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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 1 preview image1Choosing Health, 3e(Lynch)Chapter 1Health in the 21st Century1) The current life expectancy at birth in the United States isA) 67.7 years.B) 72.7 years.C) 78.8 years.D) 82.7 years.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 4Section: 1.0Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.32) The four keys to good physical health include all of the following exceptA) not smoking.B) following healthy eating habits.C) practicing relaxation techniques.D) exercising regularly.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 3Section: 1.2Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.23) Which of the following statements best defines the term disease as we understand it today?A) It is a subjective state in which a person feels ill.B) It is an alteration of a perception of feeling ill.C) It is an imbalance of the body's internal fluids.D) It is an alteration in body structure or biochemistry that causes the body's regulatorymechanisms to fail.Answer: DDiff: 3Page Ref: 2Section: 1.1Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.14) Intellectual health is characterized byA) being physically active.B) an openness to new ideas and skills and a capacity to think critically.C) the ability to perceive reality accurately.D) satisfying interactions with friends and family.Answer: BDiff: 2Page Ref: 3Section: 1.1Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.2
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 3 preview image25) Psychological health is a broad category that encompasses all of the following exceptA) having healthy relationships.B) being physically fit.C) having autonomy.D) continually growing as a person.Answer: BDiff: 2Page Ref: 3Section: 1.1Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.26) Recall Corey's Student Story in the chapter. Corey is the student who has a large scar fromsurgery to correct a skeletal condition. Based on his story, he isA) at the low end of the wellness continuum.B) at the high end of the wellness continuum.C) moving in a negative direction in the wellness continuum.D) in a diseased state.Answer: BDiff: 3Page Ref: 11Section: 1.4Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.27) One public health initiative that has contributed to improvements in healthy behaviors and anincrease in life expectancy in the United StatesisA) Healthy People 2020.B) Decreased outreach programs across ethic groups.C) Requiring fewer vaccinations for school aged children.D) Increased physical education classes in the US.Answer: ADiff: 3Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.38) The leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds in the United States isA) heart disease.B) accidents/unintentional injuries.C) cancer.D) suicide.Answer: BDiff: 1Page Ref: 4Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.3
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 4 preview image39) One of the two primary initiatives of Healthy People 2020 is to exploreA) strategies to increase awareness about immunizations.B) strategies to decrease substance abuse.C) strategies to achieve health equity for all people.D) techniques to improve mental health.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.310) The highest rates of hypertension are found in this ethnic population.A) Asian AmericansB) Caucasian AmericansC) African AmericansD) Native AmericansAnswer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.311) Which of the following statements is true regarding college students' health behaviors?A) Unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity are common for college students.B) Research shows that students underestimate how many of their peers regularly use of alcohol,tobacco, and drugs.C) Over 50% reported their health as fair to poor.D) Over 50% meet the national recommendations for moderate physical activity.Answer: ADiff: 3Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.312) The Healthy Campus initiative isA) a federal initiative to facilitate broad, positive health changes in the U.S. population.B) an initiative that allows colleges to focus on goals that are most relevant to their population.C) a mandatory high school program focused on decreasing alcohol and drug abuse.D) a program outlining college campus progress towards meeting Healthy People 2020 goals.Answer: BDiff: 2Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.3
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 5 preview image413) Which of the following statements best reflects the relationship between college achievementand student health?A) Stress has a positive effect on college achievement.B) Exercising regularly significantly decreases academic performance because it decreases studytime.C) Tobacco use can increase academic performance since nicotine is a stimulant drug.D) Negative health behaviors and illness can decrease academic performance.Answer: DDiff: 3Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: AnalyzingLearning Obj.: 1.314) The most common health problem reported by students in a recent nationwide study wasA) allergies.B) bronchitis.C) strep throat.D) sinus infection.Answer: ADiff: 2Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.315) According to a recent nationwide study on student health, most students describe their healthasA) very good or excellent.B) good.C) fair.D) poor.Answer: ADiff: 1Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.3
