Question 1

Countering involves restructuring the environment to avoid temptations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Your friend is morbidly obese. When you express your concern to him about his health, he denies that his obesity will have any effect on his health and cites the example of his father, who is also obese and apparently healthy. Which stage of behavior change is your friend in regarding his obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contemplation 
B)  Precontemplation 
C)  Termination 
D)  Preparation 
A)  Contemplation 
B)  Precontemplation 
C)  Termination 
D)  Preparation

Question 3

Which of the following is most TRUE of habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Habits are determined by demographics and do not involve deliberate choice. 
B)  Habits are determined by deliberate choice and are not influenced by demographics. 
C)  Habits are not related to either deliberate choice or demographics. 
D)  Habits involve elements of deliberate choice but are influenced by demographics. 
A)  Habits are determined by demographics and do not involve deliberate choice. 
B)  Habits are determined by deliberate choice and are not influenced by demographics. 
C)  Habits are not related to either deliberate choice or demographics. 
D)  Habits involve elements of deliberate choice but are influenced by demographics.

Question 4

One of the key provisions of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Accepted Answer

A)  denies coverage for preexisting conditions in children younger than 12 years. 
B)  allows parents to keep young adults on their policies through age 26. 
C)  provides for free dental care for all children through age 16. 
D)  allows young adults to obtain birth control without parental permission. 
A)  denies coverage for preexisting conditions in children younger than 12 years. 
B)  allows parents to keep young adults on their policies through age 26. 
C)  provides for free dental care for all children through age 16. 
D)  allows young adults to obtain birth control without parental permission.

Question 5

Going for a walk instead of eating dessert is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling. 
B)  countering. 
C)  shaping. 
D)  relapse. 
A)  modeling. 
B)  countering. 
C)  shaping. 
D)  relapse.

Question 6

Choose three of the six dimensions of wellness. Identify and provide examples of each, and explain how they are interrelated.

Accepted Answer

The six dimensions of wellness

Question 7

A physically fit person is best defined as someone who

Accepted Answer

A)  has ideal body composition, flexibility, lung capacity, and muscular fitness levels. 
B)  has optimal wellness in all dimensions. 
C)  is a highly skilled athlete. 
D)  performs moderate to vigorous physical activity daily without undue fatigue. 
A)  has ideal body composition, flexibility, lung capacity, and muscular fitness levels. 
B)  has optimal wellness in all dimensions. 
C)  is a highly skilled athlete. 
D)  performs moderate to vigorous physical activity daily without undue fatigue.

Question 8

A step-by-step process of making a series of small changes is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visualization 
B)  Modeling 
C)  Countering 
D)  Shaping 
A)  Visualization 
B)  Modeling 
C)  Countering 
D)  Shaping

Question 9

A conviction that one can control events and factors in one's life is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  relapse. 
B)  prevention. 
C)  locus of control. 
D)  contemplation. 
A)  relapse. 
B)  prevention. 
C)  locus of control. 
D)  contemplation.

Question 10

Healthy People 2020 establishes national public health priorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the maintenance stage, people work to prevent a relapse into old habits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Having an external locus of control means that a person believes that he has control over his or her behavioral choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The dimensions of wellness are independent of one another and not interconnected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a specific, time-oriented goal for weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  I will lose 2 pounds in the next month. 
B)  I will lose weight this year. 
C)  I will lose 10 lbs. 
D)  I will actively work toward achieving a healthy weight by next year. 
A)  I will lose 2 pounds in the next month. 
B)  I will lose weight this year. 
C)  I will lose 10 lbs. 
D)  I will actively work toward achieving a healthy weight by next year.

Question 15

Time should not be specified in goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a goal of Healthy People 2020?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminate obesity in the United States 
B)  Extend life expectancy to 100 years for men and 102 years for women 
C)  Increase disparities in health between groups 
D)  Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages 
A)  Eliminate obesity in the United States 
B)  Extend life expectancy to 100 years for men and 102 years for women 
C)  Increase disparities in health between groups 
D)  Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages

Question 17

In the United States, the average life expectancy for a female is ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  67 
B)  65 
C)  75.6 
D)  81.2 
A)  67 
B)  65 
C)  75.6 
D)  81.2

Question 18

Substituting a healthy behavior for an unhealthy behavior is known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visualization 
B)  Modeling 
C)  Countering 
D)  Shaping 
A)  Visualization 
B)  Modeling 
C)  Countering 
D)  Shaping

Question 19

Mentally picturing success in reaching a goal is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visualization 
B)  Modeling 
C)  Countering 
D)  Shaping 
A)  Visualization 
B)  Modeling 
C)  Countering 
D)  Shaping

Question 20

Physical fitness is defined as the ability to perform sports skills with proficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Countering involves restructuring the environment to avoid temptations.

Your friend is morbidly obese. When you express your concern to him about his health, he denies that his obesity will have any effect on his health and cites the example of his father, who is also obese and apparently healthy. Which stage of behavior change is your friend in regarding his obesity?

Which of the following is most TRUE of habits?

One of the key provisions of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Going for a walk instead of eating dessert is an example of

Choose three of the six dimensions of wellness. Identify and provide examples of each, and explain how they are interrelated.

A physically fit person is best defined as someone who

A step-by-step process of making a series of small changes is known as which of the following?

A conviction that one can control events and factors in one's life is known as

Healthy People 2020 establishes national public health priorities.

In the maintenance stage, people work to prevent a relapse into old habits.

Having an external locus of control means that a person believes that he has control over his or her behavioral choices.

The dimensions of wellness are independent of one another and not interconnected.

Which of the following is a specific, time-oriented goal for weight loss?

Time should not be specified in goals.

Which of the following is a goal of Healthy People 2020?

In the United States, the average life expectancy for a female is ________ years.

Substituting a healthy behavior for an unhealthy behavior is known as what?

Mentally picturing success in reaching a goal is known as which of the following?

Physical fitness is defined as the ability to perform sports skills with proficiency.

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Understanding Body Composition

Improving Your Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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Exam 1: Changing Personal Behaviors for Optimal Wellness

Countering involves restructuring the environment to avoid temptations.

Your friend is morbidly obese. When you express your concern to him about his health, he denies that his obesity will have any effect on his health and cites the example of his father, who is also obese and apparently healthy. Which stage of behavior change is your friend in regarding his obesity?

Which of the following is most TRUE of habits?

One of the key provisions of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Going for a walk instead of eating dessert is an example of

Choose three of the six dimensions of wellness. Identify and provide examples of each, and explain how they are interrelated.

A physically fit person is best defined as someone who

A step-by-step process of making a series of small changes is known as which of the following?

A conviction that one can control events and factors in one's life is known as

Healthy People 2020 establishes national public health priorities.

In the maintenance stage, people work to prevent a relapse into old habits.

Having an external locus of control means that a person believes that he has control over his or her behavioral choices.

The dimensions of wellness are independent of one another and not interconnected.

Which of the following is a specific, time-oriented goal for weight loss?

Time should not be specified in goals.

Which of the following is a goal of Healthy People 2020?

In the United States, the average life expectancy for a female is ________ years.

Substituting a healthy behavior for an unhealthy behavior is known as what?

Mentally picturing success in reaching a goal is known as which of the following?

Physical fitness is defined as the ability to perform sports skills with proficiency.

Understanding Fitness Principles

Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System

Building Muscular Strength and Endurance

Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health

Understanding Body Composition

Improving Your Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

Managing Stress

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Reducing Your Risk of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer

Avoiding Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Reducing Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Maintaining Lifelong Fitness and Wellness

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