Question 1

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

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A) ask friends what you should improve. 
B) ask your family for assistance. 
C) conduct a self-assessment. 
D) sign up for a group program. 
A) ask friends what you should improve. 
B) ask your family for assistance. 
C) conduct a self-assessment. 
D) sign up for a group program. C

Question 2

It would be fair to describe "slips" in attempts to change behaviors as failures.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A large proportion of public health policies are aimed at

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A) improving physician's education. 
B) preventing disease. 
C) rehabilitating patients. 
D) lowering treatment costs. 
A) improving physician's education. 
B) preventing disease. 
C) rehabilitating patients. 
D) lowering treatment costs. B

Question 4

People with disabilities are more likely to

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A) be overweight. 
B) exercise regularly. 
C) have cancer. 
D) have HIV. 
A) be overweight. 
B) exercise regularly. 
C) have cancer. 
D) have HIV.

Question 5

Lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease include

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

Question 6

Carla has become very busy since she came to college. She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations. Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends. She is beginning to feel that she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities they had planned, but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations. Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now. She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities.
-If Carla succeeds in improving her target area of wellness,she will most likely see a corresponding improvement in her _______________ wellness.

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A) financial 
B) environmental 
C) emotional 
D) occupational 
A) financial 
B) environmental 
C) emotional 
D) occupational

Question 7

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

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A) choose a different behavior to change. 
B) give up on changing your behavior. 
C) forgive yourself and move on. 
D) start over from the beginning. 
A) choose a different behavior to change. 
B) give up on changing your behavior. 
C) forgive yourself and move on. 
D) start over from the beginning.

Question 8

Janae has the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes a day,five days a week,in order to lose ten pounds within three months.According to the "SMART" criteria,the detail about three months makes her goals

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A) realistic. 
B) specific. 
C) time-frame specifiC. 
D) attainable. 
A) realistic. 
B) specific. 
C) time-frame specifiC. 
D) attainable.

Question 9

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his

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A) genes. 
B) genome. 
C) proteome. 
D) RNA. 
A) genes. 
B) genome. 
C) proteome. 
D) RNA.

Question 10

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

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

Question 11

Carla has become very busy since she came to college. She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations. Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends. She is beginning to feel that she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities they had planned, but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations. Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now. She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities.
-Carla's desire to spend more time with her friends indicates that she needs to improve her level of _______________ wellness.

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A) spiritual 
B) interpersonal 
C) emotional 
D) intellectual 
A) spiritual 
B) interpersonal 
C) emotional 
D) intellectual

Question 12

The following are all environmental factors that affect health EXCEPT the

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A) air you breathe. 
B) amount of crime in your community. 
C) genetic make-up of your body. 
D) water you drink. 
A) air you breathe. 
B) amount of crime in your community. 
C) genetic make-up of your body. 
D) water you drink.

Question 13

Women have higher rates than men for which of the following risk factors for disease?

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A) smoking 
B) drinking 
C) lower earnings 
D) delayed doctor visits 
A) smoking 
B) drinking 
C) lower earnings 
D) delayed doctor visits

Question 14

The short-term benefits of behavior change can be important as a motivating force.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Obstacles in the process of behavior change

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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 behavior change process. 
D) are a sign that the behavior management plan was unrealistic. 
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 behavior change process. 
D) are a sign that the behavior management plan was unrealistic.

Question 16

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

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

Question 17

The concept of wellness defines health as the absence of disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking action to modify the environment and to support health behaviors?

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A) supporting legislation that requires non-smoking public areas 
B) serving nonalcoholic drinks at your parties 
C) voting for measures that reduce air pollution 
D) driving to campus instead of riding your bicycle or walking 
A) supporting legislation that requires non-smoking public areas 
B) serving nonalcoholic drinks at your parties 
C) voting for measures that reduce air pollution 
D) driving to campus instead of riding your bicycle or walking

Question 19

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

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

Question 20

List the five major steps in a personalized plan to bring about behavior change.Select a target behavior,and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior.

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The five major steps in a personalized p

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

It would be fair to describe "slips" in attempts to change behaviors as failures.

A large proportion of public health policies are aimed at

People with disabilities are more likely to

Lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease include

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

Janae has the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes a day,five days a week,in order to lose ten pounds within three months.According to the "SMART" criteria,the detail about three months makes her goals

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

The following are all environmental factors that affect health EXCEPT the

Women have higher rates than men for which of the following risk factors for disease?

The short-term benefits of behavior change can be important as a motivating force.

Obstacles in the process of behavior change

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

The concept of wellness defines health as the absence of disease.

Which of the following is NOT an example of taking action to modify the environment and to support health behaviors?

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

List the five major steps in a personalized plan to bring about behavior change.Select a target behavior,and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior.

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Sex and Your Body

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Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism

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Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

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