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 6 preview image516) All of the following are true regarding college students and chronic illness risks exceptA) college students experience lower rates of chronic illness than the adult population as awhole.B) over 50% of all college students meet the American Heart Association's recommendations forphysical activity.C) the majority of students report being at a healthy weight.D) college students often engage in behaviors that increase the risk of developing chronicillnesses.Answer: BDiff: 3Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.317) Commonly, college students exhibit behaviors that may lead to chronic disease in adulthood,includingA) Students maintain a healthy body weight.B) Less than half of college students meet national recommendations for physical activity.C) Students are less likely to binge drink and engage in recreational drug use.D) Students develop healthy sleep habits over the course of their college years.Answer: BDiff: 3Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.318) Infectious diseases, such as malaria and cholera are a common problem inA) the United States.B) Northern Europe.C) Canada.D) Africa and Asia.Answer: DDiff: 2Page Ref: 8Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.319) Under- and mal-nourishment, a major concern in developing countries can lead toA) increases in infection susceptibility.B) HIV infection.C) antibiotic resistance.D) type II diabetes.Answer: ADiff: 2Page Ref: 8Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.3
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 7 preview image620) Infectious disease is a global health concern becauseA) airplane travel is a primary means of spreading the diseases.B) countries with more economic development face diseases that have been eradicated fromother areas.C) vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the United States and Europe have increased theprevalence of deficiency diseases, such as rickets and scurvy.D) some infections have become resistant to treatment.Answer: DDiff: 3Page Ref: 8Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.321) "Globesity" refers toA) increased global rates of HIV.B) increased global rates of infectious diseases.C) nutritional diseases around the world.D) increased global rates of obesity.Answer: DDiff: 2Page Ref: 8Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.322) Global health concerns include rising levels of obesity, resistance to antibiotics andA) tobacco use.B) teen pregnancies.C) nutritional deficiencies.D) increasing incidents of diabetes.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 8Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.323) Which of the following is true with respect to differences in health outcomes between menand women?A) Women tend to live about 4 years longer than men.B) Women have higher rates of heart disease.C) Women are more likely to experience high blood pressure.D) Women are more likely to abuse alcohol.Answer: ADiff: 3Page Ref: 9Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.4
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 8 preview image724) Which of the following terms describes health discrepancies/variations between wealthierand less affluent families?A) Socioeconomic statusB) Cultural normsC) Social biological differencesD) Status syndromeAnswer: DDiff: 2Page Ref: 10Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.425) Health literacy includes the ability toA) understand and evaluate health information, and follow medical instructions.B) make medical choices based on gut instinct.C) decide what medications are actually necessary to treat a condition.D) describe symptoms to a physician.Answer: ADiff: 2Page Ref: 11Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.426) Chronic disease rates in the United States are lowest forA) Hispanics.B) African Americans.C) Asian Americans.D) Native Americans.Answer: CDiff: 1Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.327) The demographic group with the highest rate of cancers isA) Hispanics.B) African American males.C) Native Americans.D) Caucasians females.Answer: DDiff: 2Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.3
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 9 preview image828) Which of the following are examples of enabling factors that influence health behavior?A) The financial ability to afford health care and personal motivation.B) Local availability of fresh produce and low family income.C) Negative pressure from friends and family, and willpower.D) A family history of cancer and enrollment in Medicare.Answer: ADiff: 4Page Ref: 13Section: 1.5Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.529) Rewarding yourself for successfully quitting smoking would be an example of a(n)A) predisposing factor in behavior change.B) enabling factor in behavior change.C) reinforcing factor in behavior change.D) self-efficacy factor in behavior change.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 13Section: 1.5Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.530) The theory that a person progresses through six stages of change before achieving sustainedbehavior change is known as theA) stress-diasthesis model.B) transtheoretical model.C) health belief model.D) general adaptation syndrome model.Answer: BDiff: 2Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.531) Kara wants to start jogging for exercise, has just bought a pair of shoes and workout clothes,and has signed up to join a jogging group. Based on this information, what stage in the Stages ofChange model is Kara in?A) ContemplationB) PreparationC) ActionD) MaintenanceAnswer: BDiff: 2Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.5
