Question 1

Which of the following groups of actions would most likely reduce a person's risk of premature death?

Accepted Answer

A)   Not smoking, avoiding junk foods, and maintaining a healthy weight
B)   Wearing a seat belt only when driving on the freeway and avoiding second-hand smoke
C)   Using natural dietary supplements, working the night shift, and spending frugally
D)   Avoiding excessive sun exposure and seeing at least two specialists each year

Question 2

The term health is often interchangeable with the term

Accepted Answer

A)   adaptability.
B)   flexibility.
C)   wellness.
D)   pain-free.

Question 3

Obesity creates a burden on the overall U.S. economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary goal of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is to provide access to health insurance for millions of uninsured Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following describes the rate of deaths within a certain population?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prevalence
B)   Life expectancy
C)   Mortality
D)   Morbidity

Question 6

Life expectancy may decline in coming years due to the prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Risk behaviors are those actions that increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Setting achievable and incremental goals and rewarding yourself for progress are proven tips for maintaining

Accepted Answer

A)   ongoing support from others.
B)   motivation for behavior change.
C)   an outstanding academic record.
D)   a lower body-mass index.

Question 9

Determinants of health include

Accepted Answer

A)   personal, social, economic, and environmental factors.
B)   physical, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural factors.
C)   nutritional, social, financial, and environmental factors.
D)   genetic and lifestyle factors.

Question 10

Believing that you will be able to run two mile miles without stopping by the end of the semester demonstrates self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define self-talk and explain how you can use it to help your efforts toward change.

Accepted Answer

Self-talk is your usual manner of thinki...

Question 12

Rashid volunteers weekly to help pick up trash in his neighborhood. This action contributes to improving which dimension of his health?

Accepted Answer

A)   Intellectual
B)   Social
C)   Environmental
D)   Spiritual

Question 13

Poor housing, lack of funds for adequate food and clothes, and insecure employment are which type of factors that negatively affect human health?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biological
B)   Economic
C)   Behavioral
D)   Genetic

Question 14

Which of the following is the best example of a realistic, specific, and attainable goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   I will lose a lot of weight.
B)   I will lose 1 pound a week over the next four weeks.
C)   I will lose 10 pounds if I start exercising.
D)   I will lose 10 pounds if I start exercising and stop eating after 8:00 p.m.

Question 15

Global warming, decreased water supplies, and toxic chemicals are serious health threats with far-reaching effects worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The range of factors that influence a person's health status are known as

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnic or cultural traditions.
B)   determinants of health.
C)   age-related conditions.
D)   genetic influences on health.

Question 17

An example of intellectual health is

Accepted Answer

A)   having a sense of meaning and purpose in your life.
B)   successfully interacting with others.
C)   having low self-efficacy.
D)   having a healthy curiosity about life in general.

Question 18

Explain the purpose of a behavior change contract and how it can help you make a positive change.

Accepted Answer

A behavior change contract functions as ...

Question 19

Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)   chronic disease.
B)   hereditary disease.
C)   communicable disease.
D)   acute disease.

Question 20

Using rational, positive statements and deliberately blocking negative thoughts are ways to avoid negative

Accepted Answer

A)   influences.
B)   actions.
C)   self-talk.
D)   awareness.

Exam 1: Accessing Your Health

The primary goal of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 is to provide access to health insurance for millions of uninsured Americans.

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The term health is often interchangeable with the term

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Which of the following describes the rate of deaths within a certain population?

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Which of the following groups of actions would most likely reduce a person's risk of premature death?

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Setting achievable and incremental goals and rewarding yourself for progress are proven tips for maintaining

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Life expectancy may decline in coming years due to the prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles.

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An example of intellectual health is

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Rashid volunteers weekly to help pick up trash in his neighborhood. This action contributes to improving which dimension of his health?

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Risk behaviors are those actions that increase the likelihood of negative health outcomes.

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Explain the purpose of a behavior change contract and how it can help you make a positive change.

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Determinants of health include

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Poor housing, lack of funds for adequate food and clothes, and insecure employment are which type of factors that negatively affect human health?

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Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are examples of

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Obesity creates a burden on the overall U.S. economy.

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Global warming, decreased water supplies, and toxic chemicals are serious health threats with far-reaching effects worldwide.

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Using rational, positive statements and deliberately blocking negative thoughts are ways to avoid negative

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Define self-talk and explain how you can use it to help your efforts toward change.

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Believing that you will be able to run two mile miles without stopping by the end of the semester demonstrates self-efficacy.

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Which of the following is the best example of a realistic, specific, and attainable goal?

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The range of factors that influence a person's health status are known as

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