Question 1

If Carla succeeds in improving her target area of wellness,she will most likely see a corresponding improvement in her _______________ wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) financial 
B) environmental 
C) emotional 
D) occupational 
A) financial 
B) environmental 
C) emotional 
D) occupational

Question 2

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

Accepted Answer

A) emotional wellness. 
B) interpersonal wellness. 
C) physical wellness. 
D) spiritual wellness. 
A) emotional wellness. 
B) interpersonal wellness. 
C) physical wellness. 
D) spiritual wellness.

Question 3

Carla made a plan to spend more time with her friends but found that her plan didn't seem to be working well.Which of the following is the most likely reason that Carla's plan is not working as she expected?

Accepted Answer

A) Carla made a plan before monitoring and evaluating her schedule. 
B) Carla is not adequately motivated to change her behavior. 
C) Carla is more committed to her activities than to her friends. 
D) Carla has an external locus of control. 
A) Carla made a plan before monitoring and evaluating her schedule. 
B) Carla is not adequately motivated to change her behavior. 
C) Carla is more committed to her activities than to her friends. 
D) Carla has an external locus of control.

Question 4

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

Accepted Answer

A) have the desire to change. 
B) have the support to change. 
C) have the skills to change. 
D) have the knowledge to change. 
A) have the desire to change. 
B) have the support to change. 
C) have the skills to change. 
D) have the knowledge to change.

Question 5

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behavior change is to

Accepted Answer

A) commit you to your word of modifying your behavior. 
B) notify others of your intent to change your behavior. 
C) prioritize the behaviors that you are considering changing. 
D) assess your motivation for changing a health behavior. 
A) commit you to your word of modifying your behavior. 
B) notify others of your intent to change your behavior. 
C) prioritize the behaviors that you are considering changing. 
D) assess your motivation for changing a health behavior.

Question 6

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) a belief that there is no need for change. 
B) an outward modification of behavior. 
C) a planning for change. 
D) an awareness of the problem. 
A) a belief that there is no need for change. 
B) an outward modification of behavior. 
C) a planning for change. 
D) an awareness of the problem.

Question 7

The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) lifestyle. 
C) environment. 
D) genetics. 
A) age. 
B) lifestyle. 
C) environment. 
D) genetics.

Question 8

Spiritual wellness is best described as having

Accepted Answer

A) a strong support network of family and friends. 
B) beliefs that give meaning and purpose to life. 
C) the ability to express oneself creatively. 
D) the ability to share one's feelings. 
A) a strong support network of family and friends. 
B) beliefs that give meaning and purpose to life. 
C) the ability to express oneself creatively. 
D) the ability to share one's feelings.

Question 9

Identify and describe the two broad national goals of Healthy People 2020.Then choose one of the special population groups described in Healthy People 2020,and identify two health issues of particular importance for that group.

Accepted Answer

The two broad national goals of Healthy

Question 10

Effective support for behavior change can be provided by family and friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The following are all environmental factors that affect health EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A) air you breathe. 
B) amount of crime in your community. 
C) genetic make-up of your body. 
D) water you drink. 
A) air you breathe. 
B) amount of crime in your community. 
C) genetic make-up of your body. 
D) water you drink.

Question 12

A target behavior can best be defined as

Accepted Answer

A) a behavior that is the focus of your behavior change plan. 
B) a friend's behavior that you urge him or her to change. 
C) a lifelong habit you want to stop immediately. 
D) several bad,interrelated habits in need of change. 
A) a behavior that is the focus of your behavior change plan. 
B) a friend's behavior that you urge him or her to change. 
C) a lifelong habit you want to stop immediately. 
D) several bad,interrelated habits in need of change.

Question 13

The concept of wellness defines health as the absence of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for maintaining behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A) viewing change as an ongoing process 
B) rationalizing failure 
C) tackling smaller problems before larger ones 
D) changing techniques 
A) viewing change as an ongoing process 
B) rationalizing failure 
C) tackling smaller problems before larger ones 
D) changing techniques

Question 15

The leading preventable cause of death among Americans is

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol consumption. 
B) careless driving. 
C) poor health care. 
D) tobacco use. 
A) alcohol consumption. 
B) careless driving. 
C) poor health care. 
D) tobacco use.

Question 16

The best plan for behavior change

Accepted Answer

A) begins with a negative self-assessment and self-talk. 
B) concentrates on several interrelated behaviors. 
C) refuses to tolerate temporary setbacks. 
D) sets goals,anticipates problems,and includes rewards. 
A) begins with a negative self-assessment and self-talk. 
B) concentrates on several interrelated behaviors. 
C) refuses to tolerate temporary setbacks. 
D) sets goals,anticipates problems,and includes rewards.

Question 17

The short-term benefits of behavior change can be important as a motivating force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Taking incremental steps toward a long-term goal increases the chance that you will achieve the ultimate goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Good communication skills are an important aspect of interpersonal wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to

Accepted Answer

A) focus on changing several related behaviors. 
B) keep the plan to yourself. 
C) wait until you have more time. 
D) start small by choosing one change to make. 
A) focus on changing several related behaviors. 
B) keep the plan to yourself. 
C) wait until you have more time. 
D) start small by choosing one change to make.

If Carla succeeds in improving her target area of wellness,she will most likely see a corresponding improvement in her _______________ wellness.

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

Carla made a plan to spend more time with her friends but found that her plan didn't seem to be working well.Which of the following is the most likely reason that Carla's plan is not working as she expected?

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behavior change is to

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is

Spiritual wellness is best described as having

Identify and describe the two broad national goals of Healthy People 2020.Then choose one of the special population groups described in Healthy People 2020,and identify two health issues of particular importance for that group.

Effective support for behavior change can be provided by family and friends.

The following are all environmental factors that affect health EXCEPT the

A target behavior can best be defined as

The concept of wellness defines health as the absence of disease.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for maintaining behavior change?

The leading preventable cause of death among Americans is

The best plan for behavior change

The short-term benefits of behavior change can be important as a motivating force.

Taking incremental steps toward a long-term goal increases the chance that you will achieve the ultimate goal.

Good communication skills are an important aspect of interpersonal wellness.

Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to

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Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

If Carla succeeds in improving her target area of wellness,she will most likely see a corresponding improvement in her _______________ wellness.

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

Carla made a plan to spend more time with her friends but found that her plan didn't seem to be working well.Which of the following is the most likely reason that Carla's plan is not working as she expected?

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behavior change is to

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is

Spiritual wellness is best described as having

Identify and describe the two broad national goals of Healthy People 2020.Then choose one of the special population groups described in Healthy People 2020,and identify two health issues of particular importance for that group.

Effective support for behavior change can be provided by family and friends.

The following are all environmental factors that affect health EXCEPT the

A target behavior can best be defined as

The concept of wellness defines health as the absence of disease.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for maintaining behavior change?

The leading preventable cause of death among Americans is

The best plan for behavior change

The short-term benefits of behavior change can be important as a motivating force.

Taking incremental steps toward a long-term goal increases the chance that you will achieve the ultimate goal.

Good communication skills are an important aspect of interpersonal wellness.

Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to

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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