Deck 1: Health in the 21st Century

Question 1

Intellectual health is characterized by

A)being physically active.
B)an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically.
C)the ability to perceive reality accurately.
D)satisfying interactions with friends and family.

Answer 1

an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically.

Question 2

The Healthy Campus initiative is

A)a federal initiative to facilitate broad,positive health changes in the U.S.population.
B)an initiative adapted from Healthy People 2010 for college campuses.
C)a mandatory high school program focused on decreasing alcohol and drug abuse.
D)a program outlining college campus progress towards meeting Healthy People 2020 goals.

Answer 2

an initiative adapted from Healthy People 2010 for college campuses.

Question 3

Global public health efforts are lead by

A)the World Health Organization.
B)the United Nations.
C)privately funded international health organizations.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Answer 3

All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

According to a recent nationwide study on student health,most students describe their health as

A)very good or excellent.
B)good.
C)fair.
D)poor.

Question 5

Psychological health is a broad category that encompasses all of the following except

A)mental health.
B)physical fitness.
C)aspects of spiritual health.
D)a person's moods and feelings.

Question 6

The current life expectancy at birth in the U.S.is

A)67.7 years.
B)72.7 years.
C)77.7 years.
D)82.7 years.

Question 7

Which of the following is among the four top goals of Healthy People 2020?

A)Eliminating preventable disease
B)Establishing a different set of goals and objectives from those of Healthy People 2010
C)Promoting healthy behaviors exclusively within the oldest group in the population
D)Supporting research that studies the underlying causes of health,disease,and disability

Question 8

One of the two primary goals of Healthy People 2010 was to

A)increase immunizations.
B)decrease substance abuse.
C)eliminate significant health disparities.
D)help people improve mental health.

Question 9

Infectious disease is a global health concern because

A)airplane travel provides a means of spreading the diseases.
B)countries with more economic development face diseases that have been eradicated from other areas.
C)HIV/AIDS is increasing in more developed countries.
D)there are no international organizations working on the problem.

Question 10

The leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds in the U.S.is

A)heart disease.
B)accidents/unintentional injuries.
C)cancer.
D)suicide.

Question 11

College students tend to overestimate how many of their peers are

A)using alcohol.
B)smoking.
C)using illicit drugs.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

Recall Corey's Student Story in the chapter.Corey is the student who has a large scar from surgery to correct a skeletal condition.Based on his story,he is

A)at the low end of the wellness continuum.
B)at the high end of the wellness continuum.
C)moving in a negative direction in the wellness continuum.
D)None of the answers is correct.

Question 13

Key behavioral guidelines that have a profound ability to influence personal health include all of the following except

A)be physically active.
B)eat nutritiously.
C)take a daily vitamin.
D)do not drink alcohol excessively.

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding progress made as shown by Healthy People 2010 leading indicators?

A)The target percentage of the population meeting an objective was achieved in most areas.
B)The target percentage of the population meeting an objective was achieved only for not smoking.
C)The target percentage of the population meeting an objective was not met for any indicator.
D)The target percentage for staying within low-risk drinking guidelines was different for males and females.

Question 15

Which of the following habits can result in premature aging?

A)Smoking
B)Poor eating habits
C)Drinking alcohol excessively
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

The most common health problem reported by students in a recent nationwide study was

A)allergies.
B)bronchitis.
C)strep throat.
D)sinus infection.

Question 17

Which of the following health issues can affect college achievement?

A)Stress
B)Sexual health
C)Tobacco use
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 18

All of the following has contributed to improvements in health and an increase in life expectancy in the U.S.except

A)an increase in vigorous leisure-time exercise among the U.S.population.
B)a reduction in smoking rates among the U.S.population.
C)widespread vaccinations.
D)safer food handling.

Question 19

All of the following are true regarding college students and chronic illness risks except

A)college students experience lower rates of chronic illness than the adult population as a whole.
B)most college students meet the American Heart Association's recommendations for physical activity.
C)the majority of students report being at a healthy weight.
D)college students often engage in behaviors that increase the risk of developing chronic illnesses.

Question 20

Which of the following is true with respect to health?

A)It encompasses multiple aspects or dimensions of a person's life.
B)It is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
C)It is influenced by lifestyle choices.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 21

Which of the following is true with respect to gender differences in health outcomes?

A)Women tend to live about 4 years longer than men.
B)Women have lower rates of disabling health problems such as arthritis.
C)Women are more likely to experience high blood pressure.
D)Women have higher rates of cancer.

