Question 1

Focusing health promotions on people who are at-risk is more beneficial because:

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A)  it is obvious that people who are not at risk are more likely to stay healthy.
B)  it is easier to prevent health problems among those who are not at risk.
C)  it helps to identify other factors that may increase risks.
D)  it helps to gradually reduce their risks.

Question 2

A health habit is a health behavior that:

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A)  is only performed under supervision of health specialists.
B)  is especially important for at-risk individuals to adopt.
C)  is not always beneficial to an individual's metabolism and immune system.
D)  is often performed automatically without awareness.

Question 3

The rationale underlying self-monitoring is that:

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A)  people must understand the dimensions of the poor health habit before change can begin.
B)  people should believe that a health measure will reduce potential health threats.
C)  people should be afraid of their poor health habits in order to induce change.
D)  people will change their health habits if they have good information about their habits.

Question 4

Education appeals make the assumption that:

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A)  people who are predisposed to depression may react especially poorly to information about their risks.
B)  people from families with a familial disorder may know that their personal risk is higher.
C)  people will change their health habits if they have good information about their habits.
D)  people are afraid that a particular habit is hurting their health, and they will change their behavior to reduce their fear.

Question 5

How effective are educational appeals in changing attitudes toward health behaviors?

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Question 6

The use of Antabuse in the treatment of alcoholism involves having the client sip his or her favorite drink while ingesting Antabuse.After several pairings, alcohol becomes associated with the Antabuse and elicits a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned response
B)  conditioned stimulus
C)  unconditioned response
D)  unconditioned stimulus

Question 7

The most important principle in modeling is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  synergy
B)  differentiation
C)  similarity
D)  persuasion

Question 8

Self-talk helps participants to talk themselves through tempting situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Promotion-oriented messages may be more successful in getting people to initiate behavior change, and prevention messages may be more helpful in getting them to maintain behavior change over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ is when a person acts as his or her own therapist, along with guidance from outside, in order to modify the antecedents and consequences of the target behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-control
B)  Self-efficacy
C)  Self-talk
D)  Self-actualization

Question 11

There is no effort to dismantle the denial or irrational beliefs that often accompany bad health behaviors in motivational interviewing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Relapse is more likely when an individual:

Accepted Answer

A)  is over performing at work.
B)  experiences negative affect.
C)  has socially appropriate behaviors.
D)  is unaware of treatment programs.

Question 13

Have the patterns of disease in the United States changed since the turn of the twentieth century? Considering the current trends, explain the importance of lifestyle rebalancing.

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Question 14

Positive self-punishment involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  rewarding oneself with something desirable after successful modification of a behavior.
B)  administering an unpleasant stimulus to punish an undesirable behavior.
C)  withdrawing a positive reinforcement in the environment each time an undesirable behavior is performed.
D)  removing an aversive factor in the environment after successful modification of the target behavior.

Question 15

_____ refers to the belief that one is capable of making a health behavior change.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assertiveness
B)  Framing
C)  Actualizing
D)  Competence

Question 16

_____ is used to modify the environment in order to affect people's health behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relaxation training
B)  Cognitive restructuring
C)  Contingency contracting
D)  Social engineering

Question 17

People often generate internal monologues that:

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitates in changing a poor health habit.
B)  interferes with the ability to change a behavior.
C)  elicits a positive thought process.
D)  inhibits a target behavior.

Question 18

A behavioral response is most resistant to extinction if it is maintained by a _____ reinforcement schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous
B)  variable
C)  random
D)  static

Question 19

In the _____ stage of the transtheoretical model of behavior change, people are aware that they have a problem and are thinking about it, but have not yet made a commitment to taking action.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Brenda has been trying to lose weight, and control her seemingly insatiable sweet tooth.To meet her goal, she has removed all cookies, candies, and ice cream from the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator.Instead, she has kept a bowl of fresh fruits on the kitchen counter to occasionally snack on.In this case, Brenda is practicing _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  vicarious self-control
B)  self-punishment
C)  stimulus control
D)  self-reinforcement

Exam 3: Health Behaviors

Self-talk helps participants to talk themselves through tempting situations.

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The most important principle in modeling is _____.

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_____ is used to modify the environment in order to affect people's health behavior.

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_____ refers to the belief that one is capable of making a health behavior change.

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Promotion-oriented messages may be more successful in getting people to initiate behavior change, and prevention messages may be more helpful in getting them to maintain behavior change over time.

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Relapse is more likely when an individual:

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A health habit is a health behavior that:

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How effective are educational appeals in changing attitudes toward health behaviors?

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Educational appeals make the assumption ...
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Education appeals make the assumption that:

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Have the patterns of disease in the United States changed since the turn of the twentieth century? Considering the current trends, explain the importance of lifestyle rebalancing.

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Patterns of disease in the United States...
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_____ is when a person acts as his or her own therapist, along with guidance from outside, in order to modify the antecedents and consequences of the target behavior.

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Positive self-punishment involves:

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The use of Antabuse in the treatment of alcoholism involves having the client sip his or her favorite drink while ingesting Antabuse.After several pairings, alcohol becomes associated with the Antabuse and elicits a(n) _____.

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People often generate internal monologues that:

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There is no effort to dismantle the denial or irrational beliefs that often accompany bad health behaviors in motivational interviewing.

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A behavioral response is most resistant to extinction if it is maintained by a _____ reinforcement schedule.

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In the _____ stage of the transtheoretical model of behavior change, people are aware that they have a problem and are thinking about it, but have not yet made a commitment to taking action.

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The rationale underlying self-monitoring is that:

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Focusing health promotions on people who are at-risk is more beneficial because:

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Exam 3: Health Behaviors

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The most important principle in modeling is _____.

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_____ is used to modify the environment in order to affect people's health behavior.

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_____ refers to the belief that one is capable of making a health behavior change.

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Promotion-oriented messages may be more successful in getting people to initiate behavior change, and prevention messages may be more helpful in getting them to maintain behavior change over time.

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Relapse is more likely when an individual:

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A health habit is a health behavior that:

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How effective are educational appeals in changing attitudes toward health behaviors?

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Have the patterns of disease in the United States changed since the turn of the twentieth century? Considering the current trends, explain the importance of lifestyle rebalancing.

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_____ is when a person acts as his or her own therapist, along with guidance from outside, in order to modify the antecedents and consequences of the target behavior.

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Positive self-punishment involves:

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The use of Antabuse in the treatment of alcoholism involves having the client sip his or her favorite drink while ingesting Antabuse.After several pairings, alcohol becomes associated with the Antabuse and elicits a(n) _____.

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People often generate internal monologues that:

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There is no effort to dismantle the denial or irrational beliefs that often accompany bad health behaviors in motivational interviewing.

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A behavioral response is most resistant to extinction if it is maintained by a _____ reinforcement schedule.

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In the _____ stage of the transtheoretical model of behavior change, people are aware that they have a problem and are thinking about it, but have not yet made a commitment to taking action.

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The rationale underlying self-monitoring is that:

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Focusing health promotions on people who are at-risk is more beneficial because:

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