Question 1

It is currently estimated that about _____ deaths a year can be attributed to obesity.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 400,000 deaths a year are attributed to obesity, highlighting its significant impact on public health.

Question 2

The realization that health is a psychological as well as a physical issue has given rise to the field of

Accepted Answer

Health psychology focuses on how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness.

Question 3

The study of health psychology focuses on

Accepted Answer

Health psychology encompasses preventing and treating illnesses, promoting and maintaining health, and improving the healthcare system, making all the options correct.

Question 4

The _____ model says health is social, biological, and psychological.

Accepted Answer

The biopsychosocial model considers health as a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.

Question 5

Annual cancer deaths in the United States could be reduced by _____ percent if everyone stopped smoking.

Accepted Answer

Smoking is a major risk factor for cancer, and it is estimated that 25-30% of all cancer deaths in the United States could be prevented if smoking were eliminated.

Question 6

Your text describes disorders such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes as

Accepted Answer

These disorders are often described as preventable because lifestyle changes and early interventions can significantly reduce the risk of developing them.

Question 7

Deaths due to vehicular accidents could be reduced by _____ percent if drunk driving were eliminated.

Accepted Answer

Drunk driving is a major cause of vehicular accidents. Eliminating drunk driving would significantly reduce the number of deaths due to vehicular accidents.

Question 8

Which of the following is described by your text as "preventable?"

Accepted Answer

The text implies that all listed conditions (diabetes, heart disease, and cancer) can be preventable to some extent through lifestyle changes and preventive measures.

Question 9

Which of the following is classified by your text as a "health behavior?"

Accepted Answer

Health behaviors are actions individuals take that affect their health, such as maintaining a healthy weight, eating regular meals, and having breakfast daily.

Question 10

The reason many people do not engage in health behaviors is

Accepted Answer

Many people avoid health behaviors because the benefits or consequences of these behaviors often do not manifest until much later, making it difficult to prioritize them in the present.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a basic health belief, as identified in your text?

Accepted Answer

Psychological reactance is not typically considered a basic health belief; it refers to a motivational reaction to offers, persons, rules, or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

Question 12

Which of the following is a basic health belief that contributes to the practice of health behavior?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are basic health beliefs that contribute to the practice of health behavior, as they influence how individuals perceive health risks and the importance of maintaining health.

Question 13

Health behaviors are not likely to occur unless we feel

Accepted Answer

Health behaviors are influenced by our belief in their effectiveness, our self-efficacy, and our perceived vulnerability to health risks.

Question 14

________ refers to the belief that one is able to perform the response necessary to reduce a health threat.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to perform actions required to manage prospective situations, including reducing health threats.

Question 15

The theory of reasoned action maintains that health behaviors are a direct result of

Accepted Answer

The theory of reasoned action posits that health behaviors are directly influenced by an individual's behavioral intention, which is determined by their attitudes towards the behavior and subjective norms.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT discussed in your text as being associated with health behaviors?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT discussed...

Question 17

One factor that may undermine intentions to practice health behaviors like practicing safe sex is that

Accepted Answer

All the options listed can undermine intentions to practice health behaviors. Unplanned behaviors, positive consequences of risky behaviors, and peer influence can all affect decision-making regarding health practices.

Question 18

One problem with research showing that health beliefs are an important determinant of health behavior is that

Accepted Answer

The research is often criticized for being conducted primarily on affluent middle-class individuals, which may not accurately represent the broader population's health beliefs and behaviors.

Question 19

________ is a negative emotional experience accompanied by predictable physiological, biochemical, and behavioral changes.

Accepted Answer

Stress is defined as a negative emotional experience that is accompanied by predictable physiological, biochemical, and behavioral changes.

Question 20

Which of the following dimensions has NOT been shown to affect the amount of stress generated by an event?

Accepted Answer

Time of day has not been shown to affect the amount of stress generated by an event, whereas ambiguity, controllability, and negativity are well-established factors that influence stress levels.

Quiz 14: Social Psychology and Health