Question 1

Self-confidence is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The nine dimensions of wellness

Accepted Answer

A) are out of most people's control. 
B) are interrelated. 
C) demonstrate the separation of mind and body. 
D) are static and unchangeable. 
A) are out of most people's control. 
B) are interrelated. 
C) demonstrate the separation of mind and body. 
D) are static and unchangeable. B

Question 3

It would be fair to describe "slips" in attempts to change behaviors as failures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When compared to the overall U.S.population,Asian Americans have

Accepted Answer

A) higher rates of obesity. 
B) higher rates of heart disease. 
C) lower overall death rates. 
D) shorter life expectancies. 
A) higher rates of obesity. 
B) higher rates of heart disease. 
C) lower overall death rates. 
D) shorter life expectancies.

Question 6

Expecting success in behavior change actually decreases the likelihood of achieving success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Healthy People 2020 reflects an emerging sense of personal responsibility as the key to good health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The top three causes of death among Americans aged 15 to 24 are

Accepted Answer

A) accidents,suicide,and homicide. 
B) accidents,smoking,and cancer. 
C) homicide,cancer,and accidents. 
D) smoking,homicide,and suicide. 
A) accidents,suicide,and homicide. 
B) accidents,smoking,and cancer. 
C) homicide,cancer,and accidents. 
D) smoking,homicide,and suicide.

Question 9

Groups who have high poverty rates often have the worst health status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine.Which of the following health concerns for African Americans is the most likely basis for his decision?

Accepted Answer

A) African Americans have higher rates of asthmA. 
B) African Americans have higher rates of elevated blood pressure and obesity. 
C) African Americans have higher rates of infant mortality. 
D) African Americans have higher rates of suicide. 
A) African Americans have higher rates of asthmA. 
B) African Americans have higher rates of elevated blood pressure and obesity. 
C) African Americans have higher rates of infant mortality. 
D) African Americans have higher rates of suicide.

Question 11

Financial wellness includes a person's ability to

Accepted Answer

A) find happiness on the job. 
B) balance income and expenses. 
C) avoid hazards in the workplace. 
D) develop a high level of fitness. 
A) find happiness on the job. 
B) balance income and expenses. 
C) avoid hazards in the workplace. 
D) develop a high level of fitness.

Question 12

People with disabilities are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A) be overweight. 
B) exercise regularly. 
C) have cancer. 
D) have HIV. 
A) be overweight. 
B) exercise regularly. 
C) have cancer. 
D) have HIV.

Question 13

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate chronic illnesses. 
B) eliminate health disparities among Americans. 
C) increase life expectancy beyond 100 years. 
D) reduce the amount of profit health care providers make. 
A) eliminate chronic illnesses. 
B) eliminate health disparities among Americans. 
C) increase life expectancy beyond 100 years. 
D) reduce the amount of profit health care providers make.

Question 14

Which of the following threatens severe weather change and the extinction of species on a global scale?

Accepted Answer

A) acid rain 
B) light pollution 
C) climate change 
D) inorganic pesticides 
A) acid rain 
B) light pollution 
C) climate change 
D) inorganic pesticides

Question 15

Donna is about 25 pounds overweight,has tried a variety of diets,and has repeatedly failed to maintain her weight loss.She explains her weight by noting that almost all of her relatives are overweight and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight.Donna can best be described as having

Accepted Answer

A) high self-efficacy. 
B) positive self-talk. 
C) an external locus of control. 
D) little motivation. 
A) high self-efficacy. 
B) positive self-talk. 
C) an external locus of control. 
D) little motivation.

Question 16

Define the nine dimensions of wellness discussed in the text and,for each dimension,list two behaviors or habits that would promote its development.

Accepted Answer

The nine dimensions of wellness discusse

Question 17

List the five major steps in a personalized plan to bring about behavior change.Select a target behavior,and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior.

Accepted Answer

The five major steps in a personalized p

Question 18

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behavior because it is interfering with his schoolwork.To aid him in stopping this particularly challenging behavior,he may need to

Accepted Answer

A) buy a self-help book. 
B) find outside help. 
C) spend more time with his friends. 
D) use a self-management approach. 
A) buy a self-help book. 
B) find outside help. 
C) spend more time with his friends. 
D) use a self-management approach.

Question 19

Writing a contract for behavior change involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) setting a date to begin. 
B) stating your goal clearly. 
C) identifying the steps to be used to measure progress. 
D) identifying the consequences of failure to reach the goal. 
A) setting a date to begin. 
B) stating your goal clearly. 
C) identifying the steps to be used to measure progress. 
D) identifying the consequences of failure to reach the goal.

Question 20

Making a successful change in a health behavior has the additional benefit of allowing you to feel better about yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Self-confidence is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health.

The nine dimensions of wellness

It would be fair to describe "slips" in attempts to change behaviors as failures.

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

When compared to the overall U.S.population,Asian Americans have

Expecting success in behavior change actually decreases the likelihood of achieving success.

Healthy People 2020 reflects an emerging sense of personal responsibility as the key to good health.

The top three causes of death among Americans aged 15 to 24 are

Groups who have high poverty rates often have the worst health status.

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine.Which of the following health concerns for African Americans is the most likely basis for his decision?

Financial wellness includes a person's ability to

People with disabilities are more likely to

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

Which of the following threatens severe weather change and the extinction of species on a global scale?

Define the nine dimensions of wellness discussed in the text and,for each dimension,list two behaviors or habits that would promote its development.

List the five major steps in a personalized plan to bring about behavior change.Select a target behavior,and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior.

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behavior because it is interfering with his schoolwork.To aid him in stopping this particularly challenging behavior,he may need to

Writing a contract for behavior change involves all of the following EXCEPT

Making a successful change in a health behavior has the additional benefit of allowing you to feel better about yourself.

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

Self-confidence is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health.

The nine dimensions of wellness

It would be fair to describe "slips" in attempts to change behaviors as failures.

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

When compared to the overall U.S.population,Asian Americans have

Expecting success in behavior change actually decreases the likelihood of achieving success.

Healthy People 2020 reflects an emerging sense of personal responsibility as the key to good health.

The top three causes of death among Americans aged 15 to 24 are

Groups who have high poverty rates often have the worst health status.

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine.Which of the following health concerns for African Americans is the most likely basis for his decision?

Financial wellness includes a person's ability to

People with disabilities are more likely to

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

Which of the following threatens severe weather change and the extinction of species on a global scale?

Define the nine dimensions of wellness discussed in the text and,for each dimension,list two behaviors or habits that would promote its development.

List the five major steps in a personalized plan to bring about behavior change.Select a target behavior,and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior.

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behavior because it is interfering with his schoolwork.To aid him in stopping this particularly challenging behavior,he may need to

Writing a contract for behavior change involves all of the following EXCEPT

Making a successful change in a health behavior has the additional benefit of allowing you to feel better about yourself.

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

Filters