Question 1

Training in _____ includes planning skills, and formation of explicit behavioral intentions which can improve dietary adherence.

Accepted Answer

A) self-regulation 
B) self-confidence 
C) self-efficacy 
D) self-validation 
A) self-regulation 
B) self-confidence 
C) self-efficacy 
D) self-validation A

Question 2

Exercise may be a useful resource in combating the adverse effects of stress because it:

Accepted Answer

A) helps to suppress the immune system. 
B) helps to modulate immune activity. 
C) decreases exogenous opioids. 
D) increases cognitive functioning. 
A) helps to suppress the immune system. 
B) helps to modulate immune activity. 
C) decreases exogenous opioids. 
D) increases cognitive functioning. D

Question 3

People who engage in regular, vigorous exercise may reduce their risk of certain forms of cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Insomnia is more common among people who:

Accepted Answer

A) blunt the impact of stressful events by distracting themselves. 
B) deal with stressful events by ruminating or focusing on them. 
C) engage in a few restorative activities. 
D) avoid caffeine in the afternoon. 
A) blunt the impact of stressful events by distracting themselves. 
B) deal with stressful events by ruminating or focusing on them. 
C) engage in a few restorative activities. 
D) avoid caffeine in the afternoon.

Question 5

The chief risk factor for skin cancer is known to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) obesity 
C) ultraviolet radiation 
D) melanin 
A) age 
B) obesity 
C) ultraviolet radiation 
D) melanin

Question 6

Imagine you are designing a program to be administered through the county health department designed to increase the frequency of mammograms among community residents.What kind of techniques would you adopt to increase screening through mammography?

Accepted Answer

Changing the attitudes of women toward m

Question 7

_____ can foster exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) Social support 
B) Hypertension 
C) Painkillers 
D) Sedentary work 
A) Social support 
B) Hypertension 
C) Painkillers 
D) Sedentary work

Question 8

Softechture Inc., a software company, has organized a workshop for its employees to promote the values of exercise, physical health, and psychological well-being.This kind of a workshop is known as _____ intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) worksite 
B) family-based 
C) dietary 
D) psychological 
A) worksite 
B) family-based 
C) dietary 
D) psychological

Question 9

Women from low-income groups are more likely to receive regular mammograms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Individuals who are _____ do a better job of adhering to a healthy diet.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional 
B) lean 
C) over-weight 
D) intelligent 
A) emotional 
B) lean 
C) over-weight 
D) intelligent

Question 11

Communications to adolescents and young adults regarding the use of sunscreen should emphasize:

Accepted Answer

A) negative effects of using excessive sunscreen lotion. 
B) long-term risks of chronic illness. 
C) immediate adverse effects of sun exposure. 
D) advantages of using a tanning salon as compared to sun exposure. 
A) negative effects of using excessive sunscreen lotion. 
B) long-term risks of chronic illness. 
C) immediate adverse effects of sun exposure. 
D) advantages of using a tanning salon as compared to sun exposure.

Question 12

_____ represents one of the major causes of preventable death.

Accepted Answer

A) Accident 
B) Insomnia 
C) Stress 
D) Ageing 
A) Accident 
B) Insomnia 
C) Stress 
D) Ageing

Question 13

_____waves are marked by deep sleep which is important for restoring energy, strengthening the immune system, and prompting the body to release growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) Beta 
B) Delta 
C) Theta 
D) K-complex 
A) Beta 
B) Delta 
C) Theta 
D) K-complex

Question 14

Discuss the importance of sun safety practices particularly for youngsters.

Accepted Answer

The chief risk factor for skin cancer is

Question 15

_____ is a symptom of psychopathology commonly found among long sleepers.

Accepted Answer

A) Insomnia 
B) Chronic worrying 
C) Sleep deprivation 
D) Snoring 
A) Insomnia 
B) Chronic worrying 
C) Sleep deprivation 
D) Snoring

Question 16

Community-wide health education programs aimed at increasing seat belt usage and infant restraint devices can be successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Most diet changes are implemented through:

Accepted Answer

A) social network interventions. 
B) photo-ageing interventions. 
C) cognitive behavioral interventions. 
D) telephone-based interventions. 
A) social network interventions. 
B) photo-ageing interventions. 
C) cognitive behavioral interventions. 
D) telephone-based interventions.

