Question 1

Lower health insurance rates for nonsmokers is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  possessional reinforcer. 
B)  manipulative reinforcer. 
C)  social reinforcer. 
D)  activity reinforcer. 
A)  possessional reinforcer. 
B)  manipulative reinforcer. 
C)  social reinforcer. 
D)  activity reinforcer.

Question 2

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

Accepted Answer

A)  accidents. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  respiratory disease. 
A)  accidents. 
B)  cancer. 
C)  heart disease. 
D)  respiratory disease.

Question 3

Describe how the practices of shaping, visualization, and modeling might be used to change physical activity habits.

Accepted Answer

• Shaping: making gradual steps toward t

Question 4

Discuss the overall objectives of health promotion.

Accepted Answer

The primary objective is to re

Question 5

Mrs. J. is trying to get her third-grade students to remember to have their homework signed by a parent before bringing it to class. Students who remember every day for a month receive a gift card from a local bookstore. This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  consumable reinforcer. 
B)  activity reinforcer. 
C)  manipulative reinforcer. 
D)  possessional reinforcer. 
A)  consumable reinforcer. 
B)  activity reinforcer. 
C)  manipulative reinforcer. 
D)  possessional reinforcer.

Question 6

Spiritual health can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  holding to religious beliefs learned in childhood. 
B)  not as important as other factors to overall wellness. 
C)  having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life. 
D)  establishing and maintaining fulfilling relationships. 
A)  holding to religious beliefs learned in childhood. 
B)  not as important as other factors to overall wellness. 
C)  having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life. 
D)  establishing and maintaining fulfilling relationships.

Question 7

Katherine is an energetic, confident student who is not afraid to stand up in front of the class and read her essay aloud. She trusts that even if others don't agree with her point of view, they will still value her as a person and a friend. These traits show that Katherine has positive

Accepted Answer

A)  social health. 
B)  intellectual health. 
C)  physical health. 
D)  emotional health. 
A)  social health. 
B)  intellectual health. 
C)  physical health. 
D)  emotional health.

Question 8

The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Provide examples of the three major factors influencing behavior: predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing.

Accepted Answer

• Predisposing: life experiences, knowle

Question 10

A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a

Accepted Answer

A)  modifiable determinant. 
B)  nonmodifiable determinant. 
C)  genetic defect. 
D)  environmental influence. 
A)  modifiable determinant. 
B)  nonmodifiable determinant. 
C)  genetic defect. 
D)  environmental influence.

Question 11

A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Healthy life expectancy is another term for life span.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which health model views diseases and health problems as the result of a person's interaction with his or her social and physical environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental model 
B)  Public health model 
C)  Social model 
D)  Medical model 
A)  Environmental model 
B)  Public health model 
C)  Social model 
D)  Medical model

Question 14

List the six dimensions of health and provide a brief description for each. Briefly describe a plan for improving one dimension of health in your own life.

Accepted Answer

• Physical: body size and composition
•

Question 15

One of the goals of the Healthy People 2020 public health initiative is to create social and physical environments that promote health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental factors. 
B)  previous disappointments. 
C)  their own actions. 
D)  fate and luck. 
A)  environmental factors. 
B)  previous disappointments. 
C)  their own actions. 
D)  fate and luck.

Question 17

Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deciding on several rewards for making the change 
B)  Wanting to change 
C)  Asking friends for advice 
D)  Changing environmental obstacles 
A)  Deciding on several rewards for making the change 
B)  Wanting to change 
C)  Asking friends for advice 
D)  Changing environmental obstacles

Question 18

Determinants of health are critical influences in a person's life that

Accepted Answer

A)  predispose him or her to a particular set of diseases. 
B)  are related to genetics. 
C)  make the difference between illness and health. 
D)  are part of disease prevention. 
A)  predispose him or her to a particular set of diseases. 
B)  are related to genetics. 
C)  make the difference between illness and health. 
D)  are part of disease prevention.

Question 19

Spiritual health can only be achieved through an organized religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Having unprotected sex is considered a

Accepted Answer

A)  risk behavior. 
B)  health promotion. 
C)  health disparities. 
D)  medical treatment. 
A)  risk behavior. 
B)  health promotion. 
C)  health disparities. 
D)  medical treatment.

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

Lower health insurance rates for nonsmokers is an example of a(n)

Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is

Describe how the practices of shaping, visualization, and modeling might be used to change physical activity habits.

Discuss the overall objectives of health promotion.

Mrs. J. is trying to get her third-grade students to remember to have their homework signed by a parent before bringing it to class. Students who remember every day for a month receive a gift card from a local bookstore. This is an example of a(n)

Spiritual health can best be described as

Katherine is an energetic, confident student who is not afraid to stand up in front of the class and read her essay aloud. She trusts that even if others don't agree with her point of view, they will still value her as a person and a friend. These traits show that Katherine has positive

The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.

Provide examples of the three major factors influencing behavior: predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing.

A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a

A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness.

Healthy life expectancy is another term for life span.

Which health model views diseases and health problems as the result of a person's interaction with his or her social and physical environment?

List the six dimensions of health and provide a brief description for each. Briefly describe a plan for improving one dimension of health in your own life.

One of the goals of the Healthy People 2020 public health initiative is to create social and physical environments that promote health.

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?

Determinants of health are critical influences in a person's life that

Spiritual health can only be achieved through an organized religion.

Having unprotected sex is considered a

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

Improving Your Sleep

Preventing Violence and Injury

Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases

Preparing for Aging Death and Dying

Environmental Health

Making Smart Health Care Choices

Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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