Week 1 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is not an intervention strategy?

writing a contract
identifying triggers
keeping a journal
graphing results

Answer 1

identifying triggers

Question 2

The first step in the transtheoretical model of stages of change is contemplation.

True or False?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Sophie is in the habit of watching her favorite soap operas every day after dinner and avoiding her homework until late at night. In implementing a permanent lifestyle change, Sophie decides to go for a 15-minute walk after dinner and begin her homework immediately after she returns. Sophie’s decision best characterizes which of the following?

behavior shaping
setting a hard-to-achieve goal
using negative reinforcements
using positive reinforcements
behavior substitution

Answer 3

behavior substituting

Question 4

Which of the following does not accurately describe a mission statement?

Your mission statement is the focus of your life.
Your mission statement should push you to new and positive goals.
Your mission statement should be short and simple, only one or two sentences.
Your mission statement should be an in-depth view of what you think is the purpose of your life.

Answer 4

Your mission statement should be an in-depth view of what you think is the purpose of your life.

Question 5

Plans for achieving goals should be somewhat vague, allowing room for deviation and changes along the way.

True or False?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages in the transtheoretical model of stages of change?

Preparation, action, precontemplation, contemplation, maintenance, termination.
Maintenance, preparation, precontemplation, contemplation, action, termination.
Action, maintenance, termination, precontemplation, contemplation, preparation.
Precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance, preparation, termination.
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination.

Answer 6

Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination.

Question 7

In writing a personal mission statement, the first of the seven steps is to get input from others.

True or False?

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Which of the following defines the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model of stages of change?

Others suggest a change in your behavior but you are unaware of any need for a behavior change.
You recognize that a behavior change would be beneficial and decide to implement a change at some time in the distant future; no firm commitment is made.
You prepare yourself mentally and physically before committing to making a change.
You establish a plan for change and implement it.
You maintain the behavior change for about five years but require compliance with a specific program.

Answer 8

You recognize that a behavior change would be beneficial and decide to implement a change at some time in the distant future; no firm commitment is made.

Question 9

The steps to writing a mission statement include all of the following except

getting input from others
beginning with the central theme
evaluating your strengths and weaknesses
making your mission statement visible

Answer 9

evaluating your strengths and weaknesses

Question 10

Concrete decisions to reach your life mission are referred to as

incentives
goals
behavior shaping
behavior substitution

Answer 10

Goals