Question 1

Which is true about the factors involved in wellness?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are entirely outside of individual control.
B)   They often interact with each other.
C)   They are difficult to identify.
D)   They are easy to change. B

Question 2

When choosing a target behavior to change, how can you maximize your chances of success?

Accepted Answer

A)   by changing all negative behaviors at once
B)   by starting with a complicated behavior first
C)   by starting with something simple
D)   by targeting multiple behaviors C

Question 3

Which activity best describes emotional wellness?

Accepted Answer

A)   taking time to explore your thoughts and feelings
B)   getting regular medical checkups
C)   being open to new ideas
D)   finding principles by which to live your life A

Question 4

Which identifies the precontemplation stage in the stages-of-change model?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What was the approximate life expectancy in 1850?

Accepted Answer

A)   40 years
B)   50 years
C)   60 years
D)   70 years

Question 6

Which of the following is specifically associated with physical wellness?

Accepted Answer

A)   eating well
B)   self-confidence
C)   compassion
D)   a support network

Question 7

What will most likely result from poor stress management?

Accepted Answer

A)   an increased susceptibility to diseases
B)   less fatigue
C)   better sleep
D)   an efficient immune system

Question 8

People in the contemplation stage of change plan to take action within a month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is true of the techniques and level of effort required by a behavior change program?

Accepted Answer

A)   They should never change.
B)   They should always be easy.
C)   They may need to be evaluated.
D)   They may not help achieve a goal.

Question 10

Which is an example of rationalization?

Accepted Answer

A)   I will start an exercise program just as soon as the semester is over.
B)   Next year is when I will start to exercise.
C)   I could not exercise today because I had to visit a friend.
D)   I do not exercise because I do not like it.

Question 11

What was the most serious threat to a person's health in 1850?

Accepted Answer

A)   coronary heart disease
B)   cancer
C)   infectious disease
D)   stroke

Question 12

What is the most effective way of dealing with disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   medication
B)   prevention
C)   rehabilitation
D)   surgery

Question 13

Which is an example of blaming?

Accepted Answer

A)   I'll start my walking program when I get some sunscreen.
B)   My workout partner did not call me to go to the fitness center.
C)   I'll begin my exercise program when next semester starts.
D)   I did not have time to dry my hair before work, so I'll walk tomorrow.

Question 14

Breaking a plan into smaller steps that a person can accomplish one day at a time may reduce procrastination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

For each of the following scenarios, describe the stage of change that is represented and provide two appropriate strategies to help the person move forward in the cycle of change.
1) José wants to get back into shape, but he cannot figure out how to fit activity into his day and does not know what to do next about his desire to change.
2) Jalyse has tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking in the past and now assumes that she will never be able to quit.
3) Will has decided to improve his diet. He has already started to change by eating cereal for breakfast at home one day per week rather than picking up his usual fast-food breakfast on the way to his first class.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For each of the following scenarios, describe...

Question 16

What is the leading cause of death for people between 15 and 24 years old living in the United States?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Discuss the role that lifestyle choices play in determining quality of life. Give at least three examples of healthy lifestyle choices, and explain how they promote quality of life and overall wellness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the role that lifestyle choices play...

Question 18

An external locus of control reinforces motivation and commitment during a behavior change program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How does setting realistic, specific goals help a person change unwanted behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   It forces the person to take on the harder steps first.
B)   It reduces the number of rewards the person can receive.
C)   It makes the ultimate goal seem more manageable.
D)   It takes the focus off the person's ultimate goal.

Question 20

Which dimension of wellness includes optimism, trust, and self-confidence?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 1: Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Which is true about the factors involved in wellness?

When choosing a target behavior to change, how can you maximize your chances of success?

Which activity best describes emotional wellness?

Which identifies the precontemplation stage in the stages-of-change model?

What was the approximate life expectancy in 1850?

Which of the following is specifically associated with physical wellness?

What will most likely result from poor stress management?

People in the contemplation stage of change plan to take action within a month.

Which is true of the techniques and level of effort required by a behavior change program?

Which is an example of rationalization?

What was the most serious threat to a person's health in 1850?

What is the most effective way of dealing with disease?

Which is an example of blaming?

Breaking a plan into smaller steps that a person can accomplish one day at a time may reduce procrastination.

What is the leading cause of death for people between 15 and 24 years old living in the United States?

Discuss the role that lifestyle choices play in determining quality of life. Give at least three examples of healthy lifestyle choices, and explain how they promote quality of life and overall wellness.

An external locus of control reinforces motivation and commitment during a behavior change program.

How does setting realistic, specific goals help a person change unwanted behavior?

Which dimension of wellness includes optimism, trust, and self-confidence?