Question 1

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. A

Question 2

During the past 100 years,the major causes of death have shifted from _______________ to _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) infectious diseases;chronic diseases 
B) accidents;infectious diseases 
C) chronic diseases;infectious diseases 
D) chronic diseases;accidents 
A) infectious diseases;chronic diseases 
B) accidents;infectious diseases 
C) chronic diseases;infectious diseases 
D) chronic diseases;accidents A

Question 3

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. D

Question 4

Which of the following lifestyle choices can lead to development of all of the major chronic diseases (though not simultaneously)?

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol consumption 
B) poor financial health 
C) tobacco use 
D) poor eating habits 
A) alcohol consumption 
B) poor financial health 
C) tobacco use 
D) poor eating habits

Question 5

The nine dimensions of wellness include all of the following EXCEPT

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A) dietary wellness. 
B) emotional wellness. 
C) environmental wellness. 
D) spiritual wellness. 
A) dietary wellness. 
B) emotional wellness. 
C) environmental wellness. 
D) spiritual wellness.

Question 6

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 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) a lack of self-talk. 
C) an external locus of control. 
D) an inability to visualize short term. 
A) high self-efficacy. 
B) a lack of self-talk. 
C) an external locus of control. 
D) an inability to visualize short term.

Question 7

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

Question 8

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his

Accepted Answer

A) genes. 
B) genome. 
C) proteome. 
D) RNA. 
A) genes. 
B) genome. 
C) proteome. 
D) RNA.

Question 9

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine to prevent health issues.Based exclusively on his ethnicity,which of the following is the most likely basis for his decision?

Accepted Answer

A) high risk of developing lung cancer 
B) high risk of developing elevated blood pressure and obesity 
C) high risk of depression that leads to suicide 
D) high risk of gallbladder disease 
A) high risk of developing lung cancer 
B) high risk of developing elevated blood pressure and obesity 
C) high risk of depression that leads to suicide 
D) high risk of gallbladder disease

Question 10

The following are all environmental factors that affect your 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 11

Rewards included in health action plans should

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A) reinforce your efforts. 
B) be provided only when you reach your overall goal. 
C) come in the form of food or alcohol. 
D) be given only when someone notices your success. 
A) reinforce your efforts. 
B) be provided only when you reach your overall goal. 
C) come in the form of food or alcohol. 
D) be given only when someone notices your success.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Good communication skills are an important aspect of interpersonal wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Adam's parents are not concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he is curious,demonstrates an openness to ideas,and looks for solutions to problems.These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional 
B) intellectual 
C) interpersonal 
D) spiritual 
A) emotional 
B) intellectual 
C) interpersonal 
D) spiritual

Question 15

Entries made into a health journal about a behavior should always note all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) how you feel at the time the behavior occurs. 
B) what the activity is when you perform the behavior. 
C) when and where the behavior happens. 
D) when you anticipate the behavior next occurring. 
A) how you feel at the time the behavior occurs. 
B) what the activity is when you perform the behavior. 
C) when and where the behavior happens. 
D) when you anticipate the behavior next occurring.

Question 16

With regard to one's health,which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) health care 
C) environment 
D) behavior 
A) heredity 
B) health care 
C) environment 
D) behavior

Question 17

Which of the following is currently America's number one cause of death?

Accepted Answer

A) accidents 
B) cancer 
C) heart disease 
D) suicide 
A) accidents 
B) cancer 
C) heart disease 
D) suicide

Question 18

Which of the following is the order of steps to follow to create a personalized plan for change?

Accepted Answer

A) analyze data,monitor behavior,devise plan of action,set goals,make a personal contract 
B) devise plan of action,set goals,monitor behavior,analyze data,make a personal contract 
C) make a personal contract,set goals,devise plan of action,monitor behavior,analyze data 
D) monitor behavior,analyze data,set goals,devise plan of action,make a personal contract 
A) analyze data,monitor behavior,devise plan of action,set goals,make a personal contract 
B) devise plan of action,set goals,monitor behavior,analyze data,make a personal contract 
C) make a personal contract,set goals,devise plan of action,monitor behavior,analyze data 
D) monitor behavior,analyze data,set goals,devise plan of action,make a personal contract

Question 19

Which of the following actions is not advisable in a plan to change a behavior for better health?

Accepted Answer

A) attempting to change more than one behavior at a time 
B) identifying cues to behaviors 
C) incorporating rewards for reaching goals 
D) making slow,systematic changes in behavior 
A) attempting to change more than one behavior at a time 
B) identifying cues to behaviors 
C) incorporating rewards for reaching goals 
D) making slow,systematic changes in behavior

Question 20

The dominant focus of U.S.government health policies is

Accepted Answer

A) improvement of physicians' education. 
B) prevention of poor health behaviors. 
C) rehabilitation of patients. 
D) lowering of treatment costs. 
A) improvement of physicians' education. 
B) prevention of poor health behaviors. 
C) rehabilitation of patients. 
D) lowering of treatment costs.

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

People with disabilities are more likely to

During the past 100 years,the major causes of death have shifted from _______________ to _______________.

The best plan for behavior change

Which of the following lifestyle choices can lead to development of all of the major chronic diseases (though not simultaneously)?

The nine dimensions of wellness include all of the following EXCEPT

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 her relatives are overweight and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight.Donna can best be described as having

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

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine to prevent health issues.Based exclusively on his ethnicity,which of the following is the most likely basis for his decision?

The following are all environmental factors that affect your health EXCEPT the

Rewards included in health action plans should

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

Good communication skills are an important aspect of interpersonal wellness.

Adam's parents are not concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he is curious,demonstrates an openness to ideas,and looks for solutions to problems.These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.

Entries made into a health journal about a behavior should always note all of the following EXCEPT

With regard to one's health,which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

Which of the following is currently America's number one cause of death?

Which of the following is the order of steps to follow to create a personalized plan for change?

Which of the following actions is not advisable in a plan to change a behavior for better health?

The dominant focus of U.S.government health policies is

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol: the Most Popular Drug

Tobacco Use

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

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Aging: A Vital Process

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