Question 18

While changing dietary habits of high-risk people, the focus must be on the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) environment 
B) community 
C) family 
D) peer group 
A) environment 
B) community 
C) family 
D) peer group

Question 19

Which of the following is a technique used in cognitive-behavioral interventions to modify diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Contingency contracting 
B) Guided imagery 
C) Guided participation 
D) Sensitization 
A) Contingency contracting 
B) Guided imagery 
C) Guided participation 
D) Sensitization

Question 20

Dietary interventions may be particularly successful if:

Accepted Answer

A) they guarantee weight loss. 
B) they are culturally and linguistically appropriate. 
C) they do not include too much of physical activity. 
D) they do not include the family, or community 
A) they guarantee weight loss. 
B) they are culturally and linguistically appropriate. 
C) they do not include too much of physical activity. 
D) they do not include the family, or community

Training in _____ includes planning skills, and formation of explicit behavioral intentions which can improve dietary adherence.

Exercise may be a useful resource in combating the adverse effects of stress because it:

People who engage in regular, vigorous exercise may reduce their risk of certain forms of cancer.

Insomnia is more common among people who:

The chief risk factor for skin cancer is known to be _____.

Imagine you are designing a program to be administered through the county health department designed to increase the frequency of mammograms among community residents.What kind of techniques would you adopt to increase screening through mammography?

_____ can foster exercise.

Softechture Inc., a software company, has organized a workshop for its employees to promote the values of exercise, physical health, and psychological well-being.This kind of a workshop is known as _____ intervention.

Women from low-income groups are more likely to receive regular mammograms.

Individuals who are _____ do a better job of adhering to a healthy diet.

Communications to adolescents and young adults regarding the use of sunscreen should emphasize:

_____ represents one of the major causes of preventable death.

_____waves are marked by deep sleep which is important for restoring energy, strengthening the immune system, and prompting the body to release growth hormone.

Discuss the importance of sun safety practices particularly for youngsters.

_____ is a symptom of psychopathology commonly found among long sleepers.

Community-wide health education programs aimed at increasing seat belt usage and infant restraint devices can be successful.

Most diet changes are implemented through:

While changing dietary habits of high-risk people, the focus must be on the _____.

Which of the following is a technique used in cognitive-behavioral interventions to modify diet?

Dietary interventions may be particularly successful if:

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping, Resilience, and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, Providers, and Treatments

Extension: Patients, Providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

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Exam 4: Health-Promoting Behaviors

Training in _____ includes planning skills, and formation of explicit behavioral intentions which can improve dietary adherence.

Exercise may be a useful resource in combating the adverse effects of stress because it:

People who engage in regular, vigorous exercise may reduce their risk of certain forms of cancer.

Insomnia is more common among people who:

The chief risk factor for skin cancer is known to be _____.

Imagine you are designing a program to be administered through the county health department designed to increase the frequency of mammograms among community residents.What kind of techniques would you adopt to increase screening through mammography?

_____ can foster exercise.

Softechture Inc., a software company, has organized a workshop for its employees to promote the values of exercise, physical health, and psychological well-being.This kind of a workshop is known as _____ intervention.

Women from low-income groups are more likely to receive regular mammograms.

Individuals who are _____ do a better job of adhering to a healthy diet.

Communications to adolescents and young adults regarding the use of sunscreen should emphasize:

_____ represents one of the major causes of preventable death.

_____waves are marked by deep sleep which is important for restoring energy, strengthening the immune system, and prompting the body to release growth hormone.

Discuss the importance of sun safety practices particularly for youngsters.

_____ is a symptom of psychopathology commonly found among long sleepers.

Community-wide health education programs aimed at increasing seat belt usage and infant restraint devices can be successful.

Most diet changes are implemented through:

While changing dietary habits of high-risk people, the focus must be on the _____.

Which of the following is a technique used in cognitive-behavioral interventions to modify diet?

Dietary interventions may be particularly successful if:

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping, Resilience, and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, Providers, and Treatments

Extension: Patients, Providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, Hypertension, Stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorders

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

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