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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. Compared to previous generations, today’s college students take longer to graduate, are more diverse, and take
fewer courses per semester.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
2. Very few college students have high blood pressure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. The World Health Organization defines health as the absence of disease or illness.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
4. According to their body mass index (BMI), the vast majority of undergraduates are overweight or obese.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
5. People typically cycle and recycle through the stages of behavioral change several times.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
6. It is young adults, not older persons, who are experiencing the greatest health deficits and losing the most years
to illness, disability, and premature death.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
7. To effect a lasting change in behavior, reinforcement must come largely from external factors such as having
someone tell you that you need to make a change.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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Chapter 01 21e
8. Almost all people who try to kick bad health habits achieve long-term success on their first try.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
9. To have an external locus of control, people must believe their actions will make a difference in their health.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
10. Simply defined, health means being free of disease.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
11. Your sister told you she read that prevention is the best weapon against cancer and heart disease. However, she
doesn’t understand the meaning of the word prevention. Which information do you include in your response?
a. Prevention is a medical pathway that a physician will prescribe to help avoid disease.
b. Prevention is an important step to take once you have been diagnosed with factors that increase your risk
of disease.
c. Prevention is information and support offered to help healthy people identify their health risks, reduce
stressors, prevent potential medical problems, and enhance their well-being.
d. Prevention is an action you must take before the age of 25 to avoid serious disease and disability later in
life.
ANSWER: c
12. Which change process is the most widely used and involves increasing your knowledge about the nature of your
problem or about yourself?
a. Environmental control
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Emotional arousal
d. Self-reevaluation
ANSWER: b
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13. The skills, resources, and physical and mental capabilities that shape our behavior are examples of what type of
factors?
a. Reinforcing
b. Enabling
c. Protective
d. Predisposing
ANSWER: b
14. What are the leading causes of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States?
a. Cancer and diabetes
b. Heart disease and stroke
c. Asthma and depression
d. Hepatitis C and AIDS
ANSWER: b
15. According to the text, which strategy is NOT an effective way to keep medical costs manageable without
sacrificing your good health?
a. If you are given a prescription, ask for a well-known advertised brand name.
b. Don’t smoke, get enough sleep, and get regular immunizations.
c. Develop a relationship with a physician who gets to know you and your medical history.
d. Avoid going to the emergency department unless absolutely necessary.
ANSWER: a
16. Which term refers to a belief in one’s ability to accomplish a goal or change a behavior?
a. Self-efficacy
b. Self-esteem
c. Health belief system
d. Positive goal-setting
ANSWER: a
17. What type of factors encompass the beliefs, values, attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions that influence our
behavior?
a. Preventive
b. Protective
c. Reinforcing
d. Predisposing
ANSWER: d
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18. Marcus gives special stickers to his fourth grade students who earn high scores on math tests. Which factor is
most influential in his method?
a. Reinforcing
b. Enabling
c. Behavioral
d. Social
ANSWER: a
19. Which dimension of health includes finding a healthy balance between work and leisure time?
a. Emotional
b. Environmental
c. Cultural
d. Occupational
ANSWER: d
20. What is true about the lifestyle and health choices college students make today?
a. These choices have a temporary impact and pronounced consequences on how they feel.
b. These choices have an immediate impact and long-term consequences on how they feel.
c. These choices have a low impact and moderate consequences on how they feel.
d. These choices have a negligible impact and immediate consequences on how they feel.
ANSWER: b
21. Tucker is seeing a therapist to deal with career and family issues. Tucker exemplifies which process of change?
a. Environmental control
b. Emotional arousal
c. Self-reevaluation
d. Helping relationships
ANSWER: d
22. Which change model, rather than assigning blame, puts responsibility on people to acquire whatever skills or
power they need to overcome their problems?
a. Compensatory
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
ANSWER: a
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Chapter 01 21e
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. Compared to previous generations, today’s college students take longer to graduate, are more diverse, and take
fewer courses per semester.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
2. Very few college students have high blood pressure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
3. The World Health Organization defines health as the absence of disease or illness.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
4. According to their body mass index (BMI), the vast majority of undergraduates are overweight or obese.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
5. People typically cycle and recycle through the stages of behavioral change several times.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
6. It is young adults, not older persons, who are experiencing the greatest health deficits and losing the most years
to illness, disability, and premature death.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
7. To effect a lasting change in behavior, reinforcement must come largely from external factors such as having
someone tell you that you need to make a change.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 21e
8. Almost all people who try to kick bad health habits achieve long-term success on their first try.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
9. To have an external locus of control, people must believe their actions will make a difference in their health.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
10. Simply defined, health means being free of disease.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
11. Your sister told you she read that prevention is the best weapon against cancer and heart disease. However, she
doesn’t understand the meaning of the word prevention. Which information do you include in your response?
a. Prevention is a medical pathway that a physician will prescribe to help avoid disease.
b. Prevention is an important step to take once you have been diagnosed with factors that increase your risk
of disease.
c. Prevention is information and support offered to help healthy people identify their health risks, reduce
stressors, prevent potential medical problems, and enhance their well-being.
d. Prevention is an action you must take before the age of 25 to avoid serious disease and disability later in
life.
ANSWER: c
12. Which change process is the most widely used and involves increasing your knowledge about the nature of your
problem or about yourself?
a. Environmental control
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Emotional arousal
d. Self-reevaluation
ANSWER: b
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 21e
13. The skills, resources, and physical and mental capabilities that shape our behavior are examples of what type of
factors?
a. Reinforcing
b. Enabling
c. Protective
d. Predisposing
ANSWER: b
14. What are the leading causes of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States?
a. Cancer and diabetes
b. Heart disease and stroke
c. Asthma and depression
d. Hepatitis C and AIDS
ANSWER: b
15. According to the text, which strategy is NOT an effective way to keep medical costs manageable without
sacrificing your good health?
a. If you are given a prescription, ask for a well-known advertised brand name.
b. Don’t smoke, get enough sleep, and get regular immunizations.
c. Develop a relationship with a physician who gets to know you and your medical history.
d. Avoid going to the emergency department unless absolutely necessary.
ANSWER: a
16. Which term refers to a belief in one’s ability to accomplish a goal or change a behavior?
a. Self-efficacy
b. Self-esteem
c. Health belief system
d. Positive goal-setting
ANSWER: a
17. What type of factors encompass the beliefs, values, attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions that influence our
behavior?
a. Preventive
b. Protective
c. Reinforcing
d. Predisposing
ANSWER: d
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Chapter 01 21e
18. Marcus gives special stickers to his fourth grade students who earn high scores on math tests. Which factor is
most influential in his method?
a. Reinforcing
b. Enabling
c. Behavioral
d. Social
ANSWER: a
19. Which dimension of health includes finding a healthy balance between work and leisure time?
a. Emotional
b. Environmental
c. Cultural
d. Occupational
ANSWER: d
20. What is true about the lifestyle and health choices college students make today?
a. These choices have a temporary impact and pronounced consequences on how they feel.
b. These choices have an immediate impact and long-term consequences on how they feel.
c. These choices have a low impact and moderate consequences on how they feel.
d. These choices have a negligible impact and immediate consequences on how they feel.
ANSWER: b
21. Tucker is seeing a therapist to deal with career and family issues. Tucker exemplifies which process of change?
a. Environmental control
b. Emotional arousal
c. Self-reevaluation
d. Helping relationships
ANSWER: d
22. Which change model, rather than assigning blame, puts responsibility on people to acquire whatever skills or
power they need to overcome their problems?
a. Compensatory
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
ANSWER: a
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