Deck 3: Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

Question 1

Learning to cope with problems,such as a lack of facilities or inadequate equipment,is known as

A)goal-setting.
B)preventing relapse.
C)finding social support.
D)overcoming barriers.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

When an individual,in meeting health goals,takes small steps that allow success,he or she is employing what self-management skill?

A)overcoming barriers
B)building self-confidence and motivation
C)balancing attitudes
D)changing beliefs

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Learning to resist snack foods and candy provided by co-workers is an example of which self-management skill?

A)building knowledge
B)balancing attitudes
C)overcoming barriers
D)building self-confidence

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model,individuals in the preparation stage would say which of the following?

A)I don't want to change my behavior.
B)I am thinking about changing my behavior.
C)I am getting ready to make a change in my behavior.
D)I recently made some positive changes in my behavior.

Question 5

When a person evaluates his or her own level of fitness and health,this is known as which type of skill?

A)self-assessment
B)goal-setting
C)planning
D)self-monitoring

Question 6

Goal setting and self-assessment are examples of which behavior change factor?

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

Question 7

Reinforcing factors are important in adhering to lifestyle change because _________ generates continued motivation.

A)self-esteem
B)knowledge
C)coping
D)success

Question 8

Confidence in your ability to perform a specific activity is called

A)self-monitoring.
B)self-efficacy.
C)self-assessment.
D)self-management.

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior change?

A)Predisposing factors lead to enabling factors.
B)Reinforcing factors are more important than enabling factors.
C)Enabling factors are important for people in the precontemplation stage.
D)Predisposing factors are most important for initiating behavior change.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding health behaviors?

A)Older adults are more likely to participate in regular physical activity than college students.
B)College students are more likely to eat poorly and abuse alcohol than older adults.
C)Smoking is an effective long-term weight maintenance strategy for college students.
D)Practicing one healthy behavior means you will practice another.

Question 11

Taking small steps to build success is an example of which self-management skill?

A)balancing attitudes
B)overcoming barriers
C)building self-confidence
D)changing beliefs

Question 12

Which of the following is considered to be the first step in planning for healthy lifestyles?

A)identifying needs
B)setting goals
C)clarifying reasons
D)selecting program components

Question 13

The ultimate goal for any health behavior is to reach the stage of

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

Question 14

According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model,individuals in the precontemplation stage would say which of the following?

A)I don't want to change.
B)I am thinking about changing.
C)I am getting ready to make a change.
D)I have made some lifestyle changes.

Question 15

Self-efficacy and self-confidence are examples of which behavior change factor?

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

Question 16

Ex-smokers who learn methods of saying "no" to those who offer tobacco are practicing

A)social support.
B)goal setting.
C)self-planning.
D)relapse prevention.

Question 17

Which of the following behavioral skills is most important for people in the maintenance stage?

A)goal setting
B)self-efficacy
C)relapse prevention
D)balancing attitudes

Question 18

Self-management skills

A)help an individual perform well at school and work.
B)can be useful in altering factors related to making lifestyle changes.
C)are learned primarily from one's parents.
D)are established by a person's genetic profile.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding the "Stages of Change" model?

A)It can be applied to positive and negative lifestyles.
B)It was originally developed to help people understand how to eat healthier.
C)An individual who has purchased a nicotine patch is in the contemplation stage.
D)Relapse is a necessary step to achieving maintenance.

Question 20

When an individual uses a log to keep track of behavior,this involves practicing what type of skill?

A)self-assessment
B)self-monitoring
C)performance enhancing
D)time management

Question 21

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Self-management skills are only needed for predisposing factors.
B)Practicing one healthy lifestyle ensures adherence to other lifestyles.
C)Outcome goals are recommended over behavioral goals since they are easier to achieve.
D)Most adults want to make lifestyle changes,but find changes hard to make.

Question 22

Trying to reach a daily step count goal of 10,000 steps with a pedometer is an example of a(n)______________ goal.

A)outcome
B)behavioral
C)short-term
D)performance

Question 23

Self-assessment is important for which of the following?

A)identifying needs
B)planning your program
C)evaluating progress
D)all of the above

Question 24

The "M" in the acronym SMART stands for

A)Motivational.
B)Measurable.
C)Monitored.
D)Memorable.

Question 25

Which step in program planning should come BEFORE setting goals?

A)identifying needs
B)reviewing history
C)evaluating environment
D)selecting program components

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of an outcome goal?

A)exercising 3 days a week
B)eating at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day
C)losing 1 pound a week
D)smoking less than 5 cigarettes per day

Question 27

Which theory or model posits that a person's behavior is strongly influenced by the nature of the environment in which she or he lives?

A)Transtheoretical Model
B)Social Cognitive Theory
C)Social-Ecological Model
D)Theory of Reasoned Action

Question 28

The construct of "Am I Able" is most related to which term?

A)self-efficacy
B)self-motivation
C)social support
D)balance of attitudes

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the Transtheoretical Model?

A)action
B)precontemplation
C)performance
D)maintenance

Question 30

Which is true of goal setting?

A)Beginners should set lofty goals.
B)Short-term goals should be based on outcomes.
C)Behavioral goals are easier to measure and monitor.
D)Goal setting is not important for health-related behaviors.

Question 31

Which of the following are characteristic of SMART goals?

A)specific,modifiable,temporary
B)specific,measureable,attainable
C)measureable,relatable,transferrable
D)strategic,maintainable,relevant

Question 32

Reinforcing factors include

A)family.
B)friends.
C)health professionals.
D)all of the above