Question 1

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. C

Question 2

Self-efficacy and self-confidence are examples of which behavior change factor?

Accepted Answer

A) predisposing 
B) reinforcing 
C) enabling 
D) personal 
A) predisposing 
B) reinforcing 
C) enabling 
D) personal A

Question 3

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 A

Question 4

When a person evaluates his or her own level of fitness and health,this is known as which type of skill?

Accepted Answer

A) self-assessment 
B) goal-setting 
C) planning 
D) self-monitoring 
A) self-assessment 
B) goal-setting 
C) planning 
D) self-monitoring

Question 5

The following factors are considered controllable factors except

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) smoking. 
C) eating habits. 
D) stress. 
A) age. 
B) smoking. 
C) eating habits. 
D) stress.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Self-management skills

Accepted Answer

A) help an individual perform well at school and work. 
B) can be useful in altering factors related to making lifestyle changes. 
C) are learned primarily from one's parents. 
D) are established by a person's genetic profile. 
A) help an individual perform well at school and work. 
B) can be useful in altering factors related to making lifestyle changes. 
C) are learned primarily from one's parents. 
D) are established by a person's genetic profile.

Question 9

The "R" in the acronym SMART stands for

Accepted Answer

A) Reasonable. 
B) Reflection. 
C) Relevant. 
D) Realistic. 
A) Reasonable. 
B) Reflection. 
C) Relevant. 
D) Realistic.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 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 a 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 a day

Question 14

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

Question 15

Learning to cope with problems,such as a lack of facilities or inadequate equipment,is known as

Accepted Answer

A) goal-setting. 
B) preventing relapse. 
C) finding social support. 
D) overcoming barriers. 
A) goal-setting. 
B) preventing relapse. 
C) finding social support. 
D) overcoming barriers.

Question 16

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

Question 17

Reinforcing factors include

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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 19

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

Question 20

Goal setting and self-assessment are examples of which behavior change factor?

Accepted Answer

A) predisposing 
B) reinforcing 
C) enabling 
D) personal 
A) predisposing 
B) reinforcing 
C) enabling 
D) personal

Exam 2: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

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

Self-efficacy and self-confidence are examples of which behavior change factor?

Self-assessment is important for which of the following?

When a person evaluates his or her own level of fitness and health,this is known as which type of skill?

The following factors are considered controllable factors except

Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior change?

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

Self-management skills

The "R" in the acronym SMART stands for

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

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

Which of the following are characteristic of SMART goals?

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

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

Learning to cope with problems,such as a lack of facilities or inadequate equipment,is known as

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

Reinforcing factors include

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

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

Goal setting and self-assessment are examples of which behavior change factor?

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

Preparing for Physical Activity

The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

How Much Physical Activity Is Enough

Moderate Physical Activity: A Lifestyle Approach

Cardiovascular Fitness

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

Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Health Threats

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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