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 10 preview image932) Which of the following is true regarding the Maintenance stage of the Stages of ChangeModel?A) The new behavior is maintained for only 3 months.B) Relapses are unlikely.C) It can last months or even years.D) There is no longer a need to work actively to keep from reverting back to old habits.Answer: CDiff: 3Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.633) Which of the following factor in the Health Belief Model of behavior change help inpredicting the likelihood of behavior change?A) Perceived unlikely threatB) Perceived benefit healthy of changeC) External cues to actionD) Positive reinforcementAnswer: BDiff: 2Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.634) Self efficacy, as it relates to behavior change,A) the belief that you can make successful change.B) demonstrating a lack of personal control over a situation.C) the view that you should avoid thinking about a difficult situation.D) waiting to take action to change a behavior until you are sure of the outcome.Answer: ADiff: 3Page Ref: 16Section: 1.7Skill: AnalyzingLearning Obj.: 1.635) Proven strategies for successful behavior change includeA) learning behaviors by watching others fail repeated.B) only considering making significant changes.C) setting small, attainable goals.D) stating change in the negative voice.Answer: CDiff: 3Page Ref: 16Section: 1.7Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.6
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 11 preview image1036) Janet eats a large doughnut every morning with her coffee. Since she wants to decrease herintake of foods high in sugar and fat, she plans to start substituting a whole-wheat bagel for thedoughnuts. She is practicing this strategy.A) Self-disciplineB) Cue controlC) Counter conditioningD) Health beliefAnswer: CDiff: 3Page Ref: 18Section: 1.7Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.737) When looking for health information online, you shouldA) avoid sites with URLs that end with ".gov".B) stick to commercial sites advertising products and services.C) seek out sites with reputable professional accreditations.D) prioritize sites that are attractively designed.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 12Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.138) An article about the results of the latest study on the health effects of vitamin B12 is morecredible if it isA) carried out by an individual organization that sells a B12 product.B) the first study showing a health benefit for taking vitamin B12.C) supported by other researchers who have replicated the same results.D) lacking information about how the study was funded.Answer: CDiff: 3Page Ref: 12Section: 1.4Skill: AnalyzingLearning Obj.: 1.139) The top three causes of death in the United States are lifestyle-related diseases.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 4Section: 1.2Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.4
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 12 preview image1140) A growing number of consumers are seeking health information on the internet.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 12Section: 1.4Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.141) A person suffering from a high level of stress will be moving in the negative direction of thewellness continuum regardless of efforts to manage the stress.Answer: FALSEDiff: 3Page Ref: 3Section: 1.1Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.242) Being respected by coworkers is one sign of occupational health.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 4Section: 1.2Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.243) Colleges who participate in the Healthy Campus initiative can choose which health issuesthey want to focus on improving.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.344) Student health influences whether a college meets its goal of providing the best educationpossible.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.345) According to research on student behaviors, over 40% smoke marijuana.Answer: FALSEDiff: 2Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.3
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 13 preview image1246) Though individual factors influence our health, we all have the same basic health needs.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 4Section: 1.2Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.247) Health literacy is the ability to evaluate and understand health information and makeinformed choices for your own health care.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 11Section: 1.4Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.548) Poverty is an example of a physical determinate of health.Answer: FALSEDiff: 3Page Ref: 10Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.549) Societal pressures can undermine the emotional wellness of gay, lesbian, and transgenderadults.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.550) Geographical differences such as air pollution and proximity to trauma centers can affect aperson's health risks.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 10Section: 1.4Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.551) People who are underinsured are likely to have preventative screenings as higher incomeAmericans.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 11Section: 1.4Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.5
