three components of the social cognitive model of behavior change are thoughts, behavior, and genetics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Visualizing yourself successfully losing 15 pounds by choosing healthy foods at your favorite restaurant is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  situational inducement. 
B)  planned control. 
C)  imagined rehearsal. 
D)  modeling. 
A)  situational inducement. 
B)  planned control. 
C)  imagined rehearsal. 
D)  modeling.

Question 11

Jerome eats healthy foods, exercises regularly, gets eight hours of sleep each night, and rarely becomes ill. His ability to ward off illness is related to which dimension of health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social 
B)  Intellectual 
C)  Physical 
D)  Emotional 
A)  Social 
B)  Intellectual 
C)  Physical 
D)  Emotional

Question 12

Adolescent teens having access to cigarette vending machines is an example of a positive reinforcing factor that can influence smoking behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The first step in modifying your health behavior to achieve overall wellness is to

Accepted Answer

A)  review your medical records and schedule a physical examination by a doctor. 
B)  become aware of individual behaviors that contribute to or detract from your health. 
C)  complete a detailed behavior change contract. 
D)  find a reliable support person or support group. 
A)  review your medical records and schedule a physical examination by a doctor. 
B)  become aware of individual behaviors that contribute to or detract from your health. 
C)  complete a detailed behavior change contract. 
D)  find a reliable support person or support group.

Question 14

The perceived source or cause (internal or external) of events in a person's life is known as his or her

Accepted Answer

A)  locus of control. 
B)  ability to reason. 
C)  stages of behavior change. 
D)  sense of victimization. 
A)  locus of control. 
B)  ability to reason. 
C)  stages of behavior change. 
D)  sense of victimization.

Question 15

The medical model of health would most likely focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Controlling air and water pollution 
B)  Lifestyle interventions to prevent chronic diseases 
C)  Treating bacterial infections with antibiotics 
D)  Serving marginalized populations 
A)  Controlling air and water pollution 
B)  Lifestyle interventions to prevent chronic diseases 
C)  Treating bacterial infections with antibiotics 
D)  Serving marginalized populations

Question 16

The average life expectancy for an American child born in 2012 is 78.5 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is self-efficacy, and why is it important in making a behavior change?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy is an individual's belief

Question 18

Locus of control may be internal or external.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Actions taken or changes in behavior designed to treat an existing illness are part of disease prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Moving from thinking about starting an exercise program to joining a club, working with a trainer to set goals, and showing up for workouts is an example of which model of behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health belief model 
B)  Social cognitive model 
C)  Transtheoretical model 
D)  Contemplation model 
A)  Health belief model 
B)  Social cognitive model 
C)  Transtheoretical model 
D)  Contemplation model

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

A consumable reinforcer could be a healthy edible item that you enjoy.

Which of the following factors would be considered a nonmodifiable determinant of health?

Obesity, sedentary lifestyles, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and illegal drug use result in direct and indirect costs to society.

Selective smoking bans and child restraint laws designed to protect the health of citizens are examples of

Which of the following best describes spiritual health?

Today, quality of life is recognized as being as important as years of life.

Jules is trying to lose weight. When she craves a high-fat treat from the local ice cream shop, she is prepared to allow herself a cup of low-fat frozen yogurt in her favorite flavor. The tactic she is using to avoid eating more calories is

Explain the nature of SMART goals.

The three components of the social cognitive model of behavior change are thoughts, behavior, and genetics.

Visualizing yourself successfully losing 15 pounds by choosing healthy foods at your favorite restaurant is an example of

Jerome eats healthy foods, exercises regularly, gets eight hours of sleep each night, and rarely becomes ill. His ability to ward off illness is related to which dimension of health?

Adolescent teens having access to cigarette vending machines is an example of a positive reinforcing factor that can influence smoking behavior.

The first step in modifying your health behavior to achieve overall wellness is to

The perceived source or cause (internal or external) of events in a person's life is known as his or her

The medical model of health would most likely focus on which of the following?

The average life expectancy for an American child born in 2012 is 78.5 years.

What is self-efficacy, and why is it important in making a behavior change?

Locus of control may be internal or external.

Actions taken or changes in behavior designed to treat an existing illness are part of disease prevention.

Moving from thinking about starting an exercise program to joining a club, working with a trainer to set goals, and showing up for workouts is an example of which model of behavior change?

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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