Question 1

The use of persons who have lost weight as leaders in weight-loss programs is an example of

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A)  shaping. 
B)  modeling. 
C)  operant conditioning. 
D)  classical conditioning. 
A)  shaping. 
B)  modeling. 
C)  operant conditioning. 
D)  classical conditioning. B

Question 2

According to the theory of planned behavior,behavioral intentions are a function of

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A)  attitude to a specific action, subjective norms, and perceptions of control. 
B)  general health attitudes, normative beliefs, and perceptions of control. 
C)  specific health attitudes and normative beliefs. 
D)  perceptions of vulnerability, magnitude of health threat, and self-efficacy. 
A)  attitude to a specific action, subjective norms, and perceptions of control. 
B)  general health attitudes, normative beliefs, and perceptions of control. 
C)  specific health attitudes and normative beliefs. 
D)  perceptions of vulnerability, magnitude of health threat, and self-efficacy. A

Question 3

One aspect of health habits that makes them difficult to modify is that

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A)  the exact point for intervention is seldom clear. 
B)  they are interdependent-a change in one habit is often reflected in changes in others. 
C)  factors controlling health behavior are generally consistent across the life span. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  the exact point for intervention is seldom clear. 
B)  they are interdependent-a change in one habit is often reflected in changes in others. 
C)  factors controlling health behavior are generally consistent across the life span. 
D)  All of these. A

Question 4

Charles is a college student who smokes cigarettes.Use the health belief model and the theory of planned behavior to explain why Charles continues to smoke even though he is aware of the Surgeon General's warning about the relationship between cigarettes and cancer and heart disease.

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The Health Belief Model suggests that an

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a "teachable moment"?

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A)  a child's first dental visit 
B)  pregnancy 
C)  an adult with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease 
D)  All of these. 
A)  a child's first dental visit 
B)  pregnancy 
C)  an adult with newly diagnosed coronary artery disease 
D)  All of these.

Question 6

Individuals often do not perceive their at-risk status accurately and appropriately.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Self-punishment

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A)  is as effective in changing behavior as self-reward. 
B)  is most effective in changing behavior when it is also coupled with self-reward. 
C)  is effective in behavior change even when individuals stop performing the target behavior. 
D)  becomes increasingly effective as the punishment becomes increasingly aversive. 
A)  is as effective in changing behavior as self-reward. 
B)  is most effective in changing behavior when it is also coupled with self-reward. 
C)  is effective in behavior change even when individuals stop performing the target behavior. 
D)  becomes increasingly effective as the punishment becomes increasingly aversive.

Question 8

Wanda's weight-loss counselor has observed that she has a self-defeating pattern of beliefs and cognitions about her ability to control her overeating.Specifically,when she eats something that is not allowed on her diet,she thinks "I have no willpower; I'll always be fat" and binges the rest of the day.Wanda's counselor now is encouraging her to think "Well,I slipped on my diet at lunch.Relax,one slip isn't that bad.I'll get back on my diet right away!" The therapist is utilizing a technique called

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A)  cognitive restructuring. 
B)  positive reinforcement. 
C)  self-monitoring. 
D)  self-punishment. 
A)  cognitive restructuring. 
B)  positive reinforcement. 
C)  self-monitoring. 
D)  self-punishment.

Question 9

transtheoretical model of behavioral change indicate that

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A)  interventions matched to the stage that an individual is in are more successful than those more appropriate for other stages. 
B)  interventions that teach skills relevant to action and behavior maintenance have little effect on individual motivation. 
C)  the media has even less of an effect on an individual's health behaviors than previously thought. 
D)  its applications have shown mixed success. 
A)  interventions matched to the stage that an individual is in are more successful than those more appropriate for other stages. 
B)  interventions that teach skills relevant to action and behavior maintenance have little effect on individual motivation. 
C)  the media has even less of an effect on an individual's health behaviors than previously thought. 
D)  its applications have shown mixed success.

Question 10

The venue with the largest percentage of the adult population is the workplace.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Some health-related habits,such as food choices,snacking,and dieting,begin to be established during the time children are attending

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A)  preschool. 
B)  elementary school. 
C)  middle school. 
D)  high school. 
A)  preschool. 
B)  elementary school. 
C)  middle school. 
D)  high school.

Question 12

A health message that urges smokers to cut down or stop smoking would be most persuasive if it included a

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A)  statistical summary of the number of smokers who die each year from lung cancer. 
B)  frightening photo of cancerous lung tissue. 
C)  brief but vivid case history of a smoker who had successfully kicked the habit. 
D)  sufficient amount of fear-arousing information. 
A)  statistical summary of the number of smokers who die each year from lung cancer. 
B)  frightening photo of cancerous lung tissue. 
C)  brief but vivid case history of a smoker who had successfully kicked the habit. 
D)  sufficient amount of fear-arousing information.

Question 13

According to the text,changing health behaviors may be beneficial because it may

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A)  reduce the number of deaths due to diseases related to lifestyle. 
B)  increase individual longevity and life expectancy. 
C)  delay the onset of chronic disease and enhance quality of life. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  reduce the number of deaths due to diseases related to lifestyle. 
B)  increase individual longevity and life expectancy. 
C)  delay the onset of chronic disease and enhance quality of life. 
D)  All of these.

Question 14

The concept of the window of vulnerability refers to the fact that certain times are better for teaching particular health practices than others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How effective are educational appeals designed to provide information about health,risk factors,and wellness? What aspects of educational appeals heighten their effectiveness? What aspects make them less effective in changing attitudes and behaviors?

