Question 1

According to the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle, who are the most likely people to use condoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young people with a regular partner 
B)  Young people with a recent 'new' partner 
C)  Adults with a recent 'new' partner 
D)  Young Christian men 
A)  Young people with a regular partner 
B)  Young people with a recent 'new' partner 
C)  Adults with a recent 'new' partner 
D)  Young Christian men B

Question 2

Serotonin not only appears to mediate mood, it is also responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Feelings of satiety 
B)  Low levels of activity 
C)  Feelings of high self-efficacy 
D)  Craving for specific foods 
A)  Feelings of satiety 
B)  Low levels of activity 
C)  Feelings of high self-efficacy 
D)  Craving for specific foods A

Question 3

There are many reasons why an individual may start to smoke. Which of the following has not been identified by research?

Accepted Answer

A)  High self-efficacy 
B)  Unrealistic optimism 
C)  Weight control 
D)  Imitation of other smokers 
A)  High self-efficacy 
B)  Unrealistic optimism 
C)  Weight control 
D)  Imitation of other smokers A

Question 4

According to Doll et al. (2004), smoking cessation at age 30 leads to approximately _______ life years gained.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7.5 
C)  10 
D)  12.5 
A)  5 
B)  7.5 
C)  10 
D)  12.5

Question 5

The World Health Organisation identified ten leading risk factors for disease across the world. Which of the following are not included:

Accepted Answer

A)  Being underweight 
B)  Unprotected sexual intercourse 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Poor mental health 
A)  Being underweight 
B)  Unprotected sexual intercourse 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Poor mental health

Question 6

One of the ways obtaining valid measures of health behaviour can be problematic is because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it relies on self-report. 
B)  asking people to record their behaviour does not lead them to alter their behaviour. 
C)  it often relies on the memory of the individuals family. 
D)  there are standard definitions of health all over the world. 
A)  it relies on self-report. 
B)  asking people to record their behaviour does not lead them to alter their behaviour. 
C)  it often relies on the memory of the individuals family. 
D)  there are standard definitions of health all over the world.

Question 7

Bryan et al and other research undertaken suggests that female sexual partners face additional barriers to using condoms, than those reported by males. Which of the following was not highlighted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anticipated male rejection 
B)  Reluctance to reduce their own pleasure 
C)  Difficulty/embarrassment in raising the issue 
D)  Lack of knowledge 
A)  Anticipated male rejection 
B)  Reluctance to reduce their own pleasure 
C)  Difficulty/embarrassment in raising the issue 
D)  Lack of knowledge

Question 8

Obesity is a major risk factor for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type 1 diabetes 
B)  Osteoarthritis 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
A)  Type 1 diabetes 
B)  Osteoarthritis 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 9

Evidence suggests that the beneficial effects of Vitamin D might reduce the prevalence of certain health problems. Which of the following is NOT listed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autoimmune disease 
B)  Prostate cancer 
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  Cardiovascular disease 
A)  Autoimmune disease 
B)  Prostate cancer 
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  Cardiovascular disease

Question 10

What is one of the things wrong with Kasl and Cobb's definition of health behaviour as 'any activity undertaken by a person believing themselves to be healthy for the purposes of preventing disease or detecting it at an asymptomatic stage'?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not assume that the only motivation of health-related behaviours is to maintain health 
B)  It includes the possibility that people who consider themselves as not being healthy may engage in healthy behaviours 
C)  It includes the possibility that people may engage in healthy behaviours following the onset of disease 
D)  It assumes that only motivation of health-related behaviours is to maintain health 
A)  It does not assume that the only motivation of health-related behaviours is to maintain health 
B)  It includes the possibility that people who consider themselves as not being healthy may engage in healthy behaviours 
C)  It includes the possibility that people may engage in healthy behaviours following the onset of disease 
D)  It assumes that only motivation of health-related behaviours is to maintain health

Question 11

In Australia which age group is most likely to be at risk for negative psychosocial problems caused by obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young children 
B)  The elderly 
C)  Middle aged adults 
D)  Young adults 
A)  Young children 
B)  The elderly 
C)  Middle aged adults 
D)  Young adults

Question 12

BMI stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological Mean Index 
B)  Body Mass Index 
C)  Body Mass Indices 
D)  Body Mean Index 
A)  Biological Mean Index 
B)  Body Mass Index 
C)  Body Mass Indices 
D)  Body Mean Index

Question 13

A program in schools aims to educate children on the risk associated with using substances such as alcohol and illicit drugs. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Health promotion 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Abstinence 
D)  Primary prevention 
A)  Health promotion 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Abstinence 
D)  Primary prevention

Question 14

The National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines for Australian alcohol consumption is:

Accepted Answer

A)  No more than 3 standard drinks per day for women and 5 for men 
B)  No more than 2 standard drinks per day for both men and women 
C)  No more than 4 standard drinks per day for both men and women 
D)  No more than 2 standard drinks per day for women and 4 for men 
A)  No more than 3 standard drinks per day for women and 5 for men 
B)  No more than 2 standard drinks per day for both men and women 
C)  No more than 4 standard drinks per day for both men and women 
D)  No more than 2 standard drinks per day for women and 4 for men

Question 15

According to the textbook, which health behaviour has the least amount of disability adjusted lifespan burden attributed to it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical inactivity 
B)  Smoking 
C)  Illicit drug use 
D)  Alcohol use 
A)  Physical inactivity 
B)  Smoking 
C)  Illicit drug use 
D)  Alcohol use

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a key behavioural factor associated with health and longevity as part of the 'Alameda seven'?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sleeping 7-8 hours 
B)  Eating breakfast 
C)  Not eating between meals 
D)  Daily sunscreen use 
A)  Sleeping 7-8 hours 
B)  Eating breakfast 
C)  Not eating between meals 
D)  Daily sunscreen use

