Deck 1: Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Question 1

Health barriers for minorities are most significant because of:

A)poverty.
B)lack of sanitation.
C)poor water quality.
D)bacterial infections.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The simplest definition of health is:

A)being sound in body,mind,and spirit.
B)having regular medical checkups.
C)the absence of disease or infirmity.
D)a state of complete physical well-being.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is not considered one of the influences that shape our behavior?

A)enabling factors
B)predisposing factors
C)exhaustive factors
D)reinforcing factors

Answer 3

C

Question 4

All of the following are necessary for good psychological health EXCEPT:

A)the ability to express emotions.
B)the ability to diagnose emotional problems.
C)the ability to function independently.
D)the ability to cope with daily stressors.

Question 5

Which of the following would not describe one of the dimensions of health?

A)physical fitness
B)environmental recycling
C)economic financial management
D)social networking with friends

Question 6

Looking at health and the individual as a whole rather than part by part describes:

A)physical health.
B)wellness.
C)holistic health.
D)total well-being.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an accurate assessment of health risks relating to ethnicity?

A)Latinos living in the U.S.have higher rates of eye disease.
B)Infant mortality is higher for white babies than for African-American babies.
C)Native Americans have the highest rate of diabetes.
D)Caucasians are prone to osteoporosis.

Question 8

Which of the following does not describes "wellness"?

A)a deliberate lifestyle choice
B)the integration of body,mind,and spirit
C)purposeful,enjoyable living
D)a way of life designed by others for your health and well-being

Question 9

Which of the following is true for most college students?

A)Students often become more sedentary in college.
B)Most students eat healthy diets in college.
C)Students often increase the amount of time they spend on exercise and recreation.
D)none of these

Question 10

Which of the following would be considered a predisposing factor for changing behavior?

A)attitudes,values,and perceptions
B)previous exposure to illness
C)encouragement for meeting a goal
D)physical and mental capacity

Question 11

Something that could directly improve our physical dimension of health would be:

A)avoid harmful substances.
B)find purpose in life.
C)develop satisfying relationships.
D)learn from our life experiences.

Question 12

Which statement is true?

A)Men's overall mortality rate is higher than women's.
B)Girls are more likely to be born prematurely.
C)Women are more likely to take their own lives than men are.
D)Men have lower rates of cancer,heart disease,and HIV/AIDS than women.

Question 13

The relationship your world has on well-being defines:

A)air pollution.
B)environmental health.
C)physical health.
D)social health.

Question 14

Which of the following statements concerning the health of Americans is FALSE?

A)Americans are living longer.
B)About 10 percent of the population is overweight or obese.
C)Americans could be living both longer and healthier lives.
D)The United States spends more than any other nation on health care.

Question 15

Psychological health refers to:

A)your intelligence quotient (I.Q. ).
B)the absence of problems or illness.
C)your emotional and mental states.
D)critical thinking.

Question 16

The ability to develop satisfying interpersonal relationships is an example of which dimension of health?

A)behavioral
B)sexual
C)social
D)intellectual

Question 17

African Americans have higher rates than whites for all of the following EXCEPT:

A)likelihood to develop cancer.
B)heart disease and stroke.
C)diabetes.
D)life expectancy.

Question 18

According to the Health Belief Model,individuals are more likely to change a health behavior if they hold all of the following beliefs EXCEPT that:

A)they can avoid negative consequences.
B)they can expect a positive outcome.
C)they can successfully take action.
D)a higher power controls their behavior.

Question 19

All of the following are essential components of spiritual health EXCEPT:

A)attending a religious service on a weekly basis.
B)helping others achieve their full potential.
C)finding purpose in life.
D)experiencing love,joy,peace,and fulfillment.

Question 20

All of the following describe intellectual health EXCEPT:

A)openness to new ideas.
B)the ability to think and learn from life's experiences.
C)emotional stability.
D)the capacity to question and evaluate information.

Question 21

When a person is now practicing his/her new behavioral change,the person is said to be in the ____ stage.

A)contemplation
B)preparation
C)action
D)maintenance

Question 22

When one is using enabling factors,it is said that the person is using:

A)skills and resources.
B)accessible facilities.
C)physical and mental capacities.
D)all of these

Question 23

Brenda has made a decision to begin exercising in the coming weeks.She has developed an exercise program and joined a nearby gym.She has a friend who has committed to be her exercise buddy.Which stage of change is Brenda currently in?

A)precontemplation
B)preparation
C)contemplation
D)action

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a definition of health as discussed in your text?

A)Health is being sound in body,mind and spirit.
B)Health is a not merely the absence of disease,but a state of complete physical,mental,and social well-being.
C)Health is an optimal state of physical and social well-being.
D)Health is when you are not sick.

Question 25

To change a negative behavior,the first step you should take would be:

A)to get your physician's permission.
B)to become aware of the behavior.
C)to talk with family members.
D)to join a support group.

Question 26

Encouragement and recognition for meeting a goal describes:

A)reinforcing factors.
B)enabling factors.
C)behavioral factors.
D)predisposing factors.

Question 27

A teenager decides to wait until he is married to have sex because he believes it is the right thing to do.This is an example of which type of influencing factor?

A)behavioral
B)reinforcing
C)predisposing
D)enabling

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of countering?

