Question 1

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If you are facing stress in your life,it might be necessary to delay a behavior change program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of _______________ wellness.

Accepted Answer

A) environmental 
B) intellectual 
C) spiritual 
D) occupational 
A) environmental 
B) intellectual 
C) spiritual 
D) occupational

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) higher rates of obesity. 
B) higher rates of alcohol abuse. 
C) lower rates of coronary disease. 
D) shorter life expectancies. 
A) higher rates of obesity. 
B) higher rates of alcohol abuse. 
C) lower rates of coronary disease. 
D) shorter life expectancies.

Question 6

Lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease include

Accepted Answer

A) a sedentary lifestyle. 
B) cigarette smoking. 
C) excess consumption of alcohol. 
D) all of these. 
A) a sedentary lifestyle. 
B) cigarette smoking. 
C) excess consumption of alcohol. 
D) all of these.

Question 7

During the twentieth century the average life span

Accepted Answer

A) did not change significantly. 
B) increased slightly. 
C) nearly doubled. 
D) nearly tripled. 
A) did not change significantly. 
B) increased slightly. 
C) nearly doubled. 
D) nearly tripled.

Question 8

Women have higher rates than men of which of the following risk factors for poorer health?

Accepted Answer

A) smoking 
B) drinking 
C) lower earnings 
D) delayed doctor visits 
A) smoking 
B) drinking 
C) lower earnings 
D) delayed doctor visits

Question 9

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 10

Having an external locus of control is associated with motivation and commitment to change behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Some behaviors are too deeply rooted to be changed through independent self-management techniques alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Prior to the twentieth century,a person was most likely to die of a chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Income and education are closely linked with health status.The _______________ the poverty rate and the _______________ the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

Accepted Answer

A) higher;higher 
B) higher;lower 
C) lower;higher 
D) lower;lower 
A) higher;higher 
B) higher;lower 
C) lower;higher 
D) lower;lower

Question 15

Discuss the role that lifestyle choices play in determining quality of life.Give at least three examples of healthy lifestyle choices,and explain how they promote quality of life and the dimensions of wellness.

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle choices play a significant rol

Question 16

Carla began her behavior change process by making a plan to spend more time with her friends but soon 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 17

Making adjustments to your original plan of action will decrease your chance of reaching your goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following of Carla's characteristics would most help her succeed in balancing her time so that she can study,be active on campus,and have fun with her friends?

Accepted Answer

A) an internal locus of control 
B) an ability to resist rewards 
C) her ability to persuade friends to do as she asks 
D) her rigid application of a plan without allowing for alterations 
A) an internal locus of control 
B) an ability to resist rewards 
C) her ability to persuade friends to do as she asks 
D) her rigid application of a plan without allowing for alterations

Question 20

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

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

If you are facing stress in your life,it might be necessary to delay a behavior change program.

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

Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of _______________ wellness.

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

Lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease include

During the twentieth century the average life span

Women have higher rates than men of which of the following risk factors for poorer health?

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

Having an external locus of control is associated with motivation and commitment to change behavior.

Some behaviors are too deeply rooted to be changed through independent self-management techniques alone.

Prior to the twentieth century,a person was most likely to die of a chronic disease.

Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change.

Income and education are closely linked with health status.The _______________ the poverty rate and the _______________ the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

Discuss the role that lifestyle choices play in determining quality of life.Give at least three examples of healthy lifestyle choices,and explain how they promote quality of life and the dimensions of wellness.

Carla began her behavior change process by making a plan to spend more time with her friends but soon 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?

Making adjustments to your original plan of action will decrease your chance of reaching your goal.

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

Which of the following of Carla's characteristics would most help her succeed in balancing her time so that she can study,be active on campus,and have fun with her friends?

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

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

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

Filters

Income and education are closely linked with health status.The _ the poverty rate and the _ the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.