HLTH 1100 Final Exam with Complete Solutions
Outline the components of the Health Belief Model, the Social Cognitive Theory, and the
Transtheoretical Model. Correct Ans-HBM: perceived seriousness of the health problem,
perceived susceptibility to the health problem, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to
action
SCT: the social environment in which we live, our thoughts or cognition, and our behaviors
TM: 1- precontemplation
2-contemplation
3- preparation
4- action
5- maintenance
6-termination
Describe how an individual can find valid and reliable health information on the internet.
Correct Ans-look for websites sponsored by an official gov't agency, a university or college,
or a hospital; search for professionally peer-reviewed journals, consult the CDC, visit the
WHO, gather information from two or more reliable sources
, HLTH 1100 Final Exam with Complete Solutions
Describe the components of a S.M.A.R.T goal/objective. Correct Ans-S- specific
M- measurable
A- action oriented
R- realistic
T- Time oriented
Explain how others can be instrumental in the behavior change process. Correct Ans-
others can help you stay accountable and check in w/ you on your goals
Identify the elements that psychologically healthy people display. Correct Ans-they feel
good about themselves, they feel comfortable w/ other people, respect other people, have
compassion for others, they are "self-compassionate", they control tension and anxiety, they
meet the demands of life, they curb hate and guilt, they maintain a positive outlook, they
value diversity, they appreciate and respect the world around them
Differentiate between mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Correct Ans-mental:
values, attitudes, beliefs
, HLTH 1100 Final Exam with Complete Solutions
emotional: emotional reactions to life
social: ability to use social supports, ability to adapt to various situations, ability to interact
w/ other people
spiritual: having a sense of meaning and purpose in life, feeling connected w/ other people
and w/ nature
Identify the leading cause of death for all ages, as well as your own age group. Correct
Ans-all ages: heart disease
15-24: accidents
25-44: accidents
45-64: cancer
65+: heart disease
Describe how individual health can be linked to societal health. Correct Ans-individual
health choices affect the lives of others because they contribute to national health and global
, HLTH 1100 Final Exam with Complete Solutions
diseases. Unhealthy habits contribute to obesity which affects the US health care system and
economy.
Define health promotion. Correct Ans-the combined educational, organizational,
procedural, environmental, social, and financial supports that help individuals and groups to
reduce negative health behaviors and promote positive change
Outline the dimensions of health and be able to give an example of each dimension.
Correct Ans-physical health: shape & size of your body, how responsive your senses are,
body's ability to function, healing ability
social health: broad social network, maintain relationships, interacting and communicating w/
others, adapting to social situations, give & receive love
intellectual health: think clearly, reason objectively, analyze critically, use brainpower,
learning from successes and mistakes, making sound decisions, healthy curiosity about life
emotional health: express or control emotions, self-esteem, self-confidence, trust, love