Ch. 8 - Textbook Questions

Question 1

Empowerment models that focus on patient autonomy and collaborative relationships are paternalist regimens. These regimens are led by patients whose knowledge of health and disease increases the likelihood that healthy behaviors are attained.

a) The 1st statement is TRUE, but the 2nd statement is FALSE.
b) The 1st statement is FALSE, but the 2nd statement is TRUE.
c) Both statements are TRUE.
d) Both statements are FALSE.

Answer 1

D) BOTH STATEMENTS ARE FALSE.

Question 2

Which of the following aspects is part of the multi-dimensional model of health?

a) Spirituality
b) Knowledge
c) Behavior
d) Values

Answer 2

A) SPIRITUALITY

Question 3

The local dental hygiene association worked on policy change that banned sugary beverages from school vending machines. This is an example of:

a) healthy behavior.
b) health action.
c) health education.
d) health promotion.

Answer 3

D) HEALTH PROMOTION.

Question 4

For behavior change to occur, an individual must reach what milestone?

a) Value the change
b) Understand the healthy behavior
c) Understand unhealthy behavior
d) Understand why a behavior was chosen

Answer 4

A) VALUE THE CHANGE

Question 5

A patient who receives praise for having healthy gums during two routine dental hygiene appointments will be more likely to maintain good home care to ensure that the praise will continue at subsequent appointments. This theory is called:

a) classical conditioning.
b) operant conditioning.
c) modeling.
d) empowerment.

Answer 5

A) CLASSICAL CONDITIONING.