Test Bank An Invitation to Health 19th Edition by Dianne Hales. Isbn. 9780357136799.
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Dianne Hales AN INVITATION TO HEALTH: TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH TEST BANK.
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An Invitation to Health 19e Test Bank.
TEST BANK An Invitation to Health 19th Edition Dianne Hales
Chapter 1. Taking Charge of Your Health
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. To effect a lasting change in behavior, reinforcement must come largely from such external factors as having
someone tell you that you need to make a change.
a. True
b. False
2. The World Health Organization defines health as the absence of disease or illness.
a. True
b. False
3. People who believe their actions will make a difference in their health have an external locus of control.
a. True
b. False
4. People typically cycle and recycle through the stages of behavioral change several times.
a. True
b. False
5. Fifteen percent of undergraduates are considered overweight or obese, according to their body mass index
(BMI).
a. True
b. False
6. Compared to the past, more college students have jobs, take a lower number of courses per semester, and take
longer to graduate.
a. True
b. False
7. Between 40 and 80 percent of people who try to kick bad health habits lapse back into their unhealthy ways
within six weeks.
a. True
b. False
8. The Americans experiencing the greatest health deficits and losing the most years to illness,
disability, and premature death are not the elderly but young adults.
a. True
b. False
9. High blood pressure is found in many college students.
a. True
b. False
10. Simply defined, health means being free of disease.
a. True
b. False
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,Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
11. Wei wavers between wanting to eat healthier and resisting the need to do so. Wei has reached which stage of
change?
a. Precontemplation
b. Maintenance
c. Preparation
d. Contemplation
e. Action
12. Maria has been looking online to determine what’s been causing her health issue. She’s been viewing a website
that claims taking this product will easily cure her symptoms. All of Maria’s symptoms are listed on the site, and
it says it’s an amazingly quick cure. There are several testimonials with women her age saying this is truly a
medical breakthrough and they strongly recommend the product. What action should Maria take?
a. Buy just a small supply and try out the product herself to see if it works.
b. Ask her friend if she’s been using the product, or knows of someone who has used the product with success.
c. Check out the product reviews to see if people feel it really works.
d. Check to see if the product has been researched and published by a peer reviewed professional journals.
e. Go to the local health food store and buy the product if they recommend it.,
13. What percentage of Americans eat a healthy diet?
a. 62 percent
b. 43 percent
c. 38 percent
d. 30 percent
e. Less than 5 percent
14. Jayden realizes he gambles too much and understands how he could use his time and money more wisely.
Jayden exemplifies which process of change?
a. Social liberation
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Emotional arousal
d. Self-reevaluation
e. Commitment
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,15. Although African Americans and Hispanics represent only about one-quarter of the U.S. population, they
account for about two-thirds of adult cases and more than 80 percent of pediatric cases of which disease?
a. Heart disease
b. Hepatitis C
c. AIDS
d. Hepatitis B
e. Diabetes
16. Matthew intends to wait until he is married to have sex because he believes it is the right thing to do. Of the
three types of influences that shape behavior, which factor is most influential in his behavior?
a. Behavioral
b. Reinforcing
c. Predisposing
d. Enabling
e. Spiritual
17. As compared to individuals of the same age not attending college, college students are more likely to be
experience which of the following?
a. To be overweight or obese
b. To experience interpersonal violence
c. To smoke
d. To consume high-fat and low-fiber foods
e. To have high cholesterol levels
18. Research has shown that students who smoke and start to have respiratory symptoms move into which stage(s)
of change?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Precontemplation and Contemplation
e. Contemplation and Preparation
19. Amir is getting up earlier so he has enough time to walk to school rather than taking the shuttle. Amir has
reached which stage of change?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Maintenance
e. Termination
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, 20. Jade buys herself a new dress after losing 12 pounds. This is an example of which process of change?
a. Emotional arousal
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Self-reevaluation
d. Rewards
e. Social liberation
21. Resolving to never drink and drive after the death of your friend in a car accident an example of which process
of change?
a. Social liberation
b. Self-reevaluation
c. Emotional arousal
d. Countering
e. Consciousness-raising
22. Which activity increases the likelihood of other risky behaviors, such as smoking cigarettes, using drugs, and
having multiple sexual partners?
a. Overstressing
b. Heavy drinking
c. Gambling
d. Binge eating
e. Succumbing to peer pressure
23. Which change model, rather than assigning blame, puts responsibility on people to acquire whatever skills or
power they need to overcome their problems?
a. Moral
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
e. Compensatory
24. Which change model attributes being overweight to genetic factors and involves an expert to provide advice or
treatment?
a. Moral
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
e. Compensatory
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