Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

During the past 100 years,the major causes of death have shifted from _____ to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) infectious diseases;chronic diseases 
B) accidents;infectious diseases 
C) chronic diseases;infectious diseases 
D) chronic diseases;accidents 
A) infectious diseases;chronic diseases 
B) accidents;infectious diseases 
C) chronic diseases;infectious diseases 
D) chronic diseases;accidents

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

During the twentieth century the average life span

Accepted Answer

A) did not change significantly. 
B) increased slightly. 
C) nearly doubled. 
D) nearly tripleD. 
A) did not change significantly. 
B) increased slightly. 
C) nearly doubled. 
D) nearly tripleD.

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

Adam's parents are not concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college,because he is curious,demonstrates an openness to ideas,and looks for solutions to problems.These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Carla's desire to spend more time with her friends indicates that she needs to improve her level of _______________ wellness.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A strategy to increase your chances of success in the pursuit of a new behavior is to

Accepted Answer

A) find a new behavior to change if you experience a temporary failure. 
B) visualize attaining your goal and enjoying the benefits of the change. 
C) rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure. 
D) stick with the program even during periods of high stress. 
A) find a new behavior to change if you experience a temporary failure. 
B) visualize attaining your goal and enjoying the benefits of the change. 
C) rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure. 
D) stick with the program even during periods of high stress.

Question 10

The weakest plan for changing health behavior is one that

Accepted Answer

A) attempts to change more than one behavior at a time. 
B) identifies cues to behaviors. 
C) incorporates rewards for reaching goals. 
D) makes slow,systematic changes in behavior. 
A) attempts to change more than one behavior at a time. 
B) identifies cues to behaviors. 
C) incorporates rewards for reaching goals. 
D) makes slow,systematic changes in behavior.

Question 11

Which of the following is currently America's number one cause of death?

Accepted Answer

A) accidents 
B) cancer 
C) heart disease 
D) suicide 
A) accidents 
B) cancer 
C) heart disease 
D) suicide

Question 12

With regard to one's health,which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) health care 
C) environment 
D) behavior 
A) heredity 
B) health care 
C) environment 
D) behavior

Question 13

Which of the following is the order of steps to follow to create a personalized plan for change?

Accepted Answer

A) analyze data,monitor behavior,devise plan of action,set goals,make contract. 
B) devise plan of action,set goals,monitor behavior,analyze data,make contract. 
C) make contract,set goals,devise plan of action,monitor behavior,analyze data. 
D) monitor behavior,analyze data,set goals,devise plan of action,make contract. 
A) analyze data,monitor behavior,devise plan of action,set goals,make contract. 
B) devise plan of action,set goals,monitor behavior,analyze data,make contract. 
C) make contract,set goals,devise plan of action,monitor behavior,analyze data. 
D) monitor behavior,analyze data,set goals,devise plan of action,make contract.

Question 14

To help ensure success with a behavior change program,you should

Accepted Answer

A) set a general goal,such as "lose weight." 
B) develop a reward system. 
C) avoid setting a time frame. 
D) reward yourself only when you reach your goal. 
A) set a general goal,such as "lose weight." 
B) develop a reward system. 
C) avoid setting a time frame. 
D) reward yourself only when you reach your goal.

Question 15

When evaluating health topics on the Internet,be sure to check the

Accepted Answer

A) most popular blogs first. 
B) latest media post on the topic. 
C) qualifications of the site's authors. 
D) testimonials page of the website. 
A) most popular blogs first. 
B) latest media post on the topic. 
C) qualifications of the site's authors. 
D) testimonials page of the website.

Question 16

The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is

Accepted Answer

A) not tolerating temporary failure. 
B) increasing rewards to make efforts more worthwhile. 
C) giving up the plan because it is impossible to follow. 
D) developing a plan to overcome barriers to change. 
A) not tolerating temporary failure. 
B) increasing rewards to make efforts more worthwhile. 
C) giving up the plan because it is impossible to follow. 
D) developing a plan to overcome barriers to change.

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

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

During the past 100 years,the major causes of death have shifted from _ to _.

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

During the twentieth century the average life span

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

Adam's parents are not concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college,because he is curious,demonstrates an openness to ideas,and looks for solutions to problems.These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.

Carla's desire to spend more time with her friends indicates that she needs to improve her level of _______________ wellness.

A strategy to increase your chances of success in the pursuit of a new behavior is to

The weakest plan for changing health behavior is one that

Which of the following is currently America's number one cause of death?

With regard to one's health,which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

Which of the following is the order of steps to follow to create a personalized plan for change?

To help ensure success with a behavior change program,you should

When evaluating health topics on the Internet,be sure to check the

The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is

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

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

During the past 100 years,the major causes of death have shifted from _____ to _____.

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

During the twentieth century the average life span

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

Adam's parents are not concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college,because he is curious,demonstrates an openness to ideas,and looks for solutions to problems.These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.

Carla's desire to spend more time with her friends indicates that she needs to improve her level of _______________ wellness.

A strategy to increase your chances of success in the pursuit of a new behavior is to

The weakest plan for changing health behavior is one that

Which of the following is currently America's number one cause of death?

With regard to one's health,which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

Which of the following is the order of steps to follow to create a personalized plan for change?

To help ensure success with a behavior change program,you should

When evaluating health topics on the Internet,be sure to check the

The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is

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

Filters

During the past 100 years,the major causes of death have shifted from _ to _.