Question 1

The ability to think clearly,analyze information,and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as

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A)  social health.
B)  intellectual health.
C)  physical health.
D)  emotional health.

Question 2

The process of taking small individual steps toward a behavior change goal is

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A)  action.
B)  journaling.
C)  preparation.
D)  shaping.

Question 3

Rafael is committed to his study of ecology and the effects of climate change.Additionally,he tries to show respect for all living things.Which of the following statements best describes Rafael?

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A)  He demonstrates intellectual health.
B)  He demonstrates social health.
C)  He demonstrates emotional health.
D)  He demonstrates spiritual health. D

Question 4

Manuela joined a group exercise class.Her instructor,who was formerly inactive and overweight,participates with the class and also shares personal fitness strategies.In class,Manuela tries to emulate her instructor's moves,and she has also become more physically active as part of her daily routine.Which technique is Manuela using to reach her goal of becoming more fit?

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A)  shaping
B)  modeling
C)  visualization
D)  reinforcement

Question 5

Support from others to change a behavior is an example of a(n)

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A)  enabling factor.
B)  contributing factor.
C)  reinforcing factor.
D)  predisposing factor.

Question 6

Going out for dinner at your favorite restaurant as a reward for finishing a big project is an example of a(n)

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A)  activity reinforcer.
B)  manipulative reinforcer.
C)  consumable reinforcer.
D)  social reinforcer. C

Question 7

Think of a health-related behavior you would like to change.List at least three resources that you will use to help you make a plan for change and explain why you selected these resources.

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Question 8

Spiritual health can only be achieved through an organized religion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The contemporary definition of wellness is

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A)  the ability to move about freely without pain.
B)  the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease.
C)  living longer than one's parents.
D)  the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.

Question 10

Based on a recent cholesterol screening,Marlon decided that he has to stop eating so much fast food and get more exercise.Between work and school,his free time is limited,but he is determined to lower his cholesterol level and improve his overall health.The best way for Marlon to stay motivated to improve his diet and work out regularly is to

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A)  make weekly resolutions for how many times to work out and chastise himself if he hasn't accomplished his planned goal.
B)  depend on his friends to keep him away from his favorite fast-food restaurants.
C)  set reasonable short- and long-term goals and reward himself for meeting them.
D)  set an ambitious goal and chart daily and weekly progress using online tools.

Question 11

According to the transtheoretical model,a person in the precontemplation stage

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A)  has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change.
B)  is aware of the problem and is making preparations for change.
C)  is aware of the problem but is greatly afraid of change.
D)  is aware of the problem and is already taking action to implement change. A

Question 12

Being able to perform activities of daily living is an aspect of physical health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mrs.J.is trying to get her third-grade students to remember to have their homework signed by a parent before bringing it to class.Students who remember every day for a month receive a gift card from a local bookstore.This is an example of a(n)

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A)  consumable reinforcer.
B)  activity reinforcer.
C)  manipulative reinforcer.
D)  possessional reinforcer.

Question 14

When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change,one should

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A)  set very demanding goals for oneself.
B)  only reward oneself when reaching the main goal.
C)  use small achievable steps to reach goals.
D)  expect this strategy to provide immediate success.

Question 15

People with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

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A)  environmental factors.
B)  previous disappointments.
C)  their own actions.
D)  fate and luck.

Question 16

The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is

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A)  recovery.
B)  wellness.
C)  fitness.
D)  motivation.

Question 17

Determinants of health are a range of critical factors in a person's life that

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A)  predispose him or her to a particular set of diseases.
B)  are related to genetics.
C)  influence health status.
D)  influence his or her response to medical treatment.

Question 18

Jane is sedentary and obese.What effect,if any,do these factors have on her health?

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A)  They affect her physical health only.
B)  They affect her physical and emotional health only.
C)  They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.
D)  They affect her health only if she has a family history of health problems related to obesity.

Question 19

Spiritual health can best be described as

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A)  holding to religious beliefs learned in childhood.
B)  not as important as other factors to overall wellness.
C)  having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life.
D)  establishing and maintaining fulfilling relationships.

Question 20

Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?

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A)  procrastination
B)  laziness
C)  economic status
D)  poor choices

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