Question 1

Obstacles in the process of behavior change

Accepted Answer

A) are a sign of failure in the pursuit of a new behavior. 
B) should be avoided,if possible,in the pursuit of a new behavior. 
C) are a natural part of the behavior change process. 
D) are a sign that the behavior management plan was unrealistic. 
A) are a sign of failure in the pursuit of a new behavior. 
B) should be avoided,if possible,in the pursuit of a new behavior. 
C) are a natural part of the behavior change process. 
D) are a sign that the behavior management plan was unrealistic.

Question 2

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behavior because it is interfering with his schoolwork.To aid him in stopping this particularly challenging behavior,it is likely that he will 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 3

Your chances of success in changing a behavior increase if you

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A) set a very ambitious goal. 
B) ignore related habits. 
C) get those close to you involved. 
D) focus on short-term benefits instead of long-term benefits. 
A) set a very ambitious goal. 
B) ignore related habits. 
C) get those close to you involved. 
D) focus on short-term benefits instead of long-term benefits.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) African Americans suffer from a higher infant mortality rate than the general population. 
B) American Indians suffer from lower rates of death related to smoking and alcohol than the general population. 
C) Pacific Islanders suffer from lower death rates related to obesity than the general population. 
D) Latinos tend to suffer from higher rates of suicide than the general population. 
A) African Americans suffer from a higher infant mortality rate than the general population. 
B) American Indians suffer from lower rates of death related to smoking and alcohol than the general population. 
C) Pacific Islanders suffer from lower death rates related to obesity than the general population. 
D) Latinos tend to suffer from higher rates of suicide than the general population.

Question 5

Carla's unhappiness because of her inability to spend more time with her friends indicates that her level of ________ wellness is suffering.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The quality of your social opportunities is a key component of your environmental wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Allan was born in and has lived his whole live in a rural area.Which of the following is most likely to be true about him when compared to the general population?

Accepted Answer

A) He is more likely to wear his seatbelt when driving. 
B) He is less likely to die of injury. 
C) He is more likely to be physically active. 
D) He is less likely to seek preventive care. 
A) He is more likely to wear his seatbelt when driving. 
B) He is less likely to die of injury. 
C) He is more likely to be physically active. 
D) He is less likely to seek preventive care.

Question 13

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 14

Describe which stage of change each of the following situations represents,and provide two appropriate strategies in each case to help the person move forward in the cycle of change.
José wants to get back into shape,but he can't figure out how to fit activity into his day and doesn't know what to do next about his desire to change.
 Ellen has tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking in the past and now assumes that she won't ever be able to quit.
 Gary has decided to improve his diet,beginning in two weeks;he has already started to change by eating cereal for breakfast at home one day per week rather than picking up his usual fast food breakfast on the way to his first class.

Accepted Answer

1. José: José is in the precontemplation

Question 15

To help ensure success with a behavior change program,you should

Accepted Answer

A) set a general goal,such as "lose weight." 
B) develop a reward system. 
C) avoid setting a time frame. 
D) reward yourself only when you reach your goal. 
A) set a general goal,such as "lose weight." 
B) develop a reward system. 
C) avoid setting a time frame. 
D) reward yourself only when you reach your goal.

Question 16

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) assessing stress levels 
B) rationalizing failure 
C) evaluating social influences 
D) changing techniques 
A) assessing stress levels 
B) rationalizing failure 
C) evaluating social influences 
D) changing techniques

Question 20

Marta has a very general desire to be healthier.Which of the following is the best first step for her to take in moving toward that goal?

Accepted Answer

A) contemplate how unhappy she is 
B) seek to motivate by considering the long-term benefits of being healthy 
C) choose two unhealthy behaviors and make goals for change 
D) ask family members what they may have seen and thought about her lifestyle choices 
A) contemplate how unhappy she is 
B) seek to motivate by considering the long-term benefits of being healthy 
C) choose two unhealthy behaviors and make goals for change 
D) ask family members what they may have seen and thought about her lifestyle choices

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

Obstacles in the process of behavior change

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

Your chances of success in changing a behavior increase if you

Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?

Carla's unhappiness because of her inability to spend more time with her friends indicates that her level of ________ wellness is suffering.

The quality of your social opportunities is a key component of your environmental wellness.

Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

Spiritual wellness is best described as having

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

The nine dimensions of wellness

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

Allan was born in and has lived his whole live in a rural area.Which of the following is most likely to be true about him when compared to the general population?

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.

To help ensure success with a behavior change program,you should

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

A target behavior can best be defined as

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

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

Marta has a very general desire to be healthier.Which of the following is the best first step for her to take in moving toward that goal?

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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