Question 22

A behavior change contract should not

A)list obstacles to making a particular change.
B)develop strategies for overcoming obstacles.
C)list every possible behavior change you might make.
D)set short-term goals for achieving your objective.

Question 23

Strategies for successful behavior change include all of the following except

A)learning behaviors by watching others.
B)breaking a big task into smaller tasks.
C)implementing punishment if change is not sustained.
D)using positive self-talk.

Question 24

The theory that a person progresses through six stages of change before achieving sustained behavior change is known as the

A)stress-diasthesis model.
B)transtheoretical model.
C)health belief model.
D)general adaptation syndrome model.

Question 25

Recall Jasmine's Student Story in the chapter.What benefit might Jasmine perceive as a motivator to changing her current behavior?

A)Achieving a better financial situation
B)Getting higher grades in school
C)Making lasting relationships
D)Having more time to spend with family

Question 26

Recall Jasmine's Student Story in the chapter.Jasmine is the night owl who is a college freshman.Based on her story in your text,what does Jasmine need to work on changing?

A)Social relationships
B)Sleep habits
C)Eating habits
D)Work schedule

Question 27

A growing number of consumers are seeking health information on the internet.

Question 28

Which of the following is not a factor in the Health Belief Model of behavior change?

A)Perceived threat
B)Perceived benefit
C)Self-efficacy
D)Access to health care

Question 29

The top three causes of death in the U.S.are lifestyle-related diseases.

Question 30

Which of the following is true regarding the Maintenance stage of the Stages of Change Model?

A)The new behavior is maintained for only 3 months.
B)Relapses are unlikely.
C)It can last months or even years.
D)There is no longer a need to work actively to keep from reverting back to old habits.

Question 31

Health literacy includes the ability to

A)read,understand,evaluate,and follow medical instructions.
B)make medical choices based on gut instinct.
C)decide what medications are actually necessary to treat a condition.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 32

When looking for health information online,you should

A)avoid sites with URLs that end with ".gov".
B)stick to commercial sites advertising products and services.
C)seek out sites with reputable professional accreditations.
D)prioritize sites that are attractively designeD.

Question 33

An article about the results of the latest study on the health effects of vitamin B₁₂ is more credible if it is

A)carried out by an individual organization that sells a B₁₂ product.
B)the first study showing a health benefit for taking vitamin B₁₂.
C)supported by other researchers who have replicated the same results.
D)lacking information about how the study was fundeD.

Question 34

The genetic disease cystic fibrosis is most commonly found among

A)Hispanics.
B)African Americans.
C)Native Americans.
D)Caucasians.

Question 35

The following are all examples of enabling factors that influence health behavior except

A)the financial ability to afford health care.
B)the availability of fresh produce in your local grocery store.
C)strong personal motivation and willpower.
D)a history of cancer in your family.

Question 36

Life expectancy in the U.S.is highest for

A)Hispanics.
B)African Americans.
C)Asian Americans.
D)Native Americans.

Question 37

Self efficacy,as it relates to behavior change,is all of the following except

A)the belief that you can make successful change.
B)demonstrating a sense of personal control over a situation.
C)the view that you avoid thinking about a difficult situation.
D)the ability to take action to change a behavior.

Question 38

Health disparities among different ethnic groups may be tied to

A)socioeconomic status.
B)cultural differences.
C)biological differences.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 39

Kara wants to start jogging for exercise,has just bought a pair of shoes and workout clothes,and has signed up to join a jogging group.Based on this information,what stage in the Stages of Change model is Kara in?

A)Contemplation
B)Preparation
C)Action
D)Maintenance

Question 40

Rewarding yourself for successfully quitting smoking would be an example of a(n)

A)predisposing factor in behavior change.
B)enabling factor in behavior change.
C)reinforcing factor in behavior change.
D)self-efficacy factor in behavior change.

Question 41

Members of ethnic minorities are as likely to have health coverage as the general population.

Question 42

Geographical differences such as air pollution and proximity to trauma centers can affect a person's health risks.

Question 43

Colleges who participate in the Healthy Campus initiative can choose which health issues they want to focus on improving.

Question 44

A person's attitude toward screening to detect diseases can be a predisposing factor that influences health behavior.

Question 45

Student health influences whether a college meets its goal of providing the best education possible.

Question 46

Health literacy is the ability to evaluate and understand health information and make informed choices for your own health care.

Question 47

If a person is thinking about making a behavior change in the next few months,he/she has entered the precontemplation phase of the Transtheoretical Model.

