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0001, Part 1: Health Behavior Theories

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which health behavior theory focuses on individual beliefs about health conditions influencing behavior?

a)

Health Belief Model (HBM)

b)

Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)

c)

Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)

d)

Transtheoretical Model (TTM)

2.

What are the key concepts of the Health Belief Model (HBM)?

a)

Perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy.

b)

Motivation, reinforcement, punishment, and extinction.

c)

Stages of change, decisional balance, and processes of change.

d)

Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.

3.

The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) predicts intention to perform health behaviors like quitting smoking or exercising.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Who is the developer of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)?

a)

Albert Bandura

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

Jean Piaget

d)

Sigmund Freud

5.

Match the following health behavior theories with their main focus:

a)

Behavior is influenced by personal, behavioral, and environmental factors in a reciprocal manner.

1.

2

b)

Individual beliefs about health conditions influence behavior.

2.

3

c)

Behavior is driven by intention, which is influenced by attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

3.

1

6.

What is the focus of the behavior change model described in the image?

a)

Health is affected by multiple levels

b)

Behavior change is a process that occurs in stages

c)

How new health ideas spread

d)

Framework for planning interventions

7.

The stages of behavior change are Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and _________.

a)

Termination

b)

Regression

c)

Relapse

d)

Reflection

8.

What is the use of the behavior change model described in the image?

a)

Comprehensive public health planning

b)

Great for tailoring interventions

c)

Implementation and evaluation

d)

Assessing needs

9.

What is the focus of the Ecological Model?

a)

How new health ideas spread

b)

Health is affected by multiple levels: individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy

c)

Framework for planning interventions

d)

Behavior change is a process that occurs in stages

10.

The use of the Ecological Model is __________ public health planning.

a)

Comprehensive

b)

Limited

c)

Irrelevant

d)

Optional

11.

What are the categories in the Diffusion of Innovations Theory?

a)

Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation

b)

Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority, Late Majority, Laggards

c)

Predisposing, Reinforcing, Enabling

d)

Implementation, Evaluation

12.

What is the focus of the PRECEDE–PROCEED Model?

a)

How new health ideas spread

b)

Framework for planning and evaluating health promotion interventions

c)

Health is affected by multiple levels

d)

Behavior change is a process that occurs in stages

13.

What is the main focus of the SMART Model (Social Marketing Approach)?

a)

Uses marketing principles to 'sell' healthy behaviors.

b)

Learners actively build knowledge through experience.

c)

Learning is based on conditioning through reinforcement and punishment.

d)

Students learn in different ways.

14.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the SMART Model?

a)

Audience analysis

b)

Market strategy

c)

Abstract conceptualization

d)

Implementation

15.

What is the focus of the Constructivist Theory (Piaget, Vygotsky)?

a)

Learners actively build knowledge through experience.

b)

Learning is based on conditioning through reinforcement and punishment.

c)

Students learn in different ways.

d)

Concrete experience leads to active experimentation.

16.

According to Behaviorism (Skinner, Pavlov), learning is based on ________ through reinforcement and punishment.

a)

conditioning

b)

memorization

c)

observation

d)

intuition

17.

Which learning theory emphasizes diverse instructional strategies in health education?

a)

Constructivist Theory

b)

Behaviorism

c)

Multiple Intelligences Theory

d)

Experiential Learning

18.

The Experiential Learning (Kolb) cycle includes which of the following steps?

a)

Reflective observation

b)

Audience analysis

c)

Clear rules

d)

Rewards

19.

What is the use of the Constructivist Theory in health lessons?

a)

Encourages active learning and real-world application in health lessons.

b)

Promotes rote memorization of health facts.

c)

Discourages student participation in health discussions.

d)

Focuses only on theoretical knowledge without practical application.

20.

Match the field with its corresponding examples of theories/models:

a)

Health Behavior

1.

HBM, TPB, SCT, TTM, Ecological, Diffusion of Innovations

b)

Health Education

2.

