Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A large proportion of public health policies are aimed at

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole. 
B) American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole. 
C) American ethnic minorities have lower rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole. 
D) No studies exist that compare the rates of death and disability for ethnic minorities to those of the U.S.population as a whole. 
A) American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole. 
B) American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole. 
C) American ethnic minorities have lower rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole. 
D) No studies exist that compare the rates of death and disability for ethnic minorities to those of the U.S.population as a whole.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

The health determinant that we have LEAST control over is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual making the change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Occupational wellness can be measured by how much ___________ your job offers.

Accepted Answer

A) fulfillment 
B) money 
C) status 
D) work 
A) fulfillment 
B) money 
C) status 
D) work

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Income and education are closely linked with health status.The __________ the poverty rate and the __________ the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

Accepted Answer

A) higher;higher 
B) higher;lower 
C) lower;higher 
D) lower;lower 
A) higher;higher 
B) higher;lower 
C) lower;higher 
D) lower;lower

Question 17

Rewards included in health action plans should

Accepted Answer

A) reinforce your efforts. 
B) be provided only when you reach your overall goal. 
C) come in the form of food or alcohol. 
D) be given only when someone notices your success. 
A) reinforce your efforts. 
B) be provided only when you reach your overall goal. 
C) come in the form of food or alcohol. 
D) be given only when someone notices your success.

Question 18

Anne wants to lose weight.She is keeping a health journal to record her progress.To achieve her goal of weight loss,she can use her journal to answer which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

Accepted Answer

A) self-concept. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
A) self-concept. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

A large proportion of public health policies are aimed at

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

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

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

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 health determinant that we have LEAST control over is

One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans.

Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual making the change.

Occupational wellness can be measured by how much ___________ your job offers.

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

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

Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

Income and education are closely linked with health status.The the poverty rate and the the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

Rewards included in health action plans should

Anne wants to lose weight.She is keeping a health journal to record her progress.To achieve her goal of weight loss,she can use her journal to answer which of the following questions?

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

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

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Alcohol and Tobacco

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Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

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Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

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

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

A large proportion of public health policies are aimed at

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

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

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

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 health determinant that we have LEAST control over is

One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans.

Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual making the change.

Occupational wellness can be measured by how much ___________ your job offers.

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

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

Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

Income and education are closely linked with health status.The __________ the poverty rate and the __________ the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

Rewards included in health action plans should

Anne wants to lose weight.She is keeping a health journal to record her progress.To achieve her goal of weight loss,she can use her journal to answer which of the following questions?

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

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

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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Income and education are closely linked with health status.The the poverty rate and the the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.