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Educational appeals designed to provide

Question 16

The author of your text concludes that attitudinal approaches to health behavior change

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A)  are useful in explaining spontaneous behavior change. 
B)  effectively explain the maintenance of good health behavior habits over long periods of time. 
C)  discriminate between individuals who successfully modify their health behaviors and those who do not. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  are useful in explaining spontaneous behavior change. 
B)  effectively explain the maintenance of good health behavior habits over long periods of time. 
C)  discriminate between individuals who successfully modify their health behaviors and those who do not. 
D)  None of these.

Question 17

A discriminative stimulus

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A)  is a central component of therapies based on classical conditioning. 
B)  becomes reinforcing through pairing with the unconditioned stimulus. 
C)  serves as a cue that positive reinforcement will occur. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  is a central component of therapies based on classical conditioning. 
B)  becomes reinforcing through pairing with the unconditioned stimulus. 
C)  serves as a cue that positive reinforcement will occur. 
D)  All of these.

Question 18

According to the demographic factors discussed in the text,which of the following individuals is most likely to practice good health behaviors?

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A)  Joe, a 45-year-old high school dropout who works two jobs in order to support his family 
B)  Dan, a 30-year-old high school graduate who works as a file clerk in a small insurance agency who expects to be married next month 
C)  Bill, a divorced 50-year-old corporate attorney 
D)  Sam, a 30-year-old assistant professor who has just celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary 
A)  Joe, a 45-year-old high school dropout who works two jobs in order to support his family 
B)  Dan, a 30-year-old high school graduate who works as a file clerk in a small insurance agency who expects to be married next month 
C)  Bill, a divorced 50-year-old corporate attorney 
D)  Sam, a 30-year-old assistant professor who has just celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary

Question 19

Brenda has been trying to lose weight and control her seemingly insatiable sweet tooth.To meet her goal,she has removed all cookies,candy,and ice cream from the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator.She also has begun keeping a bowl of fresh fruit on the kitchen counter from which she may nibble freely.Brenda is practicing

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A)  vicarious self-control. 
B)  self-punishment. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  self-reinforcement. 
A)  vicarious self-control. 
B)  self-punishment. 
C)  stimulus control. 
D)  self-reinforcement.

Question 20

Julia is designing a public service message designed to encourage adults to engage in moderate exercise.To be most effective,her message should address

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A)  weight gain experienced by sedentary adults as they age. 
B)  decreased flexibility associated with lack of exercise. 
C)  positive mood and enhanced well-being associated with aerobic exercise. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  weight gain experienced by sedentary adults as they age. 
B)  decreased flexibility associated with lack of exercise. 
C)  positive mood and enhanced well-being associated with aerobic exercise. 
D)  All of these.

The use of persons who have lost weight as leaders in weight-loss programs is an example of

According to the theory of planned behavior,behavioral intentions are a function of

One aspect of health habits that makes them difficult to modify is that

Charles is a college student who smokes cigarettes.Use the health belief model and the theory of planned behavior to explain why Charles continues to smoke even though he is aware of the Surgeon General's warning about the relationship between cigarettes and cancer and heart disease.

Which of the following is considered a "teachable moment"?

Individuals often do not perceive their at-risk status accurately and appropriately.

Self-punishment

transtheoretical model of behavioral change indicate that

The venue with the largest percentage of the adult population is the workplace.

Some health-related habits,such as food choices,snacking,and dieting,begin to be established during the time children are attending

A health message that urges smokers to cut down or stop smoking would be most persuasive if it included a

According to the text,changing health behaviors may be beneficial because it may

The concept of the window of vulnerability refers to the fact that certain times are better for teaching particular health practices than others.

How effective are educational appeals designed to provide information about health,risk factors,and wellness? What aspects of educational appeals heighten their effectiveness? What aspects make them less effective in changing attitudes and behaviors?

The author of your text concludes that attitudinal approaches to health behavior change

A discriminative stimulus

According to the demographic factors discussed in the text,which of the following individuals is most likely to practice good health behaviors?

Julia is designing a public service message designed to encourage adults to engage in moderate exercise.To be most effective,her message should address

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Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

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The use of persons who have lost weight as leaders in weight-loss programs is an example of

According to the theory of planned behavior,behavioral intentions are a function of

One aspect of health habits that makes them difficult to modify is that

Charles is a college student who smokes cigarettes.Use the health belief model and the theory of planned behavior to explain why Charles continues to smoke even though he is aware of the Surgeon General's warning about the relationship between cigarettes and cancer and heart disease.

Which of the following is considered a "teachable moment"?

Individuals often do not perceive their at-risk status accurately and appropriately.

Self-punishment

transtheoretical model of behavioral change indicate that

The venue with the largest percentage of the adult population is the workplace.

Some health-related habits,such as food choices,snacking,and dieting,begin to be established during the time children are attending

A health message that urges smokers to cut down or stop smoking would be most persuasive if it included a

According to the text,changing health behaviors may be beneficial because it may

The concept of the window of vulnerability refers to the fact that certain times are better for teaching particular health practices than others.

How effective are educational appeals designed to provide information about health,risk factors,and wellness? What aspects of educational appeals heighten their effectiveness? What aspects make them less effective in changing attitudes and behaviors?

The author of your text concludes that attitudinal approaches to health behavior change

A discriminative stimulus

According to the demographic factors discussed in the text,which of the following individuals is most likely to practice good health behaviors?

Julia is designing a public service message designed to encourage adults to engage in moderate exercise.To be most effective,her message should address

What Is Health Psychology

The Systems of the Body

Health Behaviors

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

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 Disorderss

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

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