Question 17

What is the world's favourite psychoactive substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Marijuana 
D)  Nicotine 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Marijuana 
D)  Nicotine

Question 18

Matarazzo provided a definition of health behaviour, what term did he give health protective behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  A behavioural pathogen 
B)  A behavioural immunogen 
C)  A health behavior protector 
D)  A behavioural immuniser 
A)  A behavioural pathogen 
B)  A behavioural immunogen 
C)  A health behavior protector 
D)  A behavioural immuniser

Question 19

Excessive fat and cholesterol have been implicated in several diseases. In which one of the following have they not been implicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronary heart disease 
B)  Breast cancer 
C)  Stroke 
D)  Hypertension 
A)  Coronary heart disease 
B)  Breast cancer 
C)  Stroke 
D)  Hypertension

Question 20

Which of the following reasons do people not engage in health behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  To maintain their health 
B)  To look good 
C)  To maintain or gain social contacts 
D)  To increase their risk of heart disease 
A)  To maintain their health 
B)  To look good 
C)  To maintain or gain social contacts 
D)  To increase their risk of heart disease

According to the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle, who are the most likely people to use condoms?

Serotonin not only appears to mediate mood, it is also responsible for:

There are many reasons why an individual may start to smoke. Which of the following has not been identified by research?

According to Doll et al. (2004), smoking cessation at age 30 leads to approximately _______ life years gained.

The World Health Organisation identified ten leading risk factors for disease across the world. Which of the following are not included:

One of the ways obtaining valid measures of health behaviour can be problematic is because:

Bryan et al and other research undertaken suggests that female sexual partners face additional barriers to using condoms, than those reported by males. Which of the following was not highlighted?

Obesity is a major risk factor for which of the following conditions?

Evidence suggests that the beneficial effects of Vitamin D might reduce the prevalence of certain health problems. Which of the following is NOT listed?

What is one of the things wrong with Kasl and Cobb's definition of health behaviour as 'any activity undertaken by a person believing themselves to be healthy for the purposes of preventing disease or detecting it at an asymptomatic stage'?

In Australia which age group is most likely to be at risk for negative psychosocial problems caused by obesity?

BMI stands for

A program in schools aims to educate children on the risk associated with using substances such as alcohol and illicit drugs. This is an example of:

The National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines for Australian alcohol consumption is:

According to the textbook, which health behaviour has the least amount of disability adjusted lifespan burden attributed to it?

Which of the following is NOT a key behavioural factor associated with health and longevity as part of the 'Alameda seven'?

What is the world's favourite psychoactive substance?

Matarazzo provided a definition of health behaviour, what term did he give health protective behaviours?

Excessive fat and cholesterol have been implicated in several diseases. In which one of the following have they not been implicated?

Which of the following reasons do people not engage in health behaviours?

What Is Health

Health Inequalities

Health Protective Behaviour

Explaining Health Behaviour

Changing Behaviour: Mechanisms and Approaches

Preventing Health Problems

The Body in Health and Illness

Symptom Perception, Interpretation, and Response

The Consultation and Beyond

Stress, Health, and Illness: Theory

Stress and Illness Moderators and Interventions

The Impact of Illness on Quality of Life

The Impact of Illness on Patients and Their Families

Pain

Improving Health and Quality of Life

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Exam 3: Health-Risk Behaviour

According to the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle, who are the most likely people to use condoms?

Serotonin not only appears to mediate mood, it is also responsible for:

There are many reasons why an individual may start to smoke. Which of the following has not been identified by research?

According to Doll et al. (2004), smoking cessation at age 30 leads to approximately _______ life years gained.

The World Health Organisation identified ten leading risk factors for disease across the world. Which of the following are not included:

One of the ways obtaining valid measures of health behaviour can be problematic is because:

Bryan et al and other research undertaken suggests that female sexual partners face additional barriers to using condoms, than those reported by males. Which of the following was not highlighted?

Obesity is a major risk factor for which of the following conditions?

Evidence suggests that the beneficial effects of Vitamin D might reduce the prevalence of certain health problems. Which of the following is NOT listed?

What is one of the things wrong with Kasl and Cobb's definition of health behaviour as 'any activity undertaken by a person believing themselves to be healthy for the purposes of preventing disease or detecting it at an asymptomatic stage'?

In Australia which age group is most likely to be at risk for negative psychosocial problems caused by obesity?

BMI stands for

A program in schools aims to educate children on the risk associated with using substances such as alcohol and illicit drugs. This is an example of:

The National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines for Australian alcohol consumption is:

According to the textbook, which health behaviour has the least amount of disability adjusted lifespan burden attributed to it?

Which of the following is NOT a key behavioural factor associated with health and longevity as part of the 'Alameda seven'?

What is the world's favourite psychoactive substance?

Matarazzo provided a definition of health behaviour, what term did he give health protective behaviours?

Excessive fat and cholesterol have been implicated in several diseases. In which one of the following have they not been implicated?

Which of the following reasons do people not engage in health behaviours?

What Is Health

Health Inequalities

Health Protective Behaviour

Explaining Health Behaviour

Changing Behaviour: Mechanisms and Approaches

Preventing Health Problems

The Body in Health and Illness

Symptom Perception, Interpretation, and Response

The Consultation and Beyond

Stress, Health, and Illness: Theory

Stress and Illness Moderators and Interventions

The Impact of Illness on Quality of Life

The Impact of Illness on Patients and Their Families

Pain

Improving Health and Quality of Life

Futures

Filters