Question 48

If you have a strong internal locus of control,you think that external events are out of your control.

Question 49

Telling yourself "I can train and run a 10K road race" is an example of "shaping."

Question 50

Though individual factors influence our health,we all have the same basic health needs.

Question 51

Native Americans have the lowest rates of diabetes in the world.

Question 52

Targeted public health awareness campaigns serve to make specific subgroups of the population more aware of specific health risks.

Question 53

Societal pressures can undermine the emotional wellness of gay,lesbian,and transgender adults.

Question 54

Having a regular doctor or place of care is associated with better health care.

Question 55

A person suffering from a high level of stress will be moving in the negative direction of the wellness continuum regardless of efforts to manage the stress.

Question 56

A person with an external locus of control has higher self-efficacy than someone with an internal locus of control.

Question 57

Being respected by coworkers is one sign of occupational health.

Question 58

Encouragements and rewards that promote positive behavior change are examples of predisposing factors.

Question 59

Better training of health providers about health diversity among groups can result in better care for their patients.

Question 60

According to research on student behaviors,most students smoke marijuana.

Question 61

Matching
Centers on the beliefs we hold that lend meaning to life

A)Intellectual health
B)Physical health
C)Psychological health
D)Social health
E)Spiritual health

Question 62

Matching
How well the body functions

A)Intellectual health
B)Physical health
C)Psychological health
D)Social health
E)Spiritual health

Question 63

Matching
A smoker who doesn't think he has a health problem is in this stage of behavior change.

A)Precontemplation
B)Contemplation
C)Cue to action
D)Transtheoretical model of change
E)Seeing a perceived benefit

Question 64

According to a recent study,students report using the internet as a health resource more often than consulting their parents.

Question 65

Matching
Seeing a friend die of lung cancer is an example of this.

A)Precontemplation
B)Contemplation
C)Cue to action
D)Transtheoretical model of change
E)Seeing a perceived benefit

Question 66

Matching
Quality of relationships with others

A)Intellectual health
B)Physical health
C)Psychological health
D)Social health
E)Spiritual health

Question 67

Matching
The leading cause of death among those aged 15-24 today

A)Heart disease
B)Pneumonia,influenza,and tuberculosis
C)Accidents and unintentional injuries
D)77.7 years
E)Widespread vaccinations

Question 68

Matching
A theory describing the six stages a person goes through to stop smoking.

A)Precontemplation
B)Contemplation
C)Cue to action
D)Transtheoretical model of change
E)Seeing a perceived benefit

Question 69

Matching
Stopping smoking to reduce the risk of lung cancer is an example of this.

A)Precontemplation
B)Contemplation
C)Cue to action
D)Transtheoretical model of change
E)Seeing a perceived benefit

Question 70

Matching
Capacity to think critically

A)Intellectual health
B)Physical health
C)Psychological health
D)Social health
E)Spiritual health

Question 71

Matching
Ability to perceive reality accurately

A)Intellectual health
B)Physical health
C)Psychological health
D)Social health
E)Spiritual health

Question 72

Matching
A key factor in public health improvement over the past 100 years

A)Heart disease
B)Pneumonia,influenza,and tuberculosis
C)Accidents and unintentional injuries
D)77.7 years
E)Widespread vaccinations

Question 73

Matching
The current life expectancy at birth in the U.S.today

A)Heart disease
B)Pneumonia,influenza,and tuberculosis
C)Accidents and unintentional injuries
D)77.7 years
E)Widespread vaccinations

Question 74

Images of celebrities in magazines cannot be altered to encourage people to buy a product or take their advice.

Question 75

Sites that end in ".gov" are more likely to provide credible information than ".com" sites.

Question 76

A behavior change contract should include a list of the resources you have available to help you with the change.

Question 77

Showing a correlation between drinking coffee and increased productivity is the same thing as proving that coffee consumption directly leads to increased productivity.

Question 78

"Media" includes books,magazines,newspapers,television,the internet,and advertising.

Question 79

Matching
The leading cause(s)of death in 1900

A)Heart disease
B)Pneumonia,influenza,and tuberculosis
C)Accidents and unintentional injuries
D)77.7 years
E)Widespread vaccinations

Question 80

Matching
Someone who admits he has a smoking problem and is thinking about quitting is in this stage of behavior change.

A)Precontemplation
B)Contemplation
C)Cue to action
D)Transtheoretical model of change
E)Seeing a perceived benefit