PRECEDE–PROCEED, SMART Model

c)

Learning Theory

3.

Constructivism, Behaviorism, Multiple Intelligences, Experiential Learning

21.

According to the Health Belief Model, people will take a health-related action if they believe they are ________ to a condition (perceived susceptibility).

a)

susceptible

b)

immune

c)

resistant

d)

unconcerned

22.

According to the Health Belief Model, people will take a health-related action if they believe the condition has ________ consequences (perceived severity).

a)

serious

b)

minor

c)

temporary

d)

positive

23.

According to the Health Belief Model, people will take a health-related action if they believe taking action would ________ their susceptibility or severity (perceived benefits).

a)

reduce

b)

increase

c)

ignore

d)

maintain

24.

According to the Health Belief Model, people will take a health-related action if they believe the costs or barriers to taking action are ________ by the benefits (perceived barriers).

a)

outweighed

b)

increased

c)

ignored

d)

multiplied

25.

According to the Health Belief Model, people will take a health-related action if they are exposed to a ________ to action that triggers the behavior.

a)

cue

b)

barrier

c)

reward

d)

risk

26.

According to the Health Belief Model, people will take a health-related action if they have the ________ in their ability to take action (self-efficacy).

a)

confidence

b)

doubt

c)

fear

d)

hesitation

27.

Which of the following best illustrates perceived barriers in the Health Belief Model?

a)

A teen believes smoking causes lung disease.

b)

A student doesn’t want to get vaccinated because they fear needles.

c)

A person believes exercise will improve their health.

d)

A student feels confident in their ability to cook healthy meals.

28.

Match the Health Belief Model component to its correct explanation:

a)

Perceived Susceptibility

1.

Belief about the chances of getting a condition

b)

Perceived Severity

2.

Belief about how serious the condition and its consequences are

c)

Perceived Benefits

3.

Belief in the effectiveness of taking action to reduce risk

d)

Perceived Barriers

4.

Belief about the material and psychological costs of the action

e)

Cues to Action

5.

Events, people, or things that move people to change behavior

29.

Perceived Susceptibility: Belief about the chances of getting a condition. "I might get ______ if I don’t use sunscreen."

a)

skin cancer

b)

a cold

c)

diabetes

d)

broken bones

30.

Perceived Severity: Belief about how serious the condition and its consequences are. "______ can be deadly and disfiguring."

a)

Skin cancer

b)

Common cold

c)

Mild headache

d)

Seasonal allergies

31.

Perceived Benefits: Belief in the effectiveness of taking action to reduce risk. "Using ______ can prevent skin cancer."

a)

sunscreen

b)

toothpaste

c)

shampoo

d)

perfume

32.

Self-Efficacy: Confidence in one’s ability to take the action. "I know how to choose and apply ______ properly."

a)

sunscreen

b)

shampoo

c)

toothpaste

d)

perfume

33.

Match the following components of the WSCC Model with their correct descriptions:

a)

K–12 curriculum teaching skills and knowledge for lifelong health.

1.

Health Education

b)

PE classes plus opportunities for physical activity throughout the school day.

2.

Physical Education & Physical Activity

c)

Healthy meals, smart snack options, and food/nutrition education.

3.

Nutrition Environment & Services

d)

School-based care for chronic conditions, illness, and emergencies.

4.

Health Services

e)

Mental and emotional health services provided at school.

5.

Counseling, Psychological & Social Services

34.

The WSCC Model component that focuses on 'K–12 curriculum teaching skills and knowledge for lifelong health' is called ________.

a)

Health Education

b)

Physical Environment

c)

Family Engagement

d)

Social and Emotional Climate

35.

The WSCC Model component that includes 'PE classes plus opportunities for physical activity throughout the school day' is called ________.

a)

Physical Education & Physical Activity

b)

Nutrition Environment & Services

c)

Health Services

d)

Social & Emotional Climate

36.

