Deck 1: Discovering Your Personal Rhythm for Healthy Living

Question 1

Which of the following best describes emotional health?

A)being able to make appropriate decisions
B)growing and learning from experience
C)being able to express or control feelings
D)adapting to various social situations

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Adam eats healthy foods and exercises.When his roommates get sick with the flu,Adam rarely gets more than a runny nose.Adam's ability to ward off disease is related to which dimension of health?

A)social
B)mental
C)physical
D)emotional

Answer 2

C

Question 3

When Mika gazes at the stars she realizes she is just a small part of a much larger existence.Her thoughts relate to which dimension of health?

A)social
B)spiritual
C)physical
D)mental

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to the latest data,Canadians have an average life expectancy of 81.1 years.Joe's doctor tells him that he will live to be much older if he eats well and exercises.Joe's doctor states that this statistic is known as the ________ rate.

A)illness
B)mortality
C)morbidity
D)affliction

Question 5

Attending an Alcoholics' Anonymous meeting is an example of which of the following types of prevention?

A)tertiary
B)primary
C)productive
D)secondary

Question 6

Your local dietitian takes groups of people on grocery store tours to teach them how to shop and to eat in a healthy manner.This activity is part of the dietitian's role in which of the following concepts?

A)diet analysis
B)behaviour modification
C)health progression
D)health promotion

Question 7

Jill has many friends,is respected by her co-workers,and maintains a great relationship with her boyfriend.Her ability to interact with others describes which dimension of health?

A)social
B)mental
C)emotional
D)physical

Question 8

Sally has decided that she doesn't have the motivation to recycle her plastic bottles,and she just throws them into her regular garbage.Sally needs to improve which of the following components of health?

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

Question 9

Wearing a condom during every sexual encounter would be an example of _______________.

A)auxiliary prevention
B)secondary prevention
C)tertiary prevention
D)primary prevention

Question 10

When Josie studies,she makes sure her room has proper lighting,there is very little noise,and she is comfortable.Which of the following terms describe this concept?

A)biophilia
B)atmosphere
C)comfort
D)bioanalysis

Question 11

Jerome encouraged his professor to allow assignments to be typed on both sides of a page instead of just one,to save paper.Jerome's idea relates to which dimension of health?

A)social
B)environmental
C)physical
D)emotional

Question 12

An example of making a healthy food choice would be _____________________.

A)eating more red meat
B)eating more white bread
C)eating more fruits and vegetables
D)drinking more coffee than water

Question 13

The concept which describes intolerance or negative feelings,words,or actions aimed at people who fail to meet our own expectations of health is called ____________________.

A)health negativity
B)biased negativity
C)health bashing
D)a poor attitude

Question 14

Health officials viewed the World Health Organization definition of health as a landmark definition because _____________________________.

A)it was the first comprehensive definition of health
B)disease was integrated into the definition
C)it described health as low mortality and morbidity rates
D)health was described as more than absence of disease

Question 15

Which organization came up with the landmark definition of health in 1947?

A)Health and Welfare Canada
B)International Health, Education, and Welfare Association
C)World Health Organization
D)United Nations

Question 16

In the early 1900s the leading causes of death were _______________________.

A)accidents
B)infectious diseases
C)hypokinetic diseases
D)carcinogenic diseases

Question 17

Diane is a runner who has no tolerance for people who do not exercise.If she sees someone who is just sitting around and who doesn't like to exercise,she will go out of her way to be rude and spiteful,even calling them "lazy".Diane is demonstrating _________________________.

A)health negativity
B)biased negativity
C)health bashing
D)a poor attitude

Question 18

Which of the following approaches describes the Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy?

A)a strategic health approach
B)a health sector approach
C)an improved life expectancy approach
D)a population health approach

Question 19

Gerry and Suzanne have had their children immunized for measles and for chickenpox.The term which describes Gerry's and Suzanne's steps to protect their children is known as ____________.

A)wellness
B)prevention
C)epidemiology
D)health promotion

Question 20

Which of the following best describes social health?

A)making many social contacts throughout the day
B)maintaining a monogamous relationship
C)adapting to various social situations
D)learning from the experience of others

Question 21

One day Lio is unable to climb a flight of stairs without stopping to rest.He then decides he needs to quit smoking.The inability to climb the stairs without resting is an example of a(n)____________________________.

A)perceived susceptibility
B)cue to action
C)event of change
D)action reinforcer

Question 22

Sally has learned her best friend contracted HIV through unprotected sex.From this point on Sally practices safe sex.Learning of her friend's infection is an example of a(n)_____________________.

A)event of change
B)perceived susceptibility
C)cue to action
D)action reinforcer

Question 23

Gary has just discovered that he has high cholesterol levels.His father had a heart attack at 50 years of age.Gary has decided to exercise regularly and to decrease his consumption of fatty foods.Gary is practicing which of the following types of prevention?

A)auxiliary prevention
B)secondary prevention
C)tertiary prevention
D)primary prevention

Question 24

According to the Health Belief Model,individual personality traits and social pressures are considered ________ variables linked to perceived risk for health problems.

