MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1 The six dimensions of health 1 A affect either the mind or the body. B interact continuously. C affect health independently of each other. D seldom in

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The six dimensions of health 1) A) affect either the mind or the body. B) interact continuously. C) affect health independently of each other. D) seldom influence one another. 2) A person's bone structure is an example of a(n) 2) A) nonmodifiable determinant. B) environmental influence. C) epigenetic factor. D) behavioral choice. 3) Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior? 3) A) asking friends for advice B) deciding on several rewards for making the change C) changing environmental obstacles D) wanting to change 4) 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 4) A) set an ambitious goal and chart daily and weekly progress using online tools. B) depend on his friends to keep him away from his favorite fast - food restaurants. C) make weekly resolutions for how many times to work out and chastise himself if he hasn't accomplished his planned goal. D) set reasonable short - and long - term goals and reward himself for meeting them. 5) Once you have identified a target behavior that needs to change, your next step is to 5) A) commit to changing all negative behaviors at the same time. B) consider the possible negative outcomes before proceeding. C) see a counselor to help you work out a plan. D) learn more about the behavior, its effects, and possible obstacles. 6) To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n) 6) A) isolated event. B) stressful situation. C) chance to wipe out past mistakes. D) process that occurs in stages. 7) All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT 7) A) genetic diseases. B) heart disease. C) cancer. D) diabetes. 8) Major public health achievements of the twentieth century include 8) A) workplace safety. B) mental health counseling. C) lower birth rates. D) pharmaceutical products. 1 Chapter 1 (Health The Basics, 13e Rebecca Donatelle ) (Test Bank, Answer at the end of each Chapter) 1 / 4

9) Missy is motivated to lose weight. She has begun taking a 30 - minute walk every morning, has worked with a nutrition counselor to design a new diet, and on Monday will begin following new eating plan. According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of 9) A) action. B) maintenance. C) precontemplation. D) contemplation. 10) The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the 10) A) social cognitive model. B) behavior modification model. C) health belief model. D) transtheoretical model. 11) The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is 11) A) recovery. B) fitness. C) wellness. D) motivation. 12) According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the precontemplation stage 12) A) is aware of the problem and is already taking action to implement change. B) has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change. C) is aware of the problem but is greatly afraid of change. D) is aware of the problem and is making preparations for change. 13) Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health? 13) A) They affect her health only if she has a family history of health problems related to obesity. B) They impede her progress toward high - level wellness. C) They affect her physical health only. D) They affect her physical and emotional health only. 14) Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal? 14) A) Stop drinking alcohol. B) Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night. C) Drink less alcohol. D) Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 6 or more drinks per night to 1 drink per night. 15) 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? 15) A) He demonstrates emotional health. B) He demonstrates social health. C) He demonstrates intellectual health. D) He demonstrates spiritual health. 16) A trait or behavior that a person can actively control, such as eating habits, is a(n) 16) A) social determinant. B) environmental influence. C) biological determinant. D) modifiable determinant. 17) Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's 17) A) susceptibility to infectious disease. B) family history. C) hygiene habits. D) occupation and location. 18) An appraisal of the relationship between an object, action, or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n) 18) A) belief. B) analysis. C) attitude. D) motivation. 2 2 / 4

19) Studies associate mindfulness with 19) A) social isolation. B) increased religious belief. C) increased blood pressure. D) improvements in memory. 20) Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to 20) A) extend health insurance coverage to millions more Americans. B) increase payments to doctors who serve Medicaid and Medicare patients. C) update FDA regulations on the manufacture and sale of drugs in the United States. D) improve the quality of life and years of life for all Americans. 21) Which behavior change model involves six distinct stages and is also known as the stages of change model? 21) A) transtheoretical model B) shaping model C) social cognitive model D) health belief model 22) Beth works part - time as a waitress and receives no health insurance benefits from her employer. She purchased insurance under the Affordable Care Act, but the policy has a $5,000 annual deductible. Beth 22) A) is likely to delay care that she needs. B) has equitable access to health services. C) is overinsured. D) is uninsured. 23) Health and wellness are best described as 23) A) dynamic. B) static. C) determined by genes. D) determined by the environment. 24) Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect 24) A) mainly her physical health. B) all six dimensions of her health. C) mainly her social health. D) mainly her emotional health. 25) The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular tissue or organ is the 25) A) holistic model. B) public health model. C) medical model. D) surgical model. 26) The dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to 26) A) reason objectively. B) perform activities of daily living. C) analyze information. D) protect yourself from hazards in your environment. 27) Going out for dinner at your favorite restaurant as a reward for finishing a big project is an example of a 27) A) manipulative reinforcer. B) possessional reinforcer. C) consumable reinforcer. D) social reinforcer. 28) Washing your hands before eating is an example of disease 28) A) prevention. B) intervention. C) screening. D) treatment. 3 3 / 4

29) Health promotion 29) A) focuses on curing the most prevalent diseases. B) involves social justice efforts aimed at achieving health care for all Americans. C) refers to fundraising campaigns for health - related organizations. D) includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health. 30) Jim was successful at meeting his exercise goal and rewarded himself by taking a three - day vacation at a golf resort. This is an example of a 30) A) reinforcing behavior. B) manipulative behavior. C) covert behavior. D) negative behavior. 31) Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health? 31) A) medical model B) environmental model C) social model D) public health model 32) Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early twentieth century? 32) A) advances in heart and brain surgery B) more doctors in metropolitan areas C) advances in genetic testing D) vaccinations and antibiotics 33) Which type of costs are related to higher insurance premiums and increased disability payments due to obesity - related health conditions? 33) A) Medicare costs B) indirect medical costs C) direct medical costs D) Medicaid costs 34) Because it increases one's susceptibility to negative health outcomes, alcohol abuse is an example of which type of behavior? 34) A) reinforcing B) predetermined C) influential D) risk 35) A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and may resist treatment is a(n) 35) A) chronic disease. B) hereditary disease. C) behavioral disease. D) acute disease. 36) Young adults (ages 15 - 24) are most likely to die from 36) A) cancer. B) homicide. C) heart disease. D) accidents. 37) Spiritual health can best be described as 37) A) not as important as other factors to overall wellness. B) holding to religious beliefs learned in childhood. C) establishing and maintaining fulfilling relationships. D) having a sense of meaning and purpose in one's life. 38) Paul studies mortality rates in infants of various ethnicities. He studies their 38) A) illness rates. B) death rates. C) chronic disease rates. D) accident rates. 4

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