Deck 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

Question 1

A person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Women are more likely to be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease than men are.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In the long run, what we do for ourselves has a great influence on our health.

Question 5

To achieve overall wellness, an individual must seek to develop at least four of the six dimensions of wellness.

Question 6

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

Question 7

The costs associated with behaviour change far outweigh the benefits.

Question 8

Occupational wellness is enhanced with high salaries and prestigious titles.

Question 9

The wellness concept defines health as the absence of disease.

Question 10

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

Question 11

Wellness is largely determined by the decisions you make about how you live.

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

During the early twentieth century people were more likely to die from infectious disease than from heart disease.

Question 15

The estimated total cost of illness, disability, and death attributed to chronic diseases in Canada is $150 billion.

Question 16

Social wellness requires participating in and contributing to your community and society.

Question 17

Short-term benefits of behaviour change are important as a motivating force.

Question 18

Length of life is synonymous with quality of life.

Question 19

Belief that you are in control of your own life is known as having an internal locus of control.

Question 20

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

Question 21

Adam's parents are not unduly concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he has always had a good sense of humour, been curious, and demonstrated an openness to ideas. These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.

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

Question 22

Making successful change in a health behaviour has the additional benefit of allowing you to feel better about yourself.

Question 23

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

Question 24

Reducing pollution and waste in the workplace is an example of promoting _______________ wellness.

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

The six dimensions of wellness include all of the following, EXCEPT

A) emotional wellness.
B) environmental, or planetary, wellness.
C) spiritual wellness.
D) dietary wellness.

Question 28

Which one of the following qualities contributes positively to one's physical wellness?

A) eating a balanced diet
B) maintaining an optimistic attitude
C) being open to new ideas
D) maintaining satisfying relationships

Question 29

Making changes in your original plan of action will decrease your chance of reaching your goal.

Question 30

Behaviour choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual.

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

Social support is not important for motivation during a behaviour change program.

Question 34

Health journals are most effective as a behaviour change tool when they address only the specific target behaviour.

Question 35

Stress from other parts of a person's life often makes it more difficult to be successful in changing a behaviour.

Question 36

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

Question 37

The transtheoretical model has been shown to be an effective approach to lifestyle self-management.

Question 38

Spiritual wellness is best described as having

A) a strong support network of family and friends.
B) meaning and purpose in one's life.
C) the ability to express oneself creatively.
D) the ability to share one's feelings.

Question 39

Expecting success in behaviour change actually decreases the likelihood of achieving success.

Question 40

Optimism, trust, and self-confidence are components of

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

Question 41

Which of the following is currently Canada's number-one cause of death?

A) cancer
B) heart disease
C) unintentional injuries
D) suicide

Question 42

The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is

A) genetics.
B) environment.
C) behaviour.
D) age.

Question 43

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens are at greater risk for

A) cancer.
B) obesity.
C) asthma.
D) suicide.

Question 44

Men have higher rates of death than women from all of the following, EXCEPT

A) suicide.
B) unintentional injuries.
C) stroke.
D) homicide.

Question 45

The six dimensions of wellness

A) affect health independently of each other.
B) are interrelated.
C) seldom influence one another.
D) demonstrate the separateness of mind and body.

Question 46

When compared to the general Canadian population, those of French-Canadian heritage have

A) higher overall death rates.
B) shorter life expectancies.
C) higher rates of Tay-Sachs disease.
D) lower overall death rates.

Question 47

The health determinant over which we have least control is

A) diet.
B) exercise.
C) tobacco use.
D) genetic makeup.

Question 48

Heart disease, a leading cause of death in Canada, is strongly related to all of the following EXCEPT

A) a sedentary lifestyle.
B) cigarette smoking.
C) high levels of stress.
D) high levels of physical activity.

Question 49

Income and education are closely linked with health status. The _____________ the poverty rate and the _____________ the education level, the better the health.

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

Question 50

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

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

Question 51

Occupational wellness is measured by how much _____________ the job offers.

A) money
B) happiness
C) prestige
D) work

Question 52

In the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from ______________ to _____________.

A) infectious diseases; chronic disease
B) accidents; AIDS
C) childbirth; infectious diseases
D) heart disease; cancer

Question 53

The environmental health threats faced by our ancestors included all of the following, EXCEPT

A) water pollution.
B) poor sanitary conditions.
C) acid rain.
D) food safety.

Question 54

The average life span in the twentieth century

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

Question 55

John, an Indigenous 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 Indigenous persons.