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 14 preview image1352) The Affordable Care Act has created exchange markets where the uninsured can purchasehealth insurance.Answer: TRUEDiff: 3Page Ref: 11Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.553) Native Americans have the lowest rates of diabetes in the world.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.354) State, local, and federal policies can indirectly have a positive effect on health.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 11Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.555) A person's attitude toward screening to detect diseases can be a predisposing factor thatinfluences health behavior.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 13Section: 1.5Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.656) Encouragements and rewards that promote positive behavior change are examples ofpredisposing factors.Answer: FALSEDiff: 3Page Ref: 13Section: 1.5Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.657) If a person is thinking about making a behavior change in the next few months, he/she hasentered the precontemplation phase of the Transtheoretical Model.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.6
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 15 preview image1458) A person with an external locus of control has higher self-efficacy than someone with aninternal locus of control.Answer: FALSEDiff: 3Page Ref: 17Section: 1.7Skill: AnalyzingLearning Obj.: 1.759) Telling yourself "I can train and run a 10K road race" is an example of "shaping."Answer: FALSEDiff: 3Page Ref: 16Section: 1.7Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.760) If you have a strong internal locus of control, you think that external events are out of yourcontrol.Answer: FALSEDiff: 3Page Ref: 17Section: 1.7Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.761) Social networks can provide an opportunity for health advocacy.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 18Section: 1.7Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.762) "Media" includes books, magazines, newspapers, television, the internet, and advertising.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 12Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.563) Sites that end in ".gov" or ".edu" are more likely to provide credible information than ".com"sites.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 12Section: 1.4Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.5
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 16 preview image1564) SMART goals should be based on those of celebrities in magazines who have beensuccessful at losing weight or gaining muscle.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 16Section: 1.7Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.765) Many Americans use search engines for information about their health.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 12Section: 1.4Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.566) The ecological model of behavior change is based on an individual following three steps toachieve a change.Answer: FALSEDiff: 5Page Ref: 15Section: 1.6Skill: EvaluatingLearning Obj.: 1.667) The process of actively making choices to improve one's health is known as physical well-being.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 3Section: 1.1Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.168) Health disparities are differences in quality of health among various segments of thepopulation.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.569) Healthy Campus is an offshoot of the Healthy People initiative, specifically geared towardhigh school students.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 7Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.5
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 17 preview image1670) Healthy People 2020 takes an economical approach to health.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.671) Health literacy can be enhanced by the availability of medically-based websites.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 11Section: 1.4Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.572) The first stage of change in the transtheoretical model of behavior change is understandingthe severity of the behavior.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.673) Encouragements or rewards that promote positive behavior change are called reinforcingfactors.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 13Section: 1.5Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.674) Since Maria is fearful of heart disease, she is more likely to start exercising.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 13Section: 1.5Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.675) The health belief model is a model of behavior change emphasizing personal beliefs in theprocess of creating effective change.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.6
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 18 preview image1776) Russ blames his lack of skills in math for his poor grades. He has an internal locus of control.Answer: FALSEDiff: 1Page Ref: 17Section: 1.7Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.777) A person with an external locus of control believes that the ability to change is out of his/hercontrol.Answer: TRUEDiff: 2Page Ref: 17Section: 1.7Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.778) Ariana has started an exercise program to increase her strength for cheerleading. She followsher coaches' workout routines. She is practicing the technique of modeling.Answer: TRUEDiff: 1Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.7
