Question 1

When a person evaluates his or her own level of fitness and health,this is known as which type of skill?

Accepted Answer

A) self-assessment 
B) goal-setting 
C) planning 
D) self-monitoring

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-management skills are only needed for predisposing factors. 
B) Practicing one healthy lifestyle ensures adherence to other lifestyles. 
C) Outcome goals are recommended over behavioral goals since they are easier to achieve. 
D) Most adults want to make lifestyle changes,but find changes hard to make.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding the "Stages of Change" model?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be applied to positive and negative lifestyles. 
B) It was originally developed to help people understand how to eat healthier. 
C) An individual who has purchased a nicotine patch is in the contemplation stage. 
D) Relapse is a necessary step to achieving maintenance.

Question 4

Which step in program planning should come BEFORE setting goals?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying needs 
B) reviewing history 
C) evaluating environment 
D) selecting program components

Question 5

Goal setting and self-assessment are examples of which behavior change factor?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Self-efficacy and self-confidence are examples of which behavior change factor?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Reinforcing factors are important in adhering to lifestyle change because _________ generates continued motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem 
B) knowledge 
C) coping 
D) success

Question 8

Self-management skills

Accepted Answer

A) help an individual perform well at school and work. 
B) can be useful in altering factors related to making lifestyle changes. 
C) are learned primarily from one's parents. 
D) are established by a person's genetic profile.

Question 9

Which theory or model posits that a person's behavior is strongly influenced by the nature of the environment in which she or he lives?

Accepted Answer

A) Transtheoretical Model 
B) Social Cognitive Theory 
C) Social-Ecological Model 
D) Theory of Reasoned Action

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding health behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) Older adults are more likely to participate in regular physical activity than college students. 
B) College students are more likely to eat poorly and abuse alcohol than older adults. 
C) Smoking is an effective long-term weight maintenance strategy for college students. 
D) Practicing one healthy behavior means you will practice another.

Question 11

Ex-smokers who learn methods of saying "no" to those who offer tobacco are practicing

Accepted Answer

A) social support. 
B) goal setting. 
C) self-planning. 
D) relapse prevention.

Question 12

Learning to cope with problems,such as a lack of facilities or inadequate equipment,is known as

Accepted Answer

A) goal-setting. 
B) preventing relapse. 
C) finding social support. 
D) overcoming barriers.

Exam 3: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change