Question 1

Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's

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A)  hygiene habits.
B)  susceptibility to infectious disease.
C)  occupation and location.
D)  family history.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

An appraisal of the relationship between an object,action,or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)

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A)  belief.
B)  attitude.
C)  motivation.
D)  analysis.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Health promotion

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A)  involves social justice efforts aimed at achieving health care for all Americans.
B)  refers to fundraising campaigns for health-related organizations.
C)  includes policies,programs,and financial support for initiatives that promote health.
D)  focuses on curing the most prevalent diseases.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Differences in health conditions among specific populations are

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A)  risk behaviors.
B)  health promotions.
C)  health disparities.
D)  medical treatments.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Effective health promotion programs

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A)  focus on improving selected negative behaviors.
B)  have the most measurable results when implemented in schools.
C)  focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health.
D)  don't attempt to change individual attitudes about health.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of

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A)  an activity reinforcer.
B)  situational inducement.
C)  negative reinforcement.
D)  social reinforcement.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

A disease that begins slowly,progresses over a period of time,and that may resist treatment is a(n)

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A)  acute disease.
B)  chronic disease.
C)  behavioral disease.
D)  hereditary disease.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Eve is always upset about something,and it seems that she is never really happy.Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

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A)  mainly her social health.
B)  mainly her emotional health.
C)  mainly her physical health.
D)  all six dimensions of her health.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Educational,organizational,procedural,and environmental support aimed at helping a given population change health-related behaviors is

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A)  risk behavior.
B)  health promotion.
C)  health disparities.
D)  medical treatment.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Judy strives to stay healthy.When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior,she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track.No challenge is too tough for her to take on.Judy

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A)  has self-control.
B)  exhibits self-efficacy.
C)  is in a state of readiness to change.
D)  relies on social support.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being a(n)

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A)  enabling factor.
B)  contributing factor.
C)  reinforcing factor.
D)  predisposing factor.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Once you have identified a target behavior that needs to change,your next step is to

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A)  learn more about the behavior,its effects,and possible obstacles.
B)  commit to changing all negative behaviors at the same time.
C)  see a counselor to help you work out a plan.
D)  consider the possible negative outcomes before proceeding.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Overall,the leading cause of death for Americans is

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A)  accidents.
B)  cancer.
C)  heart disease.
D)  respiratory disease.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The thought,"I don't have enough time!" is an example of

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A)  shaping.
B)  self-talk.
C)  punishment.
D)  enabling.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Not allowing yourself to think about stage fright and focusing only on the content of your speech when preparing for a presentation is an example of

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A)  positive reinforcement.
B)  blocking and stopping.
C)  self-talk.
D)  self-rewarding.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Healthy life expectancy is another term for life span.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The positive aspects of a person's life,such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions,determines one's sense of

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A)  progress.
B)  well-being.
C)  change.
D)  health.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Excessive drug and alcohol consumption and poor sleep habits are the primary modifiable determinants related to chronic diseases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

A disease that begins slowly,progresses over a period of time,and that may resist treatment is a(n)

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The thought,"I don't have enough time!" is an example of

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Once you have identified a target behavior that needs to change,your next step is to

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Overall,the leading cause of death for Americans is

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Effective health promotion programs

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An appraisal of the relationship between an object,action,or idea and some attribute related to it is a(n)

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Judy strives to stay healthy.When she notices herself engaging in an unhealthy behavior,she makes a plan and takes action to get back on track.No challenge is too tough for her to take on.Judy

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Differences in health conditions among specific populations are

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The positive aspects of a person's life,such being satisfied with life in general and having positive emotions,determines one's sense of

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Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person's

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Eve is always upset about something,and it seems that she is never really happy.Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect

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Not allowing yourself to think about stage fright and focusing only on the content of your speech when preparing for a presentation is an example of

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Excessive drug and alcohol consumption and poor sleep habits are the primary modifiable determinants related to chronic diseases.

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Educational,organizational,procedural,and environmental support aimed at helping a given population change health-related behaviors is

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The development of self-esteem is an important part of intellectual health.

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Health promotion

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Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of

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A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being a(n)

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Healthy life expectancy is another term for life span.

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A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness.

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