Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to

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A)  focus on changing several related behaviors.
B)  keep the plan to yourself.
C)  wait until you have more time.
D)  start small by choosing one change to make.

Question 3

Making adjustments to your original plan of action will decrease your chance of reaching your goal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?

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A)  American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
B)  American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
C)  American ethnic minorities have lower rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
D)  No studies exist that compare the rates of death and disability for ethnic minorities to those of the U.S.population as a whole.

Question 5

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.

Question 6

Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Information from a health journal maintained while a behavior change plan is put into action should be used to do all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  track progress.
B)  identify barriers to progress.
C)  make revisions in the plan.
D)  identify new behaviors to change.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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

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A)  higher rates of obesity.
B)  higher rates of heart disease.
C)  lower overall death rates.
D)  shorter life expectancies.

Question 11

The most constructive response to a temporary setback in the pursuit of a new behavior is

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A)  not tolerating temporary failure.
B)  increasing rewards to make efforts more worthwhile.
C)  giving up the plan because it is impossible to follow.
D)  accepting the fact that problems may periodically occur.

Question 12

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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The nine dimensions of wellness discusse...

Question 13

With regard to one's health,which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity
B)  health care
C)  environment
D)  behavior

Question 14

Social support does not improve motivation during a behavior change program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Income and education are closely linked with health status.The __________ the poverty rate and the __________ the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher;higher
B)  higher;lower
C)  lower;higher
D)  lower;lower

Question 16

Stress from other parts of a person's life can make it more difficult to be successful in changing a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Financial wellness includes a person's ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  find happiness on the job.
B)  balance income and expenses.
C)  avoid hazards in the workplace.
D)  develop a high level of fitness.

Question 18

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept.
B)  self-efficacy.
C)  self-esteem.
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 19

Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?

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Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

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

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Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success.

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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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Social support does not improve motivation during a behavior change program.

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Part of a successful plan to change an unhealthy behavior is to

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With regard to one's health,which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control?

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