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

Question 56

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

A) genes.
B) genome.
C) proteome.
D) RNA.

Question 57

The following are all environmental factors, EXCEPT the

A) air you breathe.
B) water you drink.
C) amount of alcohol consumption in your home.
D) genetic make-up in your body.

Question 58

The best response to behaviour-related diseases is

A) chemical treatment.
B) surgical treatment.
C) prevention.
D) rehabilitation.

Question 59

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

A) accidents, cancer, and suicide.
B) smoking, heart disease, and suicide.
C) accidents, heart disease, and cancer.
D) homicide, cancer, and accidents.

Question 60

People with disabilities are more likely to

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

Question 61

A comparison survey of North American smokers and non-smokers found that

A) smokers report more energy.
B) non-smokers report fewer days of troubled sleep.
C) smokers report fewer days of sadness.
D) non-smokers report eating more.

Question 62

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

A) an awareness of the problem.
B) a modification of behaviour.
C) a belief that there is no need for change.
D) a planning for change.

Question 63

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

A) learn from the lapse as they slip back to an earlier stage.
B) give up.
C) choose a different behaviour for change.
D) start over from the beginning.

Question 64

A target behaviour can best be defined as

A) several bad habits in need of change.
B) a lifelong habit you want to stop immediately.
C) an isolated behaviour that is the focus of your behaviour change plan.
D) a friend's behaviour that you urge him or her to change.

Question 65

The order in which a behaviour change strategy is implemented is to

A) analyze data, monitor behaviour, devise a plan of action, set goals, make contract.
B) monitor behaviour, analyze data, set goals, devise a plan of action, make contract.
C) devise a plan of action, achieve goals, monitor behaviour, analyze data, make contract.
D) make contract, achieve goals, devise a plan of action, monitor behaviour, analyze data.

Question 66

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behaviour because it is interfering with his schoolwork. To aid him in stopping this behaviour, he may need to

A) find outside help.
B) use a self-management approach.
C) spend more time with his friends.
D) buy a self-help book.

Question 67

A comparison survey of North American smokers and non-smokers found that

A) smokers report more energy.
B) smokers report fewer days of troubled sleep.
C) non-smokers report fewer days of sadness.
D) non-smokers report eating more.

Question 68

The most harmful consequence of environmental abuse is

A) pesticides.
B) global warming.
C) contaminated drinking water.
D) acid rain.

Question 69

Integral to a successful plan to change an unhealthy behaviour is to

A) start small.
B) pick your top three unhealthy behaviours.
C) keep the plan to yourself.
D) choose your most unhealthy behaviour.

Question 70

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

A) self-esteem.
B) self-concept.
C) self-efficacy.
D) self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 71

Donna is about 25 kilograms overweight, has tried a variety of diets, and has repeatedly failed to maintain weight loss. She defends her weight with the explanation that almost all of her relatives are overweight, and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight. Donna can best be described as

A) being unmotivated.
B) having an external locus of control.
C) having an internal locus of control.
D) being a victim of genetics.

Question 72

Entries made into a health journal about a behaviour should note all the following, EXCEPT

A) what the activity was.
B) when and where it happened.
C) how you felt at the time.
D) what your friends/family did.

Question 73

The most common health issue affecting students' academic performance today is

A) depression.
B) alcohol abuse.
C) stress.
D) relationship problems.

Question 74

Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

A) fate.
B) heredity.
C) their actions.
D) luck.

Question 75

A strategy to increase your chances of success in the pursuit of a new behaviour is to

A) rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure.
B) stick with the program, without adjustments, even during periods of high stress.
C) find a new behaviour to change if you experience a temporary failure.
D) frequently visualize goal attainment and enjoy its benefits.

Question 76

The technique of visualization is one of the best ways to

A) keep an eye on your future.
B) boost your confidence.
C) improve physical strength.
D) heighten your senses.

Question 77

The behaviour one identifies for change is called

A) bad news.
B) enabling behaviour.
C) target behaviour.
D) predisposed behaviour.

Question 78

The "greenhouse" effect is

A) an invisible insulating blanket that traps heat and increases the temperature of the atmosphere.
B) not yet proven.
C) a complex system of burning coal.
D) more pronounced in under-developed nations.

Question 79

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

A) begin with a self-assessment.
B) ask friends what you should improve.
C) ask your family for assistance.
D) reward yourself.

Question 80

"Your ability to successfully take action and perform specific tasks" defines the term

A) self-efficacy.
B) self-control.
C) self-talk.
D) self-esteem.