Question 1

What is defined as a source of disturbance that upsets a sense of equilibrium?&#10;A)Generalized resistance resources&#10;B)Stressor&#10;C)Motivation&#10;D)Cultural disturbances

Accepted Answer

B)A stressor is defined as a source of disturbance that upsets a sense of equilibrium.This disturbance may come from external or internal sources such as illness,hereditary factors,job stress,or lack of personal control.

Question 2

What closely examines the role of stressors and tensions as contributing factors for health and disease?&#10;A)Salutogenesis model&#10;B)Generalized resistance resources&#10;C)Sense of coherence&#10;D)Stressor

Accepted Answer

A)The salutogenesis model closely examines the role of stressors and tension as contributing factors for health and disease.Salutogenesis defines health in terms of a continuum of ease to disease and the conditions surrounding the individual,which provide coping resources.

Question 3

What occurs when individuals think their personal actions determine health status?&#10;A)External locus of control&#10;B)Multidimensional locus of control&#10;C)Internal locus of control&#10;D)Locus of control

Accepted Answer

C)Locus of control deals with the perception of personal control over pertinent health issues.Internal LOC occurs when individuals think their personal actions determine health status.

Question 4

Which is NOT a source of motivation?&#10;A)Religious beliefs&#10;B)External expectations&#10;C)Social relationships&#10;D)Social welfare

Accepted Answer

A)When presenting education to adults,motivating the adult learner requires certain considerations.Six sources of adult motivation are: social relationships,external expectations,social welfare,personal advancement,escape stimulation,and cognitive interests.

Question 5

The theory of reasoned action is more effective with which of the following?&#10;A)A collective community&#10;B)An individual&#10;C)A small group setting&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

A)Social norms and community expectations are powerful predictors of individual behavior,according to this theory.Used in community intervention,the theory may be better able to predict the behavior of the collective community than the individual.

Question 6

Which of the following is a key point in learning?&#10;A)Self-efficacy&#10;B)Relevance&#10;C)Stressors&#10;D)Determination

Accepted Answer

B)A key point of adult learning is relevance.This concept means adults must understand why new information or a changed behavior is needed before true learning will take place.

Question 7

What theory states that changes take place bidirectional;environment,information,and behavior all affect one another?&#10;A)Locus of control&#10;B)Sense of coherence&#10;C)Social Learning Theory&#10;D)Theory of Reasoned Action

Accepted Answer

C)Social Learning Theory states individuals do NOT learn or change behavior in a linear fashion.Rather,changes take place bidirectional;environment,information,and behavior all affect one another.

Question 8

What does learning consist of?&#10;A)Motivation&#10;B)Retention of knowledge&#10;C)Reinforcement of knowledge&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

D)Learning is a dynamic process that involves motivation to learn,retention of knowledge,reinforcement of knowledge,and transference.

Question 9

Which involves a method of seeing the world and one's place in it?&#10;A)Sense of coherence&#10;B)Sense of self&#10;C)Sensory learning&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

A)Sense of coherence is the main construct of salutogenesis,and is central to a salutogenic orientation to health and disease.This is a method of seeing the world and one's place in it.

Question 10

What focuses on the patients' readiness to learn and change,and helps engage patients to motivate them to progress along the stages of the model?&#10;A)Motivation&#10;B)Motivational interviewing&#10;C)Personal opinion&#10;D)Values

Accepted Answer

B)Motivational interviewing is defined as patient-centered counseling that helps the patient resolve conflicts and ambivalence.Behavioral changes are aided by encouraging patients to set personal goals as negotiated with the health care provider.

Deck 19: Health Education and Promotion Theories