Chapter 1 Test Flashcards
T or F: A disabled person can never achieve the highest level of wellness.
False
A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a
Chronic Disease
All the following causes of death are linked to modifiable lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT: genetic diseases. heart disease. diabetes. cancer.
genetic disease
An adolescent smoker might think lung cancer happens only to old people. This is an example of which factor of the health belief model?
perceived susceptibility
An example of an enabling factor is
living near a hiking trail to encourage walking.
A person whose parents smoke is more likely to smoke based on this being a(n)
predisposing factor.
A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of
modifiable determinants of health.
Differences in health conditions among specific populations are
health disparities.
T or F: Emotional health is the same as intellectual health.
False
Eve is always upset about something, and it seems that she is never really happy. Her mental outlook is likely to adversely affect
all six dimensions of her health.
Having unprotected sex is considered a
Risk behavior
what includes policies, programs, and financial support for initiatives that promote health.
Health promotion
Healthy People 2020 is a plan designed to
improve health-related quality of life and years of life for all Americans.
Jane is sedentary and obese. What effect, if any, do these factors have on her health?
They impede her progress toward high-level wellness.
Jason has three projects due next week. He is frustrated because everything is due at the same time and he doesn’t believe it’s possible to get all three projects finished. His solution is to forget about the projects and meet up with friends for a night out. Jason has
an external locus of control.
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?
Social
Life expectancy in the early 1900s was largely determined by a person’s
susceptibility to infectious disease.
Lower health insurance rates for nonsmokers is an example of a(n)
manipulative reinforcer.
Observing a friend’s successful attempt to quit smoking and trying some of the same tactics to quit yourself is an example of
modelling
T or F: Social factors, biology and genetics, individual behavior, health services, and policymaking all combine to determine a person’s health status.
True
Spiritual health can best be described as
having a sense of meaning and purpose in one’s life.
The achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions is
wellness
The contemporary definition of wellness is
the achievement of the highest level of health possible in each of several dimensions.
The thought, “I don’t have enough time!” is an example of
self-talk
To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a
process that occurs in stages.
When applying the strategy of shaping to behavior change, one should
use small achievable steps to reach goals.
Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?
medical model
Which of the following factors plays a significant role in health disparities?
economic status
Which of the following is an essential prerequisite for changing a behavior?
wanting to change
Young adults (ages 15-24) are most likely to die from
accidents