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 19 preview image18Match the following:A) PrecontemplationB) Cue to actionC) ContemplationD) Recognizing a perceived benefitE) Transtheoretical model of change79) A theory describing the six stages a person goes through to stop smoking.Diff: 1Page Ref: 14Section: 1.5Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.680) Watching a friend die of lung cancer is an example of this.Diff: 3Page Ref: 14Section: 1.5Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.681) A smoker who doesn't think he has a health problem is in this stage of behavior change.Diff: 3Page Ref: 14Section: 1.5Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.682) Someone who admits he has a smoking problem and is thinking about quitting is in this stageof behavior change.Diff: 3Page Ref: 14Section: 1.5Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.683) Stopping smoking to reduce the risk of lung cancer is an example of this.Diff: 3Page Ref: 14Section: 1.5Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.6Answers: 79) E 80) B 81) A 82) C 83) D
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 20 preview image19Match the following:A) Spiritual healthB) Intellectual healthC) Social healthD) Physical healthE) Psychological health84) Capacity to think criticallyDiff: 1Page Ref: 3Section: 1.2Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.285) Ability to perceive reality accuratelyDiff: 1Page Ref: 3Section: 1.2Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.286) Centers on the beliefs we hold that lend meaning to lifeDiff: 1Page Ref: 4Section: 1.2Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.287) Quality of relationships with othersDiff: 1Page Ref: 3Section: 1.2Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.288) How well the body functionsDiff: 1Page Ref: 3Section: 1.2Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.2Answers: 84) B 85) E 86) A 87) C 88) D
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 21 preview image20Match the following:A) IllnessB) HealthC) DiseaseD) Chronic diseaseE) Wellness89) An active process of being aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.Diff: 1Page Ref: 3Section: 1.1Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.190) An alteration in body structure or biochemistry significant enough to cause the body'sregulatory mechanisms to fail.Diff: 1Page Ref: 2Section: 1.1Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.191) A state of well-being encompassing social, physical, and psychological dimensions.Diff: 2Page Ref: 2Section: 1.1Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 1.192) A subjective state of not feeling well.Diff: 1Page Ref: 2Section: 1.1Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.193) The most preventable health problem in the United States.Diff: 1Page Ref: 3Section: 1.2Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.1Answers: 89) E 90) C 91) B 92) A 93) D
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 22 preview image21Match the following:A) ShapingB) Reinforcing factorsC) Cue controlD) ModelingE) Self-talk94) Learning by watching othersDiff: 1Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.795) Changing the stimuli that provoke the unwanted behaviorDiff: 1Page Ref: 18Section: 1.7Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.796) Rewards for sustained behavior changeDiff: 1Page Ref: 13Section: 1.5Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.797) A person's internal dialogueDiff: 1Page Ref: 18Section: 1.7Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.798) Division of a large task into smaller tasksDiff: 1Page Ref: 18Section: 1.7Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.7Answers: 94) D 95) C 96) B 97) E 98) A
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 23 preview image2299) The WHO and other public health organizations recognize that individuals are not solelyresponsible for the state of their health. They acknowledge that health is influenced by a range offactors collectively referred to as determinants of health. Describe each of these areas, and howthey will impact a person's individual health.Answer:• Lifestyle choices—such as deciding not to smoke, to be physically active, to avoid drinkingexcessively and eat nutritiously can greatly reduce risk of illness.• Biological Factors—such as age, sex, health history, race and family history can impact aspectsof health• Physical Determinants—geographic region can affect exposure to diseases, risk factors, andaccess to health care.• Social Determinants—people at lower socioeconomic levels or without health insurance areless likely to get preventive care. This also includes discriminatory factors related to poverty,sexual orientation, and sexual identity• Health Services—Health , literacy and the healthcare system can often be confusing andcomplex. Those with better navigational skills can positively affect their health.• Policy-Making—Policies at the local, state, and federal levels affect health. Local and statetaxes on cigarettes improve health by reducing the number of people who smoke. Stateregulations to increase motor vehicle safety—for example, establishing speed limits, mandatingseat belt use, and outlawing texting while driving—reduce traumatic injuries and deathsDiff: 4Page Ref: 8-11Section: 1.4Skill: AnalyzingLearning Obj.: 1.5100) What are some health disparities that different ethnic groups face?Answer: Hispanics are more likely to suffer from obesity or die from complications of stroke ordiabetes. African American babies have higher infant mortality rates and adults are less likely tohave cancer diagnosed at an early stage. Although Asians typically have longer life spans, certainsubgroups suffer from disparities such as a higher incidence of infectious diseases like HepatitisB. Native Americans suffer from the highest rates of diabetes in the world. They also haveshorter life expectancies due to high rates of accidental injuries, substance abuse, and suicide.Caucasian women have a higher rate of breast cancer. In addition, certain genetic diseases suchas cystic fibrosis occur more frequently among Caucasians.Diff: 2Page Ref: 6Section: 1.3Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 1.3
