Deck 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

are interrelated.

Question 2

The health determinant over which we have least control is

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

Answer 2

genetic makeup.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

47 years.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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 8

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

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

Question 9

By far,the leading preventable cause of death among Americans is

A)alcohol consumption.
B)poor health care.
C)smoking.
D)careless driving.

Question 10

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

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

Question 11

The best response to behavior-related diseases is

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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 humor,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 14

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 15

Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of promoting _______________ wellness.

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

Heart disease,a leading cause of death in the United States,is strongly related to

A)a sedentary lifestyle.
B)cigarette smoking.
C)excess consumption of alcohol
D)all of the above.

Question 18

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 19

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)lack of abundant,clean natural resources

Question 20

The average life span in the twentieth century

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

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?

A)American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
B)Most American ethnic minorities have the same health risks.
C)Overall;Pacific Islanders have the lowest overall death rates.
D)American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.

Question 26

Women have higher rates of death than men from all of the following,EXCEPT

A)suicide.
B)heart attack.
C)stroke.
D)obesity.

Question 27

The weakest plan for changing health behavior is one that

A)incorporates rewards for reaching goals.
B)identifies cues to behaviors.
C)makes slow,systematic changes in behavior.
D)attempts to change more than one behavior at the same time.

Question 28

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 29

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behavior because it is interfering with his schoolwork.To aid him in stopping this behavior,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 30

A target behavior 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 behavior that is the focus of your behavior change plan.
D)a friend's behavior that you urge him or her to change.

Question 31

When compared to the general U.S.population,Asian Americans have

A)higher overall death rates.
B)shorter life expectancies.
C)higher rates of sickle cell anemia.
D)lower overall death rates.

Question 32

The behavior one identifies for change is called

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

Question 33

Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to

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

Question 34

People with disabilities are more likely to

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

Question 35

When evaluating health topics on the Internet,check the

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

Question 36

The most harmful consequence of environmental abuse is

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

Question 37

A goal of Healthy People 2010 is to

A)eliminate chronic illnesses.
B)eliminate health disparities among Americans.
C)increase life expectancy beyond 100 years.
D)reduce the amount of profit that health care providers make.

Question 38

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.

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 39

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

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

Question 40

Homosexual teens are at greater risk for

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

Question 41

Entries made into a health journal about a behavior 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 42

Anne wants to lose weight and is keeping a health journal to record her progress.Which of the following questions might be appropriately asked in the course of analyzing data from her health journal?

A)When am I most likely to overeat?
B)What behavior do I want to change?
C)How many behaviors in my life are serious health threats?
D)What will be the consequences of not changing my risky health behavior?

Question 43

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

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

Question 44

Which of the following health journal information would be of little benefit in promoting personal behavior change?

A)identification of other people's reactions to your behavior
B)descriptions of exactly what your behaviors are
C)identification of when and where activities occurred
D)recording your feelings at the time you were engaging in the behavior

Question 45

Obstacles in the process of behavior change

A)are a sign of failure in the pursuit of a new behavior.
B)should be avoided,if possible,in the pursuit of a new behavior.
C)are a natural part of the process.
D)often cause us to settle for a level of success that is less than our original goal.

Question 46

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 47

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

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.

Question 48

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behavior change is to

A)commit you to your word of behavior modification.
B)notify others of your intent to change your behavior.
C)prioritize the behaviors that you are considering changing.
D)assess your motivation for changing a health behavior.

Question 49

Writing a contract for behavior change involves all of the following,EXCEPT

A)setting a date to begin.
B)clearly stating your goal.
C)identifying the steps to be used to measure progress.
D)identifying the consequences of failure to reach the established goal.

Question 50

According to the "SMART" criteria;a behavior change such as "drink eight cups of water every day" is an example of being

A)realistic.
B)truthful.
C)too easy.
D)specific.

Question 51

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

A)rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure.
B)stick with the program even during periods of high stress.
C)find a new behavior to change if you experience a temporary failure.
D)frequently visualize goal attainment and enjoy its benefits.

Question 52

The order in which a behavior change strategy is implemented is

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

Question 53

The best plan for behavior change

A)begins with a negative self-assessment.
B)concentrates on several behaviors.
C)refuses to tolerate temporary setbacks.
D)works at change systematically.

Question 54

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)None of these choices is correct.

Question 55

Rewards included in health action plans should

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 56

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

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

Question 57

Chances of success in behavior management DECREASE if

A)efforts are cost-effective.
B)change in behavior is real and lasting.
C)programs are those that can be followed over a long time.
D)environmental cues are ignored.

Question 58

Donna is about 25 pounds 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 59

Information from a health journal maintained after a behavior change plan is put into action should be used to do all of the following,EXCEPT

A)track progress.
B)identify barriers to progress.
C)make revisions in the plan.
D)identify new behaviors to change.

Question 60

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

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 61

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

Question 62

Length of life is synonymous with quality of life.

Question 63

Which of the following is an example of taking action to modify the environment and support health behaviors?

A)encouraging legislators to pass legislation increasing the number of public areas where smoking is prohibited
B)serving nonalcoholic drinks at your parties
C)voting for measures that reduce air pollution
D)All of these are examples.

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

A goal of Healthy People 2010 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans.

Question 66

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

Question 69

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

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

Question 70

With regard to one's health,which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

A)heredity
B)health care
C)environment
D)behavior

Question 71

Healthy People 2010 reflects an emerging sense of personal responsibility as the key to good health.

Question 72

The first step in behavior change is to make a plan for the change.

Question 73

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

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

Which of the following is a positive social influence on health behaviors?

A)personal skills
B)attitudes
C)supportive friends
D)money

Question 77

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

Question 78

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

Question 79

The wellness concept defines health as the absence of disease.

Question 80

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