Question 1

Situation
Carla has become very busy since she came to college.She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations.Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends.She is beginning to feel as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that they had planned,but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations.Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now.She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities.
-Carla realized and corrected her mistake.What can Carla do to ensure that she will continue to have enough time to have fun with her friends without compromising any area of wellness?
A)Establish set times and days to be with her friends.
B)Eliminate some of her participation in campus activities.
C)Be flexible with her time and acknowledge that obstacles may occasionally disrupt her plans.
D)Tell her friends that they have to participate in some of the campus activities with her so that they can have more time together.

Accepted Answer

Being flexible with her time and acknowledging that obstacles may occasionally disrupt her plans will allow Carla to balance her commitments without feeling guilty or overwhelmed. This way, she can still make time for her friends while fulfilling her responsibilities as a student and campus participant. Establishing set times and days may become too rigid and eliminate the spontaneity of spending time with friends. Eliminating some of her participation in campus activities may negatively impact her personal and professional growth. Telling her friends to participate in campus activities may not be feasible or enjoyable for them.

Question 2

Identify and describe the two broad national goals of Healthy People 2010.Then choose one of the special population groups described in Healthy People 2010,and identify two health issues of particular importance for that group.

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Question 3

Situation
Carla has become very busy since she came to college.She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations.Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends.She is beginning to feel as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that they had planned,but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations.Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now.She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities.
-Carla made a plan to spend more time with her friends but found that her plan didn't seem to be working too well.Which of the following is the most likely reason that Carla's plan is not working as she expected?
A)Carla made a plan without first monitoring and evaluating her schedule.
B)Carla is not adequately motivated.
C)Carla is more committed to her activities than to her friends.
D)Carla has an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

Carla's plan may not be working because she did not monitor and evaluate her schedule before making the plan. It is possible that she did not accurately account for the time required for her other obligations or underestimated the time needed for socializing with friends. By monitoring and evaluating her schedule, she can adjust her plan to better balance her commitments and ensure that she has time for both her friends and other activities.

Question 4

Situation
Carla has become very busy since she came to college.She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations.Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends.She is beginning to feel as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that they had planned,but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations.Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now.She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities.
-Carla will probably be able to balance her time so that she can study,be active on campus,and have fun with her friends because she
A)has an internal locus of control.
B)has an external locus of control.
C)is persuasive and her friends will do as she asks.
D)will stick to her plan without making changes.

Accepted Answer

Carla's belief that she is in control of her life indicates that she has an internal locus of control. This means that she believes that her actions and decisions can influence the outcomes in her life. With this mindset, she is more likely to actively seek ways to balance her time and prioritize her activities so that she can maintain her friendships while still meeting her other obligations.

Question 5

Define the six dimensions of wellness discussed in the text and,for each dimension,list two behaviors or habits that would promote its development.

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Question 6

Describe which stage of change each of the following situations represents,and provide two appropriate strategies in each case to help the person move forward in the cycle of change.
• José wants to get back into shape,but he can't figure out how to fit activity into his day and doesn't know what to do next about his desire to change.
• Ellen has tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking in the past and now assumes that she won't ever be able to quit.
• Gary has decided to improve his diet,beginning in two weeks;he has already started to change by eating cereal for breakfast at home one day per week rather than picking up his usual fast food breakfast on the way to his first class.

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Question 7

Situation
Carla has become very busy since she came to college.She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations.Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends.She is beginning to feel as if she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities that they had planned,but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations.Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now.She wants to spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities.
-If Carla succeeds in improving her target area of wellness,she will most likely see a corresponding improvement in her _______________ wellness.
A)spiritual
B)intellectual
C)emotional
D)None of these choices is correct.

Accepted Answer

Carla's social wellness is being affected by her busy schedule and lack of time to spend with friends. Improving her time management skills and finding ways to balance her obligations will likely lead to an improvement in her emotional or social wellness. The other options (spiritual and intellectual) may not be directly related to her current situation.

Question 8

Discuss the role that lifestyle choices play in determining quality of life.Give at least three examples of healthy lifestyle choices and explain how they promote quality of life and the dimensions of wellness.

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Question 9

Describe at least five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

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Question 10

List the five major steps in a behavior change plan of action.Select a target behavior,and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior.

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Quiz 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

Identify and describe the two broad national goals of Healthy People 2010.Then choose one of the special population groups described in Healthy People 2010,and identify two health issues of particular importance for that group.

Define the six dimensions of wellness discussed in the text and,for each dimension,list two behaviors or habits that would promote its development.

Discuss the role that lifestyle choices play in determining quality of life.Give at least three examples of healthy lifestyle choices and explain how they promote quality of life and the dimensions of wellness.

Describe at least five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

List the five major steps in a behavior change plan of action.Select a target behavior,and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior.