Question 1

Effective health promotion programs

Accepted Answer

A) focus on improving selected negative behaviors. 
B) have the most measurable results when implemented in schools. 
C) focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health. 
D) don't attempt to change individual attitudes about health. 
A) focus on improving selected negative behaviors. 
B) have the most measurable results when implemented in schools. 
C) focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health. 
D) don't attempt to change individual attitudes about health.

Question 2

Excessive drug and alcohol consumption and poor sleep habits are the primary modifiable determinants related to chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's

Accepted Answer

A) hygiene habits. 
B) susceptibility to infectious disease. 
C) occupation and location. 
D) family history. 
A) hygiene habits. 
B) susceptibility to infectious disease. 
C) occupation and location. 
D) family history.

Question 6

The positive aspects of a person's life,such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions,determines one's sense of

Accepted Answer

A) progress. 
B) well-being. 
C) change. 
D) health. 
A) progress. 
B) well-being. 
C) change. 
D) health.

Question 7

Eve is always upset about something,and it seems that she is never really happy.Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

Accepted Answer

A) mainly her social health. 
B) mainly her emotional health. 
C) mainly her physical health. 
D) all six dimensions of her health. 
A) mainly her social health. 
B) mainly her emotional health. 
C) mainly her physical health. 
D) all six dimensions of her health.

Question 8

Once you have identified a target behavior that needs to change,your next step is to

Accepted Answer

A) learn more about the behavior,its effects,and possible obstacles. 
B) commit to changing all negative behaviors at the same time. 
C) see a counselor to help you work out a plan. 
D) consider the possible negative outcomes before proceeding. 
A) learn more about the behavior,its effects,and possible obstacles. 
B) commit to changing all negative behaviors at the same time. 
C) see a counselor to help you work out a plan. 
D) consider the possible negative outcomes before proceeding.

Question 9

The thought,"I don't have enough time!" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) shaping. 
B) self-talk. 
C) punishment. 
D) enabling. 
A) shaping. 
B) self-talk. 
C) punishment. 
D) enabling.

Question 10

Not allowing yourself to think about stage fright and focusing only on the content of your speech when preparing for a presentation is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement. 
B) blocking and stopping. 
C) self-talk. 
D) self-rewarding. 
A) positive reinforcement. 
B) blocking and stopping. 
C) self-talk. 
D) self-rewarding.

Question 11

A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being 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 12

Differences in health conditions among specific populations are

Accepted Answer

A) risk behaviors. 
B) health promotions. 
C) health disparities. 
D) medical treatments. 
A) risk behaviors. 
B) health promotions. 
C) health disparities. 
D) medical treatments.

Question 13

An appraisal of the relationship between an object,action,or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) belief. 
B) attitude. 
C) motivation. 
D) analysis. 
A) belief. 
B) attitude. 
C) motivation. 
D) analysis.

Question 14

A disease that begins slowly,progresses over a period of time,and that may resist treatment is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) acute disease. 
B) chronic disease. 
C) behavioral disease. 
D) hereditary disease. 
A) acute disease. 
B) chronic disease. 
C) behavioral disease. 
D) hereditary disease.

Question 15

Healthy life expectancy is another term for life span.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Judy strives to stay healthy.When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior,she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track.No challenge is too tough for her to take on.Judy

Accepted Answer

A) has self-control. 
B) exhibits self-efficacy. 
C) is in a state of readiness to change. 
D) relies on social support. 
A) has self-control. 
B) exhibits self-efficacy. 
C) is in a state of readiness to change. 
D) relies on social support.

Question 17

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 18

Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) an activity reinforcer. 
B) situational inducement. 
C) negative reinforcement. 
D) social reinforcement. 
A) an activity reinforcer. 
B) situational inducement. 
C) negative reinforcement. 
D) social reinforcement.

Question 19

Health promotion

Accepted Answer

A) involves social justice efforts aimed at achieving health care for all Americans. 
B) refers to fundraising campaigns for health-related organizations. 
C) includes policies,programs,and financial support for initiatives that promote health. 
D) focuses on curing the most prevalent diseases. 
A) involves social justice efforts aimed at achieving health care for all Americans. 
B) refers to fundraising campaigns for health-related organizations. 
C) includes policies,programs,and financial support for initiatives that promote health. 
D) focuses on curing the most prevalent diseases.

Question 20

Educational,organizational,procedural,and environmental support aimed at helping a given population change health-related behaviors is

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

Effective health promotion programs

Excessive drug and alcohol consumption and poor sleep habits are the primary modifiable determinants related to chronic diseases.

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

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

Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's

The positive aspects of a person's life,such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions,determines one's sense of

Eve is always upset about something,and it seems that she is never really happy.Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

Once you have identified a target behavior that needs to change,your next step is to

The thought,"I don't have enough time!" is an example of

Not allowing yourself to think about stage fright and focusing only on the content of your speech when preparing for a presentation is an example of

A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being a(n)

Differences in health conditions among specific populations are

An appraisal of the relationship between an object,action,or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)

A disease that begins slowly,progresses over a period of time,and that may resist treatment is a(n)

Healthy life expectancy is another term for life span.

Judy strives to stay healthy.When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior,she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track.No challenge is too tough for her to take on.Judy

Overall,the leading cause of death for Americans is

Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of

Health promotion

Educational,organizational,procedural,and environmental support aimed at helping a given population change health-related behaviors is

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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