Question 1

Lowe's et al.'s (2005) research is important to the field of health psychology because it suggests that _____ factors are critical to explaining health care-seeking behaviors of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biopsychosocial
B)  Psychosocial
C)  Ecological
D)  Interpersonal B

Question 2

Health psychologists use their knowledge of motivational behaviors to increase the effectiveness of advertising campaigns designed to improve health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

_____ is the percentage of body fat to height.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone density
B)  Body mass density
C)  Diastolic blood pressure
D)  Body mass index D

Question 4

The common factor in community-based health intervention programs is a partnership between the community and the _____ in designing, conducting, and evaluating the program's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physician
B)  Consumer
C)  Health researcher
D)  Government

Question 5

_____ in water helps to prevent dental problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium
B)  Fluoride
C)  Minerals
D)  B vitamins

Question 6

_____ is a hormone that helps release glucose for the body's cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a hormone that helps release...

Question 7

A(n) _____ team of health professionals includes individuals from varied fields working together to help individuals make and sustain health changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ecological
B)  Multicultural
C)  Interdisciplinary
D)  Biomedical

Question 8

_____ refers to the community values, norms, and behaviors that shape attitudes and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Norm-representation
B)  Social demographic
C)  Social context
D)  Population

Question 9

_____ demonstrated that psychologists could contribute to efforts to improve employees' safe behavior in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  Freud
B)  Bandura
C)  Skinner
D)  Seligman

Question 10

The U.S.Office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensuring all full-time employees receive health care.
B)  Identifying potential and specific job hazards.
C)  Assessing worker compliance with health policies.
D)  Conducting surveys on workplace satisfaction.

Question 11

DeVoe's (2009) hypothetical scenario of access to education being regulated in the same manner as access to health care illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  The problems with access to health care in the U.S.
B)  The difficulties some encounter when enrolling their children into the public school system.
C)  The financial constraints linked to multi-payer health care systems.
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Some healthy workplace programs address the holistic health of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Dr.Jack Kevorkian has assisted or enabled more than 45 patients with ending their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Health policies may sometimes appear to jeopardize, rather than enhance, health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Health issues of interest to community health advocates include

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociocultural development within communities.
B)  Violence reduction in neighborhoods.
C)  Free wellness checkups.
D)  Removal of barriers to health care.

Question 16

Health programs are most effective when using a _____ approach to program intervention.

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychologically-based
B)  Sociological
C)  Community-based
D)  Spiritual

Question 17

Infrequent weighing leads to

Accepted Answer

A)  Less chances of developing an eating disorder.
B)  More weight loss.
C)  A higher likelihood of chronic disease.
D)  A lower likelihood of developing cardiovascular problems.

Question 18

Dr.Kevorkian pioneered

Accepted Answer

A)  Death without pain.
B)  Mercy killing.
C)  Euthanasia.
D)  Physician-assisted suicide.

Question 19

_____ is a method which allows patients to participate in ending their own life without the assistance of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Euthanasia
B)  Physician-assisted suicide
C)  Active euthanasia
D)  Passive euthanasia

Question 20

Community-based health behavior change must be led by a health psychologist if it is to be effective and enduring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

Lowe's et al.'s (2005) research is important to the field of health psychology because it suggests that _____ factors are critical to explaining health care-seeking behaviors of individuals.

Health psychologists use their knowledge of motivational behaviors to increase the effectiveness of advertising campaigns designed to improve health outcomes.

_____ is the percentage of body fat to height.

The common factor in community-based health intervention programs is a partnership between the community and the _____ in designing, conducting, and evaluating the program's effectiveness.

_____ in water helps to prevent dental problems.

_____ is a hormone that helps release glucose for the body's cells.

A(n) _____ team of health professionals includes individuals from varied fields working together to help individuals make and sustain health changes.

_____ refers to the community values, norms, and behaviors that shape attitudes and behaviors.

_____ demonstrated that psychologists could contribute to efforts to improve employees' safe behavior in the workplace.

The U.S.Office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for

DeVoe's (2009) hypothetical scenario of access to education being regulated in the same manner as access to health care illustrates

Some healthy workplace programs address the holistic health of individuals.

Dr.Jack Kevorkian has assisted or enabled more than 45 patients with ending their lives.

Health policies may sometimes appear to jeopardize, rather than enhance, health outcomes.

Health issues of interest to community health advocates include

Health programs are most effective when using a _____ approach to program intervention.

Infrequent weighing leads to

Dr.Kevorkian pioneered

_____ is a method which allows patients to participate in ending their own life without the assistance of others.

Community-based health behavior change must be led by a health psychologist if it is to be effective and enduring.