Question 1

According to the transtheoretical model,a person in the precontemplation stage

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A) has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change. 
B) is aware of the problem and is making preparations for change. 
C) is aware of the problem but is greatly afraid of change. 
D) is aware of the problem and is already taking action to implement change. 
A) has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change. 
B) is aware of the problem and is making preparations for change. 
C) is aware of the problem but is greatly afraid of change. 
D) is aware of the problem and is already taking action to implement change. A

Question 2

Rafael is committed to his study of ecology and the effects of climate change.Additionally,he tries to show respect for all living things.Which of the following statements best describes Rafael?

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A) He demonstrates intellectual health. 
B) He demonstrates social health. 
C) He demonstrates emotional health. 
D) He demonstrates spiritual health. 
A) He demonstrates intellectual health. 
B) He demonstrates social health. 
C) He demonstrates emotional health. 
D) He demonstrates spiritual health. D

Question 3

Going out for dinner at your favorite restaurant as a reward for finishing a big project is an example of a(n)

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

Question 4

The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is

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A) action. 
B) journaling. 
C) preparation. 
D) shaping. 
A) action. 
B) journaling. 
C) preparation. 
D) shaping.

Question 5

The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is

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A) recovery. 
B) wellness. 
C) fitness. 
D) motivation. 
A) recovery. 
B) wellness. 
C) fitness. 
D) motivation.

Question 6

Think of a health-related behavior you would like to change.List at least three resources that you will use to help you make a plan for change and explain why you selected these resources.

Accepted Answer

Resources may be selected from those lis

Question 7

Jane is sedentary and obese.What effect,if any,do these factors have on her health?

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A) They affect her physical health only. 
B) They affect her physical and emotional health only. 
C) They impede her progress toward high-level wellness. 
D) They affect her health only if she has a family history of health problems related to obesity. 
A) They affect her physical health only. 
B) They affect her physical and emotional health only. 
C) They impede her progress toward high-level wellness. 
D) They affect her health only if she has a family history of health problems related to obesity.

Question 8

Manuela joined a group exercise class.Her instructor,who was formerly inactive and overweight,participates with the class and also shares personal fitness strategies.In class,Manuela tries to emulate her instructor's moves,and she has also become more physically active as part of her daily routine.Which technique is Manuela using to reach her goal of becoming more fit?

Accepted Answer

A) shaping 
B) modeling 
C) visualization 
D) reinforcement 
A) shaping 
B) modeling 
C) visualization 
D) reinforcement

Question 9

Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?

Accepted Answer

A) procrastination 
B) laziness 
C) economic status 
D) poor choices 
A) procrastination 
B) laziness 
C) economic status 
D) poor choices

Question 10

Spiritual health can best be described as

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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 11

Based on a recent cholesterol screening,Marlon decided that he has to stop eating so much fast food and get more exercise.Between work and school,his free time is limited,but he is determined to lower his cholesterol level and improve his overall health.The best way for Marlon to stay motivated to improve his diet and work out regularly is to

Accepted Answer

A) make weekly resolutions for how many times to work out and chastise himself if he hasn't accomplished his planned goal. 
B) depend on his friends to keep him away from his favorite fast-food restaurants. 
C) set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them. 
D) set an ambitious goal and chart daily and weekly progress using online tools. 
A) make weekly resolutions for how many times to work out and chastise himself if he hasn't accomplished his planned goal. 
B) depend on his friends to keep him away from his favorite fast-food restaurants. 
C) set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them. 
D) set an ambitious goal and chart daily and weekly progress using online tools.

Question 12

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

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A) predispose him or her to a particular set of diseases. 
B) are related to genetics. 
C) influence health status. 
D) influence his or her response to medical treatment. 
A) predispose him or her to a particular set of diseases. 
B) are related to genetics. 
C) influence health status. 
D) influence his or her response to medical treatment.

Question 13

Spiritual health can only be achieved through an organized religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) enabling factor. 
B) contributing factor. 
C) reinforcing factor. 
D) predisposing factor. 
A) enabling factor. 
B) contributing factor. 
C) reinforcing factor. 
D) predisposing factor.

Question 15

The ability to think clearly,analyze information,and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as

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 16

When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change,one should

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A) set very demanding goals for oneself. 
B) only reward oneself when reaching the main goal. 
C) use small achievable steps to reach goals. 
D) expect this strategy to provide immediate success. 
A) set very demanding goals for oneself. 
B) only reward oneself when reaching the main goal. 
C) use small achievable steps to reach goals. 
D) expect this strategy to provide immediate success.

Question 17

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 18

Being able to perform activities of daily living is an aspect of physical health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The contemporary definition of wellness is

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to move about freely without pain. 
B) the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease. 
C) living longer than one's parents. 
D) the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions. 
A) the ability to move about freely without pain. 
B) the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease. 
C) living longer than one's parents. 
D) the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.

Question 20

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.

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

According to the transtheoretical model,a person in the precontemplation stage

Rafael is committed to his study of ecology and the effects of climate change.Additionally,he tries to show respect for all living things.Which of the following statements best describes Rafael?

Going out for dinner at your favorite restaurant as a reward for finishing a big project is an example of a(n)

The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is

The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is

Think of a health-related behavior you would like to change.List at least three resources that you will use to help you make a plan for change and explain why you selected these resources.

Jane is sedentary and obese.What effect,if any,do these factors have on her health?

Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?

Spiritual health can best be described as

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

Spiritual health can only be achieved through an organized religion.

Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n)

The ability to think clearly,analyze information,and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as

When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change,one should

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

Being able to perform activities of daily living is an aspect of physical health.

The contemporary definition of wellness is

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)

Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

A : Focus On: Improving Your Sleep

Preventing Violence and Injury

Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World

Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and Conditions

Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

Promoting Environmental Health

Making Smart Health Care Choices

Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health

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