The health determinant over which we have least control is |
family history |
The seven dimensions of wellness |
are interrelated |
The seven dimensions of wellness include all of the following EXCEPT |
dietary wellness |
Which one of the following qualities contributes most to one’s physical wellness? |
eating well |
Optimism, trust, and self-confidence are components of |
emotional wellness |
Adam’s parents are not overly 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. |
intellectual |
Occupational wellness is measured by how much ______ the job offers. |
happiness |
Spiritual wellness is best described as having |
meaning and purpose in one’s life |
Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of promoting ______ wellness. |
environmental |
If you were born in 1900, your life expectancy was approximately |
47 years |
The average life span in the twentieth century |
nearly doubled |
Which of the following is currently America’s number-one cause of death? |
heart disease |
All of the following are lifestyle choices EXCEPT |
growing up on a farm |
The process of enabling people to increase control over their health and improve their health is |
health promotion |
In the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from ______ to ______. |
infectious diseases; chronic diseases |
The top three causes of death among Americans age 15 to 24 are |
accidents, homicide, and suicide |
By far, the leading preventable cause of death among Americans is |
smoking |
A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to |
eliminate health disparities among Americans |
Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is correct? |
American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the US population as a whole |
John, an African American student, has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine and reduce the amount of salt in his diet after finding out that his blood pressure is high. His decision to make these lifestyle changes is most likely based on the following health concerns for African Americans. |
They have higher rates of high blood pressure and obesity |
When compared to the general U.S. population, Asian Americans have |
lower overall death rates |
In the U.S., on average, |
women live about five years longer than men |
Income and education are closely linked with health status. The ______ the poverty rate and the ______ the education level, the better the health. |
lower ;higher |
People with disabilities are more likely to |
be obese |
Homosexual teens are at greater risk for |
suicide |
The most important factor in determining an individual’s level of wellness is |
behavior |
The complete set of genetic material in an individual’s cells is referred to as his or her |
genome |
Which of the following are factors that influence wellness? |
all of these |
The following are all environmental factors, EXCEPT |
your genetic makeup |
The first step in improving wellness by lifestyle management is to |
begin with a self-assessment |
The behavior one identifies for change is called |
target behavior |
Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to |
start small |
The least effective plan for starting to change health behavior is one that |
attempts to change more than one behavior at the same time |
Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behavior because it is interfering with his schoolwork. To help him stop this behavior, he may need to |
find outside help |
A target behavior can best be defined as |
one behavior you want to change |
The belief in one’s ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed |
self-efficacy |
"Your ability to successfully take action and perform specific tasks" defines the term |
self-efficacy |
When evaluating health topics on the Internet, check the |
qualifications of the people behind the site |
Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on |
their actions |
Donna is about 25 pounds overweight, has tried a variety of diets, and has repeatedly failed to maintain weight loss. She defends her weight with the explanation that most of her relatives are overweight, and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight. Donna can best be described as |
have an external locus of control |
The technique of visualization is one of the best ways to |
boost your confidence |
A strategy to increase your chances of success in the pursuit of a new behavior is to |
frequently visualize goal attainment and enjoy its benefits |
Barriers to behavior change |
can be a source of information used to boost your chance of success |
The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is |
accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur |
Teresa would like to begin eating healthier and has created a plan of action to help reach that goal. Her study group meets at a fast food restaurant twice a week, and she has asked them to meet at the library instead. Teresa understands that to meet her goal, she needs to |
modify her environment |
The precontemplation stage is characterized by |
a belief that there is no need for change |
During a "stages of change" behavior change program, some people may lapse. If this occurs, the best strategy for them is to |
learn from the lapse as they cycle back through earlier stages |
The order in which a behavior change strategy is implemented is |
monitor behavior, analyze data, set goals, devise a plan of action, make a contract |
Entries made into a health journal about a behavior should note all the following, EXCEPT |
what your family and friends did |
Which of the following health journal information would be of little benefit in promoting personal behavior change? |
identification of other people’s reactions to your behavior |
Anne wants to lose weight and is keeping a health journal to record her progress. Which of the following questions might be appropriately asked in the course of analyzing data from her health journal? |
how many behaviors in my life are serious health threats? |
According to the "SMART" criteria, a behavior change such as "drink eight cups of water every day" is an example of being |
realistic |
The best plan for behavior change |
works at change systemtically |
Chances of success in behavior management DECREASE if |
environmental cues are ignored |
To help ensure success with a behavior change program, you should |
develop a reward system |
Rewards included in health action plans should |
include limited participation in the behavior you are trying to eliminate |
A friend who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who bring high-calorie snacks to work. An effective strategy for her would be to |
choose new target behaviors |
A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behavior change is to |
commit to your word of behavior modification |
Writing a contract for behavior change involves all of the following EXCEPT |
identifying the consequences of failure to reach the established goal |
Information from a health journal maintained after a behavior change plan is put into action can be used to |
track progress |
Maintaining good health is |
an ongoing process |
With regard to one’s health, which one of the following elements is most within an individual’s control? |
behavior |
Which of the following is an example of taking action to modify the environment and support health behaviors? |
all of these are examples |
Personal & Community Health Module 1 (Chapters 1)
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