Chapter 1 Flashcards
Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as
major impediments to performing well academically?
A) substance abuse
B) stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties
C) repeated strep infections
D) carrying a too-heavy course load
B) stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties
Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person’s
A) hygiene habits.
B) susceptibility to infectious disease.
C) occupation and location.
D) family history
B) susceptibility to infectious disease.
Which of the following contributed to increased life expectancy in the early
twentieth century?
A) advances in genetic testing
B) advances in heart and brain surgery
C) vaccinations and antibiotics
D) more doctors in metropolitan areas
C) vaccinations and antibiotics
The expected number of years of life remaining at a given age, such as at birth, is known as
A) life expectancy.
B) population control.
C) mortality.
D) morbidity.
A) life expectancy.
Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her
health?
A) They affect her physical health only.
B) They affect her physical and emotional health only.
C) They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.
D) They affect her health only if she has a family history of health problems
related to obesity.
C) They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.
The contemporary definition of wellness is
A) the ability to move about freely without pain.
B) the absence of ongoing symptoms or chronic disease.
C) living longer than one’s parents.
D) the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several
dimensions.
D) the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several
dimensions.
Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy.
Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect
A) mainly her social health.
B) mainly her emotional health.
C) mainly her physical health.
D) all six dimensions of her health.
D) all six dimensions of her health.
The six dimensions of health
A) affect health independently of each other.
B) interact continuously.
C) seldom influence one another.
D) affect either the mind or the body
B) interact continuously.
Jill has many friends, is respected by her coworkers, and maintains a great
relationship with her boyfriend. Her ability to interact with others is an example of
which dimension of health?
A) social
B) intellectual
C) emotional
D) physical
A) social
Emotional health can best be described as being able to
A) feel and express emotions appropriately.
B) think clearly, without emotional influence.
C) maintain satisfying interpersonal relationships.
D) adapt to various social situations.
A) feel and express emotions
Spiritual health can best be described as
A) holding to religious beliefs learned in childhood.
B) not as important as other factors to overall wellness.
C) having a sense of meaning and purpose in one’s life.
D) establishing and maintaining fulfilling relationships.
C) having a sense of meaning and purpose in one’s life.
The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one’s mental capacity to
meet life’s challenges is known as
A) social health.
B) intellectual health.
C) physical health.
D) emotional health.
B) intellectual health.
A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may
resist treatment is a(n)
A) acute disease.
B) chronic disease.
C) behavioral disease.
D) hereditary disease.
B) chronic disease.
The model of health that is concerned with curing disease affecting a particular
tissue or organ is the
A) medical model.
B) surgical model.
C) public health model.
D) holistic model.
A) medical model.
Effective health promotion programs
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
C) focus on encouraging behaviors known to support good health.
Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from
A) heart disease.
B) cancer.
C) accidents.
D) homicide
C) accidents.
An example of an enabling factor is
A) living near a hiking trail to encourage walking.
B) nagging your parents to stop smoking.
C) gaining weight after you stop smoking.
D) Having friends who say they hate to exercise
A) living near a hiking trail to encourage walking.
Determinants of health are a range of critical factors in a person’s life that
A) predispose him or her to a particular set of diseases.
B) are related to genetics.
C) influence health status.
D) influence his or her response to medical treatment.
C) influence health status.
According to the transtheoretical model, a person in the pre-contemplation stage
A) is aware of the problem and is making preparations for change.
B) is aware of the problem but is greatly afraid of change.
C) has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change.
D) is aware of the problem and is already taking action to implement change
C) has no current intention to change or believes there is no need to change.
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
A) has self-control.
B) exhibits self-efficacy.
C) is in a state of readiness to change.
D) relies on social support.
B) exhibits self-efficacy.
The change model based on three factors (social environment, thoughts and
feelings, and behaviors) in interaction with each other is known as the
A) behavior modification model.
B) transtheoretical model.
C) health belief model.
D) social cognitive model.
D) social cognitive model.
Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?
A) deciding on several rewards for making the change
B) wanting to change
C) asking friends for advice
D) changing environmental obstacles
B) wanting to change
Once you have identified a target behavior that needs to change, your next step is
to
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.
A) learn more about the behavior, its effects, and possible obstacles.
The ever-changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical,
social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental dimensions is the
definition of
A) health.
B) satisfaction.
C) fitness.
D) recovery
A) health.
