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WorksheetsCH 1 Study guide 2025
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which is one of the nine dimensions of wellness?
logical wellness
ecological wellness
dietary wellness
spiritual wellness
Which of the following is specifically associated with physical wellness?
eating well
self-confidence
compassion
a support network
Which dimension of wellness includes optimism, trust, and self-confidence?
physical wellness
emotional wellness
spiritual wellness
interpersonal wellness
The ability to think critically is an aspect of what dimension of wellness?
emotional
intellectual
interpersonal
spiritual
Which activity best describes emotional wellness?
taking time to explore your thoughts and feelings
getting regular medical checkups
being open to new ideas
finding principles by which to live your life
Which best describes spiritual wellness?
participation in community work
prevention of injuries
an ability to share feelings with others
possession of a set of guiding beliefs that give meaning to life
Which element does environmental wellness include?
trust
communication skills
meditation
physical safety
Which of the following specifically helps improve interpersonal wellness?
a network of caring people
a great degree of self-confidence
good physical health
an active, creative mind
Which type of wellness involves the ability to live within your means and to manage your money?
interpersonal
financial
environmental
spiritual
Which of the following describes occupational wellness?
the ability to manage money
the level of fulfillment gained from one's work
the livability of one's surroundings
the quality of one's communication skills
What was the approximate life expectancy in 1850?
40 years
50 years
60 years
70 years
What was the most serious threat to a person's health in 1850?
coronary heart disease
cancer
infectious disease
stroke
How did the average life expectancy change between 1850 and 2000?
Life expectancy decreased by 10 years.
Life expectancy increased by 10 years.
Life expectancy nearly doubled in length.
Life expectancy nearly tripled in length.
The decline in life expectancy between 2019 and 2021 has been linked to which of the following?
Covid-19
stroke
tobacco use
HIV
What is an indication of financial wellness?
having many credit cards
controlling your use of credit cards
maintaining a high debt
investing instead of saving
What is an indication of environmental wellness?
having a supportive network of friends and family
earning a high salary
living in a large home
having access to nutritious food
Which disease is defined as developing and continuing over a long period?
chronic disease
infectious disease
terminal disease
subclinical disease
In 2021, what were the two leading causes of death in the United States?
cancer and cirrhosis
stroke and heart disease
heart disease and cancer
diabetes and osteoporosis
Which of the following has not been found to significantly increase life expectancy?
eating a healthy diet
never smoking
getting regular physical activity
moderate social media usage
What is the major difference between life span and health span?
Life span is how long we live, while health span is the freedom from chronic or disabling disease.
Life span considers health and wellness, while health span considers only longer life expectancy.
Health span is having a higher quantity of life but lower quality of life, while life span is having a lower quantity of life but a higher quality of life.
Health span is having an increased susceptibility to unintended injury, while life span is having a decreased susceptibility to unintended injury.
What proportion of U.S. adults meet the federal requirements for aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise?
nearly 25%
about 50%
nearly 75%
about 8%
What is the leading cause of death for people between 15 and 24 years old living in the United States?
heart disease
suicide
unintentional injuries
cancer
Which is a characteristic of the U.S. government's Healthy People reports?
They do not address health equity and health disparities.
They are updated every two years.
They include solely disease-specific goals.
They aim to prevent disease and improve quality of life.
What is one outcome of a healthy diet?
sufficient energy and nutrients
an increased risk of heart disease
insufficient nutrients
an increased risk of high blood pressure
What is the best strategy for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight?
short-term diets
colon cleansing
high-protein diets
regular exercise
What will most likely result from poor stress management?
an increased susceptibility to diseases
less fatigue
better sleep
an efficient immune system
Which of the following is most associated with tobacco use?
a compromised immune system
liver disease
a small number of deaths each year
the top cause of death in the United States
What is the most effective way of dealing with disease?
medication
prevention
rehabilitation
surgery
Which is true about the factors involved in wellness?
The factors are entirely outside of individual control.
The factors are difficult to identify.
The factors are easy to change.
The factors often interact with each other.
According to the American College Health Association’s 2022 National College Health Assessment III survey of college students, which of the following was most commonly mentioned as having a negative impact on college students’ academic performance?
work
depression
procrastination
concern for a family member
Which of the following statements regarding life span is most accurate?
Life span is unrelated to lifestyle choices.
The United States spends more money per person on health care and has a higher life expectancy than all other high-income countries.
Covid-19 had no impact on life expectancy while it was at its peak.
Research has shown that the greater number of healthy choices adopted, the larger the increase in life expectancy.
What is the first step in trying to change a health-related behavior?
making a personal contract
obtaining knowledge and information
realizing the behavior is problematic and that you can change it
setting specific goals
When choosing a target behavior to change, how can you maximize your chances of success?
by changing all negative behaviors at once
by starting with a complicated behavior first
by starting with something simple
by targeting multiple behaviors
What is the best definition for self-efficacy?
the figurative "place" that is responsible for events in a person's life
one’s belief that one can take action and perform a specific task
events that occur but are unrelated to behavior change
events that occur but are beyond an individual's control
Which is the most reliable source for health-related information?
an advertisement about a “dramatic new breakthrough in the world of medicine”
a friend’s story about losing weight on a new diet
a study by the National Cancer Institute
a social media post based on the latest medical research
The best kind of internet resource for information on health would be a website that is
run by a company selling products on the site.
promotional in nature.
operated by a professional association.
updated every six months.
