Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Situation
Carla has become very busy since she came to college.She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations.Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends.She is beginning to feel as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that they had planned,but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations.Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now.She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities.
-Carla realized and corrected her mistake.What can Carla do to ensure that she will continue to have enough time to have fun with her friends without compromising any area of wellness?

Accepted Answer

A) Establish set times and days to be with her friends. 
B) Eliminate some of her participation in campus activities. 
C) Be flexible with her time and acknowledge that obstacles may occasionally disrupt her plans. 
D) Tell her friends that they have to participate in some of the campus activities with her so that they can have more time together. 
A) Establish set times and days to be with her friends. 
B) Eliminate some of her participation in campus activities. 
C) Be flexible with her time and acknowledge that obstacles may occasionally disrupt her plans. 
D) Tell her friends that they have to participate in some of the campus activities with her so that they can have more time together.

Question 5

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine and to reduce the amount of salt in his diet after finding out that his blood pressure is high.His decision to make these lifestyle changes is most likely based on the following health concerns for African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) They have a higher incidence of tuberculosis than males in other population groups. 
B) They have higher rates of high blood pressure and obesity. 
C) They have higher rates of infant mortality. 
D) They have higher suicide rates. 
A) They have a higher incidence of tuberculosis than males in other population groups. 
B) They have higher rates of high blood pressure and obesity. 
C) They have higher rates of infant mortality. 
D) They have higher suicide rates.

Question 6

The top three causes of death among Americans age 15 to 24 are

Accepted Answer

A) accidents,homicide,and suicide. 
B) smoking,high blood pressure,and suicide. 
C) accidents,smoking,and cancer. 
D) homicide,cancer,and accidents. 
A) accidents,homicide,and suicide. 
B) smoking,high blood pressure,and suicide. 
C) accidents,smoking,and cancer. 
D) homicide,cancer,and accidents.

Question 7

Rewards included in health action plans should

Accepted Answer

A) reinforce your efforts. 
B) be provided only when you reach your overall goal. 
C) be meaningful and affordable. 
D) include limited participation in the behavior you are trying to eliminate. 
A) reinforce your efforts. 
B) be provided only when you reach your overall goal. 
C) be meaningful and affordable. 
D) include limited participation in the behavior you are trying to eliminate.

Question 8

Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) consider potential genetic factors. 
B) develop a reward system. 
C) re-evaluate your friendships. 
D) do none of these choices. 
A) consider potential genetic factors. 
B) develop a reward system. 
C) re-evaluate your friendships. 
D) do none of these choices.

Question 10

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 11

If you were born in 1900,your life expectancy was approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 32 years. 
B) 47 years. 
C) 62 years. 
D) 77 years. 
A) 32 years. 
B) 47 years. 
C) 62 years. 
D) 77 years.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) assessing stress levels 
B) rationalizing 
C) evaluating social influences 
D) refocusing 
A) assessing stress levels 
B) rationalizing 
C) evaluating social influences 
D) refocusing

Question 13

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who bring high-calorie snacks to work every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

Accepted Answer

A) want to change. 
B) have the support to change. 
C) have the skills to change. 
D) have the knowledge to change. 
A) want to change. 
B) have the support to change. 
C) have the skills to change. 
D) have the knowledge to change.

Question 14

The treatment considered to be the most effective against current-day health threats is

Accepted Answer

A) prevention. 
B) antibiotics. 
C) surgery. 
D) genetic testing. 
A) prevention. 
B) antibiotics. 
C) surgery. 
D) genetic testing.

Question 15

When evaluating health topics on the Internet,check the

Accepted Answer

A) qualifications of the people behind the site. 
B) latest media post on the topic. 
C) testimonials for evidence. 
D) blogs first. 
A) qualifications of the people behind the site. 
B) latest media post on the topic. 
C) testimonials for evidence. 
D) blogs first.

Question 16

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to mortality rates in the late twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

People with disabilities are more likely to

Accepted Answer

A) have cancer. 
B) be overweight 
C) have HIV. 
D) die at a young age. 
A) have cancer. 
B) be overweight 
C) have HIV. 
D) die at a young age.

Question 19

The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is

Accepted Answer

A) not tolerating temporary failure. 
B) increasing rewards to make efforts more worthwhile. 
C) accepting the blame for failing if you return to your old behavior. 
D) accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur. 
A) not tolerating temporary failure. 
B) increasing rewards to make efforts more worthwhile. 
C) accepting the blame for failing if you return to your old behavior. 
D) accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur.

Question 20

During a "stages of change" behavior change program,some people may lapse.If this occurs,the best strategy for them is to

Accepted Answer

A) learn from the lapse as they recycle through earlier stages. 
B) give up. 
C) choose a different behavior for change. 
D) start over from the beginning. 
A) learn from the lapse as they recycle through earlier stages. 
B) give up. 
C) choose a different behavior for change. 
D) start over from the beginning.

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

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

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

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

The top three causes of death among Americans age 15 to 24 are

Rewards included in health action plans should

Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women.

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

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

If you were born in 1900,your life expectancy was approximately

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

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who bring high-calorie snacks to work every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

The treatment considered to be the most effective against current-day health threats is

When evaluating health topics on the Internet,check the

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to mortality rates in the late twentieth century.

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

People with disabilities are more likely to

The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is

During a "stages of change" behavior change program,some people may lapse.If this occurs,the best strategy for them is to

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