A)taking a walk after a large meal
B)getting an exercise buddy
C)buying a new seat for your exercise bike
D)setting a fruit plate on the table instead of cookies

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT included in the explanation of social health?

A)controlling and powerfully influencing those around you
B)developing satisfying interpersonal relationships
C)developing positive interdependent relationships and practicing healthy sexual behaviors
D)participating in and contributing to your community and living in harmony with fellow human beings

Question 30

On the side of the highway sits a crashed automobile with a sign in front of it that says,"Is sending that text worth killing a family of four?" This is an example of which of the following processes of change?

A)social liberation
B)self-reevaluation
C)emotional arousal
D)countering

Question 31

Working with a personal trainer is an example of:

A)environmental control.
B)emotional arousal.
C)countering.
D)helping relationships.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT an example of a reinforcing factor?

A)A parent offers you money to earn good grades.
B)You buy yourself a new dress for quitting smoking.
C)After losing 10 pounds,your friends tell you that you look great.
D)You believe you deserve a ticket for driving over the speed limit.

Question 33

When a person is planning to make a change within the next 30 days,it means that they have been engaged in which process?

A)contemplation
B)maintenance
C)preparation
D)contemplation

Question 34

Sheila buys herself a new dress after losing 12 pounds.This is an example of which of the following processes of change?

A)emotional arousal
B)consciousness-raising
C)self-reevaluation
D)rewards

Question 35

Chewing gum rather than smoking is an example of:

A)environmental control.
B)countering.
C)emotional arousal.
D)helping relationships.

Question 36

All of the following would be considered rewards in the transtheoretical model EXCEPT:

A)going to the movies because you did your homework every day.
B)getting some "me time" because you spent quality time with your kids.
C)doing 10 extra minutes of exercise because you skipped the day before.
D)buying a new pair of running shoes because you trained for that big race.

Question 37

Which of the following change processes might include getting rid of your stash of cigarettes?

A)self-reevaluation
B)rewards
C)environmental control
D)commitment

Question 38

Having a membership to a health club is an example of which type of influencing factor?

A)predisposing
B)enabling
C)reinforcing
D)behavioral

Question 39

All of the following are key components of the transtheoretical model of change EXCEPT:

A)processes of change.
B)reinforcements.
C)stages of change.
D)self-efficacy.

Question 40

Joining Alcoholics Anonymous for help with a drinking problem is an example of:

A)commitment.
B)social liberation.
C)emotional arousal.
D)rewards.

Question 41

Which of the following is true regarding health and education?

A)Education is one of the key predictors of good health and longevity.
B)Studies have found no correlation between years in school and quality of health.
C)Every year of post-secondary education leads to a lower overall quality of life.
D)Students who rate their chances of attending college more highly are less likely to exercise.

Question 42

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
prevention agenda for the nation

Question 43

Promoting safety and enforcing alcohol laws and policies are examples of __________ __________.

Question 44

____________________ is a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical,mental,and spiritual health.

Question 45

The primary reason for the health problems faced by minorities today is ____________.

Question 46

According to the transtheoretical model,increasing your knowledge about yourself or the nature of your problem is called ____________________.

Question 47

A statement like "I know I can lose 10 pounds by exercising and eating better" indicates a person has ____________________.

Question 48

Members of racial and ethnic groups are __________ __________ than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely.

Question 49

Psychological health refers to our ____________________ and ____________________ states.

Question 50

Being open to new ideas and life experiences can be a healthy enhancement to one's ____________________ health.

Question 51

The __________ ____________ ____________ is a model of behavior change that focuses on the individual's attitudes and beliefs.

Question 52

Individuals who rate their own health as poor or who are less optimistic about early treatment are said to have a(n)____________________ locus of control.

Question 53

If you believe that your actions will make a difference in your health,then you have a(n)____________________ locus of control.

Question 54

Praise from family and friends,rewards,encouragement,and recognition are examples of ____________ factors.

Question 55

Looking at health and the individual as a whole,rather than part by part,is a(n)____________________ approach.

Question 56

Identifying your basic purpose in life and enjoying love,joy,and peace are aspects of ____________________ health.

Question 57

If you acknowledge that something is wrong and you are beginning to consider what you can do about it,you are in the ___________ stage in the transtheoretical model of change.

Question 58

The three types of influences that shape our behavior are predisposing,__________,and __________.

Question 59

The absence of disease is not as important as one's complete physical,mental,and social ____________________.

Question 60

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
focuses on the individual's attitudes and beliefs

Question 61

Discuss three types of influences that can shape your behavior in making a health behavioral change in your life.Provide an example of each type.

Question 62

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
efforts made to increase support to reduce problems in healthy people

Question 63

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
more prone to lethal diseases like cancer

Question 64

Explain what locus of control means in your life.Give examples of how you have used both an internal and external locus of control in daily situations.

Question 65

List the six stages of change and explain how these stages influence each other.

Question 66

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
more prone to chronic diseases like arthritis

Question 67

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
looks at the individual as a whole,rather than by parts

Question 68

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
effective interaction with others

Question 69

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
world impact on health

Question 70

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
lifestyle choice

Question 71

Match the items.
a.holistic
b.socialhealth
c.HealthyPeople2020
d.men
e.prevention
f.wellness
g.environmentalhealth
h.women
i.healthbeliefmodel
j.protection
picks up where prevention leaves off

Question 72

Summarize the six dimensions of health.