Question 1

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following health journal information would be of little benefit in promoting personal behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A) identification of other people's reactions to your behavior 
B) descriptions of exactly what your behaviors are 
C) identification of when and where activities occurred 
D) recording your feelings at the time you were engaging in the behavior 
A) identification of other people's reactions to your behavior 
B) descriptions of exactly what your behaviors are 
C) identification of when and where activities occurred 
D) recording your feelings at the time you were engaging in the behavior

Question 3

Situation
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 as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that 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 made a plan to spend more time with her friends but found that her plan didn't seem to be working too well.Which of the following is the most likely reason that Carla's plan is not working as she expected?

Accepted Answer

A) Carla made a plan without first monitoring and evaluating her schedule. 
B) Carla is not adequately motivated. 
C) Carla is more committed to her activities than to her friends. 
D) Carla has an external locus of control. 
A) Carla made a plan without first monitoring and evaluating her schedule. 
B) Carla is not adequately motivated. 
C) Carla is more committed to her activities than to her friends. 
D) Carla has an external locus of control.

Question 4

Stress from other parts of a person's life often makes it more difficult to be successful in changing a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The technique of visualization is one of the best ways to

Accepted Answer

A) keep an eye on your future. 
B) boost your confidence. 
C) improve physical strength. 
D) None of these choices is correct. 
A) keep an eye on your future. 
B) boost your confidence. 
C) improve physical strength. 
D) None of these choices is correct.

Question 6

During the early twentieth century people were more likely to die from infectious disease than from heart disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Occupational wellness is measured by how much ___________ the job offers.

Accepted Answer

A) money 
B) happiness 
C) prestige 
D) work 
A) money 
B) happiness 
C) prestige 
D) work

Question 8

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

Accepted Answer

A) begin with a self-assessment. 
B) ask friends what you should improve. 
C) ask your family for assistance. 
D) reward yourself. 
A) begin with a self-assessment. 
B) ask friends what you should improve. 
C) ask your family for assistance. 
D) reward yourself.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Making successful change in a health behavior has the additional benefit of allowing you to feel better about yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Length of life is synonymous with quality of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe at least five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

Accepted Answer

1. Consider the source: When evaluating

Question 13

The wellness concept defines health as the absence of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Adam's parents are not unduly concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he has always had a good sense of humor,been curious,and demonstrated an openness to ideas.These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The best response to behavior-related diseases is

Accepted Answer

A) chemical treatment. 
B) surgical treatment. 
C) prevention. 
D) rehabilitation. 
A) chemical treatment. 
B) surgical treatment. 
C) prevention. 
D) rehabilitation.

Question 16

Social support is not important for motivation during a behavior change program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behavior change is to

Accepted Answer

A) commit you to your word of behavior modification. 
B) notify others of your intent to change your behavior. 
C) prioritize the behaviors that you are considering changing. 
D) assess your motivation for changing a health behavior. 
A) commit you to your word of behavior modification. 
B) notify others of your intent to change your behavior. 
C) prioritize the behaviors that you are considering changing. 
D) assess your motivation for changing a health behavior.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

Which of the following health journal information would be of little benefit in promoting personal behavior change?

Stress from other parts of a person's life often makes it more difficult to be successful in changing a behavior.

The technique of visualization is one of the best ways to

During the early twentieth century people were more likely to die from infectious disease than from heart disease.

Occupational wellness is measured by how much ___________ the job offers.

The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to

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

Making successful change in a health behavior has the additional benefit of allowing you to feel better about yourself.

Length of life is synonymous with quality of life.

Describe at least five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

The wellness concept defines health as the absence of disease.

Adam's parents are not unduly concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he has always had a good sense of humor,been curious,and demonstrated an openness to ideas.These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness.

The best response to behavior-related diseases is

Social support is not important for motivation during a behavior change program.

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

A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behavior change is to

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

Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change.

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