Question 1

What is the best definition for locus of control?

Accepted Answer

A)   strong motivational powers that a person has available to him or her
B)   the figurative "place" considered responsible for events in a person's life
C)   the friends, family, and opponents who influence a person's life
D)   a reward system that is responsible for positive lifestyle changesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which is most likely to result from excessive alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)   excessive sleeping
B)   fewer accidental deaths
C)   lower weight
D)   acts of violenceE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and for women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In 1850, a person was most likely to die of chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which best describes spiritual wellness?

Accepted Answer

A)   participation in community work
B)   prevention of injuries
C)   an ability to share feelings with others
D)   possession of a set of guiding beliefs that give meaning to lifeE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What is likely to happen when people have an external locus of control and believe they have a genetic predisposition to cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   They will reinforce their motivation to take appropriate action.
B)   They will sabotage their efforts to take appropriate action.
C)   They will enhance their focus of control.
D)   They will gain a greater sense of control over their lives.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

How did the average life expectancy change between 1850 and 2015?

Accepted Answer

A)   Life expectancy decreased by 10 years.
B)   Life expectancy increased by 10 years.
C)   Life expectancy nearly doubled in length.
D)   Life expectancy nearly tripled in length.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

What are the three leading causes of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   cancer, diabetes, and cirrhosis
B)   hypertension, stroke, and heart disease
C)   heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases
D)   diabetes, osteoporosis, and cirrhosisE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What is the best strategy for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   short-term diets
B)   colon cleansing
C)   high-protein diets
D)   regular exerciseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which strategy can aid in behavior change?

Accepted Answer

A)   having social support
B)   implementing a test plan
C)   reacting to challenges
D)   withholding rewardsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Prevention is the most effective way of dealing with chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ability to think critically is an example of ________ wellness.

Accepted Answer

A)   emotional
B)   intellectual
C)   interpersonal
D)   spiritualE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Reliable sources of health information include recognized medical or academic journals, government agencies, and peer-reviewed medical studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Regular exercise is a crucial factor in preventing chronic disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a behavior change program, what might create a trap that is related to social influences?

Accepted Answer

A)   enlisting the aid of friends in your pursuit
B)   selecting behaviors to target
C)   trying to get friends or family to change their behavior
D)   breaking your steps into smaller tasksE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

What is the first step in trying to change a health-related behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   making a personal contract
B)   obtaining knowledge and information
C)   realizing that you can change it
D)   setting specific goalsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Which element does environmental wellness include?

Accepted Answer

A)   trust
B)   communication skills
C)   meditation
D)   waste reductionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which characteristic specifically helps improve interpersonal wellness?

Accepted Answer

A)   a network of caring people
B)   a great degree of self-confidence
C)   good physical health
D)   an active, creative mindE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is associated with tobacco use?

Accepted Answer

A)   a compromised immune system
B)   liver disease
C)   a small number of deaths each year
D)   the top causes of death in the United StatesE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Describe the differences between the major health problems and the leading causes of death in 1850 and in 2015. List two public health developments that contributed to the shift in the leading causes of death during the twentieth century.

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