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 24 preview image23101) Choose a health behavior and using the transtheoretical model, outline the stages a personwould progress through while trying to change the behavior.Answer: Answers will vary depending upon behavior chosen.• Precontemplation—the person may not be aware that a problem exists and is not consideringchange.• Contemplation—the person acknowledges the problem and thinks about changing it within thenext 6 months.• Preparation—the person prepares for change by developing a plan for implementation withinthe next month.• Action—the person modifies behavior in an observable way.• Maintenance—the person maintains new behavior for at least 6 months and actively tries toprevent relapse.• Termination—the person has achieved behavior change and is confident that relapse will notoccur.Diff: 3Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 1.6102) Using the health belief model, provide an example of why someone would or would not geta recommended flu shot?Answer: The perceived threat of actually contracting the flu would need to be compared to theperceived benefit (i.e., that getting a flu shot would prevent them from getting the flu). Inaddition, the individual would have to overcome perceived barriers such as the time, cost, dislikeof shots, etc. If barriers are minimized and the perceived benefit is high, the person is likely toobtain the shot if they feel the threat is also high.Diff: 5Page Ref: 14Section: 1.6Skill: EvaluatingLearning Obj.: 1.6103) Give some examples of basic behavior change strategies people can use to increase theirphysical activity.Answer:• They can model others who are more physically active by observing their behavior and tryingto mimic it.• They can create a plan to shape the behavior. The plan should break up large tasks into smallertasks that can be more easily accomplished.• Rewards should be built into the program.• The individual can also use positive self-talk (e.g. "I can be more physically active") to helpovercome barriers in a constructive way.Diff: 4Page Ref: 16-18Section: 1.7Skill: AnalyzingLearning Obj.: 1.7
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 25 preview image24104) When evaluating a health supplement, what are some things that you should consider whendeciding whether to buy it?Answer: You should evaluate the source carefully. The manufacturer will have a financialinvestment in the product and is probably not the best resource to use. Look for government,nonprofit, or educational sites that may have less biased information about the product. Traceinformation presented back to its source. Look for published research findings about the productand its uses. Look for the most relevant and up-to-date information.Diff: 4Page Ref: 12Section: 1.4Skill: EvaluatingLearning Obj.: 1.5
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 26 preview image1Choosing Health, 3e(Lynch)Chapter 2Psychological Health1) Psychological health encompasses which of the following dimensions of health?A) Spiritual & PhysicalB) Mental & FinancialC) Emotional & Disease RelatedD) Mental & EmotionalAnswer: DDiff: 1Page Ref: 26Section: 2.1Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 2.12) The capacity to make informed, un-coerced decisions is calledA) autonomy.B) assertiveness.C) realism.D) self-esteem.Answer: ADiff: 1Page Ref: 27Section: 2.1Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 2.13) A sense of positive regard for oneself, resulting in elevated levels of self-respect, calledA) realism.B) assertiveness.C) autonomy.D) self-acceptance.Answer: DDiff: 1Page Ref: 26Section: 2.1Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 2.14) The base level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid includesA) physiological health.B) safety and security.C) self-esteem.D) love and belonging.Answer: ADiff: 2Page Ref: 28Section: 2.1Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.1
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 27 preview image25) Juanita is trying to improve her self-esteem. Which of the following strategies will boost herself-esteem?A) Restretching her own abilitiesB) Continuing to do routine thingsC) Valuing other people's responsesD) Eating a healthy diet and exercising.Answer: ADiff: 3Page Ref: 27Section: 2.1Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 2.16) The psychological tendency to have a positive interpretation of life's events is calledA) intimacy.B) optimism.C) pessimism.D) self-actualization.Answer: BDiff: 1Page Ref: 29Section: 2.1Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 2.27) Which of the following is one of the four key abilities of emotional intelligence?A) Incorporating thoughtless actions into your decision making process.B) Accepting your emotions and allowing them to control you.C) Using logic over emotion to make life choices.D) Regulating emotion in oneself and others.Answer: DDiff: 1Page Ref: 28Section: 2.1Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.28) Students with higher levels of social supportA) will achieve higher grades.B) are less likely to experience psychological health problems.C) support are less likely to feel hopelessness.D) are increasing reporting overwhelming anger.Answer: BDiff: 3Page Ref: 29Section: 2.2Skill: AnalyzingLearning Obj.: 2.3
