Question 1

Carla will probably be able to balance her time so that she can study,be active on campus,and have fun with her friends because she

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A)  has an internal locus of control.
B)  is not motivated by rewards.
C)  is persuasive and her friends will do as she asks.
D)  will stick to her plan without making changes.

Question 2

Women have higher rates than men for which of the following risk factors for disease?

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A)  smoking
B)  drinking
C)  lower earnings
D)  delayed doctor visits

Question 3

A large proportion of public health policies are aimed at

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A)  improving physician's education.
B)  preventing disease.
C)  rehabilitating patients.
D)  lowering treatment costs.

Question 4

Anne wants to lose weight.She is keeping a health journal to record her progress.To achieve her goal of weight loss,she can use her journal to answer which of the following questions?

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A)  How many behaviors in my life are serious health threats?
B)  When am I most likely to overeat?
C)  What behavior do I want to change?
D)  What will be the consequences of not changing my risky health behavior?

Question 5

Income and education are closely linked with health status.The __________ the poverty rate and the __________ the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

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A)  higher;higher
B)  higher;lower
C)  lower;higher
D)  lower;lower

Question 6

Rewards included in health action plans should

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A)  reinforce your efforts.
B)  be provided only when you reach your overall goal.
C)  come in the form of food or alcohol.
D)  be given only when someone notices your success.

Question 7

Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual making the change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to many deaths in late-twentieth century America.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and transgender teens are at high risk for

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A)  asthmA.
B)  cancer.
C)  diabetes.
D)  suicide.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?

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A)  American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
B)  American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
C)  American ethnic minorities have lower rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
D)  No studies exist that compare the rates of death and disability for ethnic minorities to those of the U.S.population as a whole.

Question 11

Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

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A)  self-concept.
B)  self-efficacy.
C)  self-esteem.
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 13

The health determinant that we have LEAST control over is

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A)  diet.
B)  exercise.
C)  genetic makeup.
D)  tobacco use.

Question 14

Occupational wellness can be measured by how much ___________ your job offers.

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A)  fulfillment
B)  money
C)  status
D)  work

Question 15

Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of _______________ wellness.

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A)  environmental
B)  intellectual
C)  spiritual
D)  occupational

Question 16

During a "stages of change" behavior change program,some people may lapse.If this occurs,the best strategy is to

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A)  choose a different behavior to change.
B)  give up on changing your behavior.
C)  forgive yourself and move on.
D)  start over from the beginning.

Question 17

One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Chances of success in behavior management increase if

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A)  the goals provide a difficult challenge.
B)  legalistic tracking systems are avoided.
C)  environmental cues are accounted for.
D)  the change is seen as temporary.

Question 19

A health journal is most effective as a behavior-change tool when it addresses only a specific target behavior rather than the circumstances around it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The first step in behavior change is to make a plan for the change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Taking Charge of Your Health

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to many deaths in late-twentieth century America.

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Income and education are closely linked with health status.The __________ the poverty rate and the __________ the education level,the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

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The health determinant that we have LEAST control over is

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Rewards included in health action plans should

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Anne wants to lose weight.She is keeping a health journal to record her progress.To achieve her goal of weight loss,she can use her journal to answer which of the following questions?

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Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual making the change.

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Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?

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Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of _______________ wellness.

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Occupational wellness can be measured by how much ___________ your job offers.

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The first step in behavior change is to make a plan for the change.

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Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and transgender teens are at high risk for

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Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health.

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The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

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Women have higher rates than men for which of the following risk factors for disease?

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A large proportion of public health policies are aimed at

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Carla will probably be able to balance her time so that she can study,be active on campus,and have fun with her friends because she

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One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans.

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Chances of success in behavior management increase if

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A health journal is most effective as a behavior-change tool when it addresses only a specific target behavior rather than the circumstances around it.

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During a "stages of change" behavior change program,some people may lapse.If this occurs,the best strategy is to

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