Question 1

Learning to resist snack foods and candy provided by co-workers is an example of which self-management skill?

Accepted Answer

A) building knowledge 
B) balancing attitudes 
C) overcoming barriers 
D) building self-confidence

Question 2

Which of the following is considered to be the first step in planning for healthy lifestyles?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying needs 
B) setting goals 
C) clarifying reasons 
D) selecting program components

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 achieve maintenance.

Question 4

Trying to reach a daily step count goal of 10,000 steps with a pedometer is an example of a(n)______________ goal.

Accepted Answer

A) outcome 
B) behavioral 
C) short-term 
D) performance

Question 5

Confidence in your ability to perform a specific activity is called

Accepted Answer

A) self-monitoring. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) self-assessment. 
D) self-management.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which is true of goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) beginners should set lofty goals 
B) short-term goals should be based on outcomes 
C) behavioral goals are easier to measure and monitor 
D) goal setting is not important for health-related behaviors

Exam 2: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change