Question 1

The intellectual dimension of health can be explained as the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  interact with others. 
B)  process information and act properly. 
C)  cope, adjust, and adapt. 
D)  question and evaluate information. 
A)  interact with others. 
B)  process information and act properly. 
C)  cope, adjust, and adapt. 
D)  question and evaluate information.

Question 2

Attitudes, beliefs, and values regarding our personal health are shaped by our personalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente's stages of change model.

Accepted Answer

For most health behaviors, there appear

Question 4

Frauds and hoaxes in the health market are still

Accepted Answer

A)  rare. 
B)  commonplace. 
C)  hidden. 
D)  unknown. 
A)  rare. 
B)  commonplace. 
C)  hidden. 
D)  unknown.

Question 5

The HON icon on a Web site indicates that the health information on that site is

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A)  misleading. 
B)  reliable. 
C)  government-sponsored. 
D)  university-sponsored. 
A)  misleading. 
B)  reliable. 
C)  government-sponsored. 
D)  university-sponsored.

Question 6

Alfred Adler's social cognitive theory is based on the principle that behavior is dynamic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Advertising gives us the impression that lifestyles can be

Accepted Answer

A)  purchased. 
B)  static. 
C)  unimportant. 
D)  innate. 
A)  purchased. 
B)  static. 
C)  unimportant. 
D)  innate.

Question 8

Explain the term relative risk and what it involves.

Accepted Answer

Relative risk is the "times-greater chan

Question 9

To assess the impact of behavior on health, it is important to understand what a health ______ is and how to interpret it.

Accepted Answer

A)  plan 
B)  risk 
C)  status 
D)  concept 
A)  plan 
B)  risk 
C)  status 
D)  concept

Question 10

People tend to have a greater fear of radiation from cell phones than from ______, which actually presents a much greater risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  terrorism 
B)  the sun 
C)  nuclear power 
D)  tanning beds 
A)  terrorism 
B)  the sun 
C)  nuclear power 
D)  tanning beds

Question 11

Quality of life can be explained as the difference between people's hopes and expectations and their present experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The contemporary perspective on health is that it is

Accepted Answer

A)  a state of optimal functioning. 
B)  the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. 
C)  a goal that people continually work toward throughout their lives. 
D)  achievement of the highest level of physical and emotional fitness. 
A)  a state of optimal functioning. 
B)  the ability to enjoy life to the fullest. 
C)  a goal that people continually work toward throughout their lives. 
D)  achievement of the highest level of physical and emotional fitness.

Question 13

An infectious disease is a medical condition typically resulting from an organism known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  pathogen. 
B)  vaccine. 
C)  strep. 
D)  cancer. 
A)  pathogen. 
B)  vaccine. 
C)  strep. 
D)  cancer.

Question 14

Pondering the "why" questions is known as ______ thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract 
B)  critical 
C)  conceptual 
D)  theoretical 
A)  abstract 
B)  critical 
C)  conceptual 
D)  theoretical

Question 15

National estimates indicate that about ______ percent of instances of disease and premature death are the result of unhealthy lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  50 
C)  55 
D)  60 
A)  5 
B)  50 
C)  55 
D)  60

Question 16

What is the overall mission of Healthy People 2010?

Accepted Answer

Grounded on the best scientific and medi

Question 17

Define the term health literacy.

Accepted Answer

Health literacy can be defined as the de

Question 18

Most people only recognize the importance of health

Accepted Answer

A)  as they grow older. 
B)  when illness or disease affects a family member. 
C)  when they are sick or injured. 
D)  when they feel especially good. 
A)  as they grow older. 
B)  when illness or disease affects a family member. 
C)  when they are sick or injured. 
D)  when they feel especially good.

Question 19

Due to several major public health advances, life expectancy in the United States has increased ______Percent over the past 100 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70 
A)  40 
B)  50 
C)  60 
D)  70

Question 20

The World Health Organization defines health as

Accepted Answer

A)  the absence of disease. 
B)  the capacity to enjoy life and withstand challenges. 
C)  a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. 
D)  a high level of physical fitness and good bodily condition. 
A)  the absence of disease. 
B)  the capacity to enjoy life and withstand challenges. 
C)  a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. 
D)  a high level of physical fitness and good bodily condition.

The intellectual dimension of health can be explained as the ability to

Attitudes, beliefs, and values regarding our personal health are shaped by our personalities.

Explain James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente's stages of change model.

Frauds and hoaxes in the health market are still

The HON icon on a Web site indicates that the health information on that site is

Alfred Adler's social cognitive theory is based on the principle that behavior is dynamic.

Advertising gives us the impression that lifestyles can be

Explain the term relative risk and what it involves.

To assess the impact of behavior on health, it is important to understand what a health ______ is and how to interpret it.

People tend to have a greater fear of radiation from cell phones than from ______, which actually presents a much greater risk.

Quality of life can be explained as the difference between people's hopes and expectations and their present experiences.

The contemporary perspective on health is that it is

An infectious disease is a medical condition typically resulting from an organism known as a

Pondering the "why" questions is known as ______ thinking.

National estimates indicate that about ______ percent of instances of disease and premature death are the result of unhealthy lifestyles.

What is the overall mission of Healthy People 2010?

Define the term health literacy.

Most people only recognize the importance of health

Due to several major public health advances, life expectancy in the United States has increased ______Percent over the past 100 years.

The World Health Organization defines health as

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Understanding and Managing Stress: A Comprehensive Guide

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Understanding Cardiovascular Diseases: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments

Understanding Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Understanding and Managing Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Communicable Diseases: From Pathogens to Prevention

Understanding the Complexities of Health Care and Medical Professions

Navigating Medical Self-Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Health and Wellness

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Exam 1: Exploring Health and Wellness: From Body Composition to Behavioral Change

The intellectual dimension of health can be explained as the ability to

Attitudes, beliefs, and values regarding our personal health are shaped by our personalities.

Explain James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente's stages of change model.

Frauds and hoaxes in the health market are still

The HON icon on a Web site indicates that the health information on that site is

Alfred Adler's social cognitive theory is based on the principle that behavior is dynamic.

Advertising gives us the impression that lifestyles can be

Explain the term relative risk and what it involves.

To assess the impact of behavior on health, it is important to understand what a health ______ is and how to interpret it.

People tend to have a greater fear of radiation from cell phones than from ______, which actually presents a much greater risk.

Quality of life can be explained as the difference between people's hopes and expectations and their present experiences.

The contemporary perspective on health is that it is

An infectious disease is a medical condition typically resulting from an organism known as a

Pondering the "why" questions is known as ______ thinking.

National estimates indicate that about ______ percent of instances of disease and premature death are the result of unhealthy lifestyles.

What is the overall mission of Healthy People 2010?

Define the term health literacy.

Most people only recognize the importance of health

Due to several major public health advances, life expectancy in the United States has increased ______Percent over the past 100 years.

The World Health Organization defines health as

Nutrition and Exercise: Understanding the Basics

The Fundamentals of Physical Activity and Exercise Training

Substance Use and Abuse: Understanding the Impact on College Students Health and Well-Being

Comprehensive Guide to Reproductive Health and Relationships

Understanding and Managing Stress: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Mental Health: From Brain Chemicals to Treatment Approaches

Understanding Cardiovascular Diseases: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments

Understanding Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Understanding and Managing Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Communicable Diseases: From Pathogens to Prevention

Understanding the Complexities of Health Care and Medical Professions

Navigating Medical Self-Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Health and Wellness

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