The WSCC Model component that provides 'Healthy meals, smart snack options, and food/nutrition education' is called ________.

a)

Nutrition Environment & Services

b)

Physical Education & Physical Activity

c)

Health Services

d)

Social & Emotional Climate

37.

The WSCC Model component that offers 'School-based care for chronic conditions, illness, and emergencies' is called ________.

a)

Health Services

b)

Physical Education

c)

Nutrition Services

d)

Social and Emotional Climate

38.

The WSCC Model component that provides 'Mental and emotional health services provided at school' is called ________.

a)

Counseling, Psychological & Social Services

b)

Physical Education

c)

Nutrition Services

d)

Health Education

39.

The WSCC Model component that promotes 'Supportive relationships and a safe, inclusive school atmosphere' is called ________.

a)

Social & Emotional Climate

b)

Physical Education

c)

Health Services

d)

Nutrition Environment

40.

The WSCC Model component that ensures 'The school building and surroundings — safe, clean, and healthy' is called ________.

a)

Physical Environment

b)

Health Education

c)

Family Engagement

d)

Social and Emotional Climate

41.

The WSCC Model component that supports 'Initiatives that support the physical and mental health of staff' is called ________.

a)

Employee Wellness

b)

Family Engagement

c)

Community Involvement

d)

Nutrition Environment

42.

What does family engagement in schools involve?

a)

Involving families in school activities and decision-making.

b)

Only allowing families to attend school events.

c)

Limiting family participation to fundraising activities.

d)

Excluding families from school decisions.

43.

Community involvement in the WSCC model includes partnerships with which of the following?

a)

Local organizations

b)

Businesses

c)

Health agencies

d)

All of the above

44.

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the WSCC Model?

a)

Supports both student health and academic achievement

b)

Promotes a collaborative approach involving educators, families, and communities

c)

Focuses only on academic achievement

d)

Recognizes that schools are key settings for influencing lifelong health

45.

The WSCC Model promotes a collaborative approach involving which groups?

a)

Educators, families, and communities

b)

Only students and teachers

c)

Government officials only

d)

Healthcare professionals exclusively

e)

Parents and students only

46.

The WSCC Health Model stands for the World-Consensus Components of School Health.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

One topic you can expect to see WSCC show up in questions about on the ILTS Health Education (211) exam is:

a)

Coordinated school health programs

b)

Physical education techniques

c)

Nutrition labeling laws

d)

First aid procedures

48.

Which component of the WCCS Health Model involves a structured curriculum that teaches students knowledge and skills to make healthy choices?

a)

Physical Education and Activity

b)

Health Education

c)

Nutrition Services

d)

Health Promotion for Staff

49.

Which component of the WCCS Health Model provides opportunities for students to develop physical fitness and motor skills through regular physical activity?

a)

Health Services

b)

Family and Community Involvement

c)

Physical Education and Activity

d)

Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services

50.

Which component of the WCCS Health Model gives access to health care professionals for screenings, chronic condition management, and first aid?

a)

Health Services

b)

Nutrition Services

c)

Healthy School Environment

d)

Health Promotion for Staff

51.

Which component of the WCCS Health Model provides access to nutritious meals and education on healthy eating habits?

a)

Health Education

b)

Nutrition Services

c)

Healthy School Environment

d)

Family and Community Involvement

52.

Which component of the WCCS Health Model offers services to support mental, emotional, and social well-being (e.g., school counselors, psychologists)?

a)

Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services

b)

Health Promotion for Staff

c)

Physical Education and Activity

d)

Family and Community Involvement

53.

Which component of the WCCS Health Model ensures a safe and supportive physical and emotional school climate (e.g., anti-bullying policies, clean facilities)?

a)

Healthy School Environment

b)

Health Services

c)

Nutrition Services

d)

Health Education

54.

Which component of the WCCS Health Model includes programs to improve and maintain school staff’s health and well-being?

a)

Health Promotion for Staff

b)

Physical Education and Activity

c)

Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services

d)

Family and Community Involvement

55.