What is the best definition for locus of control?
strong motivational powers that people have available to them
the figurative “place” a person designates as the source of responsibility for events in the person’s life
the friends, family, and opponents who influence a person's life
a reward system that is responsible for positive lifestyle changes
What is likely to happen when people have an external locus of control and believe they have a genetic predisposition to cancer?
They will reinforce their motivation to take appropriate action.
They will sabotage their efforts to take appropriate action.
They will enhance their focus of control.
They will gain a greater sense of control over their lives.
Which of the following best describes a person who is classified as 50 pounds overweight, has tried a variety of diets, and explains the extra weight by saying that overweight runs in the family and that no family members have successfully lost weight?
lack of motivation
external locus of control
internal locus of control
victim of heredity
Which identifies the precontemplation stage in the stages-of-change model?
awareness of the problem
modification of behavior
belief that there is not a problem and, thus, no need for change
planning for change
According to the stages-of-change model of changing behavior, at which stage do people begin to make small changes in their behavior?
contemplation stage
preparation stage
maintenance stage
action stage
What is the key to a successful behavior change program?
identifying multiple target behaviors
speed and aggressiveness
a plan that includes established goals
a qualified therapist
How does setting realistic, specific goals help a person change unwanted behavior?
It forces the person to take on the harder steps first.
It reduces the number of rewards the person can receive.
It makes the ultimate goal seem more manageable.
It takes the focus off the person's ultimate goal.
Which is the last step in creating a personalized plan for behavior change?
analyzing data
making a personal contract
monitoring behavior
setting goals
What preparatory step may be necessary when devising a strategy or plan of action to exercise?
purchasing appropriate shoes for a fitness class
selecting a behavior to change
rewarding yourself with a movie
determining which events trigger the behavior
Which is an example of modifying your environment to support change?
asking a roommate to swim with you three times a week
buying a new pair of jeans after completing two weeks of a behavior change program
studying in the library instead of in a crowded student union
posting your exercise log in a prominent place
What does a personal contract for behavior change include?
an objective that gives details of the person’s plan for behavior change
a record of the circumstances surrounding the person’s target behavior
a prioritization of the behaviors that the person is considering changing
an assessment of the person’s motivation for changing the health behavior
Which is an example of an appropriate reward for achieving a nutrition behavior change goal?
eating a favorite food
drinking alcohol
seeing a movie
going out to dinner with friends
In a behavior change program, what might create a trap that is related to social influences?
enlisting the aid of friends in your pursuit
selecting specific behaviors to target
trying to get friends or family to change their behavior along with you
breaking your steps into smaller tasks
Which strategy can aid in behavior change?
having social support
implementing a test plan
reacting to challenges
withholding rewards
Which is an effective strategy for ensuring that a behavior change program continues?
Avoid anticipating potential problems.
Change the parts of the plan that are problematic.
Ignore the reactions of friends.
Try to get friends to change their behavior too.
Which is true of the techniques and level of effort required by a behavior change program?
They should never change.
They should always be easy.
They may need to be evaluated.
They may not help achieve a goal.
Which of the following is most likely true if there is a stress barrier to a behavior change plan?
It will remain throughout the changing process.
It will help motivate you to do your best.
It is unlikely to have any impact on your plan and should be ignored.
It may require you to make stress management a higher priority.
Which is the best example of procrastination?
I wanted to exercise today, but I have felt sick since lunchtime.
I should just wait until the summer to start my exercise program.
I did not exercise today because my mom visited unexpectedly from out of town.
I wanted to lift weights today, but I had time only to go for a run.
Which is an example of rationalization?
I will start an exercise program just as soon as the semester is over.
Next year is when I will start to exercise.
I could not exercise today because I had to visit a friend.
I do not exercise because I do not like it.
Which is an example of blaming?
I'll start my walking program when I get some sunscreen.
My workout partner did not call me to go to the fitness center, so I couldn’t go.
I'll begin my exercise program when next semester starts.
I did not have time to dry my hair before work, so I'll walk tomorrow.
How can you maximize your chances of success if you are trying to select a target behavior to change?
Select a behavior that is unrelated to your personal identity.
Change all your negative behaviors at once to get it over with quickly.
Select a behavior that is tied to your values.
Combine at least two behaviors, such as starting to exercise and stopping smoking at one time.
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the maintenance stage of the transtheoretical model?
The stage can last for months or years.
The stage can only be entered when lapses no longer occur.
The stage occurs when people have exited the cycle of change.
The stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy.
The wellness concept defines health as the absence of disease.
true
false
A sense of humor is one characteristic of a person who possesses good intellectual health.
true
false
In 1850, a person was most likely to die of chronic disease.
true
false
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), young adults may stay on the health insurance plan of their parent or guardian until age 35.
true
false
Most health problems occur at the same rate for males and for females.
true
false
Females are at a greater risk for depression than are males.
true
false
Approximately 75% of all Americans get the recommended amount of daily exercise.
true
false
Regular exercise is a crucial factor in preventing chronic disease.
true
false
Lifestyle choices have little to no impact on chronic disease risk.
true
false
Reliable sources of health information include recognized medical or academic journals, government agencies, and peer-reviewed medical studies.
true
false
An external locus of control reinforces motivation and commitment during a behavior change program.
true
false
People in the preparation stage of change plan to take action within six months.
true
false
Food rewards are highly recommended for successful behavior change.
true
false
Breaking a plan into smaller steps that a person can accomplish in a brief period of time may reduce procrastination.
true
false
