Chapter 01
Taking Charge of Your Health

Multiple Choice Questions
 
1. (p. 5) Which of the following lifestyle choices can lead to development of all of the major chronic diseases (though not simultaneously)? 
A. alcohol consumption
B. poor financial health
C. tobacco use
D. poor eating habits

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2. (p. 12) The health determinant over which we have the LEAST control is 
A. diet.
B. exercise.
C. genetic makeup.
D. tobacco use.

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3. (p. 2) The nine dimensions of wellness include all of the following EXCEPT 
A. dietary wellness.
B. emotional wellness.
C. environmental wellness.
D. spiritual wellness.

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4. (p. 1) The nine dimensions of wellness 
A. are out of most people's control.
B. are interrelated.
C. demonstrate the separation of mind and body.
D. are static and unchangeable.

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5. (p. 12) Which of the following most contributes to one's physical wellness, as opposed to one of the other dimensions? 
A. being open to new ideas
B. eating a balanced diet
C. maintaining an optimistic attitude
D. maintaining satisfying relationships

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6. (p. 2) Optimism, trust, and self-confidence are components of 
A. emotional wellness.
B. interpersonal wellness.
C. cultural wellness.
D. spiritual wellness.

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7. (p. 3) Adam's parents are not concerned about their son's ability to adapt to college because he is curious, demonstrates an openness to ideas, and looks for solutions to problems. These qualities are reflective of Adam's _______________ wellness. 
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. interpersonal
D. spiritual

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8. (p. 3) Spiritual wellness is best described as having 
A. a strong support network of family and friends.
B. beliefs that give meaning and purpose to life.
C. the ability to express oneself creatively.
D. the ability to share one's feelings.

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9. (p. 3) Protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace is an example of _______________ wellness. 
A. environmental
B. intellectual
C. spiritual
D. occupational

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10. (p. 3) Occupational wellness can be measured by how much _______________ your job offers. 
A. fulfillment
B. money
C. status
D. work

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11. (p. 3) The way a person interacts with people of a different religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation is an aspect of 
A. interpersonal wellness.
B. spiritual wellness.
C. emotional wellness.
D. cultural wellness.

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12. (p. 3) Financial wellness includes a person's ability to 
A. find happiness on the job.
B. balance income and expenses in a comfortable way.
C. avoid hazards in the workplace that might cause stress.
D. earn enough money to leave a regular occupation.

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13. (p. 3-5) During the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from _______________ to _______________. 
A. infectious diseases; chronic diseases
B. accidents; infectious diseases
C. chronic diseases; infectious diseases
D. chronic diseases; accidents

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14. (p. 3) During the twentieth century the average life span 
A. did not change significantly.
B. increased slightly.
C. nearly doubled.
D. nearly tripled.

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15. (p. 6) Which of the following is currently America's number one cause of death? 
A. accidents
B. cancer
C. heart disease
D. suicide

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16. (p. 12) Lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease include 
A. a sedentary lifestyle.
B. cigarette smoking.
C. a poor diet.
D. All of the answers are correct.

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17. (p. 12) The single most important factor in determining an individual's level of wellness is 
A. age.
B. lifestyle.
C. environment.
D. genetics.

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18. (p. 7) The top three causes of death among Americans aged 15 to 24 are 
A. accidents, suicide, and homicide.
B. accidents, smoking, and cancer.
C. homicide, cancer, and accidents.
D. smoking, homicide, and suicide.

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19. (p. 8-9) The dominant focus of U.S. government health policies is 
A. improvement of physicians' education.
B. prevention of poor health behaviors.
C. rehabilitation of patients.
D. lowering of treatment costs.

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20. (p. 9) A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to 
A. shift focus to environmental factors instead of social factors in determining health.
B. eliminate health disparities among Americans.
C. increase life expectancy beyond 100 years.
D. reduce the amount of profit health care providers make.

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21. (p. 9) Women have higher rates than men of which of the following risk factors for poorer health? 
A. smoking
B. drinking
C. lower earnings
D. delayed doctor visits

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22. (p. 10) Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE? 
A. African Americans suffer from a higher infant mortality rate than the general population.
B. American Indians suffer from lower rates of death related to smoking and alcohol than the general population.
C. Pacific Islanders suffer from lower death rates related to obesity than the general population.
D. Latinos tend to suffer from higher rates of suicide than the general population.

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23. (p. 10) John, an African American student, has chosen to incorporate exercise into his daily routine to prevent health issues. Based exclusively on his ethnicity, which of the following is the most likely basis for his decision? 
A. high risk of developing lung cancer
B. high risk of developing elevated blood pressure and obesity
C. high risk of depression that leads to suicide
D. high risk of gallbladder disease

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24. (p. 10) When compared to the overall U.S. population, Asian Americans have 
A. higher rates of obesity.
B. higher rates of alcohol abuse.
C. lower rates of coronary disease.
D. shorter life expectancies.

