Question 1

The technique of visualizing yourself engaging in a new,healthier behavior is one of the best ways to

Accepted Answer

A) boost your confidence. 
B) improve physical strength. 
C) keep an eye on your future. 
D) externalize your locus of control. 
A) boost your confidence. 
B) improve physical strength. 
C) keep an eye on your future. 
D) externalize your locus of control.

Question 2

The nine dimensions of wellness include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) dietary wellness. 
B) emotional wellness. 
C) environmental wellness. 
D) spiritual wellness. 
A) dietary wellness. 
B) emotional wellness. 
C) environmental wellness. 
D) spiritual wellness.

Question 3

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to many deaths in late-twentieth century America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 will probably be able to balance her time so that she can study,be active on campus,and have fun with her friends because she

Accepted Answer

A) has an internal locus of control. 
B) is not motivated by rewards. 
C) is persuasive and her friends will do as she asks. 
D) will stick to her plan without making changes. 
A) has an internal locus of control. 
B) is not motivated by rewards. 
C) is persuasive and her friends will do as she asks. 
D) will stick to her plan without making changes.

Question 6

Having an external locus of control is associated with motivation and commitment to change behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and transgender teens are at high risk for

Accepted Answer

A) asthmA. 
B) cancer. 
C) diabetes. 
D) suicide. 
A) asthmA. 
B) cancer. 
C) diabetes. 
D) suicide.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

Accepted Answer

A) fate or luck. 
B) heredity. 
C) their family's status. 
D) their own actions. 
A) fate or luck. 
B) heredity. 
C) their family's status. 
D) their own actions.

Question 11

Donna is about 25 pounds overweight,has tried a variety of diets,and has repeatedly failed to maintain her weight loss.She explains her weight by noting 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 having

Accepted Answer

A) high self-efficacy. 
B) positive self-talk. 
C) an external locus of control. 
D) little motivation. 
A) high self-efficacy. 
B) positive self-talk. 
C) an external locus of control. 
D) little motivation.

Question 12

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Length of life is synonymous with quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Some behaviors are too deeply rooted to be changed through independent self-management techniques alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A health journal is most effective as a behavior-change tool when it addresses only a specific target behavior rather than the circumstances around it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Chances of success in behavior management increase if

Accepted Answer

A) the goals provide a difficult challenge. 
B) legalistic tracking systems are avoided. 
C) environmental cues are accounted for. 
D) the change is seen as temporary. 
A) the goals provide a difficult challenge. 
B) legalistic tracking systems are avoided. 
C) environmental cues are accounted for. 
D) the change is seen as temporary.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) assessing stress levels 
B) rationalizing failure 
C) evaluating social influences 
D) changing techniques 
A) assessing stress levels 
B) rationalizing failure 
C) evaluating social influences 
D) changing techniques

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine.Which of the following health concerns for African Americans is the most likely basis for his decision?

Accepted Answer

A) African Americans have higher rates of asthmA. 
B) African Americans have higher rates of elevated blood pressure and obesity. 
C) African Americans have higher rates of infant mortality. 
D) African Americans have higher rates of suicide. 
A) African Americans have higher rates of asthmA. 
B) African Americans have higher rates of elevated blood pressure and obesity. 
C) African Americans have higher rates of infant mortality. 
D) African Americans have higher rates of suicide.

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

The technique of visualizing yourself engaging in a new,healthier behavior is one of the best ways to

The nine dimensions of wellness include all of the following EXCEPT

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to many deaths in late-twentieth century America.

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

Having an external locus of control is associated with motivation and commitment to change behavior.

Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and transgender teens are at high risk for

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

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

Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

Optimism,trust,and self-confidence are components of

Length of life is synonymous with quality of life.

Some behaviors are too deeply rooted to be changed through independent self-management techniques alone.

A health journal is most effective as a behavior-change tool when it addresses only a specific target behavior rather than the circumstances around it.

Chances of success in behavior management increase if

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

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

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

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine.Which of the following health concerns for African Americans is the most likely basis for his decision?

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol Misuse and Alcoholism

Tobacco Use

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: A Vital Process

Dying and Death

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