Which component of the WCCS Health Model involves family and community participation in supporting school health?

a)

Family and Community Involvement

b)

Health Education

c)

Nutrition Services

d)

Healthy School Environment

56.

Functional health knowledge is the essential ________ students need to make healthy decisions.

a)

factual information

b)

physical activity

c)

medical treatment

d)

nutritional supplement

57.

Which of the following is an example of functional health knowledge?

a)

Knowing how diseases are transmitted.

b)

Playing a musical instrument.

c)

Painting a picture.

d)

Learning a new language.

58.

Which of the following is an example of functional health knowledge?

a)

Understanding the importance of vaccinations.

b)

Cooking a meal.

c)

Riding a bicycle.

d)

Writing a poem.

59.

Which of the following is an example of functional health knowledge?

a)

Recognizing signs of substance abuse.

b)

Building a sandcastle.

c)

Solving a math problem.

d)

Drawing a map.

60.

Which of the following is an example of functional health knowledge?

a)

Basic anatomy and physiology (e.g., how the heart functions).

b)

Learning to swim.

c)

Planting a tree.

d)

Reading a novel.

61.

Which of the following is a core health-related skill that supports health and safety?

a)

Decision-Making

b)

Painting

c)

Cooking

d)

Dancing

62.

Which of the following is a core health-related skill that supports health and safety?

a)

Goal-Setting

b)

Singing

c)

Drawing

d)

Running

63.

Which of the following is a core health-related skill that supports health and safety?

a)

Communication Skills (e.g., refusal and negotiation)

b)

Swimming

c)

Gardening

d)

Reading

64.

Which of the following is a core health-related skill that supports health and safety?

a)

Accessing Valid Health Information

b)

Painting

c)

Cycling

d)

Writing

65.

Which of the following is a core health-related skill that supports health and safety?

a)

Advocacy

b)

Cooking

c)

Jogging

d)

Sculpting

66.

Which of the following is a core health-related skill that supports health and safety?

a)

Analyzing Influences

b)

Dancing

c)

Sewing

d)

Climbing

67.

Which of the following is a core health-related skill that supports health and safety?

a)

Self-Management

b)

Knitting

c)

Skating

d)

Acting

68.

Teaching students how to refuse alcohol at a party is an example of a _________

a)

health-related skill

b)

physical activity

c)

nutritional guideline

d)

medical emergency

69.

Practicing how to set a personal fitness goal and make a plan is an example of a _________

a)

health-related skill

b)

physical activity

c)

nutrient

d)

body composition

70.

Actions that promote health and prevent illness across the dimensions are called __________.

a)

wellness behaviors

b)

risk factors

c)

disease symptoms

d)

medical emergencies

71.

Which of the following is NOT a key wellness dimension?

a)

Physical

b)

Emotional

c)

Financial

d)

Social

72.

The Intellectual dimension of wellness includes ________ and learning.

a)

curiosity

b)

exercise

c)

meditation

d)

nutrition

73.

Which of the following is an example of a wellness behavior?

a)

Eating a balanced diet

b)

Skipping meals

c)

Avoiding exercise

d)

Ignoring safety

74.

Individuals' health beliefs are often informed by:

a)

cultural background

b)

weather patterns

c)

technological advances

d)

fashion trends

75.

The Health Belief Model includes beliefs about susceptibility, severity, benefits, and ________.

a)

barriers

b)

motivation

c)

resources

d)

outcomes

76.

Which wellness dimension is associated with values and purpose?

a)

Physical

b)

Spiritual

c)

Social

d)

Occupational

77.

Practicing mindfulness or journaling is an example of which type of behavior?

a)

Self-care behavior

b)

Aggressive behavior

c)

Risk-taking behavior

d)

Avoidant behavior

78.

Wearing a seatbelt is an example of a wellness behavior.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

Which wellness dimension involves healthy relationships?

a)

Emotional

b)

Social

c)

Intellectual

d)

Occupational

80.