A)demographic
B)sociopsychological
C)socioecological
D)structural

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a benefit of improving one's cardiovascular health?

A)increased usage of the health care system
B)a less effective immune system
C)decreased levels of self-esteem
D)an improved ability to control and manage stress

Question 26

Shelley's mother and aunt both died from breast cancer,and Shelley sees her doctor to discuss her risk for developing the disease.This would be an example of ________________________.

A)perceived seriousness
B)perceived susceptibility
C)cue to action
D)action reinforcer

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a positive enabling factor to lose weight?

A)You enrol in a bi-weekly pilates class.
B)Your school's fitness centre is 3 miles from your home, and it is the winter with lots of snow.
C)You eat one large meal a day, and this meal has many calories.
D)You eat more processed foods than fruits and vegetables.

Question 28

According to the Health Belief Model,other factors linked to perceived risk for health problems include ______________________________.

A)demographic, sociopsychological and structural
B)demographic, sociopsychological and environmental
C)structural, environmental and sociopsychological
D)environmental, intentional and sociopsychological

Question 29

The Theory of Reasoned Action states that our behaviours result from _____________________.

A)modelling by significant others
B)changing actions with shaping techniques
C)intentions to perform actions
D)structural variables

Question 30

Which of the following best describes an enabling factor?

A)living near a walking path when you want to begin a walking program
B)encouraging your parents to quit smoking
C)decreasing your fat intake when your parents own a fast food restaurant
D)having been a college athlete prior to your current sedentary status

Question 31

Jessie visits her doctor annually and she practices breast self-examination.Her sex is known as a ________ factor,which influences her behaviour-change decision.

A)predisposing
B)ultimate
C)reinforcing
D)enabling

Question 32

Because both of Bly's parents are obese,Bly has a greater than average chance of becoming an obese adult.This is an example of ___________________________.

A)a reinforcing factor
B)a predisposing factor
C)a confirming factor
D)an enabling factor

Question 33

Martin has set himself some goals for becoming more physically active.According to the stages of change,which stage is Martin at?

A)contemplation
B)preparation
C)maintenance
D)action

Question 34

An example of John's readiness to quit drinking is _________________________.

A)berating himself for his behaviour
B)making new friends who do not drink alcohol and compliment him for not doing so either
C)attending family events where alcohol is served but family encourage drinking
D)struggling to change his attitude about drinking

Question 35

Marta,a physically active young adult,grew up in a family that was very active.They regularly went on hikes and bike rides together when she was a child.This is an example of _________.

A)a reinforcing factor
B)a predisposing factor
C)a confirming factor
D)an enabling factor

Question 36

Living within walking distance of a fitness centre can improve your chances of maintaining your exercise program.What type of factor influencing behaviour change does this depict?

A)enabling
B)confirming
C)predisposing
D)reinforcing

Question 37

Which of the following best describes a predisposing factor for smoking?

A)seeing a relative die of lung cancer
B)growing up in a home where parents smoke
C)being aware of tobacco advertisements
D)working in a non-smoking area photo

Question 38

Hannah has been trying to adhere to a weight-loss program.Craving a snack at work,she heads to the vending machine to get a candy bar only to find all fattening snacks replaced with healthy ones.The switch to healthy snacks in the vending machines is an example of ______________.

A)an enabling factor
B)a confirming factor
C)a predisposing factor
D)a reinforcing factor

Question 39

Following attendance at a native-band-sponsored workshop on the perils of smoking,Evelyn is beginning to think about why she should quit this behaviour.At what stage,based on the Stages of Change model,is she in?

A)pre-contemplation
B)action
C)contemplation
D)decision/determination

Question 40

Which of the following ideas describes tertiary prevention?

A)actions designed to stop problems before they start
B)treatment or rehabilitation efforts aimed at limiting the effects of a disease
C)trying to reduce symptoms of a disease
D)stopping a disease altogether

Question 41

Kyla has decided to spend less time on her computer and more time walking her dog.This behaviour change technique is known as _______________________.

A)copying
B)shaping
C)reforming
D)controlling the situation

Question 42

Situational inducement refers to an attempt to influence a behaviour by ____________________.

A)changing the situation with positive influence
B)using situations that exert control over the behaviour
C)using modelling in situations to facilitate behaviour change
D)exposing yourself to situations involving the behaviour

Question 43

Maria has decided to use a reusable coffee mug instead of paper cups.Her good friend,Zoe,has been encouraging Maria to reduce,reuse and recycle to help the environment,and Maria admires her friend.This behaviour change technique is an example of ____________________________.

A)modelling
B)situational inducement
C)peer pressure
D)reinforcement

Question 44

Simon is taking university courses to obtain a degree and to achieve a promotion at work.Simon is working to improve which of the seven dimensions of health?

A)educational health
B)mental health
C)environmental health
D)occupational health

Question 45

Phillip has decided to start jogging to improve his health.He decides to start at 1 kilometre,then increase to 2 kilometres during the following week.This behaviour change is known as an example of _________________________.

