Question 1

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 2

One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to

Accepted Answer

A) reduce health care costs for all Americans. 
B) eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups. 
C) increase funding for research on certain diseases such as cancer and diabetes. 
D) increase the number of public health departments in every state. 
A) reduce health care costs for all Americans. 
B) eliminate health disparities and improve the health of all population groups. 
C) increase funding for research on certain diseases such as cancer and diabetes. 
D) increase the number of public health departments in every state.

Question 3

The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the

Accepted Answer

A) medical model. 
B) surgical model. 
C) public health model. 
D) holistic model. 
A) medical model. 
B) surgical model. 
C) public health model. 
D) holistic model.

Question 4

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,fit

Question 5

The change model based on three factors (social environment,thoughts and feelings,and behaviors)in interaction with each other is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) behavior modification model. 
B) transtheoretical model. 
C) health belief model. 
D) social cognitive model. 
A) behavior modification model. 
B) transtheoretical model. 
C) health belief model. 
D) social cognitive model.

Question 6

Compare life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy refers to the number of

Question 7

Which type of costs are related to higher insurance premiums and increased disability payments due to obesity-related health conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) indirect medical costs 
B) direct medical costs 
C) Medicare costs 
D) Medicaid costs 
A) indirect medical costs 
B) direct medical costs 
C) Medicare costs 
D) Medicaid costs

Question 8

Health and wellness are best described as

Accepted Answer

A) static. 
B) dynamic. 
C) determined by genes. 
D) determined by the environment. 
A) static. 
B) dynamic. 
C) determined by genes. 
D) determined by the environment.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?

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 11

Jim was successful at meeting his exercise goal and rewarded himself by taking a three-day vacation at a golf resort.This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) negative behavior. 
B) reinforcing behavior. 
C) manipulative behavior. 
D) covert behavior. 
A) negative behavior. 
B) reinforcing behavior. 
C) manipulative behavior. 
D) covert behavior.

Question 12

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 13

Taking positive action now to avoid becoming sick later is known as

Accepted Answer

A) intervention. 
B) prevention. 
C) screening. 
D) treatment. 
A) intervention. 
B) prevention. 
C) screening. 
D) treatment.

Question 14

To successfully change a behavior,a person must recognize that change is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) stressful situation. 
B) chance to wipe out past mistakes. 
C) isolated event. 
D) process that occurs in stages. 
A) stressful situation. 
B) chance to wipe out past mistakes. 
C) isolated event. 
D) process that occurs in stages.

Question 15

Mrs.H.wants her fifth-grade students to read more.She has a reading graph displayed in the classroom with a blank bar for each student.When a student reads for at least 3 hours in one week,he or she gets to color in one box on their bar.The students enjoy competing for the lead position and being praised by Mrs.H.for their improvements.This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A risk behavior is some type of action that increases the chances of a negative health outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to

Accepted Answer

A) perform activities of daily living. 
B) reason objectively. 
C) analyze information. 
D) protect yourself from hazards in your environment. 
A) perform activities of daily living. 
B) reason objectively. 
C) analyze information. 
D) protect yourself from hazards in your environment.

Question 18

An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people.This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?

Accepted Answer

A) perceived seriousness 
B) perceived susceptibility 
C) perceived benefits 
D) perceived barriers 
A) perceived seriousness 
B) perceived susceptibility 
C) perceived benefits 
D) perceived barriers

Question 19

Which change model was created to illustrate how firmly held ideas affect behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A) health belief model 
B) transtheoretical model 
C) social cognitive model 
D) shaping model 
A) health belief model 
B) transtheoretical model 
C) social cognitive model 
D) shaping model

Question 20

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

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

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

One of the most important goals of Healthy People 2020 is to

The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the

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.

The change model based on three factors (social environment,thoughts and feelings,and behaviors)in interaction with each other is known as the

Compare life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.

Which type of costs are related to higher insurance premiums and increased disability payments due to obesity-related health conditions?

Health and wellness are best described as

Having unprotected sex is considered a

Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?

Jim was successful at meeting his exercise goal and rewarded himself by taking a three-day vacation at a golf resort.This is an example of a

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

Taking positive action now to avoid becoming sick later is known as

To successfully change a behavior,a person must recognize that change is a(n)

A risk behavior is some type of action that increases the chances of a negative health outcome.

The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to

An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people.This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?

Which change model was created to illustrate how firmly held ideas affect behavior change?

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

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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