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 28 preview image39) Having an optimistic outlook has been associated with the following health related benefitsA) having poor emotional control.B) an increased likelihood of getting sick with serious or minor illness.C) reduced levels of psychological distress.D) a lower immune response.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 29Section: 2.1Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.210) Which of the following physical changes has been shown to improve your psychologicalwell-being?A) Magnifying the importance of small failures.B) Avoid dealing with stressful social situations.C) Setting long range goals.D) Getting regular sleep every night.Answer: DDiff: 3Page Ref: 45Section: 2.10Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 2.1011) The practice of helping and giving to others out of a genuine concern for their well-being iscalledA) shyness.B) altruism.C) mindfulness.D) spirituality.Answer: BDiff: 2Page Ref: 31Section: 2.2Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.212) Antidepressant medications are often helpful because they regulateA) red blood cell production.B) social anxiety.C) core temperature.D) neurotransmitters in the brain.Answer: DDiff: 3Page Ref: 35Section: 2.5Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 2.6
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 29 preview image413) Which of the following is the most effective way to deal with feelings of anger?A) Express feelings of anger in a way that releases emotions without damaging relationships.B) Hold the feelings inside.C) Express anger impulsively and aggressively.D) Refrain from expressing negative emotions.Answer: ADiff: 3Page Ref: 32Section: 2.3Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 2.314) Symptoms of depressive disorders can includeA) expressing feelings of hopefulness for the future.B) maintaining good grades.C) feelings of euphoria.D) social withdrawal.Answer: DDiff: 2Page Ref: 34Section: 2.5Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.515) Major depressive disorder is diagnosed when a person experiencesA) five or more depressive symptoms for at least two weeks straight.B) occasional loss of interest in things that were once important.C) mild chronic depressive symptoms for two or more years.D) apprehension in social situations.Answer: ADiff: 2Page Ref: 34Section: 2.5Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 2.516) Research has identified some of the potential causes of depressive disorders, includingA) high levels of financial and academic success.B) being the only family member to experience feelings of sadness.C) producing excess serotonin in the brain.D) experiencing irregular hormone levels.Answer: DDiff: 1Page Ref: 34Section: 2.5Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.5
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 30 preview image517) Which factor has the most measurable effect on the prevalence of mental illness?A) DiscriminationB) Placement in foster careC) Exposure to violenceD) There are many factors that contribute to mental illness.Answer: DDiff: 2Page Ref: 33Section: 2.4Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 2.418) Which of the following is true of men and depression?A) Men are more likely than women to seek treatment for depression.B) Men do not experience any physical effects of depression.C) Men are more likely to turn to drugs and alcohol to deal with depression than women.D) Men with depression are less likely to contract heart disease.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 35Section: 2.5Skill: RememberingLearning Obj.: 2.519) Which of the following is not true of antidepressants?A) They work by normalizing the levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, ordopamine.B) Abruptly stopping use of antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms.C) The same drug that helps one person may not help another person.D) There is no reported increase in suicidal behaviors.Answer: DDiff: 2Page Ref: 35Section: 2.6Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.920) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disordersA) are twice as likely in girls as in boys.B) can improve focus and attention to detail on the job.C) is always accurately diagnosed in early childhood.D) All of the above have been shown to have an impact on academic success rates.Answer: DDiff: 2Page Ref: 39Section: 2.7Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.7
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Test Bank for Choosing Health, 3rd Edition - Page 31 preview image621) Sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning are characteristic ofA) generalized anxiety disorder.B) depression.C) a panic attack.D) seasonal affective disorder.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 37Section: 2.6Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.622) All of the following statements regarding generalized anxiety disorder are true exceptA) its sufferers feel worry, anxiety and pessimism even when there is little or nothing to provokeit.B) physical symptoms, such as headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty swallowing oftenaccompany the anxiety.C) it affects twice as many men as women.D) it can be diagnosed when the symptoms last six months or more.Answer: CDiff: 2Page Ref: 37Section: 2.6Skill: UnderstandingLearning Obj.: 2.623) Social anxiety disorders can result inA) sudden feeling of impending doom.B) the fear of heights and large groups of people.C) engaging in enjoyable activities that require social interaction.D) sweating, blushing and increased heart rate.Answer: DDiff: 3Page Ref: 37Section: 2.6Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 2.624) A person with obsessive-compulsive disorderA) is more likely to develop the disorder in adulthood.B) develop fear and loss of control after a traumatic event.C) may continue to repeat rituals without gaining psychological relief.D) are more likely to have a germ related phobia.Answer: DDiff: 3Page Ref: 38Section: 2.7Skill: ApplyingLearning Obj.: 2.7
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