Question 1

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behavior because it is interfering with his schoolwork.To aid him in stopping this particularly challenging behavior,he may need to

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A)  buy a self-help book.
B)  find outside help.
C)  spend more time with his friends.
D)  use a self-management approach.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following threatens severe weather change and the extinction of species on a global scale?

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A)  acid rain
B)  light pollution
C)  climate change
D)  inorganic pesticidesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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

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Question 5

Donna is about 25 pounds overweight,has tried a variety of diets,and has repeatedly failed to maintain her weight loss.She explains her weight by noting that almost all of her relatives are overweight and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight.Donna can best be described as having

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A)  high self-efficacy.
B)  positive self-talk.
C)  an external locus of control.
D)  little motivation.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

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A)  eliminate chronic illnesses.
B)  eliminate health disparities among Americans.
C)  increase life expectancy beyond 100 years.
D)  reduce the amount of profit health care providers make.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Expecting success in behavior change actually decreases the likelihood of achieving success.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Writing a contract for behavior change involves all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  setting a date to begin.
B)  stating your goal clearly.
C)  identifying the steps to be used to measure progress.
D)  identifying the consequences of failure to reach the goal.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Healthy People 2020 reflects an emerging sense of personal responsibility as the key to good health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Define the nine 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 11

Making a successful change in a health behavior has the additional benefit of allowing you to feel better about yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Financial wellness includes a person's ability to

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A)  find happiness on the job.
B)  balance income and expenses.
C)  avoid hazards in the workplace.
D)  develop a high level of fitness.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Groups who have high poverty rates often have the worst health status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When compared to the overall U.S.population,Asian Americans have

Accepted Answer

A)  higher rates of obesity.
B)  higher rates of heart disease.
C)  lower overall death rates.
D)  shorter life expectancies.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

People with disabilities are more likely to

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A)  be overweight.
B)  exercise regularly.
C)  have cancer.
D)  have HIV.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Self-confidence is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

The nine dimensions of wellness

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A)  are out of most people's control.
B)  are interrelated.
C)  demonstrate the separation of mind and body.
D)  are static and unchangeable.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 18

John,an African American student,has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine.Which of the following health concerns for African Americans is the most likely basis for his decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans have higher rates of asthmA.
B)  African Americans have higher rates of elevated blood pressure and obesity.
C)  African Americans have higher rates of infant mortality.
D)  African Americans have higher rates of suicide.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The top three causes of death among Americans aged 15 to 24 are

Accepted Answer

A)  accidents,suicide,and homicide.
B)  accidents,smoking,and cancer.
C)  homicide,cancer,and accidents.
D)  smoking,homicide,and suicide.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

It would be fair to describe "slips" in attempts to change behaviors as failures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

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