A)modelling
B)modified behaviour change
C)shaping
D)planning

Question 46

Gabby is no longer preoccupied with her abusive father and she focuses on her new job as an accountant.This type of behavioural change is known as __________________________.

A)rational-emotive therapy
B)positive affirmation
C)blocking/thought stopping
D)breaking negative thoughts

Question 47

Every time Karen thinks about going to the dentist,her blood pressure increases and she starts to sweat.Before she actually enters the office,she takes a couple of deep breaths and this calms her down.This technique to alter a potentially negative behaviour is known as ______________________________.

A)self-talk
B)self-instruction
C)individual coping skill
D)positive affirmation

Question 48

The term used to describe viewing the world from a male perspective is ____________________.

A)overgeneralization
B)androcentricity
C)gender insensitivity
D)double standard

Question 49

An example of a way to recognize antecedents of a behaviour would be ____________________.

A)identify the consequences from previous experience
B)keep a diary of situations triggering behaviour
C)asking a friend to identify your behaviour in trigger situations
D)observe others who are trying to change the same behaviour

Question 50

Not allowing yourself to think about getting sick while on a rollercoaster would be an example of ___________________________.

A)rational emotive therapy
B)blocking/thought stopping
C)self-instruction
D)consequential thinking

Question 51

Lower health insurance rates for non-smokers would be what type of reinforcer?

A)possessional
B)manipulative
C)social
D)activity

Question 52

Experiencing vomiting and a severe hangover following your first consumption of alcohol may affect your willingness to repeat this drinking behaviour.This is an example of a(n)________________________.

A)influence
B)persuasion
C)consequence
D)antecedent

Question 53

Visualizing yourself getting a standing ovation after giving a speech you're a little nervous about is an example of ___________________.

A)situational inducement
B)planned control
C)imagined rehearsal
D)modelling

Question 54

Rewarding yourself for reaching your weight loss goal with a trip to Hawaii would be an example of what type of reinforcer?

A)activity
B)possessional
C)manipulative
D)social

Question 55

Analyzing what kinds of situations trigger your desire to smoke would be an example of examining _________________________.

A)consequences
B)influences
C)motivations
D)antecedents

Question 56

Deep breathing and repeating positive affirmations while you are in the dentist's chair for a root canal would be an application of a process associated with Meichenbaum called ___________________________.

A)stress instruction
B)relaxation response
C)consequence planning
D)stress inoculation

Question 57

Reinforcers that would be least effective for a weight loss behaviour change would be ________.

A)consumable
B)activity
C)possessional
D)social

Question 58

The Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy _____________________________.

A)investigated the roles of BMI and waist circumference in assessing health status
B)aims to integrate the various attitudes and beliefs held regarding physical activity into a plan that everyone in Canada should follow
C)focuses solely on the effects of physical inactivity on the health of the various cultures that comprise Canada
D)hopes to contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of Canada's universal health-care delivery system

Question 59

Todd's grandparents have told him that if he gets a B grade in his health course,they will buy him a new mountain bike.This is an example of a(n)________ positive behaviour enforcer.

A)activity
B)manipulative
C)possessional
D)consumable

Question 60

One of the key elements of the _________________ is to recognize and address linkages between lifestyle choices and the surrounding social,economic and environmental influences.

A)Health Belief Model
B)Transtheoretical Model
C)Theory of Reasoned Action
D)Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy

Question 61

Physical health includes such characteristics as body size and shape.

Question 62

The term,"morbidity rate",refers to illness rates.

Question 63

The importance of cultivating and maintaining close social ties is an important part of overall health.

Question 64

Spiritual health encompasses more than just religious beliefs,and includes how you understand the world and your role in it.

Question 65

Secondary prevention means taking steps to stop a health problem before it starts.

Question 66

In the late 1800's and early 1900's,researchers began to discover that victims of epidemics such as influenza and cholera were victims of microorganisms found in contaminated air,water and human waste.

Question 67

Growing up with parents who smoke is a predisposing factor that can influence behaviour change.

Question 68

Increased insurance rates for smokers is an example of a manipulative reinforcer.

Question 69

The terms health and wellness are often used interchangeably.

Question 70

Predisposing,reinforcing,and enabling factors can be positive or negative.

Question 71

An example of tertiary prevention would be modifying one's diet as a result of a blood-glucose test.

Question 72

Increasing one's knowledge is one important method to obtain optimum health.

Question 73

"Curbing Childhood Obesity: A Federal,Provincial and Territorial Framework for Action to Promote Healthy Weights" is an initiative that supports the ____________________________.

A)Declaration on Prevention and Promotion
B)Public Health Agency of Canada
C)Health Belief Model
D)Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy

Question 74

An individual with a disability cannot achieve total wellness.

Question 75

The World Health Organization definition describes health as hygiene.

Question 76

According to mortality statistics,people are now living longer than in any previous time in our history.

Question 77

Mental health refers to the ability to express emotions appropriately.

Question 78

"Readiness" is the state of being that precedes behavioural change.

Question 79

Quitting smoking is an example of primary prevention.

Question 80

Shaping is a strategy for changing behaviour that involves learning specific behaviours by watching others perform them.