Health beliefs are defined according to the worksheet as:

a)

Personal ideas and attitudes about health and illness.

b)

A list of medical symptoms and treatments.

c)

Government policies on healthcare.

d)

The scientific method for diagnosing diseases.

81.

What is the definition of group norms? Group norms are ________ shared by a group that influence behaviors.

a)

unwritten rules or expectations

b)

formal laws and regulations

c)

personal opinions and beliefs

d)

random traditions with no meaning

82.

Which of the following is an example of group norms?

a)

Most students in a peer group wear bike helmets, so others are more likely to.

b)

A person trusts medical science and gets vaccinated.

c)

Media messaging about vaping.

83.

Family norms around meals, activity, or substance use can influence children's choices.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

Group norms can ________ influence health decisions.

a)

positively or negatively

b)

rarely

c)

never

d)

always positively

85.

Effective health education can help change harmful group norms.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Functional Health Knowledge provides ______ information students need to make healthy choices.

a)

accurate

b)

irrelevant

c)

outdated

d)

confusing

87.

Which component empowers students to act on what they know and believe?

a)

Functional Health Knowledge

b)

Health-Related Skills

c)

Wellness Behaviors

d)

Group Norms

88.

Wellness Behaviors are the outcome — the actual ________ and actions that promote health.

a)

habits

b)

diseases

c)

medications

d)

symptoms

89.

Health Beliefs influence ______ and willingness to adopt behaviors.

a)

motivation

b)

appearance

c)

location

d)

temperature

90.

Group Norms reinforce or undermine individual choices based on ______ expectations.

a)

group

b)

personal

c)

random

d)

cultural

91.

The purpose of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) created by the CDC is to:

a)

Monitor health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults.

b)

Provide medical treatment to adolescents.

c)

Develop vaccines for childhood diseases.

d)

Fund school sports programs.

92.

Which risk behavior category includes not wearing seatbelts, texting while driving, physical fights, bullying, dating violence, carrying weapons, and suicide attempts?

a)

Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence

b)

Behaviors that contribute to poor nutrition

c)

Behaviors that contribute to substance abuse

d)

Behaviors that contribute to lack of physical activity

93.

Unprotected sex, multiple partners, early sexual activity, and not using birth control are examples of which CDC youth risk behavior category?

a)

Sexual behaviors related to unintended pregnancy and STDs (including HIV)

b)

Tobacco use

c)

Unintentional injuries and violence

d)

Physical inactivity

94.

Binge drinking, vaping, marijuana, opioids, and underage alcohol use are examples of which risk behavior?

a)

Alcohol and other drug use

b)

Physical inactivity

c)

Unhealthy eating habits

d)

Unsafe driving

95.

Cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vaping, and smokeless tobacco are examples of which CDC youth risk behavior category?

a)

Tobacco use

b)

Physical inactivity

c)

Unhealthy dietary behaviors

d)

Alcohol and other drug use

96.

Skipping meals, high junk food intake, and inadequate fruits/vegetables are examples of which risk behavior?

a)

Unhealthy dietary behaviors

b)

Physical inactivity

c)

Tobacco use

d)

Excessive screen time

97.

Sedentary lifestyle, excessive screen time, and not meeting activity guidelines are examples of which CDC youth risk behavior category?

a)

Inadequate physical activity

b)

Tobacco use

c)

Unhealthy dietary behaviors

d)

Alcohol and other drug use

98.

What are some impacts of physical health?

a)

Obesity, injuries, STDs, chronic illness (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)

b)

Improved memory, faster internet speed, better eyesight

c)

Increased wealth, higher IQ, fluency in multiple languages

d)

Ability to fly, invisibility, time travel

99.

Physical Health: Unhealthy diet and inactivity can lead to which health issues?

a)

Obesity, heart disease

b)

Improved vision

c)

Stronger bones

d)

Faster metabolism