Question 1

Which of the following is true about the health habits of Americans?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Which of the following is an essential goal of health care?

Accepted Answer

Preventing poor health habits from developing is an essential goal of health care because it ultimately leads to better health outcomes for individuals and can lower healthcare costs. Developing a common objective for different groups, providing free health care access to children, or adopting an expensive treatment plan for curing chronic diseases are important aspects of healthcare, but they are not necessarily essential goals.

Question 3

According to the text, over the years, Americans' alcohol consumption pattern has _____.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Early drug prevention programs, such as Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), are examples of _____ programs.

Accepted Answer

Early drug prevention programs, such as DARE, aim to prevent drug abuse by providing behavioral immunization to children and adolescents through education and skills training. These programs focus on building resistance to drug use through social skills, decision-making, and refusal techniques. Cost containment, cost-effectiveness, and treatment effectiveness are not the primary objectives of early drug prevention programs like DARE.

Question 5

Refocusing health promotion strategies toward morbidity:

Accepted Answer

Refocusing health promotion strategies toward morbidity, or the prevention and management of chronic illness and disease, has been shown to reduce healthcare costs in the long run. By preventing and managing chronic illnesses, individuals require less frequent and costly medical interventions, resulting in lower overall healthcare costs.

Question 6

Which of the following health trends about the United States is true?

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), life expectancy in the United States reached an all-time high of 78.5 years in 2009. Option A and D are incorrect as smoking rates and cholesterol levels have decreased in recent years. Option B is incorrect as the number of traffic fatalities has been declining in recent years.

Question 7

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is designed to:

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of the ACA is to maximize the number of people who have access to health insurance coverage. This is done through a combination of measures, including expanding Medicaid eligibility, offering subsidies to help people purchase insurance on the individual market, and mandating that most individuals have insurance or face a penalty. The ACA does not provide free healthcare to illegal immigrants or exempt Congress from health benefits, nor does it provide healthcare free of cost to lower-class individuals, although it does offer subsidies to those with lower incomes.

Question 8

Sara, a health psychologist, uses technology effectively to implement behavioral interventions.To ensure a patient with a poor memory to adhere to the medicine intake schedule strictly, she will most likely:

Accepted Answer

Sending electronic reminders is a very effective and convenient way to ensure adherence to medicine intake schedules. It doesn't require physical presence and can be tailored to fit the patient's specific schedule and preferences. Such reminders could be in the form of alarms, text messages, or even phone calls to remind patients to take their medications at the appropriate times. This approach is much more effective than the other options, which involve physical visits or sending printed schedules by mail.

Question 9

A continued collaboration with the medical community and medical treatments by psychologists is vital in a _____.

Accepted Answer

A patient-centered approach ensures that the needs and preferences of the patient are taken into consideration, and collaboration between the medical community and psychologists ensures a comprehensive and holistic treatment plan that is tailored to the individual patient's needs. This approach leads to better outcomes and patient satisfaction. Cost containment or cost-oriented approaches may prioritize financial considerations over patient needs, while a physician-centered approach may not involve the necessary input from other healthcare professionals such as psychologists.

Question 10

In the future, health promotion interventions will most likely be designed for:

Accepted Answer

In the future, health promotion interventions will likely be targeted towards mass consumption as technology and social media continue to provide platforms for reaching large audiences. Interventions that can reach and affect large numbers of people at once can be more effective in making widespread behavioral changes and creating a culture of health.

Question 11

Significant gains in the quality of life would best be achieved by reorienting the focus of health promotion toward:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Significant gains in the quality of life...

Question 12

Which of the following is true of people who are at risk for particular disorders?

Accepted Answer

Individuals who are at risk for particular disorders need to learn how to cope with their risk status. This may involve making changes to modifiable risk-relevant behaviors, but it also involves learning how to manage the stress and fear associated with being at higher risk. It is not true that everyone who is at risk will develop the disorder, nor is it true that everyone at risk will develop additional risk factors that lead to death.

Question 13

Health promotion programs that target the elderly:

Accepted Answer

The size of the elderly cohort is projected to continue increasing over the next 10 years, so health promotion programs targeting the elderly will become more important. Additionally, while health habits can be established early in life, there are still opportunities to promote healthy behaviors and prevent disease in older adults.

Question 14

_____ is expected to bring insurance coverage to many of the currently uninsured in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is commonly known as Obamacare and its main purpose is to bring insurance coverage to many of the currently uninsured in the United States. It includes provisions such as expanding Medicaid coverage and creating healthcare marketplaces where individuals can purchase insurance plans.

Question 15

Several schools organize programs that expose fifth and sixth graders to antismoking before they begin the habit of smoking.This is an example of a _____ program.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral immunization is a type of prevention program that aims to protect individuals from engaging in harmful behaviors, such as smoking. By exposing fifth and sixth graders to antismoking messages and education, they may develop strong beliefs and attitudes against smoking, making them less likely to start the habit later on. Cost containment, cost effectiveness, and treatment effectiveness are not relevant in this context.

Question 16

Interventions programs for older adults should focus on:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interventions programs for older adults should focus...

Question 17

In general, the health trends for most Americans have _____ in recent years.

Accepted Answer

Overall, health trends for Americans have improved in recent years. Factors contributing to this improvement include increased awareness and education about healthy lifestyles, advances in medical technology, and public health campaigns promoting healthy behaviors. While there are still areas of concern, such as rising rates of obesity and diabetes, the overall trend is towards better health outcomes.

Question 18

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was initiated by President:

Accepted Answer

The ACA, also known as Obamacare, was initiated by President Barack Obama and signed into law in 2010.

Question 19

Which of the following is true of health-related issues?

Accepted Answer

Education can play an important role in addressing health issues, but it is not always sufficient. Policy interventions, such as regulations on tobacco and alcohol use or funding for public health initiatives, can also be necessary. While some lifestyle behaviors may be easy to change, others may be more challenging, and individuals may need support and resources to make sustainable changes. Physicians do require training to effectively intervene in the treatment of health issues.

Question 20

_____ is currently endemic and will shortly supplant smoking as the major avoidable contributor to mortality.

Accepted Answer

According to various studies and reports, obesity is on the rise globally and is expected to surpass smoking as the leading cause of preventable deaths. Obesity is linked to numerous health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Therefore, it is the best choice for the given statement.

Quiz 15: Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future