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25. (p. 10) 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. 
A. higher; higher
B. higher; lower
C. lower; higher
D. lower; lower

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26. (p. 11) People with disabilities are more likely to 
A. be overweight.
B. exercise regularly.
C. have cancer.
D. have HIV.

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27. (p. 11-12) Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens are at high risk for 
A. asthma.
B. cancer.
C. diabetes.
D. suicide.

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28. (p. 12) The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his 
A. genes.
B. genome.
C. proteome.
D. RNA.

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29. (p. 12) The following are all environmental factors that affect your health EXCEPT the 
A. air you breathe.
B. amount of crime in your community.
C. genetic make-up of your body.
D. water you drink.

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30. (p. 12) Which of the following threatens severe weather change and the extinction of species on a global scale? 
A. acid rain
B. light pollution
C. climate change
D. inorganic pesticides

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31. (p. 14) The first step in improving wellness through lifestyle management is to 
A. ask friends what you should improve.
B. ask your family for assistance.
C. conduct a self-assessment.
D. sign up for a group program.

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32. (p. 14) Which of the following is the best way to start changing an unhealthy behavior? 
A. Identify and try to eliminate related behaviors that are affecting the target behavior.
B. Put family members in charge of tracking your behavioral changes.
C. Reduce the number of activities you take on so that you can better focus on change.
D. Choose a single target behavior and work only on it.

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33. (p. 14) A target behavior can best be defined as 
A. a behavior that is the focus of your behavior change plan.
B. a friend's behavior that you urge him or her to change.
C. a lifelong habit you want to stop immediately.
D. several bad, interrelated habits in need of change.

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34. (p. 14-19) Which of the following actions is not advisable in a plan to change a behavior for better health? 
A. attempting to change more than one behavior at a time
B. identifying cues to behaviors
C. incorporating rewards for reaching goals
D. making slow, systematic changes in behavior

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35. (p. 14) Eduardo has identified gambling as a target behavior because it is interfering with his schoolwork. To aid him in stopping this particularly challenging behavior, it is likely that he will need to 
A. buy a self-help book.
B. find outside help.
C. spend more time with his friends.
D. use a self-management approach.

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36. (p. 14) When evaluating health topics on the Internet, be sure to check the 
A. most popular blogs first.
B. latest media post on the topic.
C. qualifications of the site's authors.
D. testimonials page of the website.

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37. (p. 15) The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed 
A. self-concept.
B. self-efficacy.
C. self-esteem.
D. self-fulfilling prophecy.

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38. (p. 16) Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on 
A. fate or luck.
B. heredity.
C. their family's status.
D. their own actions.

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39. (p. 16) Donna is about 25 pounds overweight, has tried a variety of diets, and has repeatedly failed to maintain her weight loss. She explains her weight by noting that almost all her relatives are overweight and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight. Donna can best be described as having 
A. high self-efficacy.
B. a lack of self-talk.
C. an external locus of control.
D. an inability to visualize short term.

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40. (p. 16) The technique of visualizing yourself engaging in a new, healthier behavior is one of the best ways to 
A. boost your confidence.
B. improve physical strength.
C. keep an eye on your future.
D. externalize your locus of control.

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41. (p. 16) A strategy to increase your chances of success in the pursuit of a new behavior is to 
A. find a new behavior to change if you experience a temporary failure.
B. visualize attaining your goal and enjoying the benefits of the change.
C. rationalize temporary setbacks to minimize feelings of failure.
D. stick with the program even during periods of high stress.

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42. (p. 16) The precontemplation stage is characterized by 
A. a belief that there is no need for change.
B. an outward modification of behavior.
C. planning for change.
D. an awareness of the problem.

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43. (p. 17-18) During a "stages of change" behavior change program, some people may relapse. If this happens to you, the best strategy is to 
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.

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44. (p. 18-19) Which of the following is the order of steps to follow to create a personalized plan for change? 
A. analyze data, monitor behavior, devise plan of action, set goals, make a personal contract
B. devise plan of action, set goals, monitor behavior, analyze data, make a personal contract
C. make a personal contract, set goals, devise plan of action, monitor behavior, analyze data
D. monitor behavior, analyze data, set goals, devise plan of action, make a personal contract

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45. (p. 18) The best plan for behavior change 
A. begins with a negative self-assessment and self-talk.
B. concentrates on several interrelated behaviors.
C. refuses to tolerate temporary setbacks.
D. sets goals, anticipates problems, and includes rewards.

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46. (p. 18) Entries made into a health journal about a behavior should always note all of the following EXCEPT 
A. how you feel at the time the behavior occurs.
B. what the activity is when you perform the behavior.
C. when and where the behavior happens.
D. when you anticipate the behavior next occurring.

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47. (p. 18) 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 the observations in her journal to answer which of the following questions? 
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?

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48. (p. 18-19) Janae has the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, in order to lose ten pounds within three months. According to the "SMART" criteria, the detail about three months makes her goals 
A. realistic.
B. specific.
C. time-frame specific.
D. attainable.

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49. (p. 19) Your chances of success in changing a behavior increase if you 
A. set a very ambitious goal.
B. ignore related habits.
C. get those close to you involved.
D. focus on short-term benefits instead of long-term benefits.

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50. (p. 19) To help ensure success with a behavior change program, you should 
A. set a general goal, such as "lose weight."
B. develop a reward system.
C. avoid setting a time frame.
D. reward yourself only when you reach your goal.

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51. (p. 19) Rewards included in health action plans should 
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.

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52. (p. 20) A primary purpose of developing a personal contract for behavior change is to 
A. commit you to your word on modifying your behavior.
B. notify others of your intent to change your behavior.
C. prioritize the behaviors that you are considering changing.
D. assess your motivation for changing a health behavior.

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53. (p. 20) Writing a personal contract for behavior change involves all of the following EXCEPT 
A. setting a date to begin.
B. stating your goal.
C. identifying the steps to be used to measure progress.
D. identifying the consequences of failure to reach the goal.

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54. (p. 7) Which of the following statements about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is TRUE? 
A. Being a student disqualifies a person from being eligible for Medicaid.
B. "Catastrophic" health plans are available for people over the age of 30.
C. The majority of people are able to avoid a penalty if they choose not to get a health plan.
D. Preventive health services are covered completely by ACA plans.

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55. (p. 20) Obstacles in the process of behavior change 
A. are a sign of failure in the pursuit of a new behavior.
B. should be avoided, if possible, in the pursuit of a new behavior.
C. are a natural part of the behavior change process.
D. are a sign that the behavior management plan was unrealistic.

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56. (p. 11) Allan was born in and has lived his whole life in a rural area. Which of the following is most likely to be true about him when compared to the general population? 
A. He is more likely to wear his seatbelt when driving.
B. He is less likely to die of injury.
C. He is more likely to be physically active.
D. He is less likely to seek preventive care.

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57. (p. 19) Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day. It would be fair to say that this person does NOT 
A. have the desire to change.
B. have the support to change.
C. have the skills to change.
D. have the knowledge to change.

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58. (p. 19) Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for maintaining behavior change? 
A. assessing stress levels
B. rationalizing failure
C. evaluating social influences
D. changing techniques

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59. (p. 12-13) With regard to one's health, which one of the following elements is most within an individual's control? 
A. heredity
B. health care
C. environment
D. behavior

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60. (p. 14) Marta has a very general desire to be healthier. Which of the following is the best first step for her to take in moving toward that goal? 
A. Contemplate how unhappy she is.
B. Seek to motivate by considering the long-term benefits of being healthy.
C. Choose two unhealthy behaviors and make goals for change.
D. Ask family members what they may have seen and thought about her lifestyle choices.

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 Carla has become very busy since she came to college. She is a full-time student and is very active in campus clubs and organizations. Her classes and campus activities leave her little time to socialize with her friends. She is beginning to feel that she has let her friends down because she has had to cancel several activities they had planned, but she also feels guilty if she isn't able to meet her other obligations. Carla has always thought that she was in control of her life and has managed well up until now. She feels unhappy that she cannot spend more time with her friends without giving up her other activities.
 
61. (p. 2) Carla's unhappiness because of her inability to spend more time with her friends indicates that her level of _______________ wellness is suffering. 
A. spiritual
B. interpersonal
C. emotional
D. intellectual

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62. (p. 3) If Carla succeeds in improving her target area of wellness, she will most likely see a corresponding improvement in her _______________ wellness. 
A. financial
B. environmental
C. emotional
D. occupational

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63. (p. 18) Carla began her behavior change process by making a plan to spend more time with her friends but soon found that her plan didn't seem to be working well. Which of the following is the most likely reason that Carla's plan is not working as she expected? 
A. Carla made a plan before monitoring and evaluating her schedule.
B. Carla is not adequately motivated to change her behavior.
C. Carla is more committed to her activities than to her friends.
D. Carla has an external locus of control.

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64. (p. 18) If Carla manages to implement a successful plan for changing the way she tends to ignore friends for other obligations, which of the following will be least helpful in helping her stick with it? 
A. changing her goal to increase motivation
B. changing her technique if the original plan's technique isn't working
C. trying to get some of her friends to change their behaviors
D. avoiding rationalizations about how important her obligations are

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65. (p. 16) Which of the following of Carla's characteristics would most help her succeed in balancing her time so that she can study, be active on campus, and have fun with her friends? 
A. an internal locus of control
B. an ability to resist rewards
C. her ability to persuade friends to do as she asks
D. her rigid application of a plan without allowing for alterations

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True / False Questions
 
66. (p. 1) The concept of wellness defines health as the absence of disease. 
FALSE

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67. (p. 2) Self-confidence is one characteristic of a person who possesses good emotional health. 
TRUE

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68. (p. 3) Only a person who is devoutly religious is assured of good spiritual health. 
FALSE

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69. (p. 3) Good communication skills are an important aspect of interpersonal wellness. 
TRUE

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70. (p. 5) Prior to the twentieth century, a person was most likely to die of a chronic disease. 
FALSE

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71. (p. 5) Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to many American deaths in the late-20th century. 
TRUE

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Topic: Wellness as a health goal
 
72. (p. 3) Length of life is synonymous with quality of life. 
FALSE

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Topic: Wellness as a health goal

73. (p. 8-9) One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: Explain two major efforts to promote national health.
Topic: Promoting national health
 
74. (p. 8-9) Healthy People 2020 reflects a new focus on health determinants as factors that affect overall health. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: Explain two major efforts to promote national health.
Topic: Promoting national health
 
75. (p. 9) Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: Explain two major efforts to promote national health.
Topic: Promoting national health
 
76. (p. 10-11) Groups who have high poverty rates often have the worst health status. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: Explain two major efforts to promote national health.
Topic: Promoting national health

77. (p. 15) The first step in behavior change is to make a plan for the change. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
78. (p. 14) Some behaviors are too deeply rooted to be changed through independent self-management techniques alone. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
79. (p. 14) Knowledge about health is all you need to undertake a behavior change. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
80. (p. 15) The short-term benefits of behavior change can be important as a motivating force. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management

81. (p. 16) Believing that you are in control of your own life is known as having an internal locus of control. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
82. (p. 16) Having an external locus of control is associated with motivation and commitment to change behavior. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
83. (p. 16) Social support does not improve motivation during a behavior change program. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
84. (p. 16) Visualizing success in behavior change actually decreases the likelihood of achieving success. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management

85. (p. 17) It would be fair to describe "slips" in attempts to change behaviors as failures. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
86. (p. 18) A health journal is most effective as a behavior-change tool when it addresses only the specific target behavior rather than the circumstances around that behavior. 
FALSE

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Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
87. (p. 20) Taking incremental steps toward a long-term goal increases the chance that you will achieve the ultimate goal. 
TRUE

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Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
88. (p. 20) Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of success. 
TRUE

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Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management

89. (p. 20) Making adjustments to your original plan of action will decrease your chance of reaching your goal. 
FALSE

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Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
90. (p. 17) Effective rewards and support for behavior change can be provided by family and friends. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
91. (p. 17-18) If you are facing stress in your life, it might be necessary to delay a behavior change program. 
TRUE

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Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
92. (p. 3) The quality of your social opportunities is a key component of your environmental wellness. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: Define wellness as a health goal.
Topic: Wellness as a health goal

93. (p. 20-21) Making a successful change in a health behavior has the additional benefit of allowing you to feel better about yourself. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: List ways to promote lifelong wellness for yourself and your environment.
Topic: Being healthy for life
 
94. (p. 20-21) Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual making the change. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: List ways to promote lifelong wellness for yourself and your environment.
Topic: Being healthy for life

Essay Questions
 
95. (p. 2) Define the nine dimensions of wellness discussed in the text and, for each dimension, list two behaviors or habits that would promote its development. 
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Learning Objective: Define wellness as a health goal.
Topic: Wellness as a health goal
 
96. (p. 2) Discuss the role that lifestyle choices play in determining quality of life. Give at least three examples of healthy lifestyle choices, and explain how they promote quality of life and the dimensions of wellness. 
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Learning Objective: Define wellness as a health goal.
Topic: Wellness as a health goal

97. (p. 8) Identify and describe the four broad national goals of Healthy People 2020. Then choose one of the special population groups described in Healthy People 2020, and identify two health issues of particular importance for that group. 
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Learning Objective: Explain two major efforts to promote national health.
Topic: Promoting national health
 
98. (p. 15) Describe five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information. 
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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management
 
99. (p. 16) Describe which stage of change each of the following situations represents, and provide two appropriate strategies in each case to help the person move forward in the cycle of change.

 José wants to get back into shape, but he can't figure out how to fit activity into his day and doesn't know what to do next about his desire to change.
 Ellen has tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking in the past and now assumes that she won't ever be able to quit.
 Gary has decided to improve his diet, beginning in two weeks; he has already started to change by eating cereal for breakfast at home one day per week rather than picking up his usual fast food breakfast on the way to his first class. 
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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management

100. (p. 18) List the five major steps in a personalized plan to bring about behavior change. Select a target behavior, and briefly describe how you would apply the steps to that behavior. 
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Learning Objective: Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management.
Topic: Achieving wellness through lifestyle management