Question 1

Which of the following behavioral skills is most important for people in the maintenance stage?

Accepted Answer

A) goal setting 
B) self-efficacy 
C) relapse prevention 
D) balancing attitudes 
A) goal setting 
B) self-efficacy 
C) relapse prevention 
D) balancing attitudes C

Question 2

The construct of "Am I Able" is most related to which term?

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy 
B) self-motivation 
C) social support 
D) balance of attitudes 
A) self-efficacy 
B) self-motivation 
C) social support 
D) balance of attitudes A

Question 3

Taking small steps to build success is an example of which self-management skill?

Accepted Answer

A) balancing attitudes 
B) overcoming barriers 
C) building self-confidence 
D) changing beliefs 
A) balancing attitudes 
B) overcoming barriers 
C) building self-confidence 
D) changing beliefs C

Question 4

The "M" in the acronym SMART stands for

Accepted Answer

A) Motivational. 
B) Measurable. 
C) Monitored. 
D) Memorable. 
A) Motivational. 
B) Measurable. 
C) Monitored. 
D) Memorable.

Question 5

Which of the following are characteristic of SMART goals?

Accepted Answer

A) specific,modifiable,temporary 
B) specific,measureable,attainable 
C) measureable,relatable,transferrable 
D) strategic,maintainable,relevant 
A) specific,modifiable,temporary 
B) specific,measureable,attainable 
C) measureable,relatable,transferrable 
D) strategic,maintainable,relevant

Question 6

Self-assessment is important for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying needs 
B) planning your program 
C) evaluating progress 
D) all of the above 
A) identifying needs 
B) planning your program 
C) evaluating progress 
D) all of the above

Question 7

Reinforcing factors include

Accepted Answer

A) family. 
B) friends. 
C) health professionals. 
D) all of the above 
A) family. 
B) friends. 
C) health professionals. 
D) all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is considered to be the first step in planning for healthy lifestyles?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying needs 
B) setting goals 
C) clarifying reasons 
D) selecting program components 
A) identifying needs 
B) setting goals 
C) clarifying reasons 
D) selecting program components

Question 9

Trying to reach a daily step count goal of 10,000 steps with a pedometer is an example of a(n)______________ goal.

Accepted Answer

A) outcome 
B) behavioral 
C) short-term 
D) performance 
A) outcome 
B) behavioral 
C) short-term 
D) performance

Question 10

When an individual,in meeting health goals,takes small steps that allow success,he or she is employing what self-management skill?

Accepted Answer

A) overcoming barriers 
B) building self-confidence and motivation 
C) balancing attitudes 
D) changing beliefs 
A) overcoming barriers 
B) building self-confidence and motivation 
C) balancing attitudes 
D) changing beliefs

Question 11

Learning to resist snack foods and candy provided by co-workers is an example of which self-management skill?

Accepted Answer

A) building knowledge 
B) balancing attitudes 
C) overcoming barriers 
D) building self-confidence 
A) building knowledge 
B) balancing attitudes 
C) overcoming barriers 
D) building self-confidence

Question 12

Confidence in your ability to perform a specific activity is called

Accepted Answer

A) self-monitoring. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) self-assessment. 
D) self-management. 
A) self-monitoring. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) self-assessment. 
D) self-management.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an outcome goal?

Accepted Answer

A) exercising 3 days a week 
B) eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day 
C) losing 1 pound a week 
D) smoking less than 5 cigarettes per day 
A) exercising 3 days a week 
B) eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day 
C) losing 1 pound a week 
D) smoking less than 5 cigarettes per day

Question 14

According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model,individuals in the precontemplation stage would say which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) I don't want to change. 
B) I am thinking about changing. 
C) I am getting ready to make a change. 
D) I have made some lifestyle changes. 
A) I don't want to change. 
B) I am thinking about changing. 
C) I am getting ready to make a change. 
D) I have made some lifestyle changes.

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A) Predisposing factors lead to enabling factors. 
B) Reinforcing factors are more important than enabling factors. 
C) Enabling factors are important for people in the precontemplation stage. 
D) Predisposing factors are most important for initiating behavior change. 
A) Predisposing factors lead to enabling factors. 
B) Reinforcing factors are more important than enabling factors. 
C) Enabling factors are important for people in the precontemplation stage. 
D) Predisposing factors are most important for initiating behavior change.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the Transtheoretical Model?

Accepted Answer

A) action 
B) precontemplation 
C) performance 
D) maintenance 
A) action 
B) precontemplation 
C) performance 
D) maintenance

Question 17

The ultimate goal for any health behavior is to reach the stage of

Accepted Answer

A) contemplation. 
B) preparation. 
C) action. 
D) maintenance. 
A) contemplation. 
B) preparation. 
C) action. 
D) maintenance.

Question 18

According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model,individuals in the preparation stage would say which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) I don't want to change my behavior. 
B) I am thinking about changing my behavior. 
C) I am getting ready to make a change in my behavior. 
D) I recently made some positive changes in my behavior. 
A) I don't want to change my behavior. 
B) I am thinking about changing my behavior. 
C) I am getting ready to make a change in my behavior. 
D) I recently made some positive changes in my behavior.

Question 19

Which is true of goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Beginners should set lofty goals. 
B) Short-term goals should be based on outcomes. 
C) Behavioral goals are easier to measure and monitor. 
D) Goal setting is not important for health-related behaviors. 
A) Beginners should set lofty goals. 
B) Short-term goals should be based on outcomes. 
C) Behavioral goals are easier to measure and monitor. 
D) Goal setting is not important for health-related behaviors.

Question 20

When an individual uses a log to keep track of behavior,this involves practicing what type of skill?

Accepted Answer

A) self-assessment 
B) self-monitoring 
C) performance enhancing 
D) time management 
A) self-assessment 
B) self-monitoring 
C) performance enhancing 
D) time management

Exam 3: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

Which of the following behavioral skills is most important for people in the maintenance stage?

The construct of "Am I Able" is most related to which term?

Taking small steps to build success is an example of which self-management skill?

The "M" in the acronym SMART stands for

Which of the following are characteristic of SMART goals?

Self-assessment is important for which of the following?

Reinforcing factors include

Which of the following is considered to be the first step in planning for healthy lifestyles?

Trying to reach a daily step count goal of 10,000 steps with a pedometer is an example of a(n)______________ goal.

When an individual,in meeting health goals,takes small steps that allow success,he or she is employing what self-management skill?

Learning to resist snack foods and candy provided by co-workers is an example of which self-management skill?

Confidence in your ability to perform a specific activity is called

Which of the following is an example of an outcome goal?

According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model,individuals in the precontemplation stage would say which of the following?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior change?

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the Transtheoretical Model?

The ultimate goal for any health behavior is to reach the stage of

According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model,individuals in the preparation stage would say which of the following?

Which is true of goal setting?

When an individual uses a log to keep track of behavior,this involves practicing what type of skill?

Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: an Introduction

Determinants of Lifelong Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Preparing for Physical Activity

The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

How Much Physical Activity Is Enough

Moving From Inactivity to Moderate-Intensity Active Lifestyles

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Vigorous Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities

Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise

Flexibility

Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck

Performance Benefits of Physical Activity

Body Composition

Nutrition

Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Stress and Health

Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management

The Use and Abuse of Tobacco

The Use and Abuse of Alcohol

The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs

Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections

Cancer,Diabetes,and Other Health Threats

Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products: